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Musical Legacy
Revered as the “greatest guitar player of all time,” Jimi Hendrix’s life was a vehicle of transcendental inspiration, and his music shaped rock ‘n’ roll as we know it today. On the COVER:
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Broken Lizard Shenanigans CULTURE got the inside scoop with the cast of Super Troopers 2 and their latest film.
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Time to Splurge When you’ve got the munchies, nothing satisfies a craving like this crazy, over-the-top edible amalgamation.
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The Latest and Greatest Cannabis culture is thriving, and its new representation in a legal world is inspiring some of the best cannabis films and TV shows of 2018.
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Ask CannaSexual Anything Ashley Manta answers your questions about cannabis and sex, taking intimacy to the next level.
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Party On Some of the hottest 420 parties are happening in your area—which one will you choose to attend?
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importantly, we want to party with you! After all, the best 420 traditions are centered on getting together with other consumers to smoke, vape, feast and enjoy our right to consume. We’ve prepared a little bit of everything for you this year—from an in-depth look into the life and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, a recipe for one of the most beautiful, amazing, gorge-worthy treats, a cannabis entertainment forecast, and we even landed an exclusive interview with Broken Lizard in anticipation of Super Troopers 2—it’s everything you need to get the most out of your 420 celebration. Regardless of what this day means to you personally, it’s hard to ignore the infectious energy in the air this month. Dispensaries are busy preparing for lines on 420, which will make November’s Black Friday shopping crowd pale in comparison. Consumers everywhere are ready to drop cash for ridiculous deals on their favorite flower, concentrates and edibles. This year more than ever, April 20 will also be a day when
many first-timers will try cannabis in its many forms, and maybe even take their first journey to a dispensary. Don’t let the woes and setbacks of this maturing industry discourage you from taking pride in the work and dedication that our community has persevered through all these years. Instead, focus on the huge progress that we have made collectively as we bring safer cannabis to all who have a right to consume it. Let’s light one up and celebrate ourselves! Happy 420 from all of us at CULTURE Magazine. c Cheers!
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California Could Lower Cannabis Sales Taxes Assemblymembers Tom Lackey, Rob Bonta and three other co-authors introduced Assembly Bill 3157 on March 15, which aims to decrease California’s cannabis sales tax from 15 percent to 11 percent. The proposal would also suspend a cultivation tax, and cumulatively, the tax decreases would amount to a nine percent drop in prices for consumers, according to an assessment by New Frontier Data. “As someone who spent 28 years in law enforcement, I know how sophisticated
La Mesa Considers Medical Cannabis Tax The city of La Mesa held a public medical cannabis taxation discussion on Feb. 28 to get a better idea of where its residents stand on cannabis reform. The discussion was led by HdL Companies, an outside consultant. “We need to tax it, absolutely. But one of the things that is most important, regardless of how we do this, is to keep the rates stable for the first three years,” said Sarah Bullock, La Mesa’s city finance director. “That will provide certainty
California’s black market for cannabis has become,” Lackey said after announcing the bill. “Criminals do not pay taxes, ensure customers are 21 and over, obtain licenses or follow product safety regulations. We need to give legal businesses some temporary tax relief so they do not continue to be undercut by the black market.” California’s current cost of legal cannabis cannot continue to compete with black market prices.
Virginia Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Bill On March 9, Gov. Ralph Northam signed House Bill 1251, which expands access to cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) oils for medicinal purposes. “Gov. Northam signed HB-1251 on March 9, 2018. He added an emergency clause to the bills during the legislative process allowing immediate enactment with his signature,” according to Virginia NORML. First, this expands the affirmative defense for possession to
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for the businesses. We also don’t want to overtax them; that would be self-defeating.” The city’s goal, as laid out by HdL Cannabis Compliance Director David McPherson, would be to read a draft ordinance at a public hearing by April 24, send the ballot measure to the Registrar of Voters by Aug. 10, obtain primary arguments by Aug. 22 and obtain rebuttal arguments and the city attorney’s impartial analysis by Aug. 27.
all patients with written certifications. Second, it will expand access to Virginia’s regulated medical cannabis program once it becomes operational. The affirmative defense certificate has been updated to reflect the change in law.” Before now, only a limited number of patients with extreme forms of epilepsy were allowed to have access to medical cannabis oil. The bill also increases the 30-day supply limit to a 90-day supply. The expansion could help fight the state’s ominous opioid problem by providing alternatives.
