311: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • Maia Stern | March 11, 2024
    What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk. The members of 311, who have been a band together for over 30 years, strolled into NPR HQ and barely needed much rehearsal time before playing four of their most beloved tracks. The band has been performing these songs for decades, and you can tell it all just comes naturally. "This kind of reminds me of being in my dad's basement, being back next to the pool table, but it smells better here," said lead singer Nick Hexum, who felt right at home and back to his roots at our office space.
    311's self-titled album came out in 1995 when I was entering my peak angst stage. The songs on that album were the perfect soundtrack to all the pre-teen feelings I wasn't able to fully express myself. I also heavily related to what remains to be my favorite lyric of all time from the band's 1997 album Transistor: "I do, I don't, whatever."
    311's Tiny Desk set started off with the song that lyric comes from, personal favorite "Beautiful Disaster." The band continued with classic "All Mixed Up" before chilling out a bit with "Amber." Then, as Hexum said before the band's final track, "Down," it was "back to the rock." Listen out for SA's changed lyric honoring my and Tiny Desk's shared hometown: "Fall in love with your teachers, on the wax we are self made / Check the technique, 311 in D.C."
    SET LIST
    "Beautiful Disaster"
    "All Mixed Up"
    "Amber"
    "Down"
    MUSICIANS
    Nick Hexum: vocals, guitar
    Tim Mahoney: guitar
    SA: turntables, vocals
    Chad Sexton: drums
    P-Nut: bass
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producer/Director: Maia Stern
    Audio Technical Director: Neil Tevault
    Series Producer: Bobby Carter
    Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Alanté Serene
    Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
    Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
    Photographer: Michael Zamora
    Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
    Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
    Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    #311 #nprmusic #tinydesk
    0:00 Beautiful Disaster
    4:25 All Mixed Up
    8:30 Amber
    12:15 Down
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  • @Battle.Tested.
    @Battle.Tested. Před 2 měsíci +4048

    If you’re here, congratulations. We all made it through our youth and have entered our golden years.

  • @BTBSteve
    @BTBSteve Před 2 měsíci +4654

    311 snare drum is the sound of my childhood 🙏

  • @Seapatico
    @Seapatico Před měsícem +666

    So much respect for 311 for playing the hits. No one comes on Tiny Desk and plays TWO songs from their 1995 album, but 311 delivers.

    • @gregdz11
      @gregdz11 Před měsícem +9

      only one who might be able to do it is Pearl Jam with their TEN album

    • @longaugust
      @longaugust Před měsícem +18

      They played everything I wanted to hear. Just the bops. Incredible band.

    • @MaChuKindaCrasee
      @MaChuKindaCrasee Před měsícem +7

      FOR REAL! They know what the people want.

    • @eldiablo3794
      @eldiablo3794 Před měsícem +25

      That's because their 1995 album is full of bangers that still hold up till this day. IMO, every era of 311 is solid. My friends and I always used to jam out to their song Freeze Time off their album Soundsystem while driving around in his janky 92 Ford Aerostar van lol.

    • @LaneTheBrane
      @LaneTheBrane Před 22 dny

      ​@@eldiablo3794respect

  • @glenpost3934
    @glenpost3934 Před měsícem +147

    I don’t care what my wife says, I’m getting that 311 tattoo.

  • @therealjd1503
    @therealjd1503 Před 2 měsíci +4109

    311 on 311 day

    • @jefflawrence3894
      @jefflawrence3894 Před 2 měsíci +29

      haa didnt even pick that up! thanx!

    • @dpclerks09
      @dpclerks09 Před 2 měsíci +6

      🙏

    • @bonnielass82
      @bonnielass82 Před 2 měsíci +9

      NICE! I didn't notice that!!

    • @ukrandr
      @ukrandr Před 2 měsíci +3

      What was it, 3 or 4 years ago the new Enlarged to Show Detail film was in theatres? I remember stopping off at my local bar and playing 311 on the jukebox for an hour after seeing the film.

    • @mattyb808
      @mattyb808 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I just noticed that! 😂

  • @mattstiglic
    @mattstiglic Před 2 měsíci +1595

    311 might be one of the few bands from my youth that STILL has all their original members......awesome

    • @Nophera
      @Nophera Před 2 měsíci +70

      part of what makes them such a perfect band is the fact that not a single member could be replaced, each of them contributes something so totally unique that if you remove one part you lose the whole, a very rare and beautiful thing to see in a band going this strong all along

    • @wuhaninstituteofvirology
      @wuhaninstituteofvirology Před 2 měsíci +45

      >bands with all original band members /never changed lineup (*pretty much, at least since their 1st major label album debut release) :
      u2
      311
      a-ha
      blur
      coldplay
      garbage
      green day
      kings of leon
      radiohead
      strokes
      yeah yeah yeahs

    • @nytmare11
      @nytmare11 Před 2 měsíci +63

      They came original, stayed original. Badumtiss

    • @schloo
      @schloo Před 2 měsíci +34

      They have Anthony Jeselnik on lead vocals now.

    • @talesfromthemidwest
      @talesfromthemidwest Před 2 měsíci +4

      and more or less still sound just as good

  • @YouBeanz
    @YouBeanz Před 2 měsíci +599

    311 is the definition of consistency. They bring it every time I hear/see them. Everyone looks healthy and unbothered. That’s how this music lifestyle should really be.

    • @marissadraper950
      @marissadraper950 Před měsícem +7

      I love love this band. But their live performances are consistency to the point of boredom. I wish they would bring more energy. Work the crowd. Talk to us. Work in some dance breaks. Mix it up. Please god mix it up. Nick has been saying the same thing in his shows for decades. The intros are the same. The bass solo is the same. The drum break is the same. When you watch or attend a 311 concert you know what you're getting; the same thing you have the last 5, 10, 11 times you went to the show.

