Unity Tour 2010 Featuring 311 and The Offspring Announces Summer Dates

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — 311 and The Offspring have announced dates for their upcoming joint run on the 2010 Unity Tour.

The summer concert tour will bring the two bands to major amphitheaters nationwide for 18 shows, kicking off June 29 in Chicago.

311 are touring behind their 2009 studio release, Uplifter – the highest charting 311 album ever, debuting at No. 3. 311’s reputation as a renowned live band has grown steadily along with their catalog of modern rock hits – including "Down," "All Mixed Up," "Amber," "Come Original," "Beautiful Disaster" and "Love Song."

The Offspring are currently in the studio working on the follow-up to their heralded Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace album, which featured the alternative and rock radio staples "Hammerhead" and "You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid." The band will take a break from the studio to hit the road and debut some new material along with their classic hits. The band are known best for their modern rock anthems including "Self Esteem," "Come Out And Play (Keep ‘Em Separated)" and "The Kids Aren’t Alright."

Special guests on the tour will be the rock-reggae trio Pepper.

Past artists featured on the Unity Tour have included Snoop Dogg, Papa Roach, Matisyahu, The Wailers and The Roots.

Photo credit: Geoff Moore

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