Unity Tour 2016: 311 w/ special guest Matisyahu

We're happy to announce that MyFavoriteConcerts.com will be covering the upcoming 311 and Matisyahu show at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on July 19, 2016 as part of 311's Unity Tour 2016!

Grab your tickets today as this show will surely SELL OUT!

Here's a bit of information on 311:

311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, singer S.A. Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Los Angeles, California.

311 mix rock, rap, reggae and funk into their own unique sound. After years of touring, 311 have developed a reputation as one of the most entertaining & dynamic live bands in the U.S.

311 have released eleven studio albums, one live album, one greatest hits album and three dvd's - and have sold over 9 million copies in the U.S. Their last nine albums reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart...and nine of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Rock Radio Chart (including the #1 singles Down, Love Song & Don't Tread On Me - along with Amber, All Mixed Up, Come Original, Creatures For Awhile, Hey You and Sunset in July).

In celebration of 25 years as a band, in June 2015, 311 released the 311 ARCHIVE box set - featuring 4 CD's (81 tracks of B-sides, bonus tracks, pre-production recordings and demos from 1992-2014) PLUS a 60 page book of rare photos and memorabilia.

311 are currently writing and recording their 12th studio album for projected release in early 2017. The band’s previous album, STEREOLITHIC, debuted at #6 on the Top 200 Album Chart. 

The band's celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. 311’s annual summer headlining run, Unity Tour, has become one of the most anticipated concerts of the summer. Support acts on previous Unity Tours have included Sublime with Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill, The Roots, Matisyahu and Ziggy Marley. 

Besides their normal tour dates, the band has made a major splash with their special event shows…311 Day & the 311 Caribbean Cruise.  Every other year, 311 plays an arena show on March 11th ("311 DAY") - that attracts 311's biggest fans from around the world.  Billed as "the ultimate 311 concert experience," the show includes an extended setlist of hits, rarities and covers; backed by state-of-the-art lighting and special effects. 311 Day typically attracts over 10,000 fans (from all 50 U.S. States and 15+ countries) - and March 11th is now considered a holiday to 311 fans around the globe.

The 311 Carribean Cruise has embarked on 4 adventures to date; Jamaica (2015), Bahamas (2013), Bahamas (2012), Turks & Caicos (2011). Look for the next 311 Cruise in 2017. The 5 day adventure aboard a luxury Norwegian Cruise Lines ship sees some 3,000 passionate 311 fans from around the world take to the sea, with 311 playing 3 shows along the way, plus other support bands, DJs and comedians.

Check back here after the show on July 19 for a review and photos from the show!

For more info and additional tour dates: www.311.com

Concert Throwback: JJ Grey & Mofro - G. Love and Special Sauce - Big Head Todd and the Monsters

It's #ThrowbackThursday so I figured it would be a good idea to dedicate a post to a great show I covered last summer which I never got around to uploading on the site.

August 12, 2015
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom / Hampton, NH

Three POWERHOUSE bands came together for a great night of pure bluesy-swampy-homegrown-soul-rock-and-roll...

JJ Grey & Mofro - G. Love and Special Sauce - Big Head Todd and the Monsters

JJ Grey & Mofro

G. Love and Special Sauce

Big Head Todd and the Monsters



All Photos (c) Copyright Chuck Kuenzler

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (Salisbury Beach, MA 8/2/15)

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have never disappointed me with their energetic live performance, but there's just something special about seeing this band seaside.

Last night the legendary Jersey Soul band played at the Blue Ocean Music Hall right on the strip of Salisbury Beach. The band must have felt at home looking stage-left out of the big windows that face the ocean, and although they weren't in Asbury Park, NJ last night - they sure played like they were. The full moon, also visible out the windows, let the band know the crazies were out as well.

The set list was a crowd pleaser as the band traveled deep in their catalog all night long playing well known hits such as I Don't Want to Go Home, Talk to Me, This Time It's For Real, The Fever, Broke Down Piece of Man, ect. and also a few new tunes from their upcoming album set to drop in a couple weeks (although Johnny kept adding time to the release date every time he talked about it - I think we ended up sometime in the year 2,500). The second or third song in the band started playing Walk Away Renee and an audience member shouted "Already?!", which Johnny responded with "Hey, I do what I want!" And that's exactly what Johnny does - and that's how we like it. The band finished the night with two separate encores since the crowd wanted more and ended on the crowd favorite Havin' a Party. There's no doubt that thanks to Southside Johnny and his amazing group of musicians in the Asbury Jukes, this Sunday night was definitely a party!

Here are some photos I was able to capture throughout the night:

(All photos copyright (c) Chuck Kuenzler - not to be distributed or used in any other way)

 

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more concert reviews and photos by Chuck Kuenzler.

 

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