They performed the previous night to an almost sold-out crowd in New York, with opening acts Incubus and 2 Skinnee J's. Mahoney explains that the mix of elements in their music is drawn from the group's vast assortment of musical tastes. We're not so much concerned about the different genres. It happens more naturally because we all listen to different kinds of music, from reggae to jazz, hard rock and hip-hop. That said, Mahoney admits that 311's newest and sixth record, Soundsystem, leans toward a certain sound.
Music has a great effect on peoples' lives.
It's actual sound waves bumping into your ear or your body or whatever. This leg of the Soundsystem tour ends in early July. What that means for the members of 311 is a lot of together time. Memphis Flyer . Info Booth .