Hey hey friends in 311 nation! Another week has arrived and that means it’s time for the next fan spotlight. Let’s meet Jessica Sullivan!
It was a time in Jessica’s life when she needed clarity on things she had been through and where she wanted to be that she found the music of 311. “I was introduced to 311 from my cousins boyfriend in 1994. He came from a party and was pumped up on 311 and shared it with us. As soon as he hit play I was hooked. I never looked back. I became consumed by 311 immediately. I played Off Beat Bare Ass for about 8 hrs straight just to be able to sing along every word. I can honestly say I have studied 311 for many hours.”
Jessica’s show count number is at 64. She’s been to see 311 at Red Rocks 3 times, attended 311 Day three times, and has been on the last 3 cruises. First show for her was in 2000 in Boise at the Double Tree Hotel. “It was maybe 800 people in a little area. I held a sign that said “Show me your Omaha Stylee” for about 45 min. They came out on stage and rocked it the first song! I was beyond excited! That was the first of many memories I have made because of this band.” As for her favorite event, it’s a tie between 311 Day 2018 and the cruise to Jamaica. “Epic moments and memories! The basement stage at 311 day was alllll the feels! Epic moment on the 311 Cruise when Vanessa Holliday Girard took the mic from SA – HA HA HA THE BESTTTTT!!!!!!”
Trying to decide on a favorite song seemed impossible to Jessica. She did name a few of her favorites, including “Do You Right,” “Face in the Wind,” and “Too Late.” As for a favorite line from a song, she chose this one from “Evolution” – “Evolution is exponential timing, it’ll be half as long until the next breakthrough that blows our mind. It’s up to the people to be brave on with experimentation move forth the species by using our imagination.”
Jessica grew up in Idaho and is the oldest of 6 children who ALL love 311! “My co brodel and little brother Johnathon Sullivan has been with me every step of the way! Bail bonds for funds, whatcha gonna do? Hold my beer and watch me run like its my wedding day to the pit when the music starts. Actually I have been waiting at the rail for 7 hours ha ha ! (I have to pee).”
Something people may not know is that Jessica grew up in a very strict & religious home. . “One of the saving graces was 311.” Some fun facts about her: She’s not articulate but has beautiful handwriting and she can shred a mountain like a block of cheese. “Snowboarding is my passion!” Also she’s really into Crossfit. “And just so everyone knows, my autocorrect tried to write crossfire LOL.”
Guilty pleasure for Jessica? “ Smoke weed everrryyyydaaayyyy! Space cruises & KCR.” Other musicians she loves include Coheed and Cambria, The Avett Brothers, Most Def, KO-S, and so many more.
To 311, Jessica has these words: “Thank you for changing my life in the most positive way, I have felt every emotion through your music; we are all together as one organism in celebration!”
Finally, her words to all her fellow fans:
“I fucking love every single person I have ever met, whether this side of the moon or not! Love you Clont! Our Familia runs thick…every inch of the planet!! To all my friends it’s not the end, the Earth hasn’t swallowed me yet, See you at 311 day 2020. See you in 100 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!”
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Thank you Jessica Sullivan for sharing your story! Much love to you and to all the readers as well. Have an amazing week!
Much Love – The Runt