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

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Lowell, MA 7/17/15)

"let the CRB... set you free"

There's not much that beats an outdoor concert on a mid-July night. And what better band to set a good vibes mood on this warm but breezy and comfortable evening than The Chris Robinson Brotherhood. Having seen MANY concerts at Boarding House Park in Lowell, MA over the years, I was very excited to see what the Brotherhood would bring to the stage.

To its seasoned patrons, BHP is a unique venue in the way that most of the crowd stays seated for the bulk of the performance most nights. The CRB put this venue to the test - and only a few songs in had most of the crowd on their feet. If you're lucky enough to catch CRB live, don't expect to hear any Black Crowes tunes, or any mention of the band. What you can expect is a group of musicians who effortlessly and tightly play a well orchestrated mix of psychedelic-jam band-blues-rock-soul-funk-music. There is no denying the talent in the group, or their very apparent love of playing to the crowd.

The night was broken into two sets, totaling about a three hour journey into multiple genres of music. The pair of songs that got people on their feet in the first set were the back-to-back fan favorites Shore Power and Rosalee to finish off set one. The night was a roller coaster of music, shifting through jam band melodies and rocking tunes as CRB went through their catalog of music playing songs from their albums Big Moon Ritual, The Magic Door, and their newest, Phosphorescent Harvest.

Some highlights in the second set included Badlands Here We Come, Tuff Mama, and Appaloosa.

The Brotherhood finished the night with some good vibes by performing the Grateful Dead tune, Catfish John, which was a good way to summarize the vibe that they brought to the stage and the crowd this evening. With the Dead's recent Fare Thee Well shows, many bands are honoring them and playing their tunes, but there's just something special about the way CRB does it. The perfect ending to a great three hours of live music.

Below are some of the pictures I was able to capture from the performance. (All photos by Chuck Kuenzler)

ALL PHOTOS on this blog are Copyright (c) 2015 Chuck Kuenzler / MyFavoriteConcerts.com and are NOT to be distributed for commercial use or used in any other way