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31 Fan Spotlight #427 – 4/15/24 – Matthew Lucido!

Welcome back my friends out there in 311 nation! It’s time for the new edition of the 311 fan spotlight. Let’s meet Matthew Lucido!

The year 2000 is when Matthew became a 311 fan and he said he became a fan for life. First show for him was at the age of 16, at the Electric Factory in Pennsylvania. “They were touring with Hoobastank! From that day on I was beyond hooked!”

Since becoming a fan, Matthew has been to over 50 shows in many places like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida & Texas. He’s also seen them on the cruise in 2017 and then his very first 311 Day on the cruise in 2023. “Being my first ever 311 Day having been the first ever one at Sea there really is no other amazing moment then that right there!” The song that means the most to Matthew is “Don’t Dwell” and he’s hoping to one day hear it live.

Hamilton, New Jersey, is where Matthew grew up. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University, with a degree in Hospitality/Entertainment Management plus a culinary degree.

In 2003, Matthew was diagnosed with kidney failure and cancer. “Evolver had just released that album has gotten me through most of my surgeries with the lyrics and songs, guiding me through some of the most darkest times of my life.”

Matthew is now 8 years cancer free and counting! “I have had over 32 operations under GA and have beat throat and kidney cancer. I thank my family Mother, Father, Brother, friends, my familia, and 311 for keeping me going when I wanted to give up and I stayed positive and love my life and never have and never will give up! It is not a sob story it is my success story! After having my little man Zachary age 10 who went to his first 311 show on the rail in 2022! He loves 312 just as much as I do of not more! This is to let people know no matter how bad it gets you can make it and you can fight and you stay strong all along you will come out beyond that grey sky!!”

For work, Matthew is a Bar & Banquet Supervisor for McKibbion Hospitality Group in Tampa, Florida, and he loves what he is doing. Guilty pleasure for him would be skiing on big mountains and fresh snow. “Living in Florida we don’t have that luxury but when I was a kid it was my Zen place cranking up some 311 and skiing down the mountain fast as I could just jamming out.”

Other bands Matthew loves include Reel Big Fish, RHCP, Tropidelic, Dirty Heads, Eminem, AC/DC, and Metallica just to name a few!

To the band, Matthew chose these words from the heart: “Thank you for putting out music that keep me alive and help me fight through all I’ve been through when I was fighting for my life. My father is my Hero and so are you guys!”

Now here is his personal message to all the other fans out there:

“Thank you for all the amazing shows, memories, and joy we have shared together.  I can’t wait to see what adventures we get to have in the future. Remember that Everything is a choice, go  ahead raise your voice, and don’t forget to stay positive and love your life to its fullest you only get one Don’t Dwell! I Love You All♥️😎🎸🎤🎶

Super thanks to Matthew for sharing his story with all of us! And as always, my love & gratitude to the readers each post. Now go have an amazing week! Sending you all good vibes.

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #424 – 3/18/24 – Jenna Kimlinger!

Well hello again my friends in 311 nation! Hope you all had an amazing 311 Day last week. Let’s get to it and meet the latest fan spotlight. This week we learn all about Jenna Kimlinger!

Jenna was only about 6 or 7 and her older sister Nadia had been a big fan of 311 since 1996. “Being the younger, nosier, sister, I would sneak into her room to try to read her diary and see what she and her boyfriend were up to. (She was definitely on to me, and I couldn’t find it a lot of the time). However, in her boombox, was the Blue Album. ‘All Mixed Up’ hooked me. They have forever been a staple in my life, but found a resurgence before the birth of my first child thanks to Mosaic.”

Show count for Jenna is 34. Her first show was in 2002 in Milwaukee at Summerfest. “I was in high school, second row, and truly thought I was going to die. It was the first and last time I crowd surfed, and it was mostly so I could breathe.”

As for favorite show, Jenna said there is something magical about every single show. “I love just being in it, you know? You look around and you’re like yep – these are my people. This is my happy place. I have been so incredibly fortunate to see them in so many places – 311 Day in Vegas, Cruise (shout out 1st timers in 23!), Red Rocks, The Tabby in Atlanta, Chicago, and some of the smaller venues on the East Coast. The Milll & Mine show in Knoxville in 2017 was just incredible. I remember it was the first time I heard ‘Purpose’ live and I literally smacked my friend next to me a dozen times. SA noticed how excited I was and just gave me a huge smile. My first 311 Day hits hard, too. How does one pick a favorite 311 show? Each one gets better than the last. 311 ages like fine wine, especially with Nick Sexum… I mean Hexum at the helm.”

The song “Evolution” has always been Jenna’s jam. “I would walk home from the bus stop bumping Soundsystem on repeat. Evolution got a million replays, easily. It was light, brought joy to my life, and was a great way to bring energy into the dreary midwestern winters.” She also loves the song “Island Sun.” “Reminds me of the place that saved my life – Camp Onaway. When Mosaic came out, I was at a pivotal moment of my life – I was finishing grad school, about to be pregnant, and needing some grounding. As soon as I heard the lyrics, I was like yep – that’s camp.” As for a favorite lyric? “The jaded ones will whither while the optimistic grow. “I have it as a poster in my classroom. Great discussion for youth.”

Jenna was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Canadian parents and they migrated north “to the land of beer, cheese, and the Packers.” She is the youngest of 3 sisters, who are 10 and 7 years older than she is. “I married my spouse (who has only seen them once with me [2nd in Kansas City in April]), moved to Asheville, NC and just relocated to be near family in Minnesota. Why I live here, is still beyond me, but the summers are great and this winter has been hella mild.”

As for what Jenna does to fund her 311 habit? “I always say: HAVE 311 WILL TRAVEL. My spouse and I do not do gifts for holidays or birthdays. Instead he says, “you have 311, happy merry birth/christma/day.” I guess I do a bit of girl math. Lol – For 311 Day this year, I guessed the dates they planned to play and booked a hotel super early and got a great deal. I scour the internet for flights and sometimes, well, the credit card just takes a hit. It’s always a family reunion when 311 plays. My clique, more like a family (had to) calls me the 311 Welcoming Crew. I had glow sticks and headbands to give away at Red Rocks this summer. I gave them away and in return got earrings, cash, and one of the best pieces of pizza ever. I wasn’t in it for any of that – just the Unity, but do you know how COOL it was to look out into that crowd and see the 40 or so people I interacted with and gave them things that glow? It’s like sending out the friendship beam! Welcome to this groove, am I right?”

