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posted May 31, 2003



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180 311 COMPLETE "EVOLVER":
311 have now finished recording, mixing and mastering their seventh studio album, titled "EVOLVER", at the band's Hive Studios in Los Angeles!!


Look for the first radio single, "Creatures (For A While)" to be released to radio nationwide on June 30th!!

Look for "Evolver" to hit record stores on Tuesday, July 22nd!!

Produced by Ron Saint Germain, "Evolver" features 11 amazing songs - from full-out rockers to melodic gems; all of it is classic 311 for the year 2003. Are you ready to crank up some new 311??!!!

180 Here’s the track listing:
1. Creatures (For A While)
2. Reconsider Everything
3. Crack the Code
4. Same Mistake Twice
5. Beyond the Gray Sky
6. Seems Uncertain
7. Still Dreaming
8. Give Me a Call
9. Don't Dwell
10. Other Side of Things
11. Sometimes Jacks Rule the Realm

(The songs What Do You Do and Time Is Precious are outtakes from the recording session, to be considered for release at a later time).

"Evolver" will be a special enhanced CD which will include exclusive interviews with 311 band members and a documentary on the making of the album cover and the Evolution of Evolver!!

Photo: Austen Risolvato 180 For some previous words on the Album Title, click here.

For some previous words on the Album Cover, click here.

For some previous words from NICK, click here.

For some previous words from P-NUT, click here.


SUMMER TOUR 2003:
311's “Unity Tour” has now been announced!! From July 15 to September 6, 311 will head coast to coast for over 40 summer shows!! Check the Tour Dates page for all details (dates, cities, venues, support acts and ticket info).

Opening bands will include:

O.A.R. (Of A Revolution); Ohio’s reggae inspired roots-rock fivesome. For more info, visit http://www.ofarevolution.com/

G. Love & Special Sauce; Philly’s groovin’ blues/folk/rap trio inspired by roots reggae, hip hop, jazz and classic R&B. For more info, visit http://www.philadelphonic.com/

Something Corporate; Southern California's pop-punk-piano-rock band. For more info, visit http://www.somethingcorporate.com/

DJ P, Oklahoma’s Mash-Up style dj, who will fuse rock and hip-hop records to kick-off the show and between set breaks. For more info, visit http://www.djpmix.com/

The Unity Tour brings musical diversity and a night of great vibes. Get Ready!!

Tickets are going on sale now. Check the Tour Dates page for info.

Photo: Jen Langman
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TOUR TICKETING:
With the launch of the 311 Unity Tour, we are also going to launch our own pre-sale ticket system for 311 fans!! For select shows, three hundred and eleven tickets will be reserved for this purpose; to give loyal 311 fans a chance at some of the best seats in the house (along with reduced venue fees)! This is a first come, first serve online ticket ordering system. Four tickets will be the maximum per order.

Photo: Warwick
180 As we give this system a test run, our pre-sale service for this summer tour will only include a handful of shows in August and September.

For info, go to the Tour Dates page of the website and see if the show of your choice offers a "311 Pre-Sale" link. Click for details on how to participate. This page will be updated soon as more shows are added to our pre-sale list.

Otherwise the ticket on-sale dates listed on the Tour Page are for general ticket outlets (ie. Ticketmaster, etc).

311 STREET TEAM BACK IN ACTION:
As we near the release of "Evolver", Team 311 is back in effect! Team 311 will soon help spread the word on "Evolver" and 311's Unity Tour for a chance at cool prizes If you're already a member, stay tuned, you'll be getting an email soon. If you're not a member yet, go to: 311 Street Team and sign up now for 311's street team and online team!! First Mission launches in June. We hope to have you on-board for a great summer ahead. Thanks in advance for being an important part of Team 311!!!

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SEXTON JOINED DRUMLINE:
In a special promotion for the movie "Drumline," 311 drummer Chad Sexton joined forces with drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Greg Upchurch (Puddle of Mudd), Nisan Stewart (Missy Elliott), Darren Pheiffer (Goldfinger) and Mike Cosgrove (Alien Ant Farm) for a live performance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" on CBS. The drum line gave tribute to drum corps style drumming. You can download the Drumline performance here. http://thatsnice.no-ip.com/ (go to “Downloads”, select “311” and scroll down). Included on this News page are a two photos from the show.


NEW SPECIALS AT THE 311 STORE:
Check out the 311 Store this month. Back by popular demand (and in four sizes) are the Reggae Flag and 311 Cube design t-shirts for guys and girls as well as playing cards and two kinds of keychains !! As always, check the "under $11" section daily, for rapidly changing discontinued T-shirts and other items under $11. Specials this month are: all orders placed online receive a free sticker and all orders placed online for over $113 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.


HIVE MAILING LIST:
Click here or on the flash animated icon for The Hive, 311's mailing list and email list. If you have not signed up already, be sure to provide your info to receive any mail or email alerts from 311. This is the best way to get breaking 311 news the quickest!


Peter
311 Management Office