311: Tiny Desk Concert

[@BTBSteve]

311 snare drum is the sound of my childhood 🙏

[@jeremysette3657]

Me, too. Love that Chad Sexton piccolo snare!

[@mitchcumstein4521]

Orange County drums are the best!!!

[@mitchcumstein4521]

I know Chad uses Pearl again now

[@anxious_ape]

100%

[@JaredElza]

I specifically tuned my set to sound like Chad's.

[@Fit.For.A.Firefight.]

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

[@andrew-11]

thanks bro. you're right.

[@toodriveuwild]

Welcome back gentlemen.

[@ShesStranded]

Good evening.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Speak for yourself buddy

[@timothymcbrayer3069]

This place is terrible. Golden? Nah. Righteous in my works? ehhh. At least I have some experience in trying to do so, now.

[@therealjd1503]

311 on 311 day

[@jefflawrence3894]

haa didnt even pick that up! thanx!

[@dpclerks09]

🙏

[@bonnielass82]

NICE! I didn't notice that!!

[@ukrandr]

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]

I just noticed that! 😂

[@TacosFromMars]

They are respectably tight after so many years. Well done

[@Seapatico]

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]

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

[@longaugust]

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

[@MaChuKindaCrasee]

FOR REAL! They know what the people want.

[@eldiablo3794]

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]

​@@eldiablo3794respect

[@mattstiglic]

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

[@Nophera]

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]

>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]

They came original, stayed original. Badumtiss

[@schloo]

They have Anthony Jeselnik on lead vocals now.

[@talesfromthemidwest]

and more or less still sound just as good

[@timothyrixner]

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]

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

[@gus5918]

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

[@RobertSlover]

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

[@natural4145]

First thing I noticed. RIP Mac

[@kimdixson3566]

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

[@sandynataf562]

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

[@mearndt1]

They sounded like the albums when I saw them for the first time earlier this month in Maryland! One of the best live shows ever!

[@taylorhall4190]

Consistently one of the best live bands. They sound spot on to the albums when they want, and blend right in with live only riffs too.

[@xjdndndmsvsvr]

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

[@mannyfresh89]

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

[@ghostbusteryan]

All bangers!!!!

[@jcsk8]

Thanks, friend. You´re a good friend.

[@timfields176]

This needs to be pinned!

[@CoreyMiles79]

This. ​@@mannyfresh89

[@BahamutBreaker]

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

[@lunacavemoth]

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

[@adriane7841]

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

[@CorinneCrow]

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]

they're a fun band.

[@playlistpro]

wishing they would've done Omaha Stylee

[@YouBeanz]

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]

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]

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

[@Drumman_GP]

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

[@scottwilly86]

still prob my favorite band to watch live

[@strace67]

really well put there Spot on

[@briannorris75]

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!

[@bobcaldwell5810]

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

[@stevea1089]

This comment is 2 months old but I hope you’re hanging in there. Everything happens for a reason and things will get better.

[@chrisbarton9173]

Hope you’re having better days Bob

[@slurpee4203]

better days are ahead!!!!

[@eliothealien]

I hope you’re stronger than ever. Life is brutal.

[@KA-dm9lm]

Stay strong man. It’s never easy. One step at a time…

[@JasonVargas-g8t]

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]

In the band or of life? Is he sick?

[@Rob_Cary]

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

[@Posirep]

​@@JohnnyNada In the band. Think he just kind of wants to retire. Funny enough he's the youngest guy in the band

[@Terp311]

Correct. That is their lineup.

[@GlennTillema]

Love him on that fret-less, five-string bass!

[@rotapp7268]

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.

[@rexx9496]

Imagine how the original Rolling Stones fans feel 😅

[@l.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.l]

Same here, plus these guys look great for their age.

[@RobertSlover]

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

[@coreywilliams6390]

So lame lol

[@jeffreytowles3128]

❤

[@ByCats4Cats]

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

[@cleech74]

I saw them back in 1993, at a show I attended with my college bandmates. I think it was one of the first things we did together socially, that wasn’t us performing at a show. It was at the 8x10 Club, in Baltimore. Our bassist saw them the previous night in DC, @ The 9:30 Club. I remember him saying we got a better show in Baltimore, since the smaller club gave it a more intimate feel to their performance. They really started blowing up shortly afterwards, so we were lucky to catch them in a venue that held about 150-200 people. Good times, from that time in my life.