    • @mattyb808
      @mattyb808 Před měsícem +5

      That’s why you go to like three max in your life lol. I’m good on them after that… 😂

    • @garrettpoltack5420
      @garrettpoltack5420 Před měsícem +1

      Yeah I’ve seen them so many times that I only really want to see them if they’ve just released new music.

    • @scottwilly86
      @scottwilly86 Před měsícem +1

      still prob my favorite band to watch live

    • @strace67
      @strace67 Před měsícem +1

      really well put there Spot on

  • @tmv8694
    @tmv8694 Před měsícem +353

    I'm 38, childhood music. I never realized the lyrics are so beautiful and inspiring. No negativity, these are beautiful humans.

    • @computerson
      @computerson Před měsícem +3

      Couldn't have said it better. Cheers

    • @parsegov1
      @parsegov1 Před měsícem +7

      39 here, checking in. Well said!

    • @wyattcole5452
      @wyattcole5452 Před měsícem +5

      Listening to them, being gen z, their lyrics really are inspiring for me to write more than just angry lyrics

    • @tyke801
      @tyke801 Před měsícem +8

      37 here. 311 have been my go to since 5th grade. Still the same members,making new music and touring about every year. Stay positive and love your life everyone.

    • @MrFac183
      @MrFac183 Před měsícem +1

      Refreshing

  • @BahamutBreaker
    @BahamutBreaker Před 2 měsíci +808

    Kind of nutty that these five guys have kept the band together for so many years. Still sound pretty good, too!

    • @lunacavemoth
      @lunacavemoth Před 2 měsíci +75

      the key is to never get rid of your drummer or bassist they are the backbones

    • @adriane7841
      @adriane7841 Před 2 měsíci +38

      ​@@lunacavemoth that snare is so crucial and important to the 311 sound

    • @CorinneCrow
      @CorinneCrow Před 2 měsíci +10

      Quite a few bands that got together in the 80s and big in the 90s are still together, touring, and selling a lot of tickets. It’s kind of awesome i have never had to stop seeing some of my favorite bands.

    • @barryobongo8833
      @barryobongo8833 Před 2 měsíci +7

      they're a fun band.

    • @playlistpro
      @playlistpro Před 2 měsíci +10

      wishing they would've done Omaha Stylee

  • @timothyrixner
    @timothyrixner Před 2 měsíci +1422

    Props to PNUT for the quiet Mac Miller tribute w/ the orange Don't Trip hat. This band is so good and they just keep getting better. Original crew 30+ years later and still rocking.

    • @fareevasionband
      @fareevasionband Před 2 měsíci +52

      Such a cool tribute - don’t think anyone’s done it before

    • @gus5918
      @gus5918 Před 2 měsíci +44

      love that hat. got me one a few years ago for same reason. RIP Mac, a tiny desk legend

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover Před 2 měsíci +8

      fellas....high school in the 90's is over!

    • @natural4145
      @natural4145 Před 2 měsíci +26

      First thing I noticed.
      RIP Mac

    • @kimdixson3566
      @kimdixson3566 Před 2 měsíci +21

      One of my top NPR Tiny Desks, Mac Miller absolutely ...yay Aaron

  • @nathanaeldavenport2251
    @nathanaeldavenport2251 Před měsícem +169

    I've been a touring musician before. I can speak to how mind-numbing it can be to play the same music over and over. These guys have been doing these songs for decades. You don't do that unless you really, REALLY love your fans. They've already made their millions. They've already got their fame. They have nothing to prove anymore. The only thing I can see that keeps them going is just straight up love for one of the most loyal fanbases in the business. That's pretty admirable.

    • @mpatton7544
      @mpatton7544 Před měsícem +10

      Am sure it helps when the fans can pretty much sing the whole set with you. Must make these guys feel so good to know they have fans that love there music maybe more then they do some times.

    • @chrisgauvin8889
      @chrisgauvin8889 Před 19 dny

      Yes! Feel the same way about The Killers & The Offspring - they pretty much always play their biggest hits at every show I've been to and the crowd eats it up.

  • @eustaciosolisii
    @eustaciosolisii Před 14 dny +21

    I’m 36 and I’ve been in a 311 kick for the last two weeks showing my daughter this beautiful music and now I run into this…. The universe is an awesome thing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rotapp7268
    @rotapp7268 Před 2 měsíci +852

    First I was kinda shocked of seeing all my favourite bands getting older, but now I kinda love it. Getting old is part of life and seeing them still with the same energy is awesome.

  • @tomkruze1304
    @tomkruze1304 Před 2 měsíci +377

    I used to work with this Chinese woman who was really cool, named Chang. I asked her what her favorite music was and she said, "Do you know 311?" It was the last thing I expected, we had so much fun after that listening to 311 and such

    • @johncarolina4950
      @johncarolina4950 Před 2 měsíci +9

      That sounds like one of the coolest things to ever happen while at work lol

    • @thesoulporpoise
      @thesoulporpoise Před 2 měsíci +9

      I love this so much lol, without fail every person I have ever met that is a 311 fan has the absolute BEST vibes

    • @jamesdaniels5379
      @jamesdaniels5379 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Should have married her.

    • @tomkruze1304
      @tomkruze1304 Před 2 měsíci +9

      @@jamesdaniels5379 she was already married to some tall, rich guy 😭

    • @arcrius4
      @arcrius4 Před 2 měsíci

      @@tomkruze1304rip 🪦

  • @bobcaldwell5810
    @bobcaldwell5810 Před měsícem +107

    Nick ending with "Stay positive. Love your life" really gave me a smile. It was a brutal day for me

  • @mainHERO88
    @mainHERO88 Před 13 dny +11

    The thing that I love about this band is how they all actually seem like a group of dudes who have accepted their age and allowed themselves to mature. Nick Hexum, for example, loves to post about all the time he spends with his daughters. It's made me come back to them after so many years.

    • @Lizawrites
      @Lizawrites Před 12 dny +1

      I never left. This is my soulmate band.

