311: Tiny Desk Concert

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kyleorr3554]

They all look like dads from 5 very different sitcoms.

[@BabyJesus66]

Best comment 😂

[@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

[@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! 😂

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@nathanaeldavenport2251]

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]

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]

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.

[@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]

❤

[@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

[@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. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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

[@hickoryhippie]

@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@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… 😂

[@garrettpoltack5420]

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

[@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 🤙🏻

[@TacosFromMars]

They are respectably tight after so many years. Well done

[@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😂

[@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

[@folkbeard]

So glad that NPR celebrates 03/11 day.

[@racamorg]

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

[@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 🇨🇷🎉💚

[@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 🪦

[@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.

[@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!

[@MA1.5]

What a day to feel 15 again

[@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.

[@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. 💚♾️💜🤴🏻👸🏼

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@giershel6540]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!! 🏃🏻 🎸 🎶

[@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!

[@mikehancock1212]

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

[@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

[@velin02]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@DZblaze]

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

[@thegingerpowerranger]

Stay positive. Love your life.

[@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.

[@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

[@Cory99918]

how much time did you save - Tiny Desk lol

[@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.

[@Cory99918]

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 😎🎮📺

[@wendytorres5711]

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

[@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.

[@stu1037]

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

[@JohnnyNada]

Good vibes. Much needed nowadays

[@MistuhLoLo]

I’m seriously so happy hearing this performance.

[@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!!

[@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

[@teachersama]

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

[@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🙏🏽

[@user-dt2su1mx5p]

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

[@thunderdawg94]

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

[@adderon7476]

This and Freddie Gibbs easily get in the top 5

[@user-hj5ju9er3b]

Seriously so clean 👌

[@dannyrodriguez1249]

Facts !

[@Jobe826]

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!

[@thewickednetwork7667]

30 years later and still holds up. 311 4 ever. 🔥

[@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.

[@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

[@skance311]

Hearing this makes my heart happy 🤘🏽

[@BackupCameraStorage]

THANKS 311 & TINY DESK!!!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@cmbowtie]

Thanks guys. 311 still got it😎

[@vanchova7235]

One of the best tiny desk concerts for sure!

[@ChoppedAndSkinned]

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

[@dashoot99]

They killed it on “All Mixed Up” 🔥

[@kevincollins8620]

So glad they did

[@jcsk8]

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

[@asunday2207]

Love this badass band!!

[@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! ❤

[@jayc3484]

This wins the Internet today. Thanks NPR

[@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!

[@Llamamamashamallama]

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 ❤

[@Guantanamo_Bae]

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

[@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

[@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

[@gryphonlaw2138]

I've met these guys in my youth and in my 40s it's hard to believe it was so long ago we had such gold that still sounds so good from a group of great artists

[@gtrenosky]

this gave me so much joy and a tidal wave of memories from my youth growing up in the 90’s alternative rock culture. Thank you TD!

[@alienresearchlab]

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

[@jeremymcinturff985]

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

[@bilveoricklaron2478]

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

[@ColoRADbro420]

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

[@JavierRodriguez-qx6bv]

So many memories baby!!!

[@daev9800]

Love this band. Still have a flyer from when they played my town way back in the 90s.

[@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

[@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

[@urch1281]

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

[@Monay833]

Bruh so much talent. All these years later and it stills slaps.

[@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! 😎

[@NoPawn]

I love how all the original members are still here doing it!

[@begaylp]

Wow! This whole set brought a smile to my face! Classic 311!

[@ANDREWEBSTER]

Thanks tiny desk

[@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! 🤘

[@thecappy]

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

[@unrepentantoffender188]

*heroes Dumb@$$

[@joeybashaw3909]

Tiny Desk Full sized concert! Love 311... went to college in NY 1996 ...across the dorm hall a student from Nebraska walked in my room and put the blue album in my cd player. Thx dude

[@TUBEDOUT07]

love all the subtle sounds of the instruments captured in this recording!

[@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!