311’s Uplifter debuts at #3 on Billboard chart

“Uplifter,” (Volcano/Jive Records) the 9th studio album from multi-platinum rock band 311 debuts at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. It is the band’s highest ever album chart debut. 311 is comprised of Nick Hexum (vocals, rhythm guitar), SA Martinez (vocals, turntables), Tim Mahoney (lead guitar), P-Nut (bass guitar) and Chad Sexton (drums).

Combining 311’s signature rock-reggae sound and inspired lyrics, the band is excited to release their next single “It’s Alright”! Bloggers, you are welcome to post and share the “It’s Alright” audio stream here.

311’s celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. Since its inception in 2004, 311’s annual summer headlining amphitheatre run, Unity Tour, has become one of the largest annual modern rock tours of the summer. Support acts on the past five Unity Tours have included Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R. and Matisyahu.

Uplifter is the band’s first studio record in three years and was produced by the legendary producer Bob Rock. As the title suggests, the band’s new album is an uplifting collection of 311’s trademark blend of rock & reggae, elevated dynamic musicianship and big anthemic choruses. The deluxe edition of Uplifter includes a special DVD documentary, The Road to 311 Day, directed by Wayne Price. The documentary includes interviews, backstage footage and live performances, following the band and their fans for weeks leading up to the 3-11 Day concert event in New Orleans in 2008.

311 have released five Gold, one Platinum, and one Triple-Platinum-certified albums, a live album and three DVD’s (one Gold, two Platinum-certified). Five of their releases have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart. Six singles have gone into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Chart including the #1 hits “Down,” “Love Song,” and “Don’t Tread On Me.” To date band has sold over 8 million units in the U.S.

UNITY TOUR 2009 w/ Ziggy Marley and The Expendables:
06/16: Cleveland, OH @ Time Warner Amphitheatre
06/17: Columbus, OH @ Lifestyles Communities Pavilion
06/19: Detroit, MI @ Freedom Hill
06/20: Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Amphitheatre
06/21: Indianapolis, IN @ The Lawns
06/23: Saratoga, NY @ SPAC
06/24: Boston, MA @ Comcast Center
06/25: New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
06/27: Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Art Center
06/28: Washington DC @ Nissan Pavilion
06/30: Philadelphia, PA @ Penns Landing
07/01: Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
07/03: Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
07/04: Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
07/05: Raleigh, NC @ Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
07/07: St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Amphitheatre
07/10: Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
07/11: San Diego, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
07/12: Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre