311 mix rock, rap, reggae and funk into their own unique sound. After years of consistent touring, 311 have developed a reputation as one of the hardest working, most influential and most entertaining live bands in the U.S.
311 have released ten studio albums, one live album, one greatest hits album and three dvd's - and have sold over 8.5 million albums in the U.S. Seven of their albums have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart...and 9 of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Rock Radio Chart (including the #1 singles Down, Love Song & Don't Tread On Me. Along with Amber, All Mixed Up, Come Original, Creatures For Awhile, Hey You, and Sunset in July).
311’s newest album, Universal Pulse, released in Summer 2011, was produced by Bob Rock, mixed by Chad Sexton and debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.
The band's celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. Since its inception in 2004, 311’s annual summer headlining amphitheatre run, Unity Tour, has become one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer. Support acts on previous Unity Tours have included Sublime with Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu, and Ziggy Marley. Unity Tour 2012 will feature support from Slightly Stoopid.
311 BIO/HIGHLIGHTS:
* 311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, vocalist/dj SA Martinez, lead guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Los Angeles.
* 311 has sold over 8.5 million units in the U.S.
* 311 has had 8 albums reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s U.S. Top 200 Sales Chart
* 311 has had 9 singles reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s U.S. Alternative Chart (including the #1 singles “Down”, “Love Song” & “Don’t Tread On Me” along with “Amber”, “All Mixed Up”, “Come Original”, “Creatures (For a While)”, “Hey You” and "Sunset in July")
* 311’s new album, Universal Pulse, debuted at #7 in July 2011 and was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).
* 311’s new album, due summer of 2011, was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).
* 311’s sound is a unique hybrid of rock, reggae, hip-hop & funk. A balance of hard rocking anthems and melodic reggae grooves - with an underlying message of unity & positivity.
* After years of incessant touring, 311 has developed a reputation as one of the most influential & most entertaining live bands in the U.S.
* With their celebratory live shows, 311 has earned a massive grassroots following. For the past nine years, 311 has headlined their summer “Unity Tour” in ampitheatres across the U.S.- drawing crowds of 10,000 to 18,000 people in Atlanta, Boston, DC, New Jersey, Los Angeles, St. Louis, West Palm, Charlotte, VA Beach, Denver, etc. The tour is consistently one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer in the U.S.
* Past 311 tours have included an impressive array of opening acts. Bands such as No Doubt, Korn & Incubus all supported 311 on U.S. tours before they became headliners.
* Support acts on 311’s Unity Tour have included :
Sublime With Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu and Ziggy Marley.
* 311 has always stayed true to their own approach and their underlying message of unity and positivity. That message still rings true for them today…in their lyrics and at their celebratory live shows. Singer Nick Hexum typically ends each show with the words, “Stay Positive and Love Your Life.”
• Every other year on March 11th (“3-11 Day”), 311 holds a special concert event that attracts thousands of 311 fans from around the world. The show includes an extended setlist (5 hours / 60+ songs) and state of the art production. Last year the band sold-out the Mandalay Bay Arena and tickets were sold to fans in all 50 U.S. states and 13 different countries. 311 fans traveled from around the globe to meet each other and to celebrate 311 Day together.
8:16 A.M.
311 Lyrics
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A day that I will ever regret
The hours, days, years and the minutes
The joy the pain the sunshine and rain in it
The drives on the coast to nowhere
Nothing to say just sit and stare
There's nothing like the comfort of a silence
That's comfortable, not talking small, just skip the bull
Didn't think that was my ability
I go a yard and a mile to make you smile
But then I'm happy see I got so many ways
To make your gaze elliptical
Got a ways to go, the future's so cryptical and I'm glad
Just another many things we've had
It's 8:16 A.M. will you wake up to me
The first thing that you see my eyes open
I'm just hopin' you feel the same as me
The day starts carefully on the sidewalk with the dog
You're right last night I was a hog
Come on I'm sorry, it's 73 degrees, January easily glides
Oh, easily glides
Stranger flowers still, if you're gonna wanna
Go another day I will, like this, make it a deal, sealed
With a kiss sealed with the feel of impermanent bliss
Today my love we shall let the world slide
Turn off the ringer and just glide
For we shall never be younger again
Then what do you see
It's 8:16 A.M. will you wake up to me
The first thing that you see my eyes open
I'm just hopin' you feel the same as me
The day starts carefully on the sidewalk with the dog
You're right last night I was a hog
Come on I'm sorry, Holiday on the radio
Billie knows that is the way to go, the way to go
A place where we both can spend our saved time
Not collecting interest
Maybe the same reason we always find ourselves
Homebound I've got to do some homework
The leave response we want to leave Wisconsin
For a new life, a new trailer with an antenna and a porch
Of course we'll bring the dog
In this song, 311 sings about the love and connection between two people, and the simple happiness that comes from being together. The lyrics paint a picture of the little moments and details that make up a relationship, from quiet drives to nowhere to apologies and forgiveness. The song emphasizes the importance of valuing and cherishing each other, as the singers sing about their willingness to go the extra mile to make their partner smile.