[@nathanaeldavenport2251]

I've been a touring musician before. I know 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]

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.

[@Gvn8tr]

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.

[@fromaggio7654]

Its because their songs have life truths in them that will always be valid

[@rewildone8108]

I think they hate their long time fans, I’m one and I really don’t want to hear their 20 yr old radio hits anymore. They have too big of a catalog to only pull out these songs every time they play a festival or do something like that.

[@renato360a]

@@rewildone8108 pretty much. The logic of always playing the same songs is to please new fans, because you strike them with your hits and they're not tired of seeing them played live.

[@tomkruze1304]

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]

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

[@thesoulporpoise]

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]

Should have married her.

[@tomkruze1304]

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

[@arcrius4]

@@tomkruze1304rip 🪦

[@tmv8694]

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

[@computerson]

Couldn't have said it better. Cheers

[@parsegov1]

39 here, checking in. Well said!

[@wyattcole5452]

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

[@tyke801]

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]

Refreshing

[@white-mocha]

311 is criminally underrated. So good, still, after 30 years. Nick looks decades below his age. Tiny desk sound engineers might be the best in industry.

[@carterpennell1058]

Speaking just instrumentally, they are underrated. Speaking on influence, they are underrated. Pretty much in every aspect (except lead singing), they are underrated.

[@johnbrion4565]

I always thought their guitarists is one of the all time great rock guitarists.

[@miketexas4549]

Underrated - by people that don't matter. Those of us that know KNOW!

[@specificgravity-thedancing9700]

My GOD the sound quality at these blows my mind. I feel like they're all faking it and playing a track!

[@hashpipe710]

@@johnbrion4565 thats pure comedy

[@skiddz17]

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]

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]

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]

This is not that impressive lol

[@mattsavagedj]

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]

@@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.

[@ixdrums]

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

[@kevincollins8620]

True

[@kaskahea1274]

🤍🤍

[@murillocarlesso2231]

Indeed! I'm one of them😂

[@jsc315]

The Talking Heads opened my mind to do kinds of worlds of music, and I feel like 311 does the same but for all different styles. It's rather beautiful.

[@marcusjohnson5412]

It certainly wasn't The Police or Madness, or Bad Brains (it's a long list really). For the snare fans, they're called piccolo snares and many drummers use them as well as regular snare drums.

[@TheAnrres]

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 🇨🇷🎉💚

[@michelebella677]

I love that the band still has all its original members. A lot of these bands from the 90s end up just being the lead singer and a bunch of studio musicians. Their music is timeless.

[@Hoojo]

At risk of sounding utterly cliche, I was one of those depressed kids finding myself through a troubled childhood. My life honestly became brighter once I discovered 311. I love this guys and I wish they knew it. They have been there for most of my life and I will always be an adoring fan.

[@dianaellievin]

Same 💜💜

[@musiklover311]

Same! Not a "troubled" childhood, but I could definitely have been pulled in a worse direction. So thankful I found their music in the 90s. Much Love to you!

[@edgrrr]

Don’t worry about sounding cliche, it’s the truth, hard upbringing/depressed don’t shy from what happened and how you survived! 311 helped us all heal.

[@onestonestudios875]

Not cliche, real talk. Same for me too. Stay positive, love your life.

[@geezygee]

be proud, they're a great band

[@thunderdawg94]

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

[@adderon]

This and Freddie Gibbs easily get in the top 5

[@JasonLeddy]

Seriously so clean 👌

[@dannyrodriguez1249]

Facts !

[@wooferdoggie]

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

[@BlueHopi144]

my favorite band has done that as well since 1997

[@joedog3977]

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]

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

[@BEEFTEEF4]

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.

[@Spazie]

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🙏🏽

[@adamfields1141]

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

[@mm111303]

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

[@charlieoath777]

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

[@randomsht196]

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

[@Schellnino1994]

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

[@dabz___]

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

[@JamesGrande]

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 🤙🏻

[@RachelDeVoney]

Love this.

[@gracebgray]

My parents never paid for any concerts I attended. I worked after school starting in 9th grade, I paid for all my wants, wishes, college & all concerts.

[@RonnieOwens-kv4oe]

This is great!!

