Random music news for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
July 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
My western Canada speaking tour takes me into Vancouver tonight. Wanna join me? Go here. Confused about music festivals and
Browsing the "Cannabis" Tag
Random music news for Monday, June 3, 2019
June 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I’ll be in conversation with Rush’s Geddy Lee about his Big Beautiful Book of Bass at the Oakville Centre for
Weed-friendly concert venues? It was just a matter of time.
November 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
A little more than a month into the Great Canadian Legalized Pot Experiment and everything seems completely under control. Other
Geeks and Beats Podcast, episode 208: THE WEED SHOW (Don’t Fear the Reefer!)
November 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Ganja gadgets for beginners. Alan and Michael visit Canada’s biggest cannabis culture shop, The Friendly Stranger on Queen Street West
If you’re a Canadian musician who tours in the US, you might want to back off on the pro-pot stance for now
October 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Even though weed is now officially legal in Canada, the US continues to take a dim view on marijuana use,
Is it legal for cannabis companies to sponsor concerts in Canada? Maybe not.
October 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Once upon a time, tobacco companies could advertise their wares by sponsoring culture events, including music festivals. For example, if
Random music news for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
My neighbourhood drugstore is already stocking Halloween supplies. Anyone seen Christmas displays yet? Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s only
Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 188: Pot Heads
June 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Yes, it’s The Weed Episode. Vice Reporter Rachel Browne joins the geeks to talk about the conspiracy theory behind the
A great point: What will cannabis legalization mean for music?
April 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Weed and music have been intimately connected for decades, centuries, even. But the connection has always been illicit, illegal and
The Tragically Hip are Now Marijuana Millionaires
January 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Every music career has a best-before date. Smart artists ensure that they have long-term financial plans in place so that
Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 147: Petty’s Stash AKA The Cannabis Show
October 4th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Yes, this is the pot show. We look at the life of rocker Tom Petty. He and the Heartbreakers make it
Sign of the (High) Times: A New Site Called Wikileaf. Yes, WikileaF
August 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
So you’re packing for a trip. Here’s a handy tip involving a new site/service called Wikileaf. I can see this
The Tragically Hip Just Bought a Grow-Op
May 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Knowing that the ride will someday end, smart artists diversify beyond music. The Tragically Hip know this, so they’re getting
A Band Has Made a Record Out of Hash. And Yes, You Can Smoke It.
January 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Now that cannabis products are legally available for medical and/or recreational use in 28 states, Slightly Stoopid (a goofy, fun
Snoop Dogg’s New Business is called Merry Jane. And Yes, It’s About Dope.
September 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Not “Mary Jane,” because that would make too much sense. It’s “Merry Jane,” a “cannabis lifestyle company” unveiled by Snoop
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