311 descends on JMU Friday night

Although one week remains until Halloween, a haunting silence will clothe the campus tomorrow evening when droves of rock lovers flock to the Convocation Center to see the demigods of 311.

Nick Hexum (vocals and guitar), Tim Mahoney (lead guitar), Chad Sexton (drums and percussion), P-Nut (bass) and Douglas Martinez (vocals), who make up 311, use elements of multiple styles in their music, including punk, reggae and rap, according to senior Justin Housenger. "I guess what I like about them so much is that they take elements of so many different styles," Housenger said. "[You] can't say that about too many bands."

According to senior Jeff Williams, one of the best elements of the band is the way it is so versatile. "They can be mellow and chill or they can be upbeat and energetic," he said. "I think they have a real original sound, so it would be hard to compare them to other groups."

It seems that the members of 311 are no strangers to performing live and pleasing their audience. "They put on the most entertaining and exciting concerts I have ever been to," senior Lisa Thomas said. "This concert will be my third, and each is different.

"The group, as a whole, seems to work well together," Thomas added, "and the result of their teamwork is phenomenal. I am never disappointed."

The concert begins at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Convocation Center, and Alien Ant Farm will be opening. Tickets still are available and can be purchased at the Warren Hall Box Office for $24 with a JAC card. There is a maximum of two tickets that can be sold to one student. Tickets are $29 for the general public.

Tickets also can be purchased at Plan 9 Music and online at www.musictoday.com. For more information on 311 visit its official Web site, www.311.com.