[@down30lbs]

Priceless😂

[@tierneybrown3172]

​@@gracebgraygood for you😒

[@Weirdoradio]

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

[@AndyRiot]

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]

Now do S.A. 🫢

[@Weirdoradio]

@@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]

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

[@oasis4ever718]

Captain Kaboom

[@eustaciosolisii]

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. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@murrayirvin3177]

When I was around your age, I introduced my daughter to 311. she's 35 now and a big fan. Last night, for her birthday, I took her to their concert.

[@eustaciosolisii]

@@murrayirvin3177 oh man this is awesome love to here this. Man god bless you and your daughter brotha 🙌 ❤️

[@eustaciosolisii]

@@murrayirvin3177 my daughter is 10 btw and growing fast words of advice?

[@Zancb]

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]

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

[@crawfords11]

... 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]

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

[@dougsmith4602]

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

[@matthewkincaid6536]

big same homie

[@rogerboots3270]

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]

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

[@teonactalpizza]

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]

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

[@WeddingDocumentary]

Was there too! 😊

[@snuffywoo]

heck yeah that was my first ever concert!!!

[@DZblaze]

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

[@kyleorr3554]

They all look like dads from 5 very different sitcoms.

[@BabyJesus66]

Best comment 😂

[@IvanSergio1984]

Lol

[@gracebgray]

All people age, plants, animals, all God's creatures age and die. So will you 😂

[@Arietians]

I can't like this because then they're would be 312 likes, and that just feels wrong

[@gracebgray]

@@Arietians cute & clever comment 😂

[@folkbeard]

So glad that NPR celebrates 03/11 day.

[@zeshef]

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

[@civ1960]

Those cymbals though!

[@muehr3]

Haha me too!!

[@pervertedalchemist9944]

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

[@brooksdurham8244]

Hells yeah

[@timothyrixner]

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]

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

[@thecappy]

Well today is 3/11

[@seanpratherful]

@@jmathis2auglmao “casual”. Grow up dude.

[@mainHERO88]

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]

I never left. This is my soulmate band.

[@sephiroth7818]

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]

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

[@mattmaras2746]

Yo P Nut beat that thang!

[@butHomeisNowhere___]

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.

[@uncledaybkk]

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

[@renecarrillo9393]

I thought I recognized it! RIP MAC

[@eddthewordsmith]

Came to say the same

[@cBodhi]

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

[@johnbowles6381]

Happy 311 Day

[@Melly402]

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!

[@dylankurtz8423]

Can tell u are an awesome person

[@UPYOUREYEBALL]

Do you remember the name of the bar in Omaha they were always playing at back in the 90s? It was either Omaha or Council Bluffs, but I was always wasted. I don't remember the name

[@aidengadwa6928]

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

[@Ceyx000]

Every Time ❤

[@katzenjammer505]

That's because most of the "current" bands don't have any kind of soul. They're all about technique. Crazy how your gen is responding to the late 99s/early 00's music. I thought for sure we've seen the last of nu and ska,etc in like 2005. Cheers.

[@Tuco_V.]

You have the best taste in music

[@luvmymusic]

I'm 66. Fan since the blue album around '93. Introduced them to my daughter when she was about 7. We've seen them twice together and she's been to a couple more of their shows with friends. She's 35 now and still digs 311.

[@jayc3484]

This wins the Internet today. Thanks NPR

[@Daniel-of2ss]

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

[@Bevtone]

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

[@avilionstars]

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

[@R3TR0R4V3]

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

[@diggabledave]

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

[@R3TR0R4V3]

@@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! 🤘

[@djchedda793]

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

[@erenbecomesdovecrying6016]

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

[@alejandrochavez5397]

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

[@kaskahea1274]

❤ 💯

[@marissadraper950]

@@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.

[@cat_momma]

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

[@preppypunk]

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

[@michelebella677]

Right? I’m so used to some intruder bringing divisive politics into everything, it’s nice to see all positivity.

[@francem3312]

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]

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

[@cadriver2570]

I'll never forget that snare sound.

[@luckylex12]

Piccolo snare drum

[@furrie29]

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

[@ComradeTrotsky1017]

@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]

@@ComradeTrotsky1017 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.

[@ComradeTrotsky1017]

@@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.

[@tinyrogerts6449]

"... 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]

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]

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

[@pleasantfuryrecords]

calm down Mr Bunghole@@wyattcole5452

[@Dudecifer]

@@wyattcole5452who is it? Linkin Park?

