Among the many rising variety of bands who’ve headlined their very own live performance cruise, 311 are veterans. The genre-melding rockers have been working with maritime music competition promoter Sixthman since 2011, and at the moment they introduced the most recent iteration of their 311 Caribbean Cruise. From March 10-15, 2027, the boat will journey to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman earlier than returning again to its start line of Miami. Apart from Nick Hexum and crew, the lineup affords artists such because the Pharcyde, Little Stranger, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, the Skints, and RDGLDGRN. Crucially, it additionally options Jeff Rosenstock.
Twelve years in the past, when his legendary punk band Bomb The Music Trade! was winding down and his storied solo profession was simply starting, Rosenstock provided the next message to 311 within the type of a web based petition:
Expensive 311 & Co,
Good day! It is me, Jeff Rosenstock writing in. How the hell are ya? I not too long ago noticed that you simply launched a stay 311 Day album recorded with an orchestra (which, by the best way, is fuckin’ sick) and thought this could be nearly as good a time as any to ask if my band can play the 311 cruise.
For the previous decade or so, I performed in a band referred to as Bomb The Music Trade who did loads of worldwide touring all off the straightforward concept that our music will probably be free and our exhibits will probably be accessible to all. I’m releasing a solo album subsequent 12 months simply in time for this cruise. I requested the label, “HEY LABEL, HOW CAN I GET ON THE 311 CRUISE?” They advised me to write down a reality sheet however I assumed I might write this letter as a substitute.
Though we do not play the identical fashion of music essentially, I feel we share the identical vibe which is having a good time rocking out with your folks and sharing that love and positivity with the followers! Since I used to be a child, 311 was the band everybody in my college might get down with and as a touring musician, it brings a smile to everybody within the van’s face after we’re blasting 311 with the home windows down. We have even listened to lengthy 311 Day bootlegs on lengthy drives.
In closing, I feel we would be an amazing match for the 311 cruise. We’ll play as many occasions per day as wanted. I am unable to draw very effectively, however beneath is an image of me sooner or later taking part in the cruise.
Peace, love & unity,
Jeff Rosenstock
The handwritten letter with the assertion was notarized at 3:11p.m.
Rosenstock continued to marketing campaign for a slot on the ship as not too long ago as 2024, and recurrently celebrated 311 Day on Twitter.
Bomb The Music Trade! additionally used to cowl “Down” again within the day.
As Rosenstock wrote on his Instagram at the moment, “THE PROPHECY HAS BEEN FULFILLED.” His want has lastly been granted. Catch him on the excessive seas subsequent 311 Day, coming authentic.
