RECORDING NEWS:
311 continue to make good progress with the recording of the
band's seventh studio album at the band's Hive Studios in
Los Angeles. With Ron Saint Germain producing, 311 are almost
half way done with the new record, which is still untitled.
The band has completed recording and mixing five songs to
this point. 311 now look to finish writing and rehearsing
the second batch of songs before recording them in February.
The recording will stretch through February, with a release
tentatively scheduled for early summer.
NEW WORDS FROM NICK:
Greeting from The Hive! Things are rolling along swiftly these
days around here. Having our own mixing console has enabled
us to do one thing different in the recording process than
we have done in the past. We have been able to jump between
tracking, overdubing and mixing frequently. Normally a band
does all the basic tracks, then all the vocals and overdubs,
then mixes everything at the end. This time we have taken
one batch of songs and finished them before moving on to the
next batch. These songs are done:
- What Do You Do?
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- Same Mistake Twice
- Reconsider Everything
- Still Dreaming
- Other Side of Things
Now we will go on to the next batch which includes:
- Crack the Code
- Time is Precious
- Seems Uncertain
- Creatures for Awhile
- Beyond the Gray Sky
Then there will be a final batch
which includes Don't Dwell and some others.
Anyway, we're having a blast making the album which hopefully
will translate to the listeners. 311 fans are the bomb.
See ya this summer! Nick
For some previous words from NICK, click
here.
NEW WORDS FROM P-NUT:
Good day to all....Yes, we are getting this album done,
it's taking a while, this is true, but, the proof is going
to be in the said pudding. We are all very excited with
all the songs, which are a bit more ambitious than normal,
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meaning they are a little longer,
cover more emotional space, and are going to be fun to play
and witness. The really cool thing about having one's own
studio is you can mix and record at the same time. We did
these songs in batches, so, no one person had to do all
their stuff in sequence. So, that means we had some songs
that were ready to mix before we recorded the last few songs.
And that being said, we are listening to half of the album
while still putting together the final touches on the ones
that are left. Very good for gettting energy on the last
tracks. I can only imagine how much a 311 fan is going to
apreciate this work that we've done. It's that good/great.
See you on the road in May/June, thanks for checking out
the ppv. Be good be god, P-NUT
For some previous words from P-NUT, click
here.
311 PAY PER VIEW CONCERT:
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Great to hear that everyone really
enjoyed the 311 Pay-Per View Concert! Sounds like many of
you had 311 house parties to tune into the show. Very cool.
The concert aired through January 31st via DirecTV, In-Demand,
Echostar, Video-On-Demand, etc.
Video On Demand will continue to feature the concert through
March. Check your local cable listings. If you haven't seen
it yet, be sure to tune in!!
The pay-per-view broadcast features interviews with 311,
behind the scenes footage, performance footage of the entire
concert, as well as interviews with celebrity fans (Pharell
from N.E.R.D., Tony Hawk, Colin Hanks, Nappy Roots, etc.).
The concert also includes Alien Ant Farm's first on-stage
appearance since their bus crash - performing "Homebrew"
with 311. This is a show you don't want to miss!
Check with your local cable service for all times, pricing,
and details or for more info visit www.liveconcertseriesonppv.com
NICK'S MEMORIAL THOUGHTS ON
JOE STRUMMER / THE CLASH:
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Joe Strummer's death was a crushing
blow. He was my idol and biggest musical influence. I'm
grateful to have recorded with him (Southpark soundtrack)
and to have become friends (3 or 4 nights of hanging out
in LA). One big regret, he asked me to sing The Specials
"Message to You Rudy" at his show in Glasgow, but I couldn't
make it due to a scheduling conflict. 311 and Joe's band
both played in Manchester the night before (last year's
European tour.) We played the small club at the University
and he played the big room, a hundred feet away. He came
to our tour bus to find me and we got drunk together after
the show. The next night we were both in Glasgow, but I
couldn't make it over to his show, because our set times
overlapped. I always thought I'd get another chance. I'm
really sad. Just a couple of days before he died I put up
a huge Clash poster in my house. One more Joe story: The
night I first met my hero was at a dinner party in '95.
I noticed a boombox out on the patio where people were hanging.
It had two stickers on it. One was Fender Guitars. The other
was 311. When I found out it was Joe's boombox and he had
that sticker I was in complete disbelief. Having his support
pretty much validated my whole musical life. I'd love to
see him again to thank him for his inspiration. I get emotional
just thinking about it.
NEW SPECIALS AT THE 311 STORE!:
Added recently to the
311 Store are two types of 311 Keychains,
the classic logo black T-shirt, embroidered Beanie Caps, and for a limited
time check out the "
Under $11 Section"for daily changing, small batches
of rare and discontinued items, all being clearance priced
at under $11.00!!! Specials running now (see date above)
and while supplies last include:
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ONLINE ORDERS OVER $31.10 receive
a free sticker, and ONLINE ORDERS OVER $62.20 receive a
free sticker, and a free T-shirt of our choosing (Sometimes
when our shirts go on tour with the band, they come home
a little less than first quality. We'll pick something out
nearest to the sizes you've ordered and include it with
your order for FREE. It may be slightly irregular, or washed
once, but in good shape). These special offers begin on
the date of this 311NEWS update (see above), and are offered
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, and FOR ONLINE ORDERS ONLY. You may
place orders by phone 617-666-8843 (10-6 Central Time Monday-Friday.)
fax 617-623-7232 or securely online 24-7-365, and your satisfaction
is 100% guaranteed. Visit
the 311
Store at 311music.com today. This stuff is going to
go fast.
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3-11 DAY 2003:
With 311 finishing up their album in March, there will be
no 3-11 Day Show this year. However stay tuned for the website's
next Happenings Page featuring great 311 merchandise specials
and other promotions and giveaways in honor of 3-11-03.
Peter
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