The amount of money, in millions of dollars, that is being demanded by a cannabis church filing a claim against the city of San Diego following a raid: (Source: Fox 5 San Diego)
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Cannabis Village WHEN: Sun, April 22 WHERE: Balboa Park, San Diego WEBSITE: www.cannabisprofessionals.org/cannabisvillage Hosted by the Association of Cannabis Professionals, Balboa Ave Coop and Apothekare, the Cannabis Village is an event held within EarthFair, which honors Earth Day. At this event you’ll have the privilege of hearing from renowned civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as “Guru of Ganja” and CULTURE columnist Ed Rosenthal. San
Diego’s EarthFair is the “largest free environmental fair in the world,” and the Cannabis Village is equally noteworthy. The event revolves around the Sun Stage, which was where Pato Banton performed last year. This year, Huerta will serve as Grand Marshall of San Diego’s Earth Day Parade and will also speak exclusively to the attendees at the Cannabis Village. CultureMagazine.com
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San Diego cannabis church pushes the limits of the law By Pamela Jayne
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Source Sanctuary on Feb. 22 began with a peaceful mantra, however it ended with an ultimatum. Sacred Source Sanctuary all but dared authorities to respond. Alanna Reeves, president of The Association of Sacramental Ministries, and also a minister for The Emerald Church of Open Faith, told reporters, “I hope that they take this as a warning to not bother any of the churches in the Association of Sacramental Ministries, because they are all sincere and legitimate.” Attorney Anthony Bettencourt, representing the church on behalf of the Law Offices of Michael Cindrich addressed reporters saying, “This is a First Amendment issue protected by the [United States] Constitution. It’s also a free exercise issue, protected by the California Constitution. What’s at issue is whether or not local government and state law is allowed to pass laws that create an undue burden on the exercise of these religions.” He went on to explain that the state of California has framework for transactions of medical and recreational cannabis, but points out that the recreational framework relies on local permitting, and the medical framework relies on a physician issuing a recommendation. “There is no spiritual test to that. State laws for California, which otherwise prohibit transactions of marijuana are placing an undue burden on churches to practice their First Amendment right, the free exercise of religion. On those grounds, as well as federal laws, we are saying that our client, this church, cannot be prohibited from its activities when they are done so in a thoughtful and sincere way that relates to their religious beliefs.” The church filed a tort claim with the city of San Diego on Feb. 21, asking for $1.1 million dollars to cover losses and damages that occurred during the raid. The claim is now with the San Diego Risk Management Department. If the claim is rejected, the church plans to file a federal lawsuit. Sacred Source Sanctuary member and press liaison Marla James spoke on behalf of the church, stating, “We want the cities to know that when you raid our churches, you are breaking the law. We have a right to our cannabis, it’s our religion.” The fate of the church now rests upon the outcome of its claim to religious freedom. c
The tequila starts to flow at noon sharp! At the Tequila & Taco Music Festival, help yourself to a Tequila Sampling, and then sober up by scarfing down some delicious gourmet tacos, from the best cooks San Diego has to offer. If you’re not in the mood for hard liquor, there’s craft beer and margaritas as alternatives. Rain or shine, an assortment of food vendors, art vendors and live music will keep you entertained. This is “top-shelf” tequila, folks, so the hangovers will be minimal with a little planning and common sense. Not to mention that the out-of-this-world tacos will keep your munchies at bay as you honor cannabis’ unofficially official 420 holiday. This is the perfect way to get yourself a designated driver and add a little Latinx culture, food and vibes into your life. WHEN: Sat, April 21-Sun, April 22 WHERE: Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Wy., San Diego WEBSITE: tequilaandtaco musicfestival.com
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The application process will be broken down into two phases.
Hopeful Progress C h u l a V i s ta a p p r o v e s l o c a l c a n n a b i s i n d u s t ry r e g u l at i o n s By Kimberly Simms
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Chula Vista has approved a progressive measure worthy of applause, considering that no other city in San Diego County offers independent delivery service licenses. Storefront retailers must be located in specific Commercial and Industrial Zones. Storefront retailers will also have to be located within the established special zoning buffers from day cares, schools, youth centers, parks and residential zones. The ordinance also allows for 10 indoor cultivation licenses with up to 20,000 square-feet of canopy. Interestingly, the original ordinance allowed for unlimited cultivation licenses until one of the city council members lobbied his peers for the license cap. Moreover, the ordinance grants unlimited manufacturing, distribution and testing licenses. All non-storefront retailer licenses will be restricted to finding properties located in Industrial Zones.
