High-End Hemp: Morris Beegle's $3,000 Canna-Guitars
Made from maple and hempwood, the HempCaster by Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars are a luxury item for musicians with a soft spot for pot.
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Jazzman Dave Koz Comes Out with Dr. Norm's Cannabis Cookies
For saxophonist Dave Koz, “Dr. Norm” isn’t just a track from the jazz musician's latest album, it's also the name of his Los Angeles-based cannabis-infused cookies company.
Book Review: Like Springsteen, Jeff Tweedy Was Also Born to Run
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has written a working-class memoir, "Let's Go (So We Can Get Back)," that will remind you of Bruce Springsteen's book, "Born to Run."
Album Review: Ziggy Marley's 'Rebellion Rises'
It's a big day for Ziggy Marley. He celebrates his 50th birthday on Oct. 17, the same day Canada begins legal ganja sales. We review the reggae royalty's latest album, "Rebellion Rises."
New Album from Slightly Stoopid: 'Everyday Life, Everyday People'
Slightly Stoopid's ninth studio album features contributions from UB40’s Ali Campbell, G. Love, Yellowman, Don Carlos and Jurassic 5's Chali 2na. Campbell's guest on their version of Peter Tosh's "Legalize It."
Stoner Movie Review: 'Dope'
Writer/director Rick Famuyiwa’s "Dope" is a fresh combination of "Risky Business" and a cyberworld-fueled update on John Singleton’s groundbreaking 1991 classic, "Boyz in the Hood."
Paul McCartney - 'NEW'
With his 16th solo album, "NEW," Paul McCartney proves that he's still got plenty left in the tank. Veteran L.A. rock scribe Roy Trakin gives it a spin.