  • @ixdrums
    @ixdrums Před 2 měsíci +286

    I don't know of it's ever been said, but you really have to give this band credit for introducing rock fans to a lot of world music styles

  • @Weirdoradio
    @Weirdoradio Před 2 měsíci +416

    Nick Hexum looks like the captain of a doomed spaceship. And I love it.

    • @AndyRiot
      @AndyRiot Před 2 měsíci +29

      Omg how did you even come up with this comment - I see it so clearly in my head: I see him with a high collar and Starfleet badge.

    • @DoTheDewRvB
      @DoTheDewRvB Před 2 měsíci +5

      Now do S.A. 🫢

    • @Weirdoradio
      @Weirdoradio Před 2 měsíci +34

      @@DoTheDewRvB S.A. look like the type of neighbor who will lend you a tool but who will also doubt you know how to use it.

    • @Weirdoradio
      @Weirdoradio Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@AndyRiot Maybe he was one in a past/future life. I can't unsee it now.

    • @oasis4ever718
      @oasis4ever718 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Captain Kaboom

  • @aidengadwa6928
    @aidengadwa6928 Před 28 dny +22

    I’m 18 years old, I’ve seen 311 3 times and every time has been more worth it than any current bands. They always bring the energy

  • @TacosFromMars
    @TacosFromMars Před měsícem +11

    They are respectably tight after so many years. Well done

  • @user-dt2su1mx5p
    @user-dt2su1mx5p Před 2 měsíci +80

    Nick Hexum - Vocals/Guitar
    SA Martinez - Vocals/Mix
    Chad Sexton - Drums
    P-nut - Bass
    Tim Mahoney - Guitar
    My all time favorite band. Seen them live a few times and always bring the energy. P-Nut has already announced that he only has a couple more years left. Thank you 311 for all the great years and thank you NPR for having them on!

    • @JohnnyNada
      @JohnnyNada Před měsícem +1

      In the band or of life? Is he sick?

    • @Rob_Cary
      @Rob_Cary Před měsícem +6

      PNut was going to take a break last year but decided not to. He ain't goin nowhere.

  • @xjdndndmsvsvr
    @xjdndndmsvsvr Před 2 měsíci +1130

    0:00 Beautiful Disaster
    4:25 All Mixed Up
    8:30 Amber
    12:15 Down

    • @mannycepeda2019
      @mannycepeda2019 Před 2 měsíci +142

      Dude thank you! People who put song timestamps are the unsung heroes of this world.

    • @ghostbusteryan
      @ghostbusteryan Před 2 měsíci +30

      All bangers!!!!

    • @jcsk8
      @jcsk8 Před 2 měsíci +9

      Thanks, friend. You´re a good friend.

    • @timfields176
      @timfields176 Před 2 měsíci +14

      This needs to be pinned!

    • @CoreyMiles79
      @CoreyMiles79 Před 2 měsíci

      This. ​@@mannycepeda2019

  • @folkbeard
    @folkbeard Před měsícem +66

    So glad that NPR celebrates 03/11 day.

  • @Melly402
    @Melly402 Před měsícem +34

    Omg we’re all grow’d up 😭. Flashback to a little bar in Lincoln, Nebraska when there was just a handful of people. My memories of 311 concerts will forever be in my heart. Yo P-Nut, beat that thang!

  • @cadriver2570
    @cadriver2570 Před 2 měsíci +334

    I'll never forget that snare sound.

    • @luckylex12
      @luckylex12 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Piccolo snare drum

    • @furrie29
      @furrie29 Před 2 měsíci +10

      @@luckylex12it’s not a piccolo. He hits his snare more towards the edge that’s why it sounds that way

    • @hickoryhippie
      @hickoryhippie Před 2 měsíci +9

      @furrie29
      It's the way the snare is tuned.
      It's very common in reggae/dub to have a tight snare sound. 311 is highly influenced by both musical styles.

    • @furrie29
      @furrie29 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@hickoryhippie it’s not just the tuning. He hits more towards the edge of the drum. If you see his snare head you can see the worn out mark where he constantly hits it.

    • @hickoryhippie
      @hickoryhippie Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@furrie29 I'm not disagreeing with where he hits the snare. I'm simply saying that the drum head is tuned tightly for the snappy tin sound.

  • @adamfields1141
    @adamfields1141 Před 2 měsíci +294

    Tim absolutely NAILING his studio tones live is one of the best parts!

    • @mm111303
      @mm111303 Před 2 měsíci +11

      His Amber lead is perfect here. Lovely. Long live miT.

    • @charlieoath777
      @charlieoath777 Před 2 měsíci +9

      Crystal clear sound. Whoever is mixing, give that person a raise.

    • @randomsht196
      @randomsht196 Před 2 měsíci +4

      I know dude, I was just thinking the same thing. Amazing.

    • @Schellnino1994
      @Schellnino1994 Před 2 měsíci +10

      P-Nut is killing it two the whole time! Chad is kinda showing off by being so minimal

    • @dabz___
      @dabz___ Před 2 měsíci +2

      I feel like he hasn’t sounded this good in like 20 years lol

  • @alienresearchlab
    @alienresearchlab Před měsícem +25

    311 was the sound of the 90's for me. So many great songs.

  • @giershel6540
    @giershel6540 Před 19 dny +6

    I honestly have never really been into 311 before this video, but I am albums deep now. so thank you!

  • @skiddz17
    @skiddz17 Před 2 měsíci +394

    Let me remind you all that these guys are this tight WITHOUT in-ear monitors.
    No metronome and just come in perfectly on the one.
    Amazing

    • @BN-xj8wr
      @BN-xj8wr Před 2 měsíci +17

      WITH OVER 2,000 SHOWS AND MEANING WHAT THEY CREATE ITS NOW JUST SECOND NATURE TO GEAR UP AND BECOME ONE. THESE GUYS PUT IN THE TIME AND WORK TO GET HERE. WHATS AMAZING IS YOU NOTICING THAT. IM SURE THAT IS THE CREDIT THEY REALLY CHASE NOWADAYS.