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In Phase 1 the applicant must disclose: The applicant’s contact information, as well as the name and addresses of all owners, officers and managers; The applicant’s business information and entity formation documents; License type that the applicant is seeking; A description of all commercial cannabis activities all owners, officers and managers that have engaged in in the past five years; A business plan (showing all capital improvements, prospected balance sheet) and an operation plan (detailing security, compliance and staff training initiatives); Site identification; Evidence that the applicant intends to enter into labor peace agreement if applicant has 10 or more employees; A non-refundable application fee. Phase 1 also has several controversial requirements that may shut out many potential applicants. In particular, Phase 1 requires that an owner must: (1) Be an owner of a commercial cannabis business for more than 12 consecutive months in a jurisdiction that permits cannabis activity; or (2) Holds a 30 percent ownership in an alcohol or pharmaceutical business regulated by a state or federal government; or (3) Has 36 months as an owner of a business that has at least 10 or more employees in the city. These limitations effectively disqualify most of Chula Vista residents or will force them into seeking partnerships that might not otherwise be advantageous. Another noteworthy controversial requirement is that applicants need to show documentation that they have $250,000 of liquid assets, which the cities of San Diego and La Mesa do not require. Phase 2 of the application process will be determined off a merit-based system. Originally Phase 2 was intended to be a lottery system but was changed last minute to a meritbased system at the proposal of a councilmember. This change was made over the objection of the city attorney who stated that a merit-based system would leave the city more vulnerable to lawsuits. One major factor that may also keep out potential applicants is that the local excise tax is still unknown. City officials will put together a tax ballot measure for November of 2018. However, if the ballot measure fails to pass in November, the ordinance will become null and void. Despite the real limitations on who can apply for a license, Chula Vista’s ordinance is still a monumental achievement for San Diego County. The city hopes that creating a legal avenue for cannabis business to operate within Chula Vista will help crackdown on illegal operations. The city anticipates it will collect $6 million a year to help alleviate the costs of these enforcement actions and licensing. c
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Grape Pie Grape Pie is a cross between Cherry Pie and Grape Stomper. The incredibly dense nugs have excellent structure, and their coloring, which ranges from bright lime green to deep purple, has plenty of thick orange hairs and an impressive amount of sparkling trichomes. It is incredibly aromatic, both sweet and a tad sour like freshly picked cherries, with heavy notes of earthiness and pine. The flavor is nearly identical to the aroma, with a hint of floral notes thrown in, and the crop that this bud came from was perfectly flushed and cured. The hit is explosive and clean, producing clouds of thick smoke that lead to a nice euphoric cerebral effect, as well as a physically calming sensation. Grape Pie provided our reviewers with hours of pain relief, without being too overwhelming. This one is a bit of a creeper, so keep that in mind when you choose to enjoy all that this strain has to offer.
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Elixicure Cannabidiol Pain Relief Roll-On Available at: Deeply Rooted in San Diego.
The Elixicure Cannabidiol Pain Relief Roll-On is a foolproof, messfree way to incorporate topical CBD therapy into your daily cannabis routine. Easily portable, it is ideal to carry to the gym, the office, on a hike, to the beach or anywhere you may encounter the need for instant pain relief. The Elixicure Roll-On contains absolutely no THC, so you will not experience any psychoactive effects. It does however contain 100mg of CBD per package, so consumers will enjoy the health benefits of the cannabis plant, free from the effects of THC. The aroma is fairly strong, but still smells far better than many other over-the-counter topical pain reliever products, and it fades away in just a few minutes. Reviewers found that the pain relief lasted for at least a couple of hours. This product does contain willowbark, so be aware if you have a sensitivity to that.
Select CBD Blends Focus Disposable Pen The Select CBD Blends Focus Disposable Pen is a consumer-friendly, convenient, tasty and discreet way to increase mental clarity, while also reaping the physical benefits of a daily CBD regimen. The pen contains 150 six-second puffs and is easily portable. (It’s also a really pretty color!) Strong flavors of spearmint and peppermint are instantly energizing, and in partnership with the CBD, provide hours of focused mental clarity. This pen is perfect for anyone in need of a little help focusing on the task at hand. It contains no THC, meaning it is non-psychoactive and will not result in feeling “high.” Also, it is wise to keep a CBD pen around in case of accidental THC overload. A few puffs will somewhat negate the psychoactive effects of THC, and bring balance back to someone who has perhaps consumed too much THC for their own personal tolerance.
