311, Snoop Dogg and Fiction Plan: Rap and Rock Combine For A Night, and It Feels So Good

by Dan Hargesheimer

A show that started with the antics of Snoop Dogg, ended up being one of the better 311 shows I've ever seen! Snoop-a-loop got the crowd up and moving just before a monsoon of rain rolled over the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater temporarily quieting people down. The masses were quickly back to their feet and forgot all about the rain still pouring down when 311 took the stage and started off with 'Beautiful Disaster!' The first song showcased the usual meeting in the middle of the stage by Nick and Tim while practically holding their two guitars face to face, and playing the pre-chorus guitar riffs.

Even though 311 has toured with some really off-the-wall acts, somehow Snoop fit the bill perfectly! 311 has a few hip hop undertones to their music, so it was an easy transition from one artist to another. A show that featured nothing unusual, not even an appearance from Snoop at any point during their set, it was still a great show, because that is the only way that 311 knows how to put one on! The buzz that is in the air when 311 starts to do their thing, isn't something that many bands can sustain for more than a tour or two. There is a constant charge within everyone in attendance no matter when or where they take the stage

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