Thursday, March 11, 2010
It seemed fitting to write about our recent concert experience on 3-11. It is 311 day, afterall! I'm wearing my 311 gear, as is Charlie. We'll listen to our favorite songs throughout the day, for sure. Anyway, on to the concert.
Since it had been years since the last time we saw 311 perform live, we weren't sure what songs we could expect to here. Of course, I hoped to hear Amber since it is our song. Of course they played Amber! But they really did a great job mixing the older songs with songs from Uplifter. I wish I would have brought my camera and video camera, but I didn't want to chance not being able to bring them in. So my phone had to make due - forgive the horrible picture quality, click to enlarge.
311 always puts on a great show. I love when they do the solo performances, it's such a treat to see the individual talent behind the band as well as watching them rock out together. I recorded Chad Sexton's {kick arse drummer} solo and P-Nut's {the ever-so talented bassist}solo. Unfortunately I didn't record when all 4 members were playing the drums together, but you can watch a similar version of one of their past concerts on YouTube. That is so impressive to watch.
Here is P-Nut's bass solo ... Again, forgive my phone video quality, but it really is a beautifully done solo.
Another fun thing was seeing the other 311 fans and how incredibly different they all were. I love people watching, don't you?? There were young-ins, groupies that were dancing like they were at a completely different concert {Puwahaha - who dances like that at a rock concert??}, old folk, stoners, and the almost 30 something crowd. Each in attendance for the same reason: for the love of the music.
Bottom line: we had a blast. I hope we go to the next Seattle show, whenever it may be!












































































































