    • @windows-into-spaces
      @windows-into-spaces Před 2 měsíci +11

      whats wrong with in ears? they're just so you can hear yourself and other istruments. It's not like they're playing at this volume in stadiums. they need proper monitors in bigger rooms.

    • @jamesonclark8306
      @jamesonclark8306 Před 2 měsíci +8

      This is not that impressive lol

    • @mattsavagedj
      @mattsavagedj Před 2 měsíci +15

      Reading comprehension helps here. No one said anything against the use. I said it’s awesome that they are this tight without the use of them.

    • @jamesonclark8306
      @jamesonclark8306 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@mattsavagedjI’ve played all of these songs in cover bands with and without in ears and as long as the drummer is competent they are not hard. Especially if they have played these songs thousands of times lol.

  • @thunderdawg94
    @thunderdawg94 Před 2 měsíci +281

    easily top 5 tiny desks of all time. nothing but BANGERS.

  • @brokentinsel
    @brokentinsel Před měsícem +25

    I'm 45 and 311 were the original hometown heroes from the Midwest. They did move to LA to make it big (and it worked out) but they have so many references to the roots of the Midwest that they are champions. Love 311. This is great!

  • @anghellicone87
    @anghellicone87 Před měsícem +12

    The last concert I went to was in Pittsburgh back in July of '19. 311 and Dirty Heads. It was the show 311 livecasted worldwide. I went with my fiance. 311 was her absolute favorite band and one of my top faves, so this show was extra special. I lost her back in Sept 2022. I love that I can CZcams the exact show we were at. I can picture the whole show. I KNOW she would've loved this.
    You will always be my Beautiful Disaster. I love you Ames. Always and forever.
    💚♾️💜🤴🏻👸🏼

  • @wooferdoggie
    @wooferdoggie Před 2 měsíci +279

    One of the few bands that have maintained their line up all these years.

    • @BlueHopi144
      @BlueHopi144 Před 2 měsíci +1

      my favorite band has done that as well since 1997

    • @joedog3977
      @joedog3977 Před 2 měsíci +3

      311still has their original line-up? thats unheard of in the music scene or extremely rare. usually a band will atleast go through a few drummers.

    • @admonius9668
      @admonius9668 Před 2 měsíci +1

      In their early days they had another guitarist named Jim Watson who was around for less than a year

    • @BEEFTEEF4
      @BEEFTEEF4 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Maintained their lineup and maintained their sound. I love 311. They are my fav band ever. I understand if they’re not some people’s jam - they can keep listening to Swift and Nickleback.

  • @Zancb
    @Zancb Před 2 měsíci +164

    As I've gotten older I've developed more and more respect for 311. Their dedication to each other and their music... simply fantastic.

    • @DarkandWeird
      @DarkandWeird Před 2 měsíci +8

      Literally just said this to my youngest kid... who rolled their eyes.

    • @crawfords11
      @crawfords11 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ... and they have a decent catalogue to explore. Not all great, but they do have a sound and a great positive vibe. Fun live as well. I would diss them back in the 90's but gave them a 2nd chance. Glad I did as they still rock it.

    • @bummlife
      @bummlife Před 2 měsíci

      Same with a lot of artists from that time. As I get older I have more respect for Blind Melon.

    • @dougsmith4602
      @dougsmith4602 Před 2 měsíci

      311 werent my fav band growing up but I always respected the musicianship. Especially Chad, Tim and p-nut. Criminally underrated rhythm section.

    • @matthewkincaid6536
      @matthewkincaid6536 Před 2 měsíci

      big same homie

  • @JamesGrande
    @JamesGrande Před 6 dny +6

    My 75 year old dad randomly called me today to tell me he’s been listening to 311 for the past few weeks out of nowhere. Asked me if I knew who they were.
    Uhhh you paid for all of those concerts I went to when I was 15… 16… 17!!! Talk about full circle 🤙🏻

  • @tyolsen2803
    @tyolsen2803 Před 8 dny +2

    One of the BEST tiny desk! 311!

  • @TheAnrres
    @TheAnrres Před 2 měsíci +257

    Love to see these guys got old like me. Gray hair on the beard and still rocking like is 95' 🤘🏼 Happy 311 day from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🎉💚

  • @CleanKermit
    @CleanKermit Před 2 měsíci +224

    This brings me so much joy. Whoever came up with the idea to have 311 on TD, thank you!

    • @hllomydarling
      @hllomydarling Před 2 měsíci

      they do good work at Tiny Desk

    • @CoryPrior999
      @CoryPrior999 Před měsícem +1

      how much time did you save - Tiny Desk lol

  • @ByCats4Cats
    @ByCats4Cats Před měsícem +13

    Saw them at the Ranch Bowl in Omaha 1991. Here we are 33 years later. Wow

  • @cat_momma
    @cat_momma Před 27 dny +10

    I love all the positivity in these comments. Rare these days, and it's feeding my 90s-loving heart!❤

    • @preppypunk
      @preppypunk Před 21 dnem

      I feel like CZcams started putting the negative ones at the bottom a few years ago, lol

  • @zeshef
    @zeshef Před 2 měsíci +97

    I could listen to that snare drum every day for 300 years, and maybe 11 more.

    • @civ1960
      @civ1960 Před měsícem +3

      Those cymbals though!

  • @JohnnyNada
    @JohnnyNada Před měsícem +11

    Good vibes. Much needed nowadays

  • @Guantanamo_Bae
    @Guantanamo_Bae Před 22 dny +2

    Still sounding the same 30 plus years later. Greatest show I’ve been to ❤

  • @DZblaze
    @DZblaze Před 2 měsíci +97

    This 15 minutes, literally can bring back YEARS of memories and great time, so easily and quickly

  • @MA1.5
    @MA1.5 Před 2 měsíci +103

    What a day to feel 15 again

  • @thegingerpowerranger
    @thegingerpowerranger Před měsícem +13

    Stay positive. Love your life.