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Therapy Tonics & Provisions Mexican Mocha Cannabis Milk Based on taste alone, the Mexican Mocha Cannabis Milk by Therapy Tonics is leaps and bounds above many other cannabis-infused drinks. First decadently sweet, and then satisfyingly savory, with a final and perfunctory peppery kick that brings it all together, the flavor is unique and unparalleled. The fool-proof packaging includes a clear and concise visual dosing system, along with other important dietary information. At 80mg total, you can choose to microdose 10mg or less at a time throughout the day, or go for the whole 80mg, depending on personal preference and tolerance. Made with all organic ingredients, this cannabis milk is sourced from sativa plants and contains 5mg to 7mg of CBD. It is also vegan, and low in sugar, making it ideal for those who are diabetic or have other dietary concerns.
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Esculent Oils Coconut Oil This coconut oil contains 180mg of THC per each one ounce bottle. Made from the classic strain Blue Dream, this infused coconut oil is potent, pure and perfect to sautée vegetables, stir fry meats, or add to any pre-made sauce or dressing. The effects take an hour or so to fully settle in, but once they do . . . it is quite a ride, so be patient and approach with caution. Esculent Oils also offers an infused canola oil that is ideal for cooking in high temperatures. Pan-fried anything will be a treat if you add Esculent Canola Oil to it! As an award-winning selection to receive Best Edible by Edibles Magazine, this is a product to be enjoyed by all.
R:Evolve Tarantula and Pre-Roll Pack Ganja Gold has always impressed Californians with quality prerolls, tarantulas and other rolled delicacies, but the new R:Evolve pack is a whole different beast. This is a one-of-a-kind item unlike anything else on the market right now, and we couldn’t be happier to get our hands on it. Comprised of five strain specific pre-rolls, which are curated to their own unique experiences: “Awake”, “Zen”, “Heal”, “Inspire” and “Evolve”. Awake and Zen are sativa and indica, respectively. Inspire is a hybrid variety and then there is one tarantula “Evolve”. It is filled with super potent strains covered in wax and kief. Ganja Gold invites consumers on a journey through each pre-roll eventually “evolving” to the tarantula. Each of these joints has a unique flavor and effects and are more convenient than most realize. The benefit of being able to choose exactly which effects you need in any given moment is what puts this package over-the-top. Additionally they are packaged in a sleek cylinder with classy corked glass joint tubes. As most people in San Diego know by now, Ganja Gold really has this pre-roll game figured out. 22
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HCI Reserve OG This beautiful blend melds the electrifying qualities of Fire OG with the body effects of Skywalker OG, complete with that trademark fuel-like OG aroma and taste that consumers love and adore. This indica-dominant hybrid will appease even those with the most discerning palates. Its tangerine pistils accent the frosted pale green nuggets that glisten in the light. Its sweet petrol taste is tamed with notes of lemongrass and sandalwood. HCI’s selection contains elevated levels of the medicinally beneficial b-Myrcene and Linalool. Available in generous-sized nugs or as a pre-roll, CULTURE’s reviewers quickly found that Humboldt County Indoor’s HCI Reserve OG is helpful in battling insomnia, stubborn chronic pain and anxiety. Our pre-roll contained one gram of cannabis with 24.7 percent THC.
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Artisan Extracts Live Resin Sauce Chunky diamonds scattered throughout a saucy pool of terpenes are the name of the game when it comes to the Artisan Extracts by Ganja Gold. This sativa-dominant extract is the perfect pick-me-up for anyone who is feeling a bit down and needs a little extra boost. The flavor consists of an extraordinarily fruity and citrus taste paired with a bit of a sour aftertaste almost like a grapefruit. The scent profile is a little different and definitely has notes of pine present, and its pronounced in the aftertaste of the flavor. The sauce texture is certainly becoming a favorite among concentrate lovers, and it’s easy to see why. Sauce is almost always superior in taste, and Ganja Gold has no problem living up to this standard.
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The Savage Toffee Crunch Pre-Roll Living boldly up to its name, The Savage Toffee Crunch Pre-Roll from Healing Heart Collective tastes of a delightfully sweet coffee cake, with a punch of pine, citrus and earthiness that provides a perfect balance of flavors. This wax-infused pre-roll provides a nice, slow burn, thanks to the four evenly placed dots of wax. This joint makes for an ideal pairing with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, as an accompaniment to a leisurely lunch, with a glass of wine and dinner in the evening, or as a natural nightcap to end the day. The glass container that this product comes in provides a consumer-friendly way to safely extinguish the joint, with the option of returning when you’re ready. Being slow burning due to the wax infusion, it is ideal for sharing with friends, or rationing for your own personal pleasure.