[@wyattcole5452]

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

[@AswangRealStories]

Wow the legendary 311 band ❤❤❤

[@furious_boye]

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

[@hllomydarling]

they do good work at Tiny Desk

[@MA1.5]

What a day to feel 15 again

[@mikehancock1212]

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

[@MistuhLoLo]

I’m seriously so happy hearing this performance.

[@jeremymcinturff985]

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

[@Veorick]

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

[@macrominutes]

Yup! Had mine in 1998!

[@drbeavis4211]

One of my first as well. What great times!

[@iknowjoe]

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

[@Coloradiohead]

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

[@brierekitt1688]

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

[@Makinmoneywithmac]

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

[@coinmagnetjr]

Where?!?! Love some mac❤

[@pokkadot246]

Same hat is on the shelf behind them

[@bobconnell5341]

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

[@redrocker1550]

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!

[@alienresearchlab]

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

[@rosannav5]

311...your music got me through some of my toughest times in life! 53 years is knocking on my door and I am blessed! Keep on keeping on! ❤

[@minniemarlowe]

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

[@CourtTV.]

I was just thinking about those lyrics

[@reynaolvera7526]

Amber is sooo lovely. Right in our teenage feels

[@Sum-Ting-Wong71]

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.

[@brokentinsel]

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!

[@ChoppedAndSkinned]

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

[@racamorg]

They've still got it. I love seeing artists love what they do decades later.

[@dougs8634]

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]

That's awesome, man.

[@TheL1arL1ar]

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]

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]

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

[@SuperSpudnik]

Helps to have such a chill dad too!

[@anghellicone87]

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 KZbin 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. 💚♾️💜🤴🏻👸🏼

[@mearndt1]

What a story, I am very sorry for your loss man, truly am. For what it's worth. I saw them for the first time August 4th in Maryland, great great show. May your fiancee rest in peace my man. 311 is one of my top faves also!

[@jtirello3_111]

These guys are to this day still cooler than the other side of the pillow. 311 bringing it!

[@oliviamoon2639]

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.

[@mendezmelodyman6309]

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]

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

[@dashoot99]

Awesome!

[@jcsk8]

Welcome aboard the crazy train!

[@dianaellievin]

@@jaredgruttadauria8072yes! And Soundsystem!!! 😍

[@diggabledave]

Add Soundsystem to the list

[@unknownlegend6275]

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

[@GregAmatrudo]

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

[@c6corvette]

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

[@drewallen2826]

@@c6corvetteyou know music🫡

[@c6corvette]

@@drewallen2826 one of their best songs! Cheers!

[@JohnnyNada]

Go see Sugar Ray live then haha

[@SamvTaylorg]

The music engineer on TD is immaculate man! Props to who ever it is. 👌🏽😁all shows sound amazing!

[@markiszak]

Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna 👏🙌👌

[@482aaa]

I was just thinking that. Sounds great

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Yeah, and it doesn't matter what kind of band/instruments are on, it's ALWAYS absolutely GREAT. That's the most amazing part to me.

[@SH-kz4fl]

I don’t know who is most responsible but that bass tone is nasty. I don’t know how you get it to sound even better than on the record but props.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

@@SH-kz4fl 30+ years of playing the same songs helps, haha! He was already great way back, though.

[@toddmullins7300]

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]

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]

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

[@DrthmN]

All i know is Gojira, and Korn maybe

[@toddmullins7300]

@@DrthmN Not Korn. The original drummer David left a long time ago and I think Fieldy left the band

[@DrthmN]

@@toddmullins7300 ah right, Fieldy left the band recently

[@thecappy]

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

[@unrepentantoffender188]

*heroes Dumb@$$

[@christopherkeck4671]

They need to give a raise to whoever is mixing the sound for these. They always sound like the best live performances ever! Amazing!

[@michaelgreene4816]

NO BASS.

[@00big_chungus00]

You're system must suck​@@michaelgreene4816

[@kedro5]

@@michaelgreene4816 I'm hearing plenty of bass on my computer speakers.

[@johnd3124]

this mix wasnt that great tho

[@thejordanrafael96]

Yeah I’m a huge 311 fan and on headphones this sounds awful

[@BigTrucking]

I took my daughter to a 311 concert some years back. She was like 14 or 15. She had never seen her dad jam out so hard, 😂. Love these guys!