Interesting fact about Jenna is that she is an amateur cake decorater! “But my creations turn out pretty well.” Something that makes Jenna unique is that, in her words, she speaks fluently in song lyrics, Office Quotes, and or PUNS. “What can I say? I’m a punny gal!” Gulity pleasure for Jenna? “I aspire to be the “Queen of Halloween” on my block. Yearly, my halloween collection grows, most notably, the 12 foot skeleton. His name is Al Cabone.”

Other musicians that Jenna can be found cranking tunes from include the following: “Little Stranger is going to blow up music and become our generation’s Beastie Boys. Mark my words. Bumpin Uglies – Brandon was so kind to say hi to me on the cruise Tropidelic – shout out to my Everwild People – I’m a newbie this year so come say hi! Also, that lineup! Imagine Dragons – seriously – such showmanship. CAKE – have only seen them once but want to see them again.”

To 311, Jenna sends out this message: “Thank you for being the consistent, transformative existence in my life; I am eternally grateful.”

Here is Jenna’s message to all the other beautiful fans out there:

“My people?! What’s up?! Thank you to everyone who I have met. To the lifelong friends, the inside jokes, and the forever evolving Facebook Chat group with what feels like a million different names – thank you. To Nadia, to Tish, Cabin 9066 – forever stay Strong All Along.”

Super big thanks to Jenna for sharing her story with us all! As well as my eternal gratitude to all who read and participate in this little blog. Can’t wait to see some of you this summer on the Unity Tour! Have a fantastic week!

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #423 – 3/11/24 – Ed Caba!

Hello my friends out there in Excitable nation! Happy 311 Day!!! A new fan spotlight is here. Let’s meet Ed Caba!

Fall of 1996 is when Ed first heard 311 thanks to his roommate at Florida State. “I can’t say it was a pleasant experience to be honest. He played Music and Grassroots on a 24 hour a day repeat as loud as he possibly could, In all honesty, I probably didn’t give them a fair shot at the time. In hindsight I think I was more mad about the volume while I was trying to sleep/study. Now things started to change a little in the spring semester of 97. I had moved into a different dorm with different roommates. When I would go to the student union to eat in the cafeteria, they had some tv sets scattered around playing a variety of different music videos. It always seemed to play Down every time I was there to eat. I didn’t realize it was the very same band my previous roommate had annoyed me with. It was a catchy song. When I came home for the summer, I found out my sister had bought the Blue album. At first I was thinking to myself that I couldn’t escape that band (I was still thinking about that first roommate at Florida State). She swore by the album so I gave it a chance and fell in love with Random, All Mixed Up and Don’t Stay home. So I decided to revisit Music and Grassroots another chance and did a deep dive into those albums. With time and separation from that roommate, I viewed those albums in a whole new light. I immediately loved Hydroponic, Visit, Omaha Stylee and Six. I was hooked and I haven’t looked back. To think I almost missed out on a lot of great experiences and friends because of a roommate.in 1996 . When I gave those early albums another chance, I think it was just the sounds and the pacing of the albums that really brought me into the fold. When Transistor came out, that was it. I was a fan for life after that album and not long after came my first 311 show. It’s still my favorite album from the catalog.”

Show count for Ed is around 20. First show for him was in December 1997 in Columbia, South Carolina, during the Transistor tour. “Beautiful Disaster was my favorite song off the album at the time and I lost it when they played that live. I had floor tickets, Sugar Ray opened and it was a hell of a show. 4 of us went. To this day, I can’t remember who the 4th person was in that crew lol.”

As for a favorite show, Ed is always torn between three different ones when trying to decide. “One show was at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC. I went through a hell of contest at a bar to win those tickets and ride on a Jack Daniels party bus. Then there was 2018 in Charlotte at PNC with two of my old fraternity brothers. And finally 311 Day 2020. Not only was it my first 311 Day but it was the 3 day show for the 30th anniversary. I’d have to say 311 Day 2020 for the reasons I’ve already mentioned plus some of the people I met and became friends were instrumental in me keeping my head on right when I was going through some stuff in 2022.”

While Ed said he could spend days trying to figure out what his favorite song is, he went with “Freeze Time.” “Every time I listen to this song (and it’s a lot). I think about these little moments I’ve had over the years that I wished I could freeze in time if you will, the little moments that have meant a lot to me (not all are 311 related). Moments like the very first time that I held my daughter, the first time she said daddy, the first daddy/daughter dance we went to, my wedding and various family trips. Of course the 311 moment I cherish and hold onto is the very first I saw them play live, Hive. I could go on and on with this because there are so many little moments that I cherish from over the years.”

For some lyrics that really resonate with him, Ed picked some from the song “Tranquility.” “The first verse has always stood out to me, “Journey in peace now, you don’t have to be afraid, though mistakes have been made, journey in peace now.” My journey through life has had plenty of speed bumps, potholes and whatever other metaphors someone could come up with. That verse (and song as a whole) is a constant reminder that those regrets, the pain I’ve had shouldn’t define who I am and that I shouldn’t hold on to them. The lyrics help me realize that things happen and in order to make this journey through life in peace that I can’t dwell on those mistakes, that I have to keep moving forward and just try to learn from those mistakes and be a better person. When I was finally able to let go of some of those mistakes and make peace with them, my journey became a lot more peaceful.”

Columbia, SC, is where Ed was born in 1977. His dad was in the military so they didn’t stay there long. Shortly after his birth they moved to Germany and he actually ended up living there two times. “Of course, I was too young to remember anything about living there the first time. I think we lived there for 3 years or so before relocating again to Kentucky where my dad was stationed at Ft. Knox. I do remember some things from that time. Being a kid, playing with friends and disappearing until it was dinner time. Watching football with my dad and trying to tackle him only to get dropped on my chin lol. I remember getting exposed to Kentucky Wildcat basketball and loving it (still my college bball team to this day). My sister was born while we lived in Kentucky. After Kentucky, we moved back to Germany. I couldn’t tell you where my dad was stationed but we lived in military housing in the Bad Nauheim area and I went to the American elementary school of the same name. My parents had some friends whose oldest son went on to play football at Florida State. They would send us tapes of games that he played and that turned me into a Florida State fan. After Germany, we would move one final time. It was back to where it all began. Back to Columbia, SC. It was once we were back in Columbia that I really fell in love with sports and music. The music was heavily influenced by a girl I used to catch a ride with to high school. The music would ultimately define my taste in music going forward. I mentioned earlier about my experience at Florida State University. I also attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Currently I’m working as a Materials Manager at a plant in a small town in SC. It pays well enough to fund my 311 trips and all my bills.”