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1. Cross Bar Pipe We’ve all been there—after setting the pipe aside to reply to a text, you reach over to grab the pipe, just to see that is has tipped over and made a mess. Thanks to the sophisticated designers at Love + Destroy, you can kiss that petty problem goodbye. This beautiful Cross Bar Pipe is an elegant smoking device that was designed to capture the eye of discerning consumers with its sleek geometric design. It is cleverly designed with cross bars underneath to prevent it from toppling over. It’s available in three colors—matte black steel, polished gold steel and blasted stainless steel. Price: $68 Website: loveanddestroy.com 2. Gold Cannabis Leaf Roach Clip Bracelet This is where fashion and functionality collide. This beautiful accessory not only acts as a stylish bracelet that shows your love for cannabis with detailed gold cannabis leaves, but it also doubles as a functioning roach clip, too. Ladies and gentleman alike don’t have to burn their fingertips any longer when trying to puff every last bit of greens with this inconspicuous accessory. The interlinking detailed design of this bracelet is discreet enough to wear at school or work, and your friends and acquaintances would never know that it is also a roach clip. Price: $36 Website: bluntedobjects.com 28
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The Cannabis Cultivation Coloring Book Edna & Otis Ellison Pub. Stacey Neff Informative books are great, but during 420 we want to kick back and enjoy ourselves. That’s why we found The Cannabis Cultivation Coloring Book to be the perfect companion to this famed holiday. Paired with a joint of a sativa-dominant strain, adult coloring has been brought to a whole new level. As the only adult coloring book that focuses specifically on the horticultural perspective of cannabis, this is also a great gift item for your favorite consumer who has a green thumb. Packed with pictures of the cannabis plant in various stages of growth and development, all the way from seed to smoke, this book will keep your busy mind relaxed for hours. (Jacob Cannon) 30
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God of War Dev. SIE Santa Monica Studio Pub. Sony Interactive Entertainment The God of War series began back in 2005 and focused on the story of Kratos, a warrior whose intent was to defeat Ares, well-known as the God of War, by interacting with and defeating various other Greek gods. Kratos’ “been there, done that” story seemed to have ended, until Sony breathed new life into the series. Now the eighth game in the series returns (with the same name as the first game) and focuses on Norse inspirations, revolves around Kratos’ relationship with his son Atreus, and is filled with glorious combat displayed in high definition. With a new camera system, this one has a lot in store for diehard fans. (Nicole Potter)
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Lady Bird Dir. Greta Gerwig Universal Pictures With all of the wonderful attention being given to female artists and storytellers these days, one female coming-of-age story that shouldn’t be missed is the beautiful film, Lady Bird. The movie takes viewers inside all of the drama, confusion and intensity of a young girl’s last year of high school as she tries to escape her mundane hometown and her parents’ unraveling lives to seek out greener pastures. Helmed by Writer and Director Greta Gerwig and brought to life with stunning performances by Saoirse Ronan as the titular character Lady Bird and Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts as her parents; Lady Bird is not one to be missed. (Simon Weedn)
Both Sides of the Sky Jimi Hendrix Legacy Recordings What may even be more mind-blowing than the fact that there is a new Jimi Hendrix record out nearly a halfcentury since his passing, might be the realization of just how prolific he was in his tragically short life. Loaded up with 13 new tunes culled from sessions recorded after the release of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 album, Electric Ladyland, Both Sides of the Sky adds even more magic to an already untouchable catalog of work. Though the new album might lack the energy and flow of a more authentic Hendrix release, the record still showcases a true virtuoso at the peak of his talents. (Simon Weedn)
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ver 47 years ago, Jimi Hendrix passed away unexpectedly at the tragically young age of 27. In the nearly five decades since his untimely death, the reverence for his music, the stories of his virtuosity and the estimations of his influence have grown to a point where his mythology has nearly fully eclipsed his humanity. For many, Hendrix is an inimitable powerhouse of guitar playing who seemingly came out of nowhere, took the world by storm, and died so suddenly that it seemed he’d vanished almost as quickly as he arrived. For those willing to dig a little deeper though, the story of Jimi Hendrix’s rise adds a richness and context to his playing and the music he created that might take away some of the mystique, but none of the value. From instinctively setting his guitar on fire at the Monterey International Pop Festival to performing his unforgettable rendition of “The StarSpangled Banner” at Woodstock, Hendrix is undeniably an icon in rock ‘n’ roll history. Recently, CULTURE Magazine had the privilege of talking with Jimi’s younger brother and one of his best friends, Leon Hendrix, to hear all about his and Jimi’s childhoods, his perspectives on the Jimi Hendrix legacy, and the roots and revelations of a true music icon. Leon Hendrix poses at Purple Haze Properties Photo by Ted Soqui
It’s quite a journey from Hendrix’s humble youth in the Northwest to playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” after a two-hour encore at Woodstock, which would define the hippie generation. Hendrix accomplished more in 27 years than most accomplish over the course of their entire life. Here’s some, but not all, of Hendrix’s finest moments.
