COUNCIL BLUFFS — “It's good to be home.”
Nick Hexum repeated the phrase several times Saturday night, and 311 fans were happy to hear it.
The band of Omaha natives — including Hexum, Doug “SA” Martinez, Chad Sexton, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills and Tim Mahoney — played another rocking show in an area where they've done hundreds.
Only half of the Mid-America Center was open for the show, but the crowd filled the place to the rafters.
The local crowd seemed like a dedicated one. An immense amount of concertgoers danced throughout the show and many in the audience sang along with every word.
A band that's supported by its rabid fan base, 311 didn't include many songs from its latest album, “Uplifter.”
Probably to appease its die-hards, the group focused on its hits and several deep cuts during the nearly two-hour set. Only three songs from “Uplifter” made it into the set and songs often unheard of in the band's live shows, such as “Jackolantern's Weather” and “Large in the Margin,” popped up instead.
Several mosh pits formed on the floor and “Creatures (For A While),” “Applied Science” and “Feels So Good” had the entire arena jumping up and down together.
While only a few new songs made it in, the crowd was delighted with them and no one ran for the beer stands.
They sang along with “Something Out of Nothing” and participated in a call and response with the band in “Jackpot.”
A highlight of any 311 show is witnessing Sexton's drum solo in the middle of “Applied Science,” and the drummer didn't disappoint this time. The stage was cleared for him while he sat in the back of the stage and pummeled his kit for a few minutes. Soon after, he was re-joined by the other four members who played along on their own drums set up near the front of the stage.
Guitarist Mahoney had a guitar jam that led into the beginning of the song “Plain” and bassist P-Nut performed an extended bass guitar solo that went on for several minutes.
Throughout the night, Hexum took opportunities to thank the band's Omaha fans.
“Y'all havin' a good time? I'd like to take a second to say ‘hi' to all our friends and family here tonight. It's great to be home. Much love,” he said. “We love you Omaha!”
Concert set list: “Sick Tight,” “Jackolantern's Weather,” “All Mixed Up,” “Large In the Margin,” Offbeat Bare ***,” “From Chaos,” “Plain,” “Freak Out,” “Down,” “Applied Science,” “India Ink,” “Prisoner,” “Something Out of Nothing,” “Visit,” “Beautiful Disaster,” “Amber,” “Lucky,” “Creatures (For A While),” “Unity.” ENCORE: “Omaha Stylee,” “Jackpot,” “Feels So Good.”
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