Fun fact about Ed is that he can function on very little sleep! “It’s not pretty every now and then but I can do it. lol I mean, I am almost 47.” Something else he thought people might not know is that he’s pretty introverted but he can also make friends in any given environment. “It’s easier if there are a few beers involved. lol. I apparently have a lot of people fooled. A lot of people that I’ve known for a long time would describe me as extroverted. An introverted social butterfly if there is such a thing.”

A talent that Ed used to have is drawing. “Throughout middle school and high school (with a little college thrown in), a couple friends and I had our own little comic going on. I did most of the drawing for it. We had a nice little following for a while. TIme went on and we all kind of went our own directions in life so that faded away. I still drew on and off again for a while until work really took hold. My daughter inherited that talent. She’s really good at it. I hope she maintains that or pursues it a lot better than I did.”

Guilty pleasure for Ed is the video game Destiny 2. “I guess I would call it a guilty pleasure because a lot of people that I know in my age bracket certainly don’t and kind of look down on it. But I don’t care. I made some good friends over the years doing it. I enjoy reading Star Wars books as well as another hobby, again, not sure I would call it a guilty pleasure. I’m trying to teach myself how to play guitar as I’ve been inspired in recent years seeing 311 to do it.”

Ed’s taste in music he said is heavily influenced thanks to the girl who gave him a ride to high school every day. “Pearl Jam, Nirvana became some of my favorites. From Pearl Jam and Nirvana, spawned my interest in Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots. I was certainly heavy into the grunge type music. Still to this day. I love some Foo FIghters as well. I’m seeing them for the first time this year. I can’t wait to see them. The Movement, Tropidelic, and Sublime are some of my others that I enjoy.”

To 311, Ed chose these words: “Thank you for the music you’ve made and the community you’ve built because all of it has helped me get through some dark times in my life. Your music has had such a positive influence on my life that I go out of my way to find a positive in any situation that I encounter and I try to bring a little positivity to all those I meet along this journey through life.”

Now here is his message to all those other awesome fans out there:

“Thank you for being such a fantastic community of music fans. I feel somewhat blessed by the opportunities at different shows to have met such fantastic people. I love the energy and the welcoming attitudes. It’s nice to go somewhere and feel like no one is a stranger, where there is an instant connection through a shared love for the same band. I look forward to seeing a lot of you again soon and to meet more of you for the first time.”

A huge thank you to Ed for sharing his story with us all! As always and forever, my love and gratitude to all the readers each week. I hope you all have an excellent 311 Day!

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #414 – 12/11/23 -Kristen Misner!

Hello again Excitable nation! Are we ready for the new edition of the 311 fan spotlight? Let’s learn the story of Kristen Misner!

In 7th grade a friend of Kristen’s brought over the Blue album. “I’m sure I had to have heard them before that, but my first memory was that day. He skipped right to #5 and Hive has been my favorite song since. It was also the first 311 song I heard live.”

For show count, Kristen has been to 142 total. This includes 28 different states, cruises, and Half Moon Cay. “7 cruises, 7 311 days, a couple of Halloween shows, Pow Wow. My first show was August 26, 1997 at Jones Beach Amphitheater. ”

As for favorites, there are a few that stand out for Kristen. “The first 3 cruises for the experience, 3/10/12 for the setlist, and Red Rocks shows, because it’s Red Rocks! If I had to pick one as the best, I’d say Red Rocks in 2010, because it was my first time at that venue and I also met my husband, Josh Callan, for the first time while waiting in line to get in.”

The song “Jupiter” is one that Kristen really loves for a specific reason. “In 2009 I had a seizure that caused me to crash my car. I found out I was born with a seizure disorder that just hadn’t presented itself until then. I felt like my life was turned upside down and was just a ticking time bomb for it to happen again. I basically listened to that song on repeat to get over the fear of living with it for the rest of my life.”

Some lyrics that really resonate with Kristen are as follows: “Do as you will, do as you wish, follow your bliss on every day. Never ask for an advantage, let the cards fall where they may,” “Run up the hill, do as you do, I’m gonna chill, you know you really oughta do the same,” “Changin all the time, we changin all the same, changin this life and this eternal frame. Warm in the sun refresh in the breeze, glow in the stars, blossom in the trees. Livin through life in infinite extent, spread undivided, operate unspent,” and “No high, no low, no great and no small, build and bound connect and equal all.”

Long Island, New York, is where Kristen has lived her entire life. “I love being right by the beach, a train ride from the city and I can be in the mountains within a couple of hours.” While she may not have lived anywhere else, she has traveled a lot. “I’m trying to make it to all 50 states (I’m at 42) and I’ve been to 20 countries so far.”

Craziest trip she has ever taken was making the trek to Los Angeles in 2012 to see Ghostwolf. “Because I flew across the country and back home in less than 24 hours. I basically got there in time for the show and flew out super early to get back to work in NY the next morning. I’ve also made some crazy driving trips, like from LI to Myrtle Beach and back in a weekend for Passafire & 311. It was like 15 hours driving each way, driving through the night on a Friday after work, slept on the lawn inside the venue between Passafire and 311’s sets and back home on Sunday. Or deciding to see 311 on our anniversary in Pittsburgh the day of the show, then driving back, past our house and out to the Hamptons to see Passafire the next day. I think we were in the car driving, for 2 days, longer than we were out of it.”

Kristen loves animals and if she could have one super power, she would want to be like Dr. Doolittle. “I haven’t eaten meat in 15 years. When I was in JrH/HS, we had a barn in our yard and had horses, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, cats, dogs, bunnies, lizards… I used to walk my goat on a leash and it was fun to see people get really confused and try and figure out what kind of dog she was. She’d also ride around in my Bronco with me. Now I just have 2 indoor cats, DD & Feeny, and a feral-ish outdoor baby, Pat.”