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November 27 - Johnny Allen Hendrix is born. His mother is only 17 years old.
Young Hendrix’s father renames him James Marshall Hendrix, because he dislikes Jimi’s birth name.
Jimi and his friends become instantly obsessed with a new music style called “rock ‘n’ roll,” after witnessing performers like Little Richard and Elvis.
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1958 1959 When you close your eyes and think of Jimi, what are the things about him that come to your mind? How do you picture him? Is it just his gentle spirit and nature? No, because his spirit is not gentle anymore, it’s omnipresent now and I feel him all the time. I even have confidence that we live again now because of my experiences with Jimi.
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To get started, so much has been written (and will continue to be written) about your brother’s skills as a musician and songwriter. But we feel like people might not know your brother as a person quite as well. What do you wish more people knew about who Jimi was? Well, people haven’t dug deep, because his image and music were so great; it’s been the only thing people could really concentrate on. But what I wish people would know? That he was a gentle person who never spoke harshly, he treated me very well, he was very humble and also very artistic; he was like Michelangelo when he was a kid. Before he ever picked up a guitar, he used to draw these fantastic pictures;
It’s incredible that is how your passion for graphic arts started out! Like I said, Jimi as a kid was such an artist. He was a sculptor, too. He’d get clay and mold it up into beautiful things. He even crafted some cars and submitted them to Ford. So you might be driving around in a Hendrix original today and not even know it!
Hendrix’s father buys him his first electric guitar, a white Supro Ozark.
May 31 - After being caught in a stolen car twice, law enforcement gives him an ultimatum: Go to jail or the Army, so he enlists in the Army. He completes basic training at Fort Ord, California and gets sent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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it’s how I learned to draw. When he started playing guitar, I used to bug him when he practiced, so he’d find some paper and tie a pencil around my wrist. It was better than going to college, because I ended up working for Boeing as a draftsman because of it.
Hendrix’s mother, whom he idolized, dies of cirrhosis when he is only 15.
July 2 - Captain Gilbert Batchman grants Hendrix an honorable discharge from the 101st Airborne Division, mentioning that Hendrix is meant for other things, not the military.
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One thing that comes up time and time again with your brother’s work is his creativity and inventiveness. He had incredible talent for bringing fantastic, far out ideas to life with his music. Where do you think that aspect of his nature came from? Was it something you noticed in him when you were little kids? Well, look at music. You can’t physically touch music. Music is a spirit. It has no body, it just flows. That’s how inspiration comes, and Jimi had this ability to capture that. He didn’t have a guitar early on, but he would go to our grandma and say, “Grandma, I hear stuff!” And our grandma would just swab his ears out with baby oil. Then a week would go by, and he’d be back yelling, “Grandma! Grandma!” and
the same thing would happen again. He was hearing music, but he had no way to bring it, because he had no instrument. But when he hit about 14 and got his first guitar, he was off to the races. Everything fell in place for him; the cosmos were calling, and he captured that because he was born for this, he just needed his instrument. He even told me once that he wished that he had a bigger instrument. He took the guitar and that’s all he had, but really he wanted to be conducting symphonies and write orchestral music too. Do you have any other favorite early memories of your brother and his music? Well, like I said, he heard the voices;
he heard the call. When he finally got an instrument, a ukulele with only one string at first, he was able to make songs with that one string. He learned that he could tighten and untighten the string and get all the notes on just one string. Then at 15 he was in a band and wasn’t supposed to be able to get into the clubs, because he was too young, but they’d let him in anyway because he was the best guitar player around. Then at 16 he worked for Ray Charles when Ray was living in Seattle. If you remember in the movie, at one point a guy says, “We should have stayed in Seattle playing with that kid.” They were talking about Jimi! Jimi went by Buster back then, but playing for Ray Charles was his first job.
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The young guitarist’s career soars as he’s hired as a backup R&B and blues musician for a slew of major recording artists, although some instances are disputed. Hendrix joins Little Richard’s band, tours with them, and records “I Don’t Know What You’ve Got But It’s Got Me” with Little Richard.
Hendrix wins first prize in the Apollo Theater amateur contest. Ronnie Isley takes notice, and The Isley Brothers hire Hendrix.
