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.
Frolic Room
311 Lyrics
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Pulling mo to want to see
What is going on tonight
Beneath the electric starlight
I like to mix with walks of life
Who live life on the other side
Pulling muscles from their shell,
A place to some that looks like hell
Oh the classic song that the jukebox is on has me movin'
Oh the faces here make it so surreal
Oh, in the company of pretty girls and near vagrants
One drink away from sleeping on the pavement
I'm not quite sure what I find so appealing
About the happy hour stealing
[Chorus]
A party after party 'till it started to get grating
Another and another what are we celebrating
There's always something not to miss
Diving back in the abyss
And it gets so very stale
But tomorrow's a new tale
In the frolic room
The seat I assume
And I'm drawn to the night
And it's damn neon light
Where are we meeting up at?
Let me guess bet I know
Does it have a sign in the window
Ice cold six packs to go
Sleep it off if you have to
There's a booth always in shadow
The reality is all around you
It's the best reality show
Oh, in the company of the privileged and
the nearly damned
Mixing like a cocktail of pure spirits slammed
In the danger zone is where you'll find me
In a certain dive so iviting
[Chorus]
The 311's song "Frolic Room" is filled with vivid imagery and an enticing rhythm that captivates the listener. The lyrics express the singer's desire to explore the happening scene of the night, especially what's going on in the infamous club, The Frolic Room. The gravity in the singer pulls him to want to partake in life that happens on the other side, the place that looks like hell, where people are pulling muscles from their shells so that they could experience the happy hour stealing. The song paints a picture of The Frolic Room as a place where people of all walks of life mix, from pretty girls to near vagrants, all seeking to escape reality.
The chorus echoes the cyclical nature of life at The Frolic Room. Party after party, always something not to miss, diving back into the abyss, and getting stale, but tomorrow is always a new tale. Despite the possible consequences of drinking too much and sleeping on the pavement, the lure of the neon lights and the company of the nearly damned is too appealing. The song expresses the paradox of how a place like The Frolic Room, which can seem dangerous and repulsive to some, can be exciting and alluring to others.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a gravity in me
I feel a strong pull within me to explore and experience what's happening around.
Pulling mo to want to see
This force is compelling me to seek and witness the night's events.
What is going on tonight
I'm curious about the happenings of the night.
Beneath the electric starlight
Underneath the sparkly night sky.
I like to mix with walks of life
I enjoy socializing with people from different backgrounds.
Who live life on the other side
People who live a different lifestyle than mine.
Pulling muscles from their shell,
They are trying to break free from their routine and comfort zone.
A place to some that looks like hell
To outsiders, this place might seem undesirable or unpleasant.
Oh the classic song that the jukebox is on has me movin'
The music from the jukebox is making me want to dance.
Oh the faces here make it so surreal
The people here create a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere.
Oh, in the company of pretty girls and near vagrants
I'm with attractive ladies and people close to being homeless.
One drink away from sleeping on the pavement
Some people here are so drunk that they might pass out in the street.
I'm not quite sure what I find so appealing
I'm uncertain as to what makes this place so attractive to me.
About the happy hour stealing
Perhaps it's the discounted drinks during happy hour that are enticing me.
A party after party 'till it started to get grating
The constant parties are starting to become tedious and irritating.
Another and another what are we celebrating
I'm not sure why we're partying so much or what we're celebrating.
There's always something not to miss
There's always something happening that's worth seeing or experiencing.
Diving back in the abyss
Despite the repetitiveness, I'm still drawn to the excitement of the night.
And it gets so very stale
However, it does get monotonous after a while.
But tomorrow's a new tale
Nevertheless, each day brings new experiences and stories.
In the frolic room
This specific place is called the Frolic Room.
The seat I assume
I take a seat here.
And I'm drawn to the night
I'm attracted to the wild nightlife.
And it's damn neon light
The vivid neon lights are captivating.
Where are we meeting up at?
Where is the rendezvous point?
Let me guess bet I know
I think I can already guess the answer.
Does it have a sign in the window
Is there a sign outside advertising the location?
Ice cold six packs to go
Can we buy six-packs of beer to take with us?
Sleep it off if you have to
If you're too drunk, it's okay to sleep it off here.
There's a booth always in shadow
There's a dark booth that's always available.
The reality is all around you
The truth is that the debauchery and chaos of the night are apparent everywhere.
It's the best reality show
The night's events are more entertaining than anything on television.
Oh, in the company of the privileged and the nearly damned
I'm with both affluent people and those close to hitting rock bottom.
Mixing like a cocktail of pure spirits slammed
They're socializing with each other like a potent drink being mixed.
In the danger zone is where you'll find me
I thrive in the chaotic and unpredictable environment.
In a certain dive so inviting
This particular dive bar is so alluring and tempting.
[Chorus]
The following lines are part of the chorus.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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