It's going to be a busy summer for the boys of 311. The Omaha natives will be spreading themselves very thin with not only a new album but with a new tour AND a new festival. According to the band's website, the latest album, entitled Universal Pulse, the group's 10th studio album, is getting the finishing touches and is scheduled for a July 19 release. The -- we're going to call it "interesting" -- cover art is courtesy of visual artist Sonny Kay and can also be seen in a 12-page booklet included in the CD package. Information on pre-orders are coming soon and can be purchased via the 311 website.
In addition to the new album, 311 will be assisting you in feeling that summer vibe with the start of the Unity Tour 2011, sharing the stage with Sublime with Rome. The tour will kick off July 6 in Wichita, Kansas and will be making its way across the country with stops in Chicago, Omaha and Denver. For a complete list of tour dates and ticket sale information for the Unity Tour, visit 311.com
In case you don't think the new album and tour will be enough to satisfy your 311 craving, the band has joined the long list of "artists who started a festival" group with the announcement of the Pow Wow Festival. The three day event of "music, camping and community" will take place on August 4, 5 and 6 in northern Florida and is set to feature two stages with great bands, along with other outdoor activities (whatever that means). The best part? Aside from a guaranteed contact high, 311 will be playing a total of four sets throughout the duration of the festival, one of which is promised to be the band performing their 1997 album Transistor in it's entirety.
For all your Pow Wow information head on over to Powwowfest.com and to Livenation.com for tickets.
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