Jeff Rosenstock Joins 311 Cruise Lineup a Decade After Iconic Petition

Among the increasing number of bands who’ve headlined their own concert cruise, 311 are veterans. The genre-melding rockers have been working with maritime music festival promoter Sixthman since 2011, and today they announced the latest iteration of their 311 Caribbean Cruise. From March 10-15, 2027, the boat will travel to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman before returning back to its starting point of Miami. Besides Nick Hexum and crew, the lineup offers artists such as the Pharcyde, Little Stranger, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, the Skints, and RDGLDGRN. Crucially, it also features Jeff Rosenstock.

Twelve years ago, when his legendary punk band Bomb The Music Industry! was winding down and his storied solo career was just beginning, Rosenstock offered the following message to 311 in the form of an online petition:

Dear 311 & Co,

Hello! It’s me, Jeff Rosenstock writing in. How the hell are ya? I recently saw that you released a live 311 Day album recorded with an orchestra (which, by the way, is fuckin’ sick) and thought this would be as good a time as any to ask if my band can play the 311 cruise.

For the past decade or so, I played in a band called Bomb The Music Industry who did a lot of international touring all off the simple idea that our music will be free and our shows will be accessible to all. I am releasing a solo album next year just in time for this cruise. I asked the label, “HEY LABEL, HOW CAN I GET ON THE 311 CRUISE?” They told me to write a fact sheet but I thought I’d write this letter instead.

Although we don’t play the same style of music necessarily, I think we share the same vibe which is having a great time rocking out with your friends and sharing that love and positivity with the fans! Since I was a kid, 311 was the band everyone in my school could get down with and as a touring musician, it brings a smile to everyone in the van’s face when we’re blasting 311 with the windows down. We’ve even listened to long 311 Day bootlegs on long drives.

In closing, I think we’d be a great fit for the 311 cruise. We will play as many times per day as needed. I can’t draw very well, but below is a picture of me in the future playing the cruise.

Peace, love & unity,
Jeff Rosenstock

As Rosenstock wrote on his Instagram story today, “THE PROPHECY HAS BEEN FULFILLED.” His wish has finally been granted. Catch him on the high seas this March, coming soon.

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