  • @toddmullins7300
    @toddmullins7300 Před měsícem +17

    How many bands have 311's longevity with ALL ORIGINAL MEMBERS? Incredible achievement. Finally saw them live a few years ago and were excellent.

    • @old_jota
      @old_jota Před 27 dny +1

      I can think of Radiohead and U2, but not too many others with over 30 yrs of consistent activity. (RATM, for one, I do not count for this reason.) Probably missing a couple more but it ain't a long list for sure.

    • @bman8635
      @bman8635 Před 18 dny

      RUSH, but yea not many bands stay together for that long.

  • @djchedda793
    @djchedda793 Před 2 měsíci +277

    Yah-they sound TIGHT & CLEAN!!! Congratulations to 311 for staying together and always bringing that ‘feel good vibe’

    • @erenbecomesdovecrying6016
      @erenbecomesdovecrying6016 Před 2 měsíci +4

      It's fun and everything but they are definitely not tight and clean.

    • @alejandrochavez5397
      @alejandrochavez5397 Před 2 měsíci

      They make It look Easy but im sure Its the other way around.

    • @kaskahea1274
      @kaskahea1274 Před 2 měsíci

      ❤ 💯

    • @marissadraper950
      @marissadraper950 Před měsícem

      @@erenbecomesdovecrying6016 its the same show its always been. Controlled. Lack of creativity. Safe. I love this band but I really need crowd work, yes even at Tiny Desk. Change the intros. Change what you say to the crowd. Change the bass solo. Change the drum feature. Please mix it up. Talk to us. Those of us who are still here for the long haul need 311 to breath new life into their presence.

  • @pervertedalchemist9944
    @pervertedalchemist9944 Před 2 měsíci +720

    They still got it 30 years later. Surprised to see them on Tiny Desk Concert though.

    • @brooksdurham8244
      @brooksdurham8244 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Hells yeah

    • @timothyrixner
      @timothyrixner Před 2 měsíci +55

      They're in a bit of a comeback after almost folding the band through covid and they're releasing a new album this year. They just had back to abck nights in Vegas and have been touring and seem to have found a new gear. Love that NPR let them release the episode on 3/11 day.

    • @jmathis2aug
      @jmathis2aug Před 2 měsíci +32

      ⁠@@timothyrixnerwhat are you talking about, they havent slowed down at all. Casual…

    • @thecappy
      @thecappy Před 2 měsíci +20

      Well today is 3/11

    • @seanpratherful
      @seanpratherful Před 2 měsíci +19

      @@jmathis2auglmao “casual”. Grow up dude.

  • @sandynataf562
    @sandynataf562 Před měsícem +3

    The sound engineer...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾, sounds like the exact album..

  • @MistuhLoLo
    @MistuhLoLo Před měsícem +9

    I’m seriously so happy hearing this performance.

  • @dj_farmer
    @dj_farmer Před 2 měsíci +389

    Happy 311 Day - P-Nut much love for honoring Mac with the hat. Peace and Love.

    • @renecarrillo9393
      @renecarrillo9393 Před 2 měsíci +9

      I thought I recognized it! RIP MAC

    • @eddthewordsmith
      @eddthewordsmith Před 2 měsíci +6

      Came to say the same

    • @cBodhi
      @cBodhi Před 2 měsíci +10

      Mac had such an amazing set for his Tiny Desk.. I watch it every few weeks

    • @johnbowles6381
      @johnbowles6381 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Happy 311 Day

  • @Daniel-of2ss
    @Daniel-of2ss Před 2 měsíci +143

    Chad Sexton, one of the most underrated drummers of our time. You are the man.

    • @Bevtone
      @Bevtone Před 2 měsíci +2

      I'm better than that guy, so maybe im underrated

    • @avilionstars
      @avilionstars Před 2 měsíci +1

      i agree, one of the greatest drummers OAT in my book

    • @R3TR0R4V3
      @R3TR0R4V3 Před 2 měsíci +6

      ​@@Bevtoneheh, could've fooled me.. Don't recall ever seeing your band playing a Tiny Desk concert. 😜

    • @diggabledave
      @diggabledave Před 2 měsíci +2

      And on a kit that is a fraction of the size of his normal one!

    • @R3TR0R4V3
      @R3TR0R4V3 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Crackerman311 😅 haha, I figured as much, but I had to rub it in.. 😜
      Hard to hate on Chad.. he's always solid and always serves the song - two important qualities, especially as a drummer! 🤘

  • @velin02
    @velin02 Před 18 dny +4

    God I love this band so much. Just good music, good lyrics and good feels. Makes me want to cry almost, I wish everything felt this good.

  • @briannorris75
    @briannorris75 Před měsícem +5

    I think I’ve seen 311 about 13 times .. never gets old and love every show !! Shout out to my sister introduced me way back when and has been a fan from the beginning. Much love here in VA for 311!

  • @francem3312
    @francem3312 Před 2 měsíci +115

    What a trip! 311 sounds amazing and they still got it. I'm grateful everyday for being a 90's teen because we had a wealth of awesome music.

    • @TheRayfield77
      @TheRayfield77 Před měsícem +1

      It was a better, more free and fun time all around too.

    • @CoryPrior999
      @CoryPrior999 Před měsícem +2

      I was a little kid in that era, my siblings were teens - they listened to this stuff, I would be cimbing trees and playing in the woods all day, and rollerblading with my friends, playing SNES.... and I would go on little trips to the store or to drive around with my brother and sister, and they would be listening to this stuff -- RHCP, Sublime, 311, RATM.... you name it, all the hallmarks.... sevendust, etc....
      leaves an indelible impression, such fond childhood memories and nostalgia - the 90s
      😎🎮📺

  • @jayc3484
    @jayc3484 Před 2 měsíci +253

    This wins the Internet today. Thanks NPR

  • @asunday2207
    @asunday2207 Před měsícem +7

    Love this badass band!!

