Yowch...I think was closer to 80 originally and now 50. I was waiting to get tickets at the box office to save on the fees, I guess a lot of other people had the same idea or just couldn't afford 80...

This trend of overpricing concerts and then dropping them is really bad for the industry, because it makes people that buy the tickets early end up feeling ripped off and then they decide to start waiting longer (like me), and it just creates a spiral

Inspired by this post https://www.reddit.com/r/311/s/82XIMejUmu

I thought this idea could be a good solution. As the title suggests. Maybe 3-5 dates announced in advance (these are not surprises). Make it in some sort of destination city at a small, accessible venue on a weekend to inspire people to fly in. Hear me out, it doesn’t need to be long, just full of good songs that real fans want to hear. Maybe a 12-15 song setlist, no drum or bass solos, no hits. Do a minimal tech setup so it’s less work, and also just a get more of a raw show. I want them to feel like they blew through and it was an easy night for them. Make the tickets on the expensive side if they can sell. I know I’d pay $80+ to see a show like this. If they’re co headlining, don’t bring the other act. Maybe just get a local opener or two, or none. I don’t care.

I don’t have any insight to the money needed to do something like this, but I’d have to imagine it’s quite possible they walk out of there with just as much money as they would playing a big venue with another headliner. Or maybe not, but again, maybe it’s easier money and it’s fan appreciation. I understand big shows are good for generating new fans, but how about put something on for the existing real ones that isn’t the cruise or 311 day.

I know a short setlist without a ton of production value might sound like it wouldn’t be worth seeing, but I would think few hundred people per show could be all it takes to make something like that possible. Maybe organize some sort of pregame/tailgate with their music playing, it would kind feel like New Orleans where every bar is playing 311 and full of fans. Set up a merch table for that. I’d be more inclined to spend money I could go put my stuff in the car before the show.

I don’t know. What do you think? Pnut, are you listening?

Been listening to 311 since 1995, and 31 years later I still think this is one of Nick’s finest lyrical moments.

The way he calls out racism, tribalism, and people’s need to feel superior by excluding others is pretty remarkable for a 23-year-old writing in 1993.

I’ve also recently learned more about Nick’s childhood and upbringing, and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for his emotional intelligence and understanding of human nature. What I love most is how simply he communicates some pretty profound ideas. No pretension, just wisdom beyond his years.

33 years later, these lyrics feel as relevant as ever.
What are some Nick or SA verses that have stuck with you or hit differently as you’ve gotten older?

The older I get, the more I appreciate the worldview these guys had in their early 20s.

No absolutes. No need to have everything figured out. Life’s gonna throw some shit at you, so stay grounded, question convention, keep moving, and have some fun along the way.

The stuff nobody sees is what keeps you standing. Shoutout to literal interpretations of roots and such 😂

There’s a refreshing lack of cynicism in early 311 that I think gets overlooked because the music is so damn fun.

Grassroots has always held a special place among the old-school fans, but I’m curious: was this actually 311 at their creative peak, or was it the foundation for something even better?

What do you guys think?

Any one else abstain from seeing 311 live cause of the setlist? If I hear Amber again i will flee earth

I feel like their tops songs are

Long for the flowers
Count me in
Sever
Waiting
Eons
Two drops in the ocean
Frolic room
Speak easy
Five of everything
First straw
Use of time
Golden sunlight

I could listen to those 12 songs on repeat for the rest of my life and be perfectly fine. I know they’ve thrown in eons and use of time now and again.

Wouldn’t it be incredible if they did a tour where they promised no amber, no down, no all mixed up? The “we have other songs” tour. I would levitate

Doing some fall cleaning and came across this. My second 311 show; epic memories.

Hello all. I’m sure I missed something along the way but have they shifted the 311 store to another platform? When I go to the usual 311 store online, the majority of the merchandise is no longer there. Maybe 10 shirts overall, 1 hat, and 1 poster. Just curious if anyone could add any insight? Thank you in advance!

Fresh footage from Sokol Auditorium

Today's 311 mashup is a fine mix of Jackolantern's Weather and Made In The Shade!
I will try to do one of these a week maybe, and maybe make a dedicated channel for them, but for now...

If you enjoyed my last mash up of Misdirected Hostility and Taiyed, then feast your ears on this!

I’ve been letting the album marinate in my ears the past 3 weeks. At first listen I kept comparing it to 311 and wasn’t giving it a fair shot… but after accepting it as its own thing, I absolutely love the album from start to finish. It’s grown on me. I think Scotch actually has a great voice that compliments the instrumentals well. I really hope this album isn’t a one and done. I’m looking forward to future releases.

This was my 311 first show. I was a sophomore in high school. The lineup was The Pharcyde, 311, and Cypress Hill. First concert I ever paid to see. 311 was on tour supporting The Blue Album and Cypress was supporting Temples of Boom. Core memory!

It ripped!