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Hendrix forms Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, and he plays hippie clubs around Greenwich Village, New York.
Linda Keith, Keith Richard’s girlfriend, notices Hendrix’s greatness and immediately gives him Keith Richard’s Fender Stratocaster.
What kind of music were you two searching out on your own that was inspiring your creativity? Oh, we were listening to Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Willie Dixon and all of those other blues guys. We’ve read your stories about Jimi taking apart
your father’s radio and trying to find out where the music was coming from. Was the radio how you two were discovering these artists? No, because in those days you just had what they called the Top 40, and the Top 40 was the only music you’d hear in the whole United States. Every night at seven o’clock one channel would play those 40 songs, and that was it. So, at the time, we didn’t have a record player, and there were no black people on the radio. If a black person wrote a song, they’d have to sell it to a white artist for them to record it and get it played on the radio. Would you two listen to the Top 40 songs too? Oh yeah, that’s all we did was wait for seven o’clock so we could listen
to that radio. Then there was that one time when my Dad wasn’t home, and Jimi wanted to know where the music was coming from because he wanted to grab it, but he couldn’t. So, he took the radio apart, and when we opened it, it was just some tubes and wires; there wasn’t anything to really investigate. We tried to put it back together, but just couldn’t do it. When my Dad came home and saw the radio wasn’t working we got scolded, to put it mildly. Jimi took up for me because he didn’t want me to get a whoopin’ and my Dad was a little inebriated and yelling, “Why did you do it?! Why did you do it?!” And Jimi told him, “I just wanted to know where the music was coming from.” He could hear it, he just wanted more information.
In London, Hendrix hires Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell to form The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Rock ‘n’ roll will never be the same.
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We know that you’re a graphic artist and a musician yourself. Was there anyone when you two were kids that was encouraging you both to pursue your creativity and develop it? No, not at all. In fact, they fought it. They wanted us to work with our hands; I’d help my Dad out gardening. They wanted us to work hard and become mediocre. We didn’t really break out of that until Jimi left, and then I left.
Sept. 23 – Chas Chandler quits The Animals, specifically to manage Hendrix. Chandler brands his name as “Jimi Hendrix” and takes Hendrix to London to help him break into the mainstream and solidify his psychedelic image.
June 18 - Jimi’s performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival is a pivotal moment in rock history. After Pete Townshend from The Who makes a statement by smashing his guitar, Jimi makes an even bigger statement by kindling a fire on top of his electric guitar. The crowd goes nuts.
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means transport and "vision” means to see into the future. And if you notice a lot of the stories we were watching on early TV have come true. So, there’s some type of natural progression of knowledge and Jimi got on board; he was in the vortex or something. There’s a rhythm to the universe, and he was in it, and he never fought it. He just went with it and enjoyed it. All that he wanted to do was play music. Do you think your childhoods contributed to that? Because you two were left on your own a lot of the time and forced to be imaginative and create your own fun? You know, everyone here has their own personal experience and whatever you do with that is what it is. I kind of went off the deep end. I was a street kid when the welfare people stopped looking for me when I was 13 or 14. I went on a different journey, another pathway. I joined the Army for the same reason Jimi did, because a judge made me. Then Jimi came home, and I forgot I was in the Army and went on tour with him. Jimi said, “Let’s go!” And I was gone. Two years later I ended up in a penitentiary for it.
When you guys were growing up in Seattle, Washington, were there a lot of blues musicians touring through the Northwest? What kind of acts were you seeing? All of them, all of them were coming through. Little Richard came through right after he’d quit rock ‘n’ roll and become a preacher. He came to Seattle because his mother’s sister lived right around the corner from us. That’s where we met Little Richard the first time, he gave us pictures and everything. Then we went to his sermons, and he was telling the whole congregation how he’d had this dream that rock ‘n’ roll was going to kill him. Jimi and I tried to get dressed up for it, but we were raggedy with wrinkled shirts and broken shoe laces. We thought we were looking good though. I’ve read about you two going to see Flash Gordon movies together and taking in a lot of science fiction. Several of your brother’s songs talk about space themes. Do you know how he became interested in outer space and the bigger universe? Well, the word “television” is made up of two things. “Tele"
I know you’ve got your own radio show on Purple Haze Radio where you play some of your brother’s music. When you’re listening to your Jimi’s records, what are your favorite to go to? Do you have a favorite Jimi Hendrix song? I don’t really because I feel like I’m not done listening to it all yet. When I listen to his music, I still hear stuff that I’ve never heard before. It’s all so beautiful. I mean he’s such a composer, and in between all of the main stuff there are so many tiny riffs, butterfly flutters, and stuff with the music. I just love it. It’s like when you read the Bible or good text from prophets, every time you read it becomes something different. Jimi used to say that music and sound isn’t investigated enough because it’s a spiritual force, and we can only use our instruments to bring it. It’s been almost 50 years now since your brother’s passing. What do you think Jimi would say about his legacy? Well, I think he’d say it’s pretty powerful. In places like South America and Madagascar some people think he’s a saint. Jimi did all of this, he created his own immortality. Because of his music he’s still here jamming and inspiring other guitar players; he inspires me. I’m very thankful for Jimi. c
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1970 December 8 – Hendrix testified to the Toronto Supreme Court about hashish and other drugs he was caught possessing at the airport.