  • @cmbowtie
    @cmbowtie Před měsícem +5

    Thanks guys. 311 still got it😎

  • @minniemarlowe
    @minniemarlowe Před 2 měsíci +161

    "Nothing good comes easily/sometimes you've got to fight" still hits hard.

    • @CourtTV.
      @CourtTV. Před 2 měsíci +3

      I was just thinking about those lyrics

    • @reynaolvera7526
      @reynaolvera7526 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Amber is sooo lovely. Right in our teenage feels

    • @Sum-Ting-Wong71
      @Sum-Ting-Wong71 Před 2 měsíci

      Ikr, it's not like those simple facts weren't expressed about at least a 100 million times before these morons included them in their song lyrics.

  • @sephiroth7818
    @sephiroth7818 Před 2 měsíci +70

    P Nut is one of the reasons i started playing bass in the late 90s. Glad these guys have stayed together for 36 years.
    Nick and Tim havent changed their hair styles in at least 20 years

    • @sjhudon386
      @sjhudon386 Před 2 měsíci +2

      He is one of the reasons I bought a Warwick Prostreamer back in the day!

    • @mattmaras2746
      @mattmaras2746 Před 2 měsíci

      Yo P Nut beat that thang!

    • @butHomeisNowhere___
      @butHomeisNowhere___ Před měsícem +1

      Dude same, I remember hearing the blue album in my friends basement when I was about 12 and was like "i think i want to try playing bass".
      Still playing guitar regularly to this day.

  • @BackupCameraStorage
    @BackupCameraStorage Před měsícem +8

    THANKS 311 & TINY DESK!!!

  • @jjgems5909
    @jjgems5909 Před měsícem +10

    As a teen in Southern California in the early 2000s you were so cool if you knew about 311 and knew their songs! Back when kroq still played actually good music😅. Miss those days 😭

  • @rogerboots3270
    @rogerboots3270 Před 2 měsíci +168

    As a hip hop head I saw these guys live in between pharcyde and cypress hill at San Jose state in 1996. They tore it down. Great show , been a fan ever since.

    • @albabewick
      @albabewick Před měsícem +2

      Saw them in 1996 (I was 12 or 13) at the local Hartford CT radio rock fest that summer and they were amazing!

    • @teonactalpizza
      @teonactalpizza Před měsícem +2

      I saw them 2004 I was 16 still one of the greatest shows in my memory and I've seen them many times since. Nothing beats that 2004 Philly show where the roots opened for them.

    • @brianlurcott5583
      @brianlurcott5583 Před měsícem +2

      Saw em in Houston 95 with pharcyde and outcast! That's my I Used to Be Cool story.

    • @WeddingDocumentary
      @WeddingDocumentary Před měsícem +2

      Was there too! 😊

    • @snuffywoo
      @snuffywoo Před měsícem

      heck yeah that was my first ever concert!!!

  • @stu1037
    @stu1037 Před 2 měsíci +251

    Can't believe they crammed their sound behind the Tiny Desk! Happy 311!

  • @Brewski311
    @Brewski311 Před měsícem +3

    Been listening to these guys since 2001. High school days. They always kept me in a good mood thru their unique sound and positive lyrics. Pnut was the reason I started playing bass after hearing “What Was I Thinking?”. Every band member has a unique and special style, that when combined, forms phenomenal music. One of the most underrated bands of all time.
    38 years old now and still my favorite band!! Nothing like “Running” 2 miles with 311 in my ears!!! 🏃🏻 🎸 🎶

  • @Jobe826
    @Jobe826 Před 19 dny +2

    When I was 13 my friend let me borrow their Greatest Hits cd and I listened to it nonstop and fell in love, and I felt horrible for missing out for so long. I'm 33 now and been listening to these guys consistently since then. Absolute legends!

  • @tinyrogerts6449
    @tinyrogerts6449 Před 2 měsíci +166

    "... 311. The Beatles of rap rock."
    - John Oliver
    This was awesome. I hope they have at least one more album in them. The world can never have too much 311. Kickin' the funk that smells of skunk since '88.

    • @wyattcole5452
      @wyattcole5452 Před měsícem +5

      I like 311 but they’re not the beatles of rap rock and late night hosts today tend to be the last people you should look to for musical advice

    • @tinyrogerts6449
      @tinyrogerts6449 Před měsícem

      @@wyattcole5452
      It's called humor. Google it.

    • @pleasantfuryrecords
      @pleasantfuryrecords Před měsícem

      calm down Mr Bunghole@@wyattcole5452

    • @Dudecifer
      @Dudecifer Před měsícem +1

      @@wyattcole5452who is it? Linkin Park?

    • @wyattcole5452
      @wyattcole5452 Před měsícem +1

      @@Dudecifer you need to seriously read. Nobody as good, enjoyable or attractive is in Lincoln Park

  • @mikehancock1212
    @mikehancock1212 Před 2 měsíci +142

    I've never wanted a video to be longer than right now

  • @skance311
    @skance311 Před měsícem +4

    Hearing this makes my heart happy 🤘🏽

  • @oliviamoon2639
    @oliviamoon2639 Před měsícem +5

    I got into this band in the past 2 years…I just love how uplifting and positive a lot of their music is. I saw them at Red rocks and they’re great performers, and also talented musicians.

  • @unknownlegend6275
    @unknownlegend6275 Před 2 měsíci +78

    I like it when bands just know when to “stick to the hits” and give people what they want 👏

    • @GregAmatrudo
      @GregAmatrudo Před 2 měsíci +13

      Ill be here a while would have been a great tiny desk song for them but I agree w u

    • @c6corvette
      @c6corvette Před 2 měsíci +5

      ​@@GregAmatrudo or an obscure legendary song like "Sometimes Jack's rule the Realm"

    • @drewallen2826
      @drewallen2826 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@c6corvetteyou know music🫡

    • @c6corvette
      @c6corvette Před 2 měsíci

      @@drewallen2826 one of their best songs! Cheers!