The song also touches on the ways that time changes and evolves a relationship, as the singers note that they will never be younger again. Despite this, they are still hopeful and committed to each other, and choose to spend their time together in a peaceful and joyful way. They suggest turning off distractions and enjoying each other's company, even if it means simply sitting in comfortable silence.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranger flowers yet, there will never come
A day that I will ever regret
Despite encountering new unknown experiences, there will never be a day where I regret anything.
The hours, days, years and the minutes
The joy the pain the sunshine and rain in it
Every moment in life, whether happy or sad, is important and valuable.
The drives on the coast to nowhere
Nothing to say just sit and stare
Taking aimless drives by the coast and enjoying the peaceful silence without any need for small talk.
There's nothing like the comfort of a silence
That's comfortable, not talking small, just skip the bull
The silence that brings comfort and doesn't involve small talk or sugarcoating.
Then I find myself in servility
Didn't think that was my ability
Surprising oneself by discovering a new ability to serve and make others happy.
I go a yard and a mile to make you smile
But then I'm happy see I got so many ways
To make your gaze elliptical
Willing to go to great lengths to make a loved one smile, and the feeling of joy knowing you have many ways to make them happy.
Got a ways to go, the future's so cryptical and I'm glad
Just another many things we've had
Despite the unknown and unpredictable nature of the future, there are many things in the past to be glad about and cherish.
It's 8:16 A.M. will you wake up to me
The first thing that you see my eyes open
I'm just hopin' you feel the same as me
The day starts carefully on the sidewalk with the dog
You're right last night I was a hog
Come on I'm sorry, it's 73 degrees, January easily glides
Oh, easily glides
Starting the day with hope and love, apologizing for any past mistakes and enjoying the simple things in life like a walk with the dog and the pleasant weather.
Stranger flowers still, if you're gonna wanna
Go another day I will, like this, make it a deal, sealed
With a kiss sealed with the feel of impermanent bliss
Today my love we shall let the world slide
Turn off the ringer and just glide
For we shall never be younger again
Then what do you see
Determined to make every day special and memorable with a kiss that represents the temporary happiness of the moment. Choosing to live in the present and forget the outside world for a while.
Come on I'm sorry, Holiday on the radio
Billie knows that is the way to go, the way to go
Apologizing again and enjoying a holiday song on the radio, acknowledging that listening to music can make everything better.
A place where we both can spend our saved time
Not collecting interest
Maybe the same reason we always find ourselves
Homebound I've got to do some homework
The leave response we want to leave Wisconsin
For a new life, a new trailer with an antenna and a porch
Of course we'll bring the dog
Dreaming of a relaxing place to spend time with a loved one without the stress of work, and the desire to move to a new place and start afresh. Making sure the beloved dog is always included in those dreams.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICHOLAS LOFTON HEXUM
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@BrandonButaneBute
Chad’s got one of the most smooth sounding drum kits.
311 is timeless.
@kylecarson2516
+Jacen Solo incredible. So precise yet so laid back and groovy
@artichokez3270
fugazi and 311 are two of my ultimate faves
@BrandonButaneBute
*****
You're right Chad's snare sounds much different than in Grassroots. Never noticed that until you mentioned it.
@dannyrutz3792
He was a marching band drummer I'm a bass player I appreciate his skill and tone he brought into 311 his style his sweet but that crisp tight snarehead he likes to use is even sweeter hes great his ghost beats/fills/grooves the man is prolly my fave drummers
@U3X6785
If you like this song I bet you'll like smoking love.
@Osaroprime
Beautiful song 🎶
@BobSacamanoIndustries
Shit brings me back to being a kid in high school, no worries, no mortgage, just hanging with my friends, partying, swimming, and all the good shit that I miss today.
@berkgaard
In 1995 I went out to Ohio for a couple weeks, in the summer to visit family. My cousin put me on to 311. I'd never heard of them living in new york. This was around the time that the self titled album was put out, and the band eventually reached a wider listening base. It's becoming apparent to me now that 311 is an even better band than I had thought, back in my teens. It's unfortunate that they are terribly under rated, when they have such a high ability to write songs.
@jameswright8948
The style, the mood, the vibe...Nick Hexum was the Frank Sinatra of the 1990s.