It's 311 Day! Our Caribbean Cruise Recap and Exclusive Onboard Photos

Resz

You know you look like an idiot when you're basically screaming "I'M THE BIGGEST FAN!!!". It's not a contest idiots. No one will ever be declared the biggest fan no matter how many tattoos or shows you go to. If you're putting down other fans because you think you're a bigger and better fan than you're the worst kind of fan and apparently aren't listening to 311 close enough.

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Missmotodiva

theses photos are great but don't do the cruise justice! the cruise was simply amazing and no photos could show how much fun it was! and if you were there that just sucks :p haha

CLOVER(s)

Ungrateful is right. Disrespectful shirt for an AWESOME CRUISE. Positivity to my boys, they rocked my shit, and it didn't matter which songs of theirs they played. And your tattoo count means nothing to anyone but you, so lose the sense of entitlement...no one owes you a damn thing. 311/24/7 Clover out.

CLOVER(s)(true fans)

CUDOS on the article too,....LOVED IT, My Wife and I both!

Micah Stevenson

What an amazing trip! Big thanks to 311 and Sixthman, and of course to all the awesome 311 fans who made this such an unforgettable experience. I love you all! See you at the Pow Wow Festival in August!

Yateskk

Was lucky enough to end up with pit passes for show 2 and it was fn amazing. Im not sure how show 1 could have competed but it was still the greatest band ever playin an imtimate venue on a boat so.....

3113311

I was at show one and didn't get to see show 2 but I still had a great time and loved every minute of it!!! How did you get passes for both? I wish I could have seen show 2 as well but honestly I was in tears and just so elated during show 1 I don't know if I could have handled anymore awesomeness....

Yateskk

Only saw show 2 and was in the rite place right time when april from sixthman gave me and my girl passes. Wish I could have seen both!

Liz

When's the next cruise? I definitely need to go :)

Nice article! However, Coda was played in Atlanta at the Halloween show this past fall and was by far one of the best live moments live I have ever seen. Always awesome to hear that! Still very jealous of everyone that was on that boat.

Angeleys133

Jena you wrote a WONDERFUL article... and GREAT pics... how Awesome it was that your mom went with you... GOOD TIMES... :-)

jenaardell

THANK YOU!! :)

what'sA311

Dude, I've never devoted 12 years of my life to anything- other than trying to loose my virginity...success!, never quit my job to follow a band cross country- I have quit my job to follow a grl around to try to loose my virginity...success!, never seen any band more than three times- except a shit local band that a girl I wanted to sleep with really liked- success! I don't have any tattoos- band ones or otherwise- although I did consider getting one to seem more appealing to girls and help me loose my virginity- not needed.

So my question is, are there subliminal messages put into 311 songs to make you like them and do crazy shit like quit your job to spend money you no longer have to follow a band around the country that apparently only plays the same safe songs at every concert? Are they the Scientology of the music world? Whatd dirt do they have on you?

Maybe I should get into them, who knows all the "life experiences" and places I haven't traveled to and people I haven't met because I haven't been listening to this band. Any recomendations? Where should I start, which album? Must it be 311, or can I get obseesed with any band...does Rod Stewart do cruises? I want to live damnit!

jenaardell

Kid Rock has a cruise coming up... I'm sure lots of loose women can be found there!! ;)

what'sA311

Will you be going?

guest

Hey Jena, let's get the facts down right please. "Coda" has been played multiple times before.

jenaardell

I was under the impression only bits and pieces of the song were previously performed. By the way, loving the positivity and unity I've received here from my fellow 311 fans. *SARCASM ALERT!!*

hegen311rr

<<< i'm RONALD!!!

...and i only had to yell "CODA!!!" once before P-nut played it... one of my greatest memories from the cruise! Thanks for the shout out!

Guest

Is it possible that Sixthman was able to breakdown the votes of the attendees of Night One versus Night Two?

I do know of SEVERAL people who are big fans but don't have the opportunity to go to multiple shows a year like some of us. Those people may have voted to hear "Amber", "Down", etc. If a good percentage of the fans who attended Show One voted to hear these, then the band delivered. It's all perspective.

