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Music News 

This new Canadian cannabis brand will support emerging musical talent by selling cannabis products.

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Blue Rodeo, Cannabis, Michael Wekerle, Our Lady Peace

[A full disclosure: I’m an investor in this company. Just wanna be up front about that. -AC] There’s a new

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Geeks&Beats 

Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 261: The tech of getting high (plus David Lee Roth)

January 15, 2020January 17, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cannabis, David Lee Roth

Cannabis journalist Jameson Berkow joins us to talk about why the best gadget at CES 2020 may have been a

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, August 12, 2019

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cannabis, Imagine Dragons, Liam Gallagher, Lil Nas X, Outside Lands, Tool, Wayne Newton

The church down the street from me is having their annual vacation bible school, another sure sign that summer is

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Music News 

Random music news for Wednesday, July 17, 2019

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Cannabis, Croatia, Crowbar, Fresh Island Festival, Led Zeppelin, Meg Myers, R. Kelly, Spotify, Streaming, Tupac

My western Canada speaking tour takes me into Vancouver tonight. Wanna join me? Go here. Confused about music festivals and

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019June 2, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Beastie Boys, Cannabis, Duff McKagan, Elton John, Glastonbury, Liam Gallagher, Metal, Miley Cyrus, Scalpers, Soundgarden

I’ll be in conversation with Rush’s Geddy Lee about his Big Beautiful Book of Bass at the Oakville Centre for

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Music News 

Weed-friendly concert venues? It was just a matter of time.

November 21, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cannabis, Colorado, Dean Ween

A little more than a month into the Great Canadian Legalized Pot Experiment and everything seems completely under control. Other

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Geeks&Beats 

Geeks and Beats Podcast, episode 208: THE WEED SHOW (Don’t Fear the Reefer!)

November 14, 2018November 12, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cannabis, Friendly Stranger, Legalization, Marijuana, Weed

Ganja gadgets for beginners. Alan and Michael visit Canada’s biggest cannabis culture shop, The Friendly Stranger on Queen Street West

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Music Industry 

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 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cannabis, Touring

Even though weed is now officially legal in Canada, the US continues to take a dim view on marijuana use,

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Music Industry 

Is it legal for cannabis companies to sponsor concerts in Canada? Maybe not.

October 1, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cannabis, Concerts, Sponsorship

Once upon a time, tobacco companies could advertise their wares by sponsoring culture events, including music festivals. For example, if

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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, August 14, 2018

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cannabis, Feargal Sharkey, iHeartRadio, John Mayer, Led Zeppelin, Netflix, New Order, Podcasting, Radio, Ticketmaster, Urban Music

My neighbourhood drugstore is already stocking Halloween supplies. Anyone seen Christmas displays yet? Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s only

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Geeks&Beats 

Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 188: Pot Heads

June 27, 2018June 29, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cannabis, Legalization, Marijuana, Weed

Yes, it’s The Weed Episode. Vice Reporter Rachel Browne joins the geeks to talk about the conspiracy theory behind the

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The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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