[@giershel6540]

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

[@HotStrange]

311 is absolutely one of my all time favorite bands, not enough people appreciate how great they are. I love this.

[@Munkeydluffy82]

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

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

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]

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

[@stanleybrule]

Thirty years worth of memories packed in a 16-minute concert. Truly amazing 😎.

[@Flokiabob311]

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!!! 🏃🏻 🎸 🎶

[@kind2311]

This. This is how 311 needs to be heard more often. Chill, soft, not drowned out but concert hall reverb and crowd noise. Outstanding. 311, please play more small, intimate venues. We will gladly pay for the experience.

[@loganrohr8573]

i recently asked p-nut how i can book 311 at a small, intimate venue. he said “pay us handsomely hehe” i’m working on it

[@rdm415]

I couldn't agree more. They went HARD up in Redding, CA this month. Probably like a 2k person venue

[@modelcitizen1977]

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]

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

[@Landerdog]

That’s inaccurate.

[@MagicCityRecordClub]

@@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]

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

[@SOTofbones]

Those vocal harmonies 🥵

[@JonSudano]

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

[@shanepn]

I get that reference

[@mcearlgrey]

That's my favorite AxCx song

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Aahh I see what you did there 😏😏😏😏

[@joaquingarza6597]

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

[@DeadButDreaming666]

Nobody cares

[@asunday2207]

Love this badass band!!

[@dashoot99]

They killed it on “All Mixed Up” 🔥

[@kevincollins8620]

So glad they did

[@jcsk8]

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

[@giovannihernandez1789]

Voices are INTACT! 🤩🥳 thank you for this tiny desk 🥳🤩

[@mitcheze]

love 311 and so grateful they are still around in 2024

[@BackupCameraStorage]

THANKS 311 & TINY DESK!!!

[@MichaelMikeyMike]

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

[@Nono-hk3is]

Lol Underrated comment

[@PickleGiraffe]

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

[@typicalskeptic]

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

[@RobertSlover]

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

[@rescuegirl]

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

[@slygavone]

For those of us that are part of the Hive and down with the UNITY, 311 is more than a band. It's a way of life... Much love and respect

[@funkyk]

Are you even from Omaha?

[@urch1281]

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

[@bigtripp304]

Haven't lost an OUNCE OF THEIR TOUCH! ❤ 🔥🔥 COLD CHILLS

[@grandmastersmyth]

I know I’m literally crying!!!

[@bigtripp304]

@@grandmastersmyth I was NOT ready at all

[@kkacperowski]

I always though back in theday how tight they were live and even cramped in there still sound good.

[@bigtripp304]

@@kkacperowski NPR don't play with their sound at all! It's always SO crispy

[@rdm415]

Tim is always so happy. I've seen 311 I think like 14 times and I'm looking forward to their next unity tour this summer.

[@physicalmediaempire8398]

I was there for it starting around 97, and I'm here for it now in 2024. 311 was the background music to my closest group of friends and its forever woven into my best memories. Looking and sounding good, boys!

[@le_th_]

Pretty sure we were all there for it. lol Kids today have no idea who they are.

[@bryanewyatt]

Pretty much all my friends on my XC team either listened to 311 or discovered them because of the guys that listened to them. Lots of my memories of those days have a 311 soundtrack as well!

[@glenpost3934]

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

[@dizzydisciple]

on the back of the calf lol

[@JMD501]

That's where my buddy has his, 311 on one leg Steelers on the other

[@RoyalBigChees]

yes

[@jeffbettinger2465]

You show that wifey!

[@fromaggio7654]

If there is any band to get a tat of, its 311

[@closer2theheart684]

Might be the best Tiny Desk performance ever, and there have been so, so many of them.

[@mattyb808]

I saw 311 live in Kona and Maui back in the day and it was some of best times of my life. There live shows were absolutely life changing! Also props for singing this whole tiny desk set with absolutely no reverb on the vocals!

[@adamk9700]

Agreed! On all fronts

[@joelthompson4801]

Cuz! Saw them at the Shell for Band Camp. Sick concert! Played all the hits

[@brianmclendon1647]

They are absolutely nailing all of these songs especially the samples and scratching…….still great after all these years!!!!!

[@vanchova7235]

One of the best tiny desk concerts for sure!