I want all of you who were at the show to post all of your thoughts. What were your favorite parts of the show, favorite songs they played, and how this show compares it to past 311 Day shows. Also, write what you didn’t like about the show or wish they could’ve done different. Again, this is a discussion about just the show itself not the whole 3 day experience. There will be a post later about the whole entire experience of having it in Vegas.

I just wanted to write a little farewell post before I go to bed/leave for Vegas in the morning…

It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 years since the last 311 Day! What’s even harder to believe is that after all the planning, waiting, preparing, and dreaming about 311 Day and everything associated with it, I am finally LEAVING IN LESS THAN 8 HOURS TO EXPERIENCE 311 DAY 2010!!

Can this all be real??…

This 311 Day is already a lot different than the past few…I think Vegas will be a great spot for 311 Day, the beach party is a nice new addition to the festivites, and most of all, I feel even more involved with 311 and the community than ever. I have been VERY involved the past few years, mostly through the bulletin board and working on this site, but these past 2 years or so have brought many new people and experiences into my life. Shortly after 311 Day 2008, management caught wind of this site and ever since, I have grown close with them and have had the privilege of helping them out with various 311 Web projects including the new 311.com and other popular social networking/music sites. It feels good to “donate” some of my personal time to the band, since I feel eternally indebted to them for all the happiness their music has brought me throughout the years.

Also, I have seen 311 a total of 31 times since 311 Day 2008, and all the shows and tours have been absolutely amazing. It was awesome following the release of Uplifter this past spring/summer, and I will never forget talking to Chad at Drum City in LA the day it came out! Or, seeing 311 perform on the Jimmy Kimmel show, and getting on national TV…and watching it at the Frolic Room later that night! This fall, I was interviewed/quoted in a 311 article in the Omaha newspaper, and I got to interview Nick this past November for an article/review I wrote. NOW, becoming a finalist in this MTV correspondent contest is like a bonus I never imagined!! Honestly, even if I don’t win at this point, I am so happy to have shared my love for the band in yet another way, and to be recognized as a finalist is more than enough. I feel incredibly lucky and fortunate to have experienced all of the above, and I still can’t really believe any of these things actually happened! =D

Additionally, it’s hard to even estimate or put in to words how many exceptional people I have met throughout the past few years through 311. I feel like I just keep meeting more and more great people all the time, and feel so blessed for all of the amazing friends I now have in my life because of this band. I never imagined having such a huge circle of the kindest, most generous, fun and adventurous people you will ever meet, who all just happen to love and understand this band that I also identify with on such a deep level. I went from having pretty much NO ONE talk to about 311 just a few years ago, to having this huge community of friends who “get it” and who I can talk to for hours about any and everything 311 (and so much more!). I value these relationships so much and am forever thankful for each and every one!

I also need to talk about this site and how much it has grown throughout the years. I used to visit 311heaven.com back when it was still around and remember thinking, “wow, who is this girl, she is soo cool!” I wanted to meet her so bad, and thought her site was so awesome and wondered where she got all this “insider info” from. I also knew that one day, if her site ever shut down, that I wanted to have my own site that fans would rely on for everything that can’t be found on 311.com. I told myself that I was going to start a fan site some day, and that it would be just as great, if not greater, than 311heaven.com. It was a HUGE dream of mine, and then one day, 311heaven.com ceased to exist. I thought, “this is my chance!” So I thought of the name 311tribute.com, because I wanted the theme of the site to be “dedicated to the excitable ones.” I wanted this site to have everything a hardcore fan could want, and have enough stuff on here to occupy hours and hours of someone’s time.

I got off to a little bit of a slow start back in 2005/2006, but added a lot of content in 2007. By the end of 2007/early 2008, I was updating the blog very regularly and kept updating more and more. By 2009, the site was averaging around 1,000 views per day! Despite some major technical difficulties this past summer, people continued to come around, and by the time I got it fixed this fall, the viewership/participation is stronger than ever. I can’t tell you how much it means to be able to call this website a “success,” which I feel confident in saying at this point. (I mean, come on, it was mentioned in the Omaha paper, and on MTVNews.com! haha) Even though it’s still a work in progress, and even though most people still show up as ‘Anonymous,’ (grr!) I think I have accomplished what I set out to do all along: to deliver the most up-to-the-minute 311 news, and bring people together to discuss 311 and all the goings-on on a daily basis. I love reading all the comments every day, and I am SO excited to get together with and meet you all on Wednesday. It really kind of is a dream come true, to contribute something this meaningful to 311 and the fans. Thank you all for your support and kind words over the years, it really keeps me going, and it is a pleasure to host this site for you!

