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This week, 311 celebrate their fans and their music during a three day festival called 311 Day. We sent two 311 superfans to give us the diehard’s perspective about the show, the crowds and the vibe of the greatest 72 hours in 311 history. Here is the first of their dispatches.
By Lauren Black
Despite my lack of decent sleep due to extreme excitement, I am incredibly pumped up right now. As if 311 Day wasn’t exciting enough, I actually get to meet my favorite band of all time! My friend Chris and I are about to board a flight from Austin, Texas to Las Vegas, Nevada. This is going to be my first time in Vegas (but not my first 311 Day — check out that picture of me and my sister Sarah, my old 311 Day buddy), and needless to say it is going to be one hell of an experience.
I have often wondered what I would say to the five men whose music has so profoundly impacted my life if I was ever given the chance to meet them. Obviously, I want to thank them for their musical creations that have impacted so many of our lives. But I also want to make sure I ask 311 the question that is on every true fan’s mind: When will we see their next collaboration with Cleveland Cavaliers center and rapper Shaquille O’Neal?
311 day is like a birthday, the Fourth of July, Halloween and your religious winter holiday of choice all rolled into one. It is going to be a blast. There is a fan party tonight, and I can’t wait to meet up with my friends from all over America who are coming to Vegas to celebrate this monumental event. Tomorrow, 311 will perform an epic five hour show. That’s a long time to rock out, and I am in the pit, so wish me luck. On Friday (March 12), the Wailers are performing at the Wave Pool at Mandalay Bay. I’m bringing my swimsuit, and I’ll see you in Vegas!