[magicrat85]

311 AND SLIGHTLY STOOPID

JOIN FORCES FOR “UNITY TOUR 2012”;

311 and Slightly Stoopid are joining forces for what promises to be the party of the summer, as the two bands prepare to launch Unity Tour 2012. This installment of the annual trek hits amphitheaters nationwide this summer. The tour is scheduled to last until September 5th (see attached itinerary), with tickets for select shows on sale now. For details, visit www.311.com or www.slightlystoopid.com.
"Summer Unity in full effect!” said 311 vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum. “We're really excited that Slightly Stoopid is on the 2012 Unity Tour. 311 & Slightly Stoopid seems like a perfect outdoor summer party. Can’t wait to see you all at the shows!"
Slightly Stoopid vocalist/guitarist Miles Doughty said: “"We're excited to be on Unity Tour with 311. Going coast to coast, it should be a summer of madness…Butawatchout!"
After years of incessant touring, 311 have developed a reputation as one of the most entertaining live bands in the U.S. Their celebratory live shows & dynamic recordings have earned them a massive grassroots following and a catalog of modern rock hits, including “Down,” “All Mixed Up,” “Amber,” “Come Original,” “Beautiful Disaster,” “Love Song” and “Sunset in July”. 311 will be touring in continued support of their latest album, Universal Pulse.
Since forming in 1995, Slightly Stoopid has toured virtually non-stop. A headliner since 2007, their annual summer amphitheater tours have been supported by Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Ozomatli, Sly & Robbie and Stephen Marley, at venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Berkeley’s Greek Theater, NYC’s Central Park and more. Slightly Stoopid has also performed alongside acts including the Dave Matthews Band, Damian Marley and The Roots, while appearing at such festivals as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and New Orleans Jazz Fest. On March 30th, Slightly Stoopid will release a two-CD/DVD package, Live at Roberto's TRI Studios, which was recorded at Bob Weir’s studio and features collaborations with Weir, Ivan and Ian Neville, and Karl Denson of The Greyboy Allstars, along with host Tommy Chong.
2012 marks the 10th consecutive summer that 311 has headlined or co-headlined amphitheaters with the summer Unity Tour. Over the past several years,the tourhas included 311 with Snoop Dogg, The Offspring, Sublime with Rome, Matisyahu, The Wailers and The Roots. Unity Tour 2012 with 311 & Slightly Stoopid should be the biggest & best yet!

For up-to-the-minute news, show and ticket information, please visit www.311.com or www.slightlystoopid.com.

[magicrat85]

who has seen them on this tour? share your thoughts

[suicidesaints]

I wanted to go to this tour... mainly for Stoopid, and I wouldn't have minded seeing SOJA... and 311 is cool, but I've seen them a bunch and never was a huge fan.

I missed it when it came to my town, but from what I've heard they are mixing up the setlist a bunch. Different songs every night, which is cool if you're a big 311 fan, but might suck if you're just a casual listener

[anthonydarko]

Weed will be smoked.

[magicrat85]

I believe they are keeping a somewhat "standard" setlist but interchanging some songs. Which is pretty impressive when you consider many bands who have been a band longer than they have continue to play the same set over and over

[TheRealJohnOC]

I was at the Holmdel NJ stop of the tour. SOJA was really impressive and got the crowd moving. Stoopid was decent but there was really no end between songs. Every song just morphed into one. 311 was great. Mix of hits and b-sides. I also found it pretty awesome that they change their setlist every show so any 311 fan doesn't see the same show twice.

[TheRealJohnOC]

Originally Posted by magicrat85

I believe they are keeping a somewhat "standard" setlist but interchanging some songs. Which is pretty impressive when you consider many bands who have been a band longer than they have continue to play the same set over and over

The only thing standard is that they either open or close with Down or play Creatures right before encore or end of show.

[Journey408]

weak line-up compared to last summers
can't beat Sublime

[Figure8Guitar]

Seeing this tour in KC, which is by far the best date to go to. It's the same lineup, but with a couple of additions. The Urge from St. Louis, who is similar to 311 in a lot of ways, if you've never heard of them. Nick Hexum is even in this video of theirs from back in '98.

Oh, and can't forget this guy....

So yeah, a couple of my favorite bands of all time with my favorite rapper ever... Going to be an amazing day for me.

[suicidesaints]

Originally Posted by Journey408

weak line-up compared to last summers
can't beat Sublime

I'd prefer Slightly Stoopid over Sublime with Rome... if it were truly Sublime, then you'd have a point

[magicrat85]

Originally Posted by suicidesaints

I'd prefer Slightly Stoopid over Sublime with Rome... if it were truly Sublime, then you'd have a point

yeah bradley had to go and fuck that up

[suicidesaints]

Originally Posted by magicrat85

yeah bradley had to go and fuck that up

he sure did

[magicrat85]

So back to 311, I am waiting on an interview to be completed by them. If it all comes back, that will be the biggest band I have interviewed so far

[DemBitties]

Truthfully I'm surprised that 311 is still around, but I'm even more shocked Slightly Stoopid is still kicking.

[magicrat85]

Originally Posted by DemBitties

Truthfully I'm surprised that 311 is still around, but I'm even more shocked Slightly Stoopid is still kicking.

why is this?