    • @JohnnyNada
      @JohnnyNada Před měsícem +1

      Go see Sugar Ray live then haha

  • @dougs8634
    @dougs8634 Před 2 měsíci +368

    In late 2009 our first son was born and as my wife lay asleep in the hospital bed after ten hours of labor, they wheeled our new son in and he began to cry. As a new father not knowing what to do, I used my iPhone to play 311 Amber very softly in his crib as I struggled to change his diaper. I am 100% certain that moment set the tone for his life. He's chill, impossibly cool, creative, easy going, and everything you'd expect a kid to be who's first song ever was Amber. Fun update: When he was maybe 8 or 9, we were riding in the car and this song came on. He instantly connected with it and said "Dad, I really like this song" as if he'd heard it before. Thank you 311, it's a part of his DNA~

    • @thundermammoth
      @thundermammoth Před 2 měsíci +5

      That's awesome, man.

    • @TheL1arL1ar
      @TheL1arL1ar Před 2 měsíci +6

      2009 my first son was born as well…here in present day it’s 3 boys and 1 girl…and I have full custody…and I still listen to 311 since the 90’s…luckily my daughter can groove to their songs.

    • @MelTheMuppetslayer
      @MelTheMuppetslayer Před měsícem +1

      I love this. My youngest was born in 2018 and the son in the or as I had my c section was hey there Delilah. His first time watching/listening to a song was the strokes you only live once the day we brought him home from the hospital. Little dude is so into music, been singing along since before he could speak. Named after Layne Staley so it’s very fitting.

    • @blajesse
      @blajesse Před měsícem +1

      I don't appreciate you cutting onions in here without a warning 🥹❤️

    • @SuperSpudnik
      @SuperSpudnik Před měsícem

      Helps to have such a chill dad too!

  • @Llamamamashamallama
    @Llamamamashamallama Před 26 dny +4

    Tim always looked 45. Even 25 years ago. He looks the same and I love yall. The memories with my homies and 311 concerts, rock outs and the video. Enlarged to show detail !! Everybody’s done dundied and gone ghandied. 😊Love ya ❤

  • @vanchova7235
    @vanchova7235 Před měsícem +8

    One of the best tiny desk concerts for sure!

  • @jeremymcinturff985
    @jeremymcinturff985 Před 2 měsíci +311

    their self-titled album was one of the first CDs I ever purchased. happy 311 day!

    • @bilveoricklaron2478
      @bilveoricklaron2478 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Mine was on a Cassette Tape back when I was in High-School.

    • @macrominutes
      @macrominutes Před 2 měsíci

      Yup! Had mine in 1998!

    • @drbeavis4211
      @drbeavis4211 Před 2 měsíci +1

      One of my first as well. What great times!

    • @iknowjoe
      @iknowjoe Před 2 měsíci +2

      I got it in high school as a gift and it changed my life

    • @ColoRADbro420
      @ColoRADbro420 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Same, maybe my 3rd or 4th cd back in 96 and in 6th grade. I’m 40 now woah 😂

  • @dashoot99
    @dashoot99 Před 2 měsíci +93

    They killed it on “All Mixed Up” 🔥

    • @kevincollins8620
      @kevincollins8620 Před 2 měsíci +3

      So glad they did

    • @jcsk8
      @jcsk8 Před 2 měsíci +1

      They killed at ALL. But I love that song too.

  • @cinconeedsyourhelp9087
    @cinconeedsyourhelp9087 Před 2 měsíci +12

    311 got me through my first deployment to Afghanistan. I am forever grateful ❤

  • @Spazie
    @Spazie Před měsícem +2

    What makes 311 so special is that each of their songs have a unique sound. Very happy they played on tiny desk. Thank you NPR🙏🏽

  • @JonSudano
    @JonSudano Před 2 měsíci +894

    I like that song that goes "Shama nama nama nama down down"

    • @shanepn
      @shanepn Před 2 měsíci +32

      I get that reference

    • @mcearlgrey
      @mcearlgrey Před 2 měsíci +21

      That's my favorite AxCx song

    • @greenmatrix151023387
      @greenmatrix151023387 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Aahh I see what you did there 😏😏😏😏

    • @joaquingarza6597
      @joaquingarza6597 Před 2 měsíci +14

      “Shemma Nemma damma damma Dow Dow “… it hits deep ! …… but seriously I love 311 😂

    • @StizzJains69
      @StizzJains69 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Nobody cares

  • @brierekitt1688
    @brierekitt1688 Před 2 měsíci +142

    Omg.. the don’t trip hat for Mac.. my heart melted for the subtle nod to him. Thank you! ❤😢

    • @Makinmoneywithmac
      @Makinmoneywithmac Před 2 měsíci +11

      First comment about this is way too far. Awesome tribute, RIP Mac

    • @coinmagnetjr
      @coinmagnetjr Před měsícem +3

      Where?!?! Love some mac❤

    • @pokkadot246
      @pokkadot246 Před měsícem +6

      Same hat is on the shelf behind them

    • @bobconnell5341
      @bobconnell5341 Před měsícem +6

      Also the bass player is wearing a don’t trip hat. Came here for the Mac comment

    • @redrocker1550
      @redrocker1550 Před měsícem +1

      Just noticed that too!! Makes me love 311 even more than I do!! P-Nut showing respect to Mac from his iconic tiny desk performance!

  • @638DESTRUCTION
    @638DESTRUCTION Před měsícem +3

    Been listening since ‘95. Saw them live in ‘97 at UNF and again in a tiny club in Jacksonville, FL ‘98 with Jimmy’s Chicken Shack. Love them, but someone on here said Nick looks like Abe Lincoln and now I can’t unsee it.

