311 announce 30th anniversary re-issue of ‘Grassroots’

July 12, 2024 – 311 have announced an expanded & remastered re-issue of their fan-favorite album Grassroots, due out August 23, to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary. Originally released in July 1994 and certified Gold by the RIAA in 1999, the album peaked at #8 and #193 on the Billboard Heatseekers and Billboard 200 charts respectively. The album features singles “Homebrew,” “Lucky” and “8:16 AM”, along with “Applied Science” which has remained a staple in 311’s live shows.

Released by Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, the re-issue of Grassroots will feature the fourteen tracks original album tracks newly remastered from the original tapes by the band’s longtime engineer Joe Gastwirt –  plus five bonus tracks of pre-production demos made available on vinyl for the first time. Pre-orders for the vinyl – available in a clear with brown swirl pressing and a limited edition yellow and green with black swirl pressing, both with new Pearlized album art – are live now at https://311.lnk.to/grassroots30th

“This is the 2nd installment of the Pearlized album art series celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our album Grassroots,” shares drummer Chad Sexton on the release. “Grassroots was our sophomore record released in 1994. The recording process had its fair share of setbacks and problems but we persevered and put out an eclectic blend of Rock, Rap, Fusion, Jazz, Funk and Reggae. These were some memorable times and we are happy and proud to put out this new version mastered by Joe Gastwirt with extra tracks never released on vinyl before. We hope you enjoy from top to bottom!”

311 recently released “You’re Gonna Get It”, their first new single since their album Voyager in 2019. The track has been met with rave reviews from longtime fans and new listeners alike, and has earned the band their first charting single on Alt Radio Charts in five years. “You’re Gonna Get It” reached #34 on the Alt Radio Charts this week and was recently the #1 most added song at Alt.

“You’re Gonna Get It” is available to stream now at https://vyd.co/Youregonnagetit with the music video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO2oY26jd_c

311 are getting ready to embark on the Unity Tour with special guests AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. The tour kicks off in Cincinnati, OH on July 20 and will be making stops throughout the United States in Chicago, Boston, Raleigh, Tampa, Houston, Costa Mesa, and more before wrapping up in Redmond, WA on August 31.

All tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at www.311.com/tour

311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Chad Sexton (drums), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/dj), and P-Nut (bass).

311 mixes rock, rap, reggae & funk into their own unique, hybrid sound – and 33 years later, the band is still regarded as one of the most entertaining & dynamic live bands in the U.S. Recently the band performed on 3/11 on NPR’s Tiny Desk which has over 1.5 million views and can be watched here.

As veterans of over 2,000 shows across 27 countries, 311 is one of the longest running original lineups in rock, alongside iconic acts like U2 and Radiohead.

311’s celebrated live shows and touring schedule have earned them a vast and dedicated following nationwide. Their annual, headlining, amphitheater show is a staple of the U.S. Summer touring season.  Past support acts include:  The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, Sublime with Rome, Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, The Roots, Matisyahu, and Ziggy Marley.

311 have released thirteen studio albums, two greatest hits albums, two live albums, three DVD’s and a boxed-set, and have sold over 9 million records in the U.S.

Ten albums have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Sales Chart – and nine of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Alternative Radio Chart – including three #1 singles: “Down,” “Love Song,” and “Don’t Tread On Me” – along with ”Amber,” “All Mixed Up,” “Come Original,” “Creatures For Awhile,” “Hey You,” and “Sunset in July.”

For more info, visit 311.com