Interesting fact about Kristen – despite loving to go to concerts, she hates being in crowds of people. She also said she has a very odd sense of humor and she makes herself laugh…a lot! Guilty pleasure for her? “None that I’d consider guilty pleasures, if I like it, it’s just pleasure! If you mean my all time favorites, TV show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer, movie is The Little Mermaid and hobbies are painting, photography and gardening. I start my garden from seed every year and squeeze a pretty wild variety of plants, both ornamental and edible, into our small suburban yard.”

For music, Kristen listens to a wide variety, depending on her mood. “I don’t really discriminate based on genre, with the exception of country music. I grew up listening to a lot of classic rock and 80’s pop. I’m pretty sure my aunt introduced me to The Beatles music while I was still inside my mom and my first concert I was in the 2nd row for Michael Jackson when I was 5. Then in my teens I also got into alternative rock/punk. The bands I’ve seen most live, after 311 are Phish (60+ times), Ballyhoo! And Passafire, both in the 50ish show range.”

To 311, Kristen would like to say: “Thanks for being the reason I found the love of my life and the best friends anyone could ask for.”

Now here is her shoutout to all the other fans out there:

“It’s “3-11, 3-3-11!” Not “threeee-eeee-leee-ven”. Oh and Ron… always remember, we can show up 10 minutes before they hit the stage and be right behind you. You know you love it.  And finally, Josh. Thanks for finding me. End the quest, you’re beyond compare. I love you.”

Big thank you to Kristen for sharing your story with all of us! Of course, always a big thank you to the readers each post. Hope you all have a wonderful week. Sending you all good vibes.

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #413 – 12/4/23 – Noel Morris!

Welcome again my Excitable friends! It’s time for another 311 Fan Spotlight. This week let’s meet Noel Morris!

It was the late 90’s/early 2000’s when Noel was finishing up high school and heading off to college that he first heard of 311. ” I listened to a wide variety of music. I liked 311, but I would not have said they were anywhere near my favorite. I did enjoy there music because it was some solid rock and was fun to listen to while partying.”

Noel has been to 19 shows in 8 states. He keeps track of them and the songs that he has seen live, as well as how many times for each song. First show was in Pensacola, Florida, in July of 2007. “I had been drinking pretty heavily all day, and my friend and I who had traveled down from Tennessee ended up getting thrown out some time during 311’s set after being searched and interrogated by some cops for partaking in some herb. I fell off when Uplifter came out. I didn’t see them again or lose g to anything new until October 2017 in Nashville. That was the first full set that I saw and the moment I was all in on 311!”

As for favorite show or event, Noel said the cruises are definitely what he loves the most. “I went on the 2019 cruise by myself and knew no one on the boat. By the time I left, I had made so many incredible friends from all over the country. This past cruise was just as amazing since I knew so many people and couldn’t walk 15 feet without having to stop and hug everyone. Vegas is also incredible because you get so many deep cuts, but the cruise is the only thing that beats 311 Day!”

As for a song that means the most to him, Noel said the last couple of years it’s been “Dodging Raindrops.” “That is definitely a hot take, but the meaning and feelings behind that one has really gotten me through some times. Being at the world premiere in Vegas was phenomenal!” Some lyrics that he loves include: “From chaos comes clarity,” and “I’m a perfect example of not giving a fuck, about the catty rude people that just suck.”

Noel grew up in White House, Tennessee, which is about 30 minutes north of Nashville. ” I spent my “college” years up in Bowling Green, KY. I was enrolled at WKU for a couple years, but I took a semester off to work to help pay for a new car and never went back. I was too proud to let me parents pay for it. I lived there about 5 years before heading back home.”

Noel started working in steel fabrication when he was 16, during the summer when he didn’t have band stuff going on. Then he worked in fast food, managing a Sonic when he was in Kentucky. Then he moved back home at 24 and got back working into steel. “

After the recession hit and was pretty much done, I went back to school to be a medical assistant. I worked in Pain Management a few years running a fluoroscope and assisting with epidurals, ablations, spinal cord stimulator implants, and other procedures. I kind of fell into the business side of medical by accident, but I’ve been doing it 8 years now. I travel to different hospitals around the nation to assist and manage different aspects of their business offices and AR services. I specialize more in the billing, claims/denial follow-up, and back end services, but in the last few years based on client needs, I’ve been managing a lot of the Patient Access (registration and scheduling) services. I really love what I do. It allows me to travel around and see different parts of the county. My favorite was a year I spent working in Juneau, Alaska for a Native Health organization. I spent a couple years on the Canadian border about 2 hours outside of Syracuse. Lately I’ve been working in El Dorado, Arkansas. My company specializes in working with small independent hospitals in the middle of nowhere to give them the knowledge and expertise that larger chain hospitals can attract easily. I’ve always considered myself a bit of a Renaissance man. No matter what I’ve done for work, I always try to go in and be the best at whatever it is I am doing.”

Fun fact about Noel is that he’s always down to try something new and is really adventurous. “I’m a certified scuba diver. I’ve been skydiving, but one of my favorite things to do is dance! I started when I was around 18. I’ve forgotten more ballroom stuff than I still remember but LOVE to dance! I’m still pretty decent at swing dancing. That seems to be one of the things that surprise people the most once they get to know me. I actually almost took a job as a dance instructor years ago.”

Something that makes Noel unique is that at a young age he really stopped caring what people thought about him. “I was extremely introverted when I was in high school. Dancing is where I first started gaining some confidence and becoming more extroverted. Most people find it hard to believe that I was ever introverted. It still comes out from time to time. I’ve always split any personality test straight down the middle of being the quiet homebody that likes to work alone and the life of the party that wants to be out and never meets a stranger. It’s definitely an odd combination, but I’m always 100% authentic me lol.”

As mentioned earlier, Noel really likes a wide variety of music. “I could go straight from attending a symphony performance to then heading across town to a metal show and feel just as comfortable and entertained at either. Since this last cruise, I’ve been on a big Ballyhoo! kick. It was the same with Tropidelic and RDGLDGRN after the 2019 cruise. Aside from that type of music, I really love country, especially 90s country and the classics. My favorite country acts would be Chris Young, Lady Antebellum, Bryan White, and Blackhawk. I love Led Zeppelin! In my younger days, they were by far my favorite band! Some other randoms would be Foo Fighters, RHCP, The Highwaymen, DMB, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, OAR, Glenn Miller, Miles Davis, Metallica, All That Remains, and Earth, Wind, and Fire…. to name a few lol.” Guilty pleasure for him is music from Limp Bizkit and “Supernatural.”