I was at Show Two, but two of my all-time favorites ("Uncalm" and "Sun Come Through") were played Show One. I voted to hear those - at least I got to see/hear them from the Criterion.

hegen311rr

voted for Whiskey & Wine...

attended indoor show 2

cozmic311

For spending probably over $1000 on a cruise to see your favorite band from across the country, there were a bunch of songs that they could've played instead of going with the "safety" songs. They had their fans VOTE for the setlist, but I'm almost POSITIVE that no one wasted a vote on "AMBER", "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER", "DOWN", "LOVE SONG", etc. - those are a given! People want to hear the rare stuff, the hardly played songs, the semi-rares... not the gimmies.

I was fortunate enough to go to both indoor shows and I've gotta tell you, I had WAY more fun at night 2 because they kept throwing surprises at us. That's how night one should've been.. hell, the show on the Lido was full of surprises as well. It was like 311 wanted night 1 to be the "oh, let's get these songs over with so we can play cooler songs on night 2" show. I still had fun either way. I met a lot of great people, became closer to some of my other 311 friends, but was sort of let down by night 1.

When you have something as big as a effin' CRUISE -- I mean, how man bands do this? -- you should give back to the fans who have spent more than enough money for that experience and just melt their faces off!

Just my .02 cent - love you ungrateful 311 fan. At least you spoke your mind on the cruise -- a lot of people high fived her and agreed with her, so if you're going to call her ungrateful, might as well call the rest of the boat ungrateful!

Kisså

I don't know if I'd even recognize a 311 song if it came on the radio. I read Jena's piece because she's a friend (interesting coverage btw Jena). But I do know that performers take the songs they like to play into account when the make a setlist. Even if it's a song you wrote and audiences love... Maybe you just get tired of playing it and choose somethig else. The band deserves to enjoy their concert as well, right? I'm not a diehard fan, but the fact that 311 put together such an intimate cruise for their fans is pretty rad in itself. I'd be happy to listen to them play the chicken dance and Frank Sinatra for an opportunity like that!

Three11stylee

Well Jena, you obviously don't get it. I am that "ungreatful fan" you mentioned. Yeah, I'm ungreatful. Let's see...I've spent the past 12 years devoting my life to this band. I have spent who knows how much money to support 311 to the fullest by: attending 68 shows during their career, have a trunk full of shirts and posters and memorabilia you would't believe, have 3 tattoos related to this band, have been to every 311Day show except the first one, i've done cross country road trips following two tours (2002/2003), I've quit a JOB to have been able to go to 311Day 2006......should I go on??????????????

I guess I didnt even THINK to opt for either show inparticular thinking they wouldn't have jipped night 1 what-so-ever considering how hardcore we all are and have heard 90% of the songs played on night 1 at every show we've ever been to. "Sun Come Thru", "Uncalm", How Do You Feel?" and "Whisky & Wine" were the ONLY standouts in that setlist, and closing with "Beautiful Disaster" was a slap in the face. 4 out of 22 (songs played [with 3 reapeats from the night before]) is a failing grade.

You said it yourself JENA "Most fans felt night two's setlist was far superior to night one's setlist."

I will love this band till the day I die and will keep going to shows as long as they are touring and as long as I have ears, but I had every right and do not feel guilty one bit about that shirt. I can guarantee 80% (maybe even 100%) of that ship will back me up in this as well.

3113311

It is unbelievable to me that people think that 311 owes them something, you don't like how they do it, then don't go to their shows or " Pay their bills as one idiot put it. Just because you are a fan does not make you entitled to control and run their art!!! If you were controlling it it would have never been good to begin with!!! We are all just people and they are doing what they love and it should be getting props for all they do for their fans!! How many other bands give so much of themselves to us? They only played songs that were voted for by us!! Again how many bands do that? Jeez, it's kind of like that saying with friends like you who needs enemies... With fans like you, Who needs fans? I think it is amazing that after all they have given us that they are still creating and evolving as artists how boring would it be if they stayed exactly the same all these years? I love 311 and have been brought so much joy through their music and attitudes towards life, and I feel sorry for the people who feel so entitled... They must live very unfulfilling lives and be angry a lot with attitudes like that.