  • @teachersama
    @teachersama Před měsícem +10

    My life as a teenager in one video... Thanks, Tiny Desk!

  • @EDUBKTFO411
    @EDUBKTFO411 Před 2 měsíci +40

    311 Grassroots changed my life.

    • @puciato7540
      @puciato7540 Před měsícem

      311 got grassroots come on y'all!

  • @ChoppedAndSkinned
    @ChoppedAndSkinned Před 2 měsíci +137

    Takes me back...Pop open that CD from the case, opening the walkman, starting the lawn mower, let it ride.

  • @SeXiBLaCKMaMi
    @SeXiBLaCKMaMi Před 15 dny +3

    They still look and sound great! Like me hitting 40!

  • @ANDREWEBSTER
    @ANDREWEBSTER Před měsícem +4

    Thanks tiny desk

  • @user-nv7lg6ip4q
    @user-nv7lg6ip4q Před 2 měsíci +50

    Looking back, the number of great bands from the early 90's is bonkers.

    • @leadme2thebliss21
      @leadme2thebliss21 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Back when bands had to work a bit harder and tour relentlessly and people were still buying music CD's. God, I miss those days and wish MP3's and Napster were never invented 🤣

    • @johncarolina4950
      @johncarolina4950 Před 2 měsíci +3

      The last period of time where bands that made their name outside of the industry's control got a shot. There's a reason why mainstream music got absolutely terrible afterward

  • @mendezmelodyman6309
    @mendezmelodyman6309 Před 2 měsíci +67

    Never heard of these guys . There not even in my radar of what I gravitate too and I couldn’t turn away from these grooves . These guys made me start a whole new category folder of what I like , lol Real talk .. And I’m fucken 60 years old ( no easy feat ) and these MF’s turned me out lol 😆 New fan !!!! ❤

    • @jaredgruttadauria8072
      @jaredgruttadauria8072 Před 2 měsíci +15

      Albums to listen to: Music, Grassroots, Blue Album, Transistor (the big 4)….you are welcome! 😎

    • @dashoot99
      @dashoot99 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Awesome!

    • @jcsk8
      @jcsk8 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Welcome aboard the crazy train!

    • @dianaellievin
      @dianaellievin Před 2 měsíci

      @@jaredgruttadauria8072yes! And Soundsystem!!! 😍

    • @diggabledave
      @diggabledave Před 2 měsíci +9

      Add Soundsystem to the list

  • @wendytorres5711
    @wendytorres5711 Před měsícem +2

    311 is literally one of the bands that sound EXACTLY like the radio. I had the chance to see them in Las Vegas in 2018. All my life, I’ve always heard them on the radio.
    Dude they sound so perfect

  • @KC-ms6jr
    @KC-ms6jr Před měsícem +6

    Memories just rushing back. Tiny desk has been on point. I remember listening to NPR when I was younger and being called a dork or whatever and now it comes full circle.

  • @thecappy
    @thecappy Před 2 měsíci +114

    P-nut! One of my childhood bass hero’s. Now at 43 I rock out with my kids.

  • @modelcitizen1977
    @modelcitizen1977 Před 2 měsíci +171

    I appreciate that they didn't drown the mix in FX like normal. Definitely adds to the intimate vibe to be able to hear the vocals. They can both still sing great.

    • @junkandcrapamen
      @junkandcrapamen Před 2 měsíci +16

      Tiny Desk audio techs are the best. Never is anything drowned in FX.

    • @Landerdog
      @Landerdog Před 2 měsíci +2

      That’s inaccurate.

    • @ElLeoPlaysMusic
      @ElLeoPlaysMusic Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@junkandcrapamenJosh Rogosin is the star behind it all. He’s not behind this Tiny and I hate to say it but it kind of shows

    • @joen8529
      @joen8529 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I suppose if you’re nuts and have no taste, you’d say this didn’t sound great…

    • @gandersonrobert
      @gandersonrobert Před 2 měsíci

      Those vocal harmonies 🥵

  • @butHomeisNowhere___
    @butHomeisNowhere___ Před měsícem +9

    This band inspired me to take up the bass guitar almost 25? years ago.
    Still playing guitar regularly. Thanks, guys

  • @EnriquePerez-kr2ub
    @EnriquePerez-kr2ub Před 17 dny +3

    8:32 Amber, last week we took our High School Senior daughter to visit some Colleges, ended up at Huntington Beach. When leaving the beach around 6:00pm, a couple of teens were goin up the same stairs as us, and they were playing this song from their Bluetooth speaker. Perfect ending to our Beach day man.

  • @bellal9856
    @bellal9856 Před 2 měsíci +56

    Spotify named 311 my decade artist.

  • @typicalskeptic
    @typicalskeptic Před 2 měsíci +156

    ❤this took me back to my childhood. The 90s we're a great time to be alive

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover Před 2 měsíci

      fellas....high school in the 90's is over!

    • @rescuegirl
      @rescuegirl Před 2 měsíci +5

      ☝🏻This! The 90’s were the best time to be alive! 😎

  • @urch1281
    @urch1281 Před měsícem +3

    Timeless band, takes me back to my youthful care free days! Where my 80’s peeps at?!

  • @nkogliaz
    @nkogliaz Před 24 dny +2

    Nobody has a better snare sound than Chad Sexton and Stewart Copeland, absolutely iconic and cracking.

  • @MichaelMikeyMike
    @MichaelMikeyMike Před 2 měsíci +79

    Can't believe they've been around for 311 years.... here's to 311 more! 🍻👽🤙

    • @Nono-hk3is
      @Nono-hk3is Před 2 měsíci +3

      Lol Underrated comment

    • @PickleGiraffe
      @PickleGiraffe Před 2 měsíci +3

      I was stoked when Abraham Lincoln became their new lead singer in 1861