Well, I should really get to bed, and I’d be surprised if anyone is still even reading this whole thing…but anyway, 311 Day 2010 is upon us, and we are about to experience one of the most epic live shows of our lifetimes. I cannot wait to be surrounded by thousands of 311 fans and feel all the love and positivity we all will bring!! I hope to meet as many of you as possible, and CHEERS! to 311, the best band in the world!

I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check out the Finalists page on MTVNews.com!

Feel free to leave a positive comment about me! And pray for me tonight please! =D

It’s not that flashy or exciting, but I wanted to enter no matter what! Check it out HERE and leave a comment if you want!

Can’t wait to see who wins this awesome opportunity! Good luck to everyone that entered! =D

“311 Live In Memphis: 3-11 Day 2006″ will air on HDNet TODAY at 2:15 pm eastern time!

This is the description HDNet gives on their site:

3-11 Day, the ultimate 311 concert experience, captured live from the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee. HDNet features 2-hours of the best action from the 5 hour concert marathon, in High-Definition and in true 5.1 surround sound. With their trademark mix of rock, rap & reggae, 311 perform their classic fan-favorites, “Down”, “Come Original”, “Beautiful Disaster” and “Amber” - plus rarities, b-sides and more! So tune in, crank up the volume, and enjoy the ultimate 311 concert experience: 3-11 Day live!

TUNE IN!

There is A LOT of stuff going on as we approach 311 Day 2010…only 5 more days to go!!! Read the below for everything you need to know before you head to Vegas. Let me know if you have any questions!

311 DAY WEBCAST:

Don’t forget to pre-order the webcast by 6pm PST on 3/11 to be eligible for a 311 Autographed Prize Pack! Each day leading up to 311 Day, one fan that pre-orders will be selected for the special Autographed Prize Pack of goods. And a Grand Prize Winner will get an Autographed Prize Pack and 2 tickets to a 311 Summer Tour show!

ORDER NOW!

Questions about the 311 Day webcast? First of all, please note that when you order now for $11.99 you will get to watch the show live on March 11, as well as later as a free On-Demand Video at your leisure.

More questions? Visit the 311 Day webcast FAQ page now!

311 DAY 2010 ONLINE MERCHANDISE SUPER SALE AND CONTEST!!!

In the spirit of 311 DAY 2010, 311 is slashing prices on their entire line of online merchandise and launching new Spring Fever accessory items!

The Super Sale will start at 5PM on 3/10 and will end at 12am-midnight on 3/11. Be sure to visit the 311 store and get your 311 goods! T-shirts are marked down to $11 and $13.

BONUS: All fans that purchase on 3-11-Day 2010 will be eligible for random one-of-a-kind giveaways as noted below!!!

311 DAY GIVEAWAYS, Winners Selected at Random:

* 311 Day 2010 Poster, Autographed by 311
* 311 Day 2010 Drum Head, Autographed by 311
* 311 T-shirt , Autographed by 311
* $50 Store Credit in the Online 311Store
* Two tickets to a 311 Summer Unity Tour 2010 show of your choice

Winners will be announced on 3/15 on 311.com!

311 DAY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE IN VEGAS:

311 Day merchandise will be available in Vegas on 3/10, 3/11 & 3/12.

* On 3/10 from 5pm - 9pm (at the entrance to Mandalay Bay Events Center)
* On 3/11 from 10am -1am (at the entrance to Mandalay Bay Events Center)
* On 3/12 from 1pm - 11pm (at the Mandalay Bay Beach)

SPECIAL VEGAS DISCOUNTS FOR 311 DAY SHOW-GOERS!

Check this out! This is pretty sweet!!

MANDALAY BAY BARS:

Just show your 311 Day ticket stub to get discounts on drinks at these bars:

Eye Candy (on floor of Mandalay Bay Casino) will be offering drink specials to 311 Fans on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.

Mizuya / J Pop Lounge (on floor of Mandalay Bay Casino) will be offering drink specials to 311 Fans on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.

Mix (on top of THE Hotel at Mandalay) will be offering free entry and 2 for 1 shot specials to 311 fans on 3/11.

Foundation Room (inside Mandalay Bay) - show ticket stub and get a VIP line pass on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.