To 311, Noel would like to say, “Thanks for all the positivity and love that you and your music has put into the world because it truly changed my outlook on life!”

Now here are his words to the other fans out there:

“Stay positive and love your life! To all my excitable friend I’ve meet and still have yet to meet, I truly love you all! Looking forward to all the love at 311 Day!

Also to all the Slinkies, if we are at a show, the silent disco on the cruise, or anywhere with some good tunes and you want to do some real dancing, don’t be afraid to let me know because I’ll definitely be down to give you a twirl!”

Thank you Noel for sharing your story with us all! My eternal gratitude also to the readers each post. I hope you all have an amazing week, sending you all good vibes.

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #412 – 11/20/23 – David Tucker!

Welcome back Excitable nation! Shall we get to the newest edition of the 311 Fan Spotlight? This week we. meet the other half of last week’s spotlight – David Tucker!

When David first started dating his wife Ammi in 2000, she was always listening to 311. “I think she was probably the biggest fan in our area. I was more into hip hop / rock / rap music. She introduced me to 311 music. I didn’t get into them at first. But the more I listened to them, the more I realized they were mixing in some of my favorite music genres. I then became a fan. After my first show, I was hooked.”

Show count for David is at 18, that includes four 311 Day events and the last cruise. First show for him was June 24, 2000, at the Mud island Amphitheatre in Memphis, Tennessee. “It was the Summer Tour that had Incubus as their opening act. Side note: I was really looking forward to the 20-year reunion tour in 2020. Stupid Covid got in the way. I’m hoping that reunion still happens.”

Picking a favorite show was tough for David as he said every show is electric. “311 Day and the Cruise are both experiences that every fan must have at some point. But, I would say that my favorite show has to be the Transistor Album show in Chicago on October 23, 2022. When Omaha Stylee was played, everyone in the place rocked in unison. I will forever remember that moment. It was amazing.”

Picking a song that means the most to him was also difficult for David. “I think every 311 fan has been attached to a different song at different moments of their lives. I have several that have gotten me through good and bad times. I think lately I can relate to “Don’t Stay Home” the most. Growing up, I chose to stay home many times. It was my comfort zone. Looking back, I realize that I missed a lot of things going on around me. Then, during my early career and when my first 2 boys were little, we had no choice but to stay home. Now, in this season of my life, I want to experience everything that I can experience. Life is too short to miss the little things. I would tell anyone that is in that situation, go enjoy life. You have your entire life to make money. Trust me, I get it. I rode the struggle bus for many years. I know budgets are tight. But, 5 years from now, which is more important, $50 or a night of memories that you will have forever.”

A lyric that has stuck with David since this last cruise is from the song “My Stoney Baby” – “I want your fish right by me, that’s how it has to be.” “My wife made a pretty cool sticker and shirt with that lyric on it. But I also have so many other ones that I love as well.”

Northeast Arkansas, in a small town, is where David grew up. He’s been there his entire life. “We didn’t have a lot growing up, but our needs were met. We had a close knit family. As a kid, I always loved art and music. My tastes changed many times, but those two things remained. I was a band kid. I played the alto saxophone and was the drum major in my senior year of high school. I played in a local college band before deciding that path wasn’t for me at that time.”

A few years later David found his calling as a funeral director and he’s been in that profession since 2004. “It feels good to help people make their final decisions to respectfully honor their loved ones. I decided a couple years ago to continue my education by graduating with my bachelor’s degree in December and entering the MBA program in January. My wife and I have four boys. They are 16, 14, and two are 6-year-old twins. The oldest two are band kids that both play saxophone. They are way better than I have ever thought about being. All four have been exposed to 311 and other bands that we like. We are hoping to one day take them to a 311 concert. We are trying to open every door possible for our children to experience things that we didn’t and give them options for their own lives. I am happy to be where I am today in my life.”

Interesting fact about David is that he didn’t learn how to swim until he was 16 years old. “I always had a fear of water. I still have a healthy fear. I still remember the day I decided that I was going to either learn how to swim or die trying. We had a local hotel with a pool. During the summer, for $5, they would let you swim all day. Living in Northeast Arkansas, there wasn’t much else to do. So, one thing that I always noticed while being in the shallow end of the pool was that I was always surrounded by little kids. The deep end was where my friends and the pretty girls were. One summer day at that hotel pool, I told my brothers that I was jumping in the deep end and to come get me if I don’t come up. Before they realized what I just told them, I jumped into the deep end. As expected, I went to the bottom but then came up out of the water. I was swimming. It was doggy pedaling, but it was still swimming. I didn’t drown. When I opened my eyes, I realized that my brothers were on each side of me. They were ready to save me. I got better at swimming that summer. I got to talk to more of my friends and the pretty girls instead of the little kids too.”

Something that David has always loved to do is make parody music. “I’ve never recorded anything or even have any written down. But it’s just one of those things that got me through boredom while growing up. Sometimes I’ll make up goofy songs as jingles for local companies. I don’t know if that’s a talent, but it is usually a fun time with my wife and kids.” Guilty pleasure for him is playing video games. “Mainly MLB the Show while watching The Office at night after everyone goes to bed. It seems to remove a lot of stress from the day.”

Other bands that David loves, he says they change all the time. Or more so that he adds to the list as the years go on. “Now I mainly listen to bands I’ve heard on tour with 311 or one of the many Spotify playlists that includes them mixed with some of my old favorites.” Some of the bands he can be found listening to include Ballyhoo!, Little Stranger, Ries Brothers, Bumpin Uglies, Dirty Heads, Incubus, Weezer, Green Day, Cake, The Offspring, Tropidelic, Sublime, and Iya Terra.

To 311, David would like to say these words: “Thank you for continuing to make and perform music that gets me through life daily.”

Now here is his message to all the other fans out there:

“I have a career that experiences a lot of sadness. But in that sadness, there is often joy as well. Whatever you are going through, remember that there are better days ahead. It’s easy to consume ourselves with sadness and negativity, but I also believe it’s just as easy to consume ourselves with joy and positivity. You matter to someone. Always remember that. And it’s been fun celebrating 311 music with everyone. This community had brought me many friends that I would otherwise never have had the pleasure to meet. Keep rocking on! I’ll see you in Vegas!”

Many thanks to David for sharing his story with us all! As always, my eternal gratitude to all the readers each post. Have an amazing week and Happy Thanksgiving to all my USA friends!

Much Love,

The Runt

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31 Fan Spotlight #403 – 8/28/23 – Eddie Cross!

Hello again my friends out there in 311 nation! It’s time for the next edition of the fan spotlight. This week we meet Eddie Cross!

As Eddie grew up, he was exposed to wide variety of music such as Gospel, Funk, R&B/Soul, Hip-hop, Grunge, and Country. He also played trombone in the high school band. Then when he was a freshman at the University of Texas in 1996, the local alternative station started playing “All Mixed Up.” “The mix of genres blew my mind. I was like “THERE’S THIS??” I’d heard & liked Rage Against the Machine & the Judgement Night soundtrack, but those were just metal + rap. The addition of reggae, funk, turntables & just the melodies and fun positive vibes of 311 hit completely differently.”

Show count for Eddie is somewhere over 30. He’s seen 311 in Austin every year they’ve played there since 1996 except for the one year his parents payed him a surprise visit. He’s also seen them at a few other Texas shows, Red Rocks in 2021 and was on the last two cruises. “I was actually supposed to see 311 in Washington, DC in March 2002, but it ended up being the first show they ever had to cancel due to illness.”

Favorite event for Eddie was this last cruise in March. “As good as it felt to FINALLY get OTMFB in 2019, it felt even better to get through a 4 year wait & survive 2 bouts of COVID to make it a 2nd time. Knowing what to expect, planning with friends & realizing it wouldn’t be the last one made it much more of a vacation.” Eddie also said the show at The Majestic in San Antonio in 2022 also stands out to him. “The sound, the setlist, & the energy were just off the charts. After seeing so many shows, it was surprising to still be able to be blown away!”

The song that means the most to Eddie is “Don’t Stay Home.” ” I’m still trying to take that to heart! My introvert tendencies and my desire to experience life are constantly at odds.” As for favorite lyrics, he particularly loves the following: “For an infinite minute, let’s stop the clock and be in it. What takes you out just forget it,” and “The first straw, so small it seems impossible. The next straw vanished like shooting stars that fall. The last straw, there’s no reason for getting there at all.”

Eddie was born in Houston and grew up in a small Texas town. He grew up playing football, running track, and playing trombone. He’s been in Austin since 1995 and graduated from the University of Texas in 1999 with a degree in Sports Management. “I got to roam the sidelines and be in the press box for tons of Longhorns games. I also worked dozens of shows & concerts at our arena.”

Currently Eddie works in Security Management for the government and has also worked in radio for 15 years including 2 years producing a morning show and 8 years hosting a weekly combat sports show (covering UFC and boxing). ” I’ve been lucky enough to sit cage side & be in press conferences at probably a dozen UFC events in Texas.”

Something unique about Eddie is that he used to teach two-stepping at UT, which is how he got his Twitter handle – @eddieXperience. “One of MY ballroom dance instructors said one day “Eddie, these girls don’t realize – when they ask you to dance, they’re not just getting a dance… they’re getting an experience!”

Interesting tidbit of info about Eddie – he was actually scheduled to fly to LA on 9/11 to do a photo shoot for Cricket Wireless. “Obviously that got cancelled.” Guilty pleasure for him? “Pro wrestling! 😄 You can sometimes even catch me on my friend’s podcast “Sports Guys Talking Wrestling.”

There are many other musicians that Eddie loves aside from 311. The list includes Little Brother, RDGLDGRN, Rage Against the Machine, The Green, Hirie, Rebelution, Jidenna, Mos Def, Common, The Roots, Bruno Mars, Sublime, Brother Ali, Sarah McLachlan, Counting Crows, Samm Henshaw, Cody ChesnuTT, Black Pumas, Amerigo Gazaway, 80H Project, and Mingo Fishtrap. “I could keep going.”

Eddie would like to say these words to the guys in 311: “Release Forever Now as a single!”

Now here are his words to all the fellow 311 fans out there:

“You guys rule & I’m glad to no longer be the craziest 311 fan I know!”

Thank you Eddie for sharing your story with us all! Of course, my eternal gratitude to the readers and supporters of this blog each time. Hope you all have an excellent week and just try to keep smiling. You never know who’s life you’ll impact doing it.

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #399 – 7/17/23 – Kat Starrfire Chuckran!

Hello again my friends out there in 311 nation! Who’s ready for the latest edition of the fan spotlight? Let’s meet Kat Chuckran!

Kat was really little when she first found 311 as she was going through her older brothers diverse CD collection and he had a burned copy of the Music album. “I remember hitting that ‘play’ button on the stereo system like it was yesterday! I was instantly captivated by their unique style and enraptured by their sound, which fueled an insatiable quest to hear more of their albums.”

Show count for Kat is somewhere between 45 and 60. Her first show was in Mansfield, Massachusetts, at Great Woods (before the 800 name changes it’s had) either in 1998 or 99. While it’s hard to pick a favorite show, because 311 Day is one of her favorite things every other year, she said her most favorite event so far was this years 311 Day at Sea. “I’ve been on two 311 Cruises, and this last one was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life! Take me back OTMFB!!”

Picking a favorite song is also hard for Kat since there are several that strike her fancy. If she had to pick one, she would choose “Time is Precious” which is really meaning a lot to her right now.

Now favorite song lyrics, she has a lot that she loves! The list includes the following:

 “It’s alright to feel good. It’s alright for nothing to be wrong. The deepest dream that we have could be tomorrow’s song,” “From Chaos Comes Clarity.” “Do as you will. Do as you wish. Follow your bliss,” “Everything is a choice, go ahead raise your voice. Might as well forgive yourself, that means more than someone else. Set you free, break the shell. To your Demons farewell. I tell you, don’t dwell,” “I think about you much more than I should. Now there’s a structure nothing had once stood. No more bluffing it’s cards on the table time, what it will be we must take it as a sign,” “In the genesis of the solar mine, Amid the fractals and the combination of the signs, It’s not hard to find patterns that flow bright, In the bluest light, now enhanced by your crystal sight,” “I’ve seen the other side and I say, oh, I’ve been insane, and I won’t ever be the same,” “I found a bootleg of the cosmic conscious, then erased it. Visualized the breath technique, slowly became it. Now something is watchin’ me, since I have found the keys, to free this energy- my high speed light body ‘Cause the galaxy is crazy, it doesn’t amaze me, that we’re livin’ out of phase and quickly decaying. 6 protons, 6 neutrons, 6 electrons Is encoded in this planet we live on,” “Spirit on the run, I’m an alien,” “I’m vexing many mofos, but I’m wishing you the best. I keep ’bout half my lyrics and I throw out the rest.” and “On the scales of desire your absence weighs more than someone else’s presence. I want to kiss reason goodbye today, I want to show it’s purple essence. On your lips, baby, it’ll fade away. Return your natural iridescence. On the scales of desire, your absence weighs more than someone else’s presence.”

Kat grew up in the small town of Raynham, which is a suburb about 35 minutes south of Boston, MA. She also lived in Rhode Island for a few years. As for work, her very first job was working with animals and she has been a veterinary technician for most of her adult life. ” I have a deep respect for all animals and the environment. I have several passions, and I enthusiastically seek new knowledge at any opportunity. I’ve been learning the art of Shibari and Kinbaku for the past year consistently and it’s become an exciting hobby. I’ve been a Floral Designer in the past as both a job and a hobby, and I recently graduated from Rittner’s School of Floral Design in Boston this year. I’m a certified Herbalist and I make Botanical Medicine for my friends and family. I’ve trained in Muay Thai on and off for many years. Presently, I work at a Hydraulic Forklift company that funds my 311-ing, and I enjoy my job. In my free time I love spending time with my cat J.J., being immersed in nature, making plans for new adventures, events and traveling, spending time with good friends & family, camping, and creating art to name a few.”

Interesting fact about Kat is that she’s been studying Peruvian Shamanism for quite some time. “I’m a Shaman apprentice.” Something that makes her unique is that she has been doing face & body painting since she was 12. ” I started doing that 4th of July weekend on the peninsula beaches of Scituate, MA. I’m a multi-media Artist, and I do commissioned work privately, as well as public work for all kinds of different events and festivals.” Guilty pleasure for Kat is that she loves the movie “Batman Returns” and she’s not sorry about it! “GET IN THE DUCK!”

Kat loves many other artists besides 311 and the list includes Michael Jackson, The Elovators, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, KMFDM, Thievery Corporation, Beastie Boys, Static-X, Daft Punk, Sevendust, Kascade, Blue Oyster Cult, ATB, The Prodigy, Aerosmith, Silverchair,  The Chemical Brothers, Tribal Seeds, BackStreet Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Alesso, NIN, Maceo Plex, Shpongle, The Expendables, Ramones, Nightmares On Wax, Bile, The Crystal Method, Iration, The Cure, Diplo, Marilyn Manson, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Type O Negative, SlipKnoT, Benny Benassi, Knife Party, Eminem, Deftones, (Hed) P.E., The Movement, Breaking Benjamin, Kid Rock, Collie Buddz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Street Urchinz, Gin Blossoms, Jane’s Addiction, Godsmack, Pepper, Pantera, STP, Stick Figure, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Incubus, Green Day, Rebelution, Avicii, Korn, Cypress Hill, Garbage, Swedish House Mafia, En Vogue, Boyz II Men, and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Kat has this message for the members of 311: “Your music has touched the lives of all us fans, and it’s helped an immeasurable amount of us out of the darkest times of our lives, healing so many of us– Thank you for all you do for your fans!”

Now here are her closing words to all the other fans out there:

“There’s much power in anger, but love’s a bigger banger. Complete props to my crew, ‘Cause this is how we do!”  “Oh, life is a journey- waking, believing, running.” and of course:”Stay Positive & Love Your Life!”

Many thanks to Kat for sharing her story with us all! Now of course, my eternal gratitude for all the readers and supporters of this little blog out there. Hope you all are finding some peace this week and remember to keep on running. Sending love to you all.

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #395 – 6/19/23 – Scott Baumgarte!

Welcome again friends to another edition of the 311 Fan Spotlight! Let’s get this party started – it’s time to meet Scott Baumgarte!

How Scott discovered the band is by going to see another band that was opening for them and he stuck around to see 311. “A band like no other. Funky, punky,a little rappy and a little thrash mixed all in one with a good vibe.  What really drew me to 311 is the Instagram they brought meaning the crowd that showed up.  Super friendly and always willing to pick you up in the pit or be a shoulder to lean on while you put your heal back into your shoe. Hah.”

For show count, Scott believes he’s at 40 with being on the most recent cruise. His very first show was in Portland, Oregon, which was his home state. “The venue was McMenamins  the crystal ballroom with the suspension floor.  It was amazing!”

As for favorite show or event, Scott said this years cruise was probably his best experience, just because it was a day event. “2023 cruise 7 was my first cruise.  It was life changing for me in all on that high.” He lives close to Red Rocks but has yet to go, and he has yet to experience a 311 Day even though he is also close to that. “It’s all about what I can afford and keep a smile on my wife’s face.” Second favorite show for him was the New Year’s Eve show at the Marquee Theater, with the balloons dropping at midnight.

The song that holds a special place in Scott’s heart is “Purpose.” For lyrics, he loves the line, “69 Lincoln, suicide doors” and also pretty much the whole song of “Hydroponic.”

As mentioned before, Scott was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended high school in Vancouver, Washington. Now he has been in Arizona since 2010. While he can’t attend every 311 show he would like to, he was psyched to have gotten on the cruise this year. “When I got into the boat I didn’t know what really to expect.  I was wife and kid free for a week time to let loose.  I feel like I stand out because I am a shiny ray of sunlight and very inviting to anyone to chat with.  I met so many people took so many pictures.  The overwhelming feeling of love I got almost immediately from everyone was electric. To be honest that is an understatement.  I felt I connected with every person I encountered and it was so neat.  I just wanted to spread a good vibe and send everyone home with a scottie KARATE sticker.  It was my mission!”

