Saturday night reggae/rock band 311 played Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Opening for the band was local guy DJ Soulman.
311 formed in 1988 in Omaha, Neb., but officially burst onto the scene in 1995 with their self-titled album and a song called “Down”.
I was still in elementary school then, but I’ve been hooked on 311 ever since. Their lyrics, melodies and amazing musical ability are hard to ignore. With a mix of alternative, reggae, rap, and rock (I’m confident there are some other genres that could easily apply) and their message of love and unity, 311 draws a crowd as diverse as the music they play.
Their show Saturday was no exception.
The band opened the show with the song “Beautiful Disaster” and continued on to play two sets – never wavering in their talent or energy.
One of my favorite parts of any 311 show is the group drum solo, where all five guys bang along together, drum-line style.
311 finishes out this leg of their tour with 10 more dates and a break before picking back up again in the Spring of 2012 to spread their message of unity and positivity.
And, as we saw Saturday, the band will personally call you out if you forget their message. One concertgoer was chastised by lead singer Nick Hexum for acting less than positive to others in attendance.
After all, 311 does say “Be positive with love. Just see the good in everybody.”
They play venues in our area regularly, so they’re definitely worth checking out the next time they’re in town.
In the meantime, there’s quite a number of 311 CDs to choose from to get your 311 fix. Their most recent album, Universal Pulse, was released this year and brings their album total to 10 studio releases, four compilations, four EPs and one live album.
http://www.pbpulse.com/music/concert-reviews/live-shows/2011/11/30/love-unity-keep-bringing-311s-fans-back/
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