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Hi Everybody. I'm Old School. I've been a 311 fan since late 1993 when I first heard Music in the right frame of mind ("travellin' head spinnin' from the medicine"). I'm happy to see that 311 is attracting new younger fans, but I'm a bit sad that a lot of the other old school fans must have moved on to other things. I'm not seeing a whole lot of other 30-somethings at the shows anymore. So I thought I should get online and check out the internet fan community (which I assume has young and old fans both).

I got married last year and our first child (a boy) is due to arrive in August. I'm hoping 311 is still touring in 7-8 years when my kids are old enought to go to an outdoor show because I'd like to share a little of my experience with them. I've seen the band in concert 19 times since 1995. Next year will be show #20, and I really want to make it special somehow.

I thought about maybe going to 311 Day 2010 (I've only been to 2004 so far). A long show like that would have a better chance of playing most of my favorites (I've still never heard "Mindspin" or Livin' & Rockin'" live.).

If not 311 Day, then I also thought about going to see them in Omaha, or in Memphis (I went there on my honeymoon and loved it so much I want to go back). I hate flying, and Omaha or Memphis would both be day trips for me (but will include a hotel stay).

And then I remembered that 6-10-2010 will be the band's 20th anniversary, so they will undoubtedly have a special show like they did for their 10th in 2000. That might be the most appropriate show for me: 20 shows in 15 years on 311's 20 year anniversary. But who knows where they will be? We probably won't know until next Spring.
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09/12/95, 09/15/95, 08/17/97, 11/26/99, 03/08/00, 06/09/00, 11/11/00, 09/23/01, 08/18/02, 07/24/03, 08/01/03, 10/27/03, 03/11/04, 07/13/04, 08/14/05, 08/08/06, 08/02/07, 07/13/08, 06/17/09, 06/24/2010, 07/05/13 = 21 shows

Everything you do, it comes back to you, whatever it may be
To just know hate, well that's so sad. What a life, strife
There's much power in anger, but love's a bigger banger
It's a waste to be a hater
All the angst shit is just cheesy
Be positive
Take on the Love and the good Karma
Suckas look up to thugs, they like the attitude... the harder they act just to hide their insecurity
The only thing you always try to be is hard, because you're scared that someone might pull your card
I don’t dis people, I dis ideas. And when I say dis I mean disagree
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Welcome, and beware on this board. We're all crazy.
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hey man, what's good
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snipe said it best
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I think you should let your child decide what music he/she wants to listen to.
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A word of advice. Disregard anything assblaster says immediately.


Also, welcome. And yes, like snipe said, we're all fuckin crazy here.



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Thanks everone. If you're all big 311 fans, then you must be my kind of crazy. :wink:
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09/12/95, 09/15/95, 08/17/97, 11/26/99, 03/08/00, 06/09/00, 11/11/00, 09/23/01, 08/18/02, 07/24/03, 08/01/03, 10/27/03, 03/11/04, 07/13/04, 08/14/05, 08/08/06, 08/02/07, 07/13/08, 06/17/09, 06/24/2010, 07/05/13 = 21 shows

Everything you do, it comes back to you, whatever it may be
To just know hate, well that's so sad. What a life, strife
There's much power in anger, but love's a bigger banger
It's a waste to be a hater
All the angst shit is just cheesy
Be positive
Take on the Love and the good Karma
Suckas look up to thugs, they like the attitude... the harder they act just to hide their insecurity
The only thing you always try to be is hard, because you're scared that someone might pull your card
I don’t dis people, I dis ideas. And when I say dis I mean disagree
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Most of us are. some are just haters (refer to above post)


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CREEPY ASS AVATAR
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Thanks! It's an ultrasound image of my unborn son. It's partially seeing through to his skull. Freaky indeed.
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Everything you do, it comes back to you, whatever it may be
To just know hate, well that's so sad. What a life, strife
There's much power in anger, but love's a bigger banger
It's a waste to be a hater
All the angst shit is just cheesy
Be positive
Take on the Love and the good Karma
Suckas look up to thugs, they like the attitude... the harder they act just to hide their insecurity
The only thing you always try to be is hard, because you're scared that someone might pull your card
I don’t dis people, I dis ideas. And when I say dis I mean disagree
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Hate to break it to ya bro, but it looks like your wife cheated on you with an ALIEN


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Actually, I'm the alien.
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Everything you do, it comes back to you, whatever it may be
To just know hate, well that's so sad. What a life, strife
There's much power in anger, but love's a bigger banger
It's a waste to be a hater
All the angst shit is just cheesy
Be positive
Take on the Love and the good Karma
Suckas look up to thugs, they like the attitude... the harder they act just to hide their insecurity
The only thing you always try to be is hard, because you're scared that someone might pull your card
I don’t dis people, I dis ideas. And when I say dis I mean disagree
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What's up Mindspin?!?!?! I promise you are not the only 30 something fan! I share your thoughts. Been a huge fan since late 1994 or early 1995 and have hit over 30 shows myself. I will admit that I am starting to get a bit tired of the 311 concert experience, but I still find myself travelling all over the country to see them live. As I have been telling people for years.....311 is more than just a band. I have met COUNTLESS people with the same mental attitude that I have (love, respect, unity....).

I will be attending 311 Day 2010 with several other 30 something fans (with the exception of my wife...she is a young buck). 2008 was fucking off the hook! New Orleans is such a wonderful city.

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How can you be thirty-something and still listen to and enjoy 311?
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music has no age
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$lmjimy311 wrote:music has no age
<3 imagine if it did? you werent allowed to like anything under 18 years old?

that'd suck
$lmjimy311 wrote:the ram seemed a little out of place. i didnt mind the tiger
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so agree
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wrong :lol:
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