Scott has a special talent – he can blow spit bubbles. “Don’t ask me how but I can make them and blow them right off my tongue.  Others can do it but not many.” Something that people may not know about his is that he’s been a professional body piercer since 1995, and also even though he goes by Scottie Karate, he does not actually know Karate. Now for guilty pleasure, he said his it to be free. “Feel good in your own skin. I also love to dress up in any fashion.”

For other bands that Scottie can be found listening to, he said at this moment they include Katastro, Pepper, Dirty Heads, Bumpin Uglies, Bikini Trill, J Boog, Jelly Roll, and Mr. Bungle. One of his other all time favorite bands though is Nine Inch Nails. “Always a winner.”

Scott would like to say these words to every member of 311: “Thank you all so much for so many tours, albums and commitment from all of you.  For you to keep this band together for all these years.  Look what you have accomplished.  My hat is off to you 5. Even if you don’t put any more music out you have surpassed what any other fan would expect or want.  You have lifted me up when I needed it, you hand helped me when I was really down and even when I’m in top of the world you guys still blow my mind.”

Now here is Scottie Karate’s message to all the other 311 fans out in the universe:

“Scottie KARATE will be bringing the vibe in 2025 OTMFB.”

Thank you so much Scott for sharing your excellent story with us all! Much gratitude to all the readers today and every time I put one of these out into the world. Have the best week you can and keep spreading the good vibes.

Much Love – The Runt

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311 Fan Spotlight #390 – 4/24/23 – Dennis Jewell!

Welcome back my friends out there in 311 nation! A new week is here and that can only mean one thing – it’s time for the next edition of the fan spotlight. Let’s meet Dennis Jewell!

It was the 1992 Lollapalooza that Dennis had his musical awakening. Now flash forward to 1994, where now he felt like he had a good ear for music. He was driving in his car one day when “Homebrew” came on the radio. “I go absolutely nuts I am dying to find out who this band is. Honestly I don’t remember how the knowledge came to me I just know I went home and told my ex-wife who had very similar musical taste all about the song I was like”they were rapping and singing…. I think there were two of them… The music was unreal…”I found out somehow the album had just came out and went out and bought it immediately we listen to it a couple times and I was absolutely blown away… I called a drummer friend of mine and asked him if he had heard of them and he was like bro this band is for Real and told me that Grassroots was their second album…. He told me to go get Music that he thought it was even better.. I went out the very same day bought it…”And I will never be the same…👽”

Exact show count Dennis has yet to really dig in to, but he believes he’s around the 50 mark. First show for him was in 1994 or 1995. “I’m pretty sure it was 94 because we followed them in 95 after The Blue album came out…. It was at what was then called The Roxy in Atlanta. That’s all it took I was a Brodel for life.” As for a favorite show/event, it was hard to pick just one. “311 Day 2020 was magical.. I had always wanted to go to one and for whatever reason just was never able to… I decided on a whim that I was going went by myself didn’t know anybody and became a true part of this wonderful family… That being said what can I say about my first cruise 2023….wow…. With the combination of all the other bands I got to see and meet hang out with and enjoy the cruise might trunk 311 day slightly.”

Some of his top songs include “Flowing” and “Large in the Margin,” as they are both from his favorite album. It’s “Visit” however that takes top billing as Dennis’ favorite song. “Get Down” he said is a close second. “The lyrics just mean so much to me.”

Some lyrics that really resonate with Dennis include: “Music’s what I need to keep my sanity’,” “If you don’t have someone to do it with it’s not worth doing,” “We only enter in one contest that we made up ourselves it’s to be the 311est,” and “It’s alright, wherever you are right now. I tell you it’s alright, that’s where you’re supposed to be now.”

Dennis is a military brat so he’s lived all over the place. Born in Ohio in 1972, he then moved to Colorado, then Georgia, then Germany, Kentucky, Virginia, Texas, and New Mexico. He lived in Germany for 7 years. He lived in Virginia and Georgia twice, and said his heart is really in Atlanta. He has two older brothers and an older sister that all have different musical tastes, so he gathered a little bit from each of them in his quest for what he calls “real music.” “Music that touches my soul music that makes me move in a way I cannot control…. Cuz I do not dance LOL.” Dennis has five daughters….you heard me right – five! He’s a total girl dad. He also has one son that is a musician and huge 311 fan also. “I also have six grandchildren who are the loves of my life. My Kids range from 12 to 36 😲 ,”

Getting back to 311, in the 90’s Dennis actually hung out on the bus with 311 a few times and Tim would put him on their guest list at small venues that he couldn’t get tickets to. “. dude actually gave me the shirt off his back once… I gave him some weed after a show and he like touched his pockets and was like man I don’t have anything to give you he was wearing a hempilation shirt the album had not come out yet and he took his shirt off and handed it to me… We used to be really close his eyes would light up every time he saw me and we had some amazing conversation about other guitar players during that time including my favorite Mike McCready… We actually rode on the bus with them and the Phunk Junkeez to an after show party once and walked right in like we were just part of the crew it was amazing… I could go on for hours with some of my stories but they are real and these dudes were absolutely amazing back in the day I haven’t had a whole lot of interaction with them in the past 20 years but when I got to see Tim on the Cruise he remembered me and it was an amazing moment… Sweet was always one of my favorite songs back in the day cuz I love to hear SA sing…. I used to always ask them to play it…. One of my greatest concert moments ever was in New Mexico when Nick walked up to the microphone and said this one goes out to one of our greatest fans and played Sweet after telling me before the show they probably weren’t going to play it cuz they had played it the night before….YES… What a moment.”

Something that makes Dennis special is he said he’s a true extension of 311. “I truly connect with others during their shows. If you don’t have someone to do it with it’s not worth doing.” Guilty pleasure for him is country music. When not listening to country or 311, he can be found playing tunes from Pearl Jam, Blind Melon, 7 Mary 3, Janes Addiction, Soundgarden, Live, Pink Floyd, and Audic Empire.

Dennis has these words to say to 311 (which he hopes they already know): “Thank you for ALWAYS being there.”

Now his words to the other 311 fans are simply lyrics from 311 themselves:

“Don’t Stay Home.👽👽 🙏”

Thank you Dennis for sharing your story with the community! Of course, my sincere gratitude to the readers each time. Hope you all have an amazing week, sending you all the positive vibes.

Much Love – The Runt