MANDALAY BAY RESTAURANTS:

There are several restaurants at Mandalay Bay that will be offering 20% off discounts to anyone with a 311 Day ticket stub. These restaurants include House of Blues Restaurant, Raffles, Mizuya, and The Cafe.

FAST-FOOD COURT / LUXOR:

Luxor (which is next door to Mandalay Bay) has a food court with lots of cheap fast-food restaurants. If you need a quick/cheap meal you can take the tram or walk through Mandalay Place to the Luxor and back. Also, The Restaurant Company at Luxor will be offering 20% off to anyone w/ a 311 ticket stub.

MANDALAY BAY SHARK REEF & AQUARIUM:

There is an Aquarium & Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel. They will be offering discounts to 311 fans on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12. Just show your 311 Day ticket stub and you will get $5 off admission!

UPDATE ON THE BEACH PARTY, 3/12:

The Mandalay Bay beach & wave pool will be open on Friday, March 12 to all guests of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. So, come on out with your 311 Day hangover and relax on the beach!

The pool area will close at 4:00PM (so that preparations can be made for the 311 Beach Party).

Then the beach will re-open at 6:00PM for people that have a ticket to the 311 Beach Party.

We will have a DJ spinning great tunes. Then The Wailers will perform at 7:30. And then another DJ spinning party music. We’ll have a big ass party on the beach!

SATURDAY MARCH 13 - EVERLAST SHOW:

For those staying over on Saturday in Vegas, the Mandalay Bay beach & wave pool will have a St. Patrick’s Festival concert by Everlast, with a special appearance by B-Real of Cypress Hill, and a beer garden. The same special hotel rates apply for 3/13. Tickets available at Mandalay Bay.

From 311 management:

DJ Soulman (from the Phunk Junkeez) will be spinning tunes at the 311 Beach Party…and might even do a DJ set at EyeCandy @ Mandalay Bay after the 311 Day concert!

SWEET!

Don’t forget to submit your 311 Day setlist entries by midnight tonight (central time)!

There are only 21 entries so far, so be sure to finish yours up and send it over tonight! =D

I can’t believe this opporunity!!!! Check it out:

As hardcore fans already know, next week is 311 Day, which the veteran Omaha band has turned into a celebration of their music, their long career and — perhaps most importantly — their fans. This year’s event will be held in Las Vegas and will feature three days worth of celebrating, highlighted by an epic show from the band. (Last year’s 311 Day show was over five hours long and featured 60 songs, with loads of special guests and production flourishes.)

So get to uploading your videos. Use your creativity, your humor and your passion for the band to fuel your entry. Timing is tight: The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 7 (be sure to tag your video “311″ so we don’t lose it). The winner will be notified on Monday, March 8 — just in time to get his or her assignment of a lifetime!

I am sending in a video for sure!! Absolutely the opportunity of a lifetime! Can’t wait to see who gets selected for this…definitely keeping my fingers crossed!

Is anyone else going to enter?

The link for the 311 Day Webcast is up! Looks like it will only cost $11.99, not bad!

Can’t wait for this! =D

UPDATE from 311 management:

PRE-ORDER WEBCAST ONCE…WATCH IT TWICE! That’s right, pre-order the 311 DAY concert webcast between now and 6pm pst on 3/11 for $11.99 and you will get to watch the show live on March 11, as well as get to watch it later as a Free On-Demand Video at your leisure. Twice for the same price! From your good friends, 311. Enjoy!

From 311 management:

311 DAY WEBCAST: PRE-ORDER CONCERT NOW FOR CHANCE AT AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE PACKS!!

The 311 Day Concert will be filmed for a worldwide webcast. This webcast will be available Live on March 11th for people to view that cannot attend 311 Day in Vegas….but, it will also be available as a Video-on-Demand for those of you that want to watch it after March 11th! So, when you return home from Vegas you can still order the webcast and re-live the 311 Day experience in your living room! Who knows…maybe you’ll even be in the webcast - as we’ll have cameras getting crowd shots throughout the show.

Just go to 311.com and click the banner ad for the Webcast Order Page. Or go directly to http://www.311.com/311daywebcast The webcast is $11.99. Those that Pre-Order will be eligible for a 311 Autographed Prize Pack. Each day leading up to 311 Day, one fan that pre-orders will be selected for the special Autographed Prize Pack of goods. And a Grand Prize Winner will get an Autographed Prize Pack and 2 tickets to a 311 Summer Tour show. Be sure to tune into the 311 Day Webcast and join the celebration!!