Founded in Omaha, Nebraska, during the early '90s, alternative rock quintet 311 has built up a loyal fan base since appearing on the national scene with their debut recording, 'Music,' in 1993. Touching on the Red Hot Chili Peppers funky punk while adding elements of hard rock, hip hop and reggae, the group has maintained it popularity through over two decades of existence since being founded by lead singer/guitarist Nick Hexum with relentlessly touring, a positive message and a high-energy stage show.
311 has maintained its popularity despite being unable to match the chart success of their mid-1990s hits "Down" and "All Mixed Up," selling out their annual "311 Day" marathon concerts (held each year on March 11th) and embarking on their well-attended Summer Unity Tours teamed with such acts as Ziggy Marley, The Expendables, Snoop Dog, Offspring and Matisyahu. This year, the group partners with equally eclectic reunited '90s band Sublime with Rome.
The Long Beach-based punk/ska band was on the cusp of a mainstream breakthrough in 1996 when singer and principle songwriter Bradley Nowell died of a drug overdose in San Francisco while on tour. Having already built up a strong regional following as part of Southern California's early 1990s ska revival alongside the likes of No Doubt, Sublime's mix of ska, reggae, punk, surf rock, and hip hop on its self-released debut '40 Oz. to Freedom' scored the group its first hit with "Date Rape." The group eventually scored a deal with MCA, but was dealt a tragic blow with Nowell's death just months before their eponymous third album came out to wide acclaim and huge sales fueled by alt-rock radio hits "What I Got," "Wrong Way" and "Doin' Time" (a creative, sample-driven version of George Gershwin's "Summertime").
While surviving members Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson (bass guitar) initially disbanded the group to work under the Long Beach All-Stars moniker along with other projects, two years the pair brought on Bay Area singer/songwriter Rome Ramirez. The partnership, forced by legal reasons to work as Sublime with Rome, has been largely embraced by fans and recently issued its first album 'Yours Truly.'
311 and Sublime with Rome
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m. $15-$70
Shoreline Amphitheatre
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