311 has played some 2,000 shows since forming in 1988. The current roster is founder Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Chad Sexton (drums), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/DJ) and P-Nut (bass).

Singer, songwriter and a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” last year, Tim Mahoney lent his voice to explain how he got his start here in Minnesota, and what it took to get to the big stage.