By "Radical" Russ Belville on September 12, 2008
Still unpacking a lot of the megabytes from three major events – Seattle Hempfest, the Democratic Convention, and Portland Hempstalk.
Here’s a swell photo of yours truly rocking the main stage at the opening of Day Two of the Seattle Hempfest. Before I was your favorite cannabis correspondent, I spent time from age 11 to age 35 playing bass, from grade school orchestra, through high school jazz band, in the US Army, and finally as a professional touring club musician in the Pacific Northwest.
Big thanks to Tim Pate for having me join him onstage. I do believe that may have been the largest crowd I’ve ever performed for. Hope to do it again sometime!
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I am the host of the NORML SHOW LIVE and The NORML Stash Blog. I'm married, live in Portland, Oregon, and I am a registered medical marijuana caregiver in this state. I've worked days as an IT geek and nights as a professional musician. Previously, I have been the host of my own political talk radio show on satellite radio. I've been the High Times "Freedom Fighter of the Month" for my work producing Oregon NORML's TV show, "A Cannabis Community Forum", and for helping to institute Portland's wildly successful medical marijuana cardholders meetings, where we help sick and disabled Oregonians acquire cannabis plant starts, learn gardening, and understand the medical marijuana law. I've dedicated my life to bringing an end to adult marijuana prohibition and re-legalizing cannabis hemp, and I'm honored to be chosen by NORML to be our daily voice.
Still unpacking a lot of the megabytes from three major events – Seattle Hempfest, the Democratic Convention, and Portland Hempstalk.
You should upload your music from the hempfest (or other stuff) on da Stash man! I wanna hear ya rock out!! I wasn’t privileged enough to attend the Hempstalk:(
Dude there is touring bands that havnet played for a crowd like that. Good job!!!!!!