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The band began playing together as 311 in 1990. The first REAL show was
opening for Fugazi at Sokol Hall in South Omaha on June10, 1990.

From that time on, the band was busy playing to packed houses in many Omaha
venues, as well as performing in other cities throughout the midwest.

311 produced several albums itself in Omaha, all of which sold well. The crowds of
faithful fans grew larger and larger, culminating in a farewell concert at Peony Park
in Omaha in February '92.

311 moved to Van Nuys Ca in March '92, renting a home (with a pool) and started
to work almost immediately. 311 attracted the attention of Eddy Offord. (Eddy is a
well-known record producer, having worked with YES.) He saw the talent and
strength in 311 and they made a demo tape in L.A.

Several record companies were interested in signing 311. The winner was
CAPRICORN Records (a Warner Bros. label). Soon after being signed, the band
began recording the album at Ocean Studios in Burbank. Mixing happened at
Cherokee Studios; mastering at Ocean View Digital Mastering. Eddy Offord was
both producer and engineer. And the album was brought in both under budget and
under deadline.

MUSIC is a 12 song album. Four singles have been released: Do You Right; Visit;
My Stoney Baby and Feels So Good. Do You Right was featured in
BILLBOARDS modern tracks chart.

Do You Right was also 311's first video. Filming for the video took place in
California and Omaha. Omaha filming sites included the Children's Museum, the
Lied Jungle at the Henry Doorly Zoo, the Old Market and a wonderful free concert
at Sokol Hall. And what a concert it was! About 700 fans were lucky enough to see
and be part of the video filming that night. The video has been shown on MTV and
many cable tv stations throughout the country. The bright island rythms, the strong
contrast in colors and high energy say lots about 311 and its style of music.

And the band played on, beginning to tour the nation after the release of MUSIC in
February '93. 311 crossed the country numerous times, playing a total of 115
concert dates during 1993.

The tour almost ended tragically during a trip between Springfield MO and Kansas
City on I-44. Nick was driving the RV when he noticed it was running hot. When
he pulled over, he saw smoke and flames near the gas tank. The guys tried to
rescue the equiptment, but the RV exploded; the van caught fire and both burned
along the interstate. Traffic was backed up for 2 miles! Everything was lost and
several "minor" injuries sustained, but 311 regrouped quickly and headlined one
day later at the SHARKFEST at Sharky's Brewery in Omaha with borrowed
equipment and lots of determination. And the tour continued throughout the fall.

December found the band back in Nebraska for four end-of-the-year concerts.
Two concerts at the Ranch Bowl (Omaha) and two at Rockin' Robin (Lincoln)
were beyond sellout and the wildest parties of the year in the Midwest!

311 has released their Blue albumn, and is back in the studios recording their next
albumn.. it will be due out next summer. They also have a vid that comes with a
free cd.. the vid is called "Enlarged to Show Detail." The vid is awesome. And the
cd kicks. Also you can check the 311 HOTLINE for the latest info.

311 is currently off tour and working on their upcoming album. This, their fourth
album,(not counting the 3 cd's you can't buy anymore) is due to come out around
June/July 1997. As Nick says "It will be the Bomb...We think" The band is playing
a few select concerts on and near the west coast until mid to late December, then
its back to the studio.

This Information was collected from various sites across the web.