The first official announcement regarding Nick’s solo project, The Nick Hexum Quintet, was made today on yahoo.com! In addition to Nick, the Quintet will also feature Zack Hexum and three other (not yet known at this time) musicians. My Shadow Pages is slated for an October 1 release, but “Blame The Sky” is available to listen to online now!

In the article posted on Yahoo!, Nick said, “I wrote this song with my brother, Zack. We were initially throwing out lines to inspire each other with no particular theme in mind. As we went on, a thread came together. It’s about seizing the day. Follow your dreams and believe in yourself. And if you need a reason why — blame the sky!”

I can’t wait to hear the full album…congratulations, Nick!

Music news site/blog thepier.org has granted 311 the “2012 Lifetime Achievement Award!”

The feature article, which highlights the band’s various successes spanning over 20 years, hits the nail on the head:

“311 is not just a talented group of musicians or a phenomenal live touring act, they have become a movement and a lifestyle for legions of fans across the globe. With their celebratory live shows & uplifting albums, 311 have continued to fill the souls of fans with their music for more than 20 years and counting.”

CONGRATULATIONS to 311! Hopefully there are many more awards like this to come for the band!