Posted August 12, 2003
THE NEW 311.COM:
Great to hear that you all have been enjoying the new layout and design of 311.com; including updates on the Home, News, Band, Tour and ETC pages.
With such massive response, we overflooded the 311 Radio, so we're having to make some adjustments. But nonetheless, we hope to have it operating again soon.
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NEW ALBUM "EVOLVER" NOW RELEASED:
311's seventh studio album, "EVOLVER”, was released on July 22 and debuted at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, selling 86,850 copies in its first week!! Produced by Ron Saint Germain, "Evolver" features 11 amazing songs - from full-out rockers to melodic gems; all of it classic 311 for the year 2003.
"Evolver" will be released on August 20 in Japan and on September 22 in the UK and Germany. More international release dates to be announced soon.
"Evolver" is a special enhanced CD which includes exclusive interviews with 311 band members and a documentary on the making of the album cover and the Evolution of Evolver!!
For tons more info on Evolver, go to the Home Page of the website and access the two feature areas on the album; “All About Evolver” and “Evolver; New CD”. These pages give an in depth view of the songs, artwork, album title, enhanced cd, etc.
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"CREATURES (FOR A WHILE)" ROCKIN' RADIO:
311’s rockin’ new single, "Creatures (For A While)" is now playing on radio stations nationwide!! Be sure to call your local station and give it a request. For a list of request line phone numbers click here, Radio Request List.
"Creatures (For A While)" will also be included on the upcoming EA Sports video game release, NASCAR Thunder 2004.
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"CREATURES" VIDEO HEATING UP:
311's video for “Creatures (For A While)” is now getting airplay on MTV2, FUSE TV, etc. Be sure to check out the new "Creatures" Page that be can be found on the Home Page of the website, featuring more news and behind the scenes photos from the video shoot.
SUMMER TOUR ROLLING:
311's “Unity Tour” heads coast to coast for over 40 summer shows, from July 15 to September 6! Check the Tour Dates page for all details (dates, cities, venues, support acts and ticket info). Tickets are on sale now for all shows!!
The 311 Pre-Sale Ticketing System was a big success. We hope to use this system for more shows in the future. Thanks to all of you that participated. Enjoy the shows!!
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In follow up to the 2003 Rolling Rock Town Fair Festival, Musictourbook has hundreds of images from the Rolling Rock Town Fair (Pittsburgh PA). There are performance and backstage photos of 311 and seven other bands that played the fair. The musictourbook is also signed by all the bands and numbered by the musictourbooks.com photographers for authenticity. For more info or to order, visit www.musictourbooks.com Half of all net profits are donated to the American Diabetes Association.
SOUND, LIGHTS, SET LISTS:
The Summer Unity Tour is a very special 311 experience. The band has taken out a new and improved sound system and for the first time, 311 has a video projection system as part of their state-of-the-art light show! In addition, the band has decided to really mix up the setlists on this tour! 311 is unleashing a lot of new songs and a lot of rare selections to keep you guessing every night. Besides all the classic 311 favorites like "Down," "All Mixed Up," "Feels So Good," "Amber," "Beautiful Disaster" and many more, the band has also been mixing in such songs as "1,2,3", "Starshines", "Gap", "Use of Time", "Life's Not A Race", "Rub a Dub", "Visit", "Stealing Happy Hours", "Eons" etc, etc. Visit the Set Lists Page of the website to see what songs have been played per show.
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On September 4th, 311 will be a part of a special concert series called "T-Mobile: All Access", along with five other bands playing five different cities on the same night at the same time. The concerts will be advertised nationally and will be webcast on creative.rtm.com/tmobile/. All of the shows will be in small non-traditional venues. All tickets for this 311 show will be given away for free via T-Mobile and KROQ Radio in Los Angeles. Keep an eye and ear out for further details.
OPENING BANDS:
The Unity Tour brings musical diversity and a night of great vibes.
O.A.R. (Of A Revolution); Ohio’s reggae inspired roots-rock fivesome. For more info, visit 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.
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311 / JIMMY KIMMEL TV:
311 gives thanks to those fans that attended and tuned into the Craig Kilborn TV performance in mid July. 311 will now make it's second tv appearance in support of "Evolver" on the Jimmey Kimmel show on ABC, on September 2nd at Hollywood Boulevard's El Capitan Entertainment Center. The show is live to the east coast (midnight) and tape delayed to air at midnight for other time zones.
For more details and to get tickets, visit:
www.1iota.com
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 311 on Kilborn TV
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NEW GOODS FROM THE 311 STORE:
The Store at 311.com now has more new items than ever before, and we've brought back some old favorites like the Grass Roots shirt and others. Visit us this month for new posters, stickers and hats!! We also now have Evolver T-shirts in both girls and guys sizes Small thru XXL (in some styles). Also, preview our new Auction section, featuring some very rare items. Until further notice: All online orders over $31.10 will receive a free 311 logo button and 311 promo sticker. Thanks for shopping with 311 Merchandising, and remember, we insist that you like the stuff you buy; your satisfaction is guaranteed. As always you may place orders by phone 617-666-8843 from 10am-6pm Eastern Time, by fax 617-623-7232 or securely online 24-7-365 days a year. We are adding items daily-watchitnow!
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311 STREET TEAM BACK IN ACTION:
With the release of "Evolver", Team 311 is back in effect! Team 311 are now spreading the good word on "Evolver" and 311's Unity Tour for a chance at cool prizes. If you would like to join, go to the Home Page and access the “311 Street Team” section and sign up now! 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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MISCELLANEOUS:
311 Digital Postcard: Help send it far and wide.
www.hyfntrak.com/311/email/
311 Fan Site: Building a 311 Community for you all to connect.
rememberingtime.net/311fanbase/index.html
311 Fan Site: More news and tidbits on all things 311.
www.311heaven.com
311 Fan Site:
www.robomuffin.com/html/index.php
Congrats to 311 fan, Lara Coker of Thousand Oaks, CA who was the first to email in the correct answer to the question at the very bottom of P-Nut's personal page. The answer is "Krikorian Buena Park Metroplex Theatre" and Lara's prize is two backstage passes to the Santa Barbara, CA show. Enjoy!
Unity Tour Rolling. “Evolver” launched. A great summer upon us!!
Peter
311 Management Office