3113311

The only songs that were played were voted for, yes, that is right including Beautiful Disaster. The band did not pick any songs to play that were not voted by the fans so it sucks that you feel like you got shafted but maybe you need an attitude adjustment.

rtyhtrhtrhtrhrz

There is absolutely no way this is true. Why would 311 fans vote for Amber or Love Song?

Also, as a side note, Coda has definitely been performed prior to the cruise.

rtyhtrhtrhtrhrz

Oh, and Jena, good article. It's always nice to get an insider's perspective, especially from someone who is extremely familiar with the band and their work.

3wonwon

Oh please. No one forced you to do all that stuff. 311 fans will find anything to complain about...so yeah you fit right in.

Three11stylee

Oh and DUH Jena...always research what you write about...DUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHH

jenaardell

What's a 311?? Uh oh. I guess I should feel unsuperior because I only have one 311-related tattoo. Sorry to offend you without knowing how much you sacrificed for the band, but we've obviously all dropped boatloads of money and time into 311. I called you ungrateful because I can relate to you. Think about all of the life experiences you've had; the places you've traveled to and the people you've met SOLELY because 311 brought them into your life. 311 didn't have to set aside six hours of their vacation to make sure you got a photo with the entire band. The guys didn't have to participate in onboard activities. They didn't even have to offer fans an opportunity to see TWO shows!! And yet you still feel they OWE you something because you didn't get to see enough rarities. Having been to 68 shows, haven't you seen every song performed live except "Tune In"?! Yeah, that's ungrateful. AND GUESS WHAT... THIS WASN'T A 3-11 DAY SHOW!! This was a first-ever cruise excursion. Just saying. I understand where you are coming from; and you have every right to feel not guilty for the shirt as I have every right to feel not guilty for calling you out on it. Whoever backs you up can be ungrateful too. I'm just happy 311 is still together and making new music.

ITgoddess1

That Three11Stylee chick is a genius!!

ItsJust123

DUHHH JENA! Don't you know that as 311 fans who have spent countless hours and dollars on them that we are ENTITLED to hear what we want. the bans OWES us that much! I saw that girl on the cruise and i wanted to high-5 her, but i didnt because my sense of entitlement was no where near hers and i would have just brought hers down. didnt want to poop on her parade. So recapping: We are ENTITLED and the band owes US!!! PLAY WHAT WE WANT 311, WE PAY YOUR BILLS!

Crime Donkey

It was definitely an unbelievable experience.

Ray Bot

That Bernie Lomax is a party animal! i even took my 311 group photo in that costume, along with my girl "Miss Mardi Gras" and my brother The Riddler! we had to do something since we were missing the entire Mardi Gras weekend to be on the ship! P-Nut didnt catch a flight back to L.A. though! he was on the flight back to New Orleans with us to celebrate Mardi Gras!

Jon311jon

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! I asked the question about the future of the band and P-Nut actually said "as long as people keep inventing ears". I'll never forget that moment.

Starshines_DeniseMills

Excellent coverage of the cruise Jen! And your mom came too...awesome!!!

Bekkidee

It was epic! I was there! Whoohoo happy 311 day!

b love

great article!

deadlyontheMIKE

great piece....but wasn't Coda played on night #2, I should know because I shit myself when I heard it.BTW....HAPPY 311 DAY!!!!

jenaardell

HAPPY 3-11 DAY/MONTH!! :) "Coda" was definitely performed during night two's indoor concert!! I was standing a few feet away from the man himself.

Tim's miT

AMAZING pics! I'm jealous! All mine were taken with an iphone. Makes me want to go back and relive this trip! Thanks for the write up!

Boo! Angie

Great article. I missed this cruise and I'm really hoping that I can make the next one. Happy 311 Day!!

jenaardell

The next 311 cruise is in May 2012!! And 3-11 Day 2012 will be in Vegas. Hope to see you there!!

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