‘Uplifter’ tour brings 311 to the Bud Center

Alternative rockers 311 will perform at the Budweiser Events Center on Friday, Nov. 13, making it the band’s second stop of their fall tour.

Known as an energetic and entertaining group, 311 has come a long way since the release of their debut album in 1990.


Originally from Omaha, Neb., the band began their venture after forming in 1988. Since then, the group has released 14 records with the most recent released this year — nearly all of which have been in the top 14 of the Billboard Top 200 chart.


Although the band’s first radio hit, “Do You Right,” made waves in the early ’90s music scene, it wasn’t until the release of their self-titled album in 1995 that the group reached mainstream status with the album’s first single, “Don’t Stay Home.”


It wasn’t long after the second single, “Down,” was released that 311 became a music sensation, attracting fans from all demographics.


Performances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and David Letterman helped make 311 a household name.


With a distinct and consistent sound, the band never seems to let listeners down, as evidenced by the success of the recently released “Uplifter,” which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, making it the band’s highest chart position to date.


Perhaps one reason for the group’s success on and off the stage (aside from the obvious musical aspects) is the continued relationship between the founding members.


The original lineup — Nick Hexum on vocals, Doug Martinez on vocals and turntables, Tim Mahoney on guitar, Aaron Wills on bass and Chad Sexton on drums — still is intact, which is often unheard of in long-running bands.


Aside from countless hits and never-ending tours, there is one thing that many 311 fans look forward to every year — 311 Day.

This anticipated day to celebrate 311 and its fans occurs on March 3 when the band performs songs from past and present with a state-of-the art light show and special effects.


The next 311 Day will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., but for those Colorado fans who can’t make it to Vegas, be sure to check the band out when they perform in Loveland.