Sept. 18 - Hendrix was found dead in a London hotel room. The autopsy revealed he had died form an overdose of barbiturates, despite his friends explaining that Hendrix rarely overused drugs.
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For almost 30 years Broken Lizard has been delighting audiences with hilarious shenanigans By David Edmundson
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roken Lizard, the comedy hive mind behind comedy gems like Super Troopers, Beerfest and Club Dread began in New York in 1990. And while nearly 30 years have elapsed since the comedy troupe’s inception, these guys are as quick and funny as ever. With Super Troopers 2 being released on Friday, April 20 this year, CULTURE sat down with Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme and Paul Soter; four of the five members of the comedy troupe. We discussed filmmaking, their long history in comedy and how cannabis helps them in their creative process.
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“Some of the most epic jokes from our movies came while we were stoned.” What did it feel like to put the uniforms back on? Lemme: Like mother’s milk. Chandrasekhar: It felt great; you look in the mirror, and you’re like, “Oh yeah, there’s that guy from the movie.” I told these guys I wouldn’t roll camera unless everybody weighed the same as the first movie. So, they could say we looked older, but they couldn’t say we looked fatter and older. You guys have been doing comedy together for almost 30 years, can you tell us a little about the genesis of the group? Heffernan: We all went to college together and started doing sketches there. Then we moved to New York and reassembled in the cabaret scene. We had been making short films and videos, and the idea was to make a feature film. So, we made this movie, Puddle Cruise, with credit cards and whatever. Lemme: That was in the early ’90s, when the independent film scene was exploding then with Tarantino, Rodriguez, Linklater, Soderbergh and Kevin Smith making movies quickly and cheaply. Soter: And you would go see them in the multiplex. We were like, wait a minute, a small movie can be on the big screen everywhere. 46
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Was filmmaking always the goal? Chandrasekhar: Originally, we really just wanted to do sketches. We were such big fans of Saturday Night Live, I think we would have liked to do a sketch show. We had an opportunity to do it, it was between us and a group called The State, and they won the show. So, then we were like, “What are we going to do now?” There’s no need for another sketch
show. So, we decided to try and make a movie. Super Troopers cames out in 2001 and becomes a cult smash when it hit DVD. Very quickly there were rumblings of a sequel, so why the long wait? Heffernan: We didn’t want to dive back into the exact same characters again. We wanted to make a few other movies.
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Troopers? Oh my god we play all those games you guys play, the meow game, the repeater.” Heffernan: It’s super flattering, that they play all the same games we do. Lemme: There was a great one with an Atlanta Falcons football player where he played the meow game on ESPN, and just carried it all the way through the interview. We saw a video from Felucca with guys at checkpoints playing the meow game with an Iraqi person, but the joke was lost because you kind of have to speak English. Chandrasekhar: I was parked in a car smoking a joint with a friend of mine, and we literally saw a cop car stop behind us. The cop walked up, and I put [the joint] out and threw it out the window, but there was smoke in the air. I didn’t want the cop to see me, because I didn’t want to have a publicity arrest issue. He shines the light in my friend’s face and asks, “What the hell are you doing here?” He can see smoke in the car, and then he shines it up at me and says, “Oh, I’m sorry sir, you have a good evening.” And then he walks away.
Chandrasekhar: We were afraid that if we did that, we would become, and I say this in a friendly tone, we’d become the Police Academy guys, who are mainly known for that one series of movies. Lemme: In retrospect, we probably should have made Super Troopers 2 after Super Troopers. We made Club Dread instead, and that tonal shift threw our fans off quite a bit. Beerfest ends with a tease of a potential cannabisthemed sequel. Was there, or is there a plan to possibly explore that idea? Chandrasekhar: We’d written 48
40 pages of it, and we just kind of got too high and meandered away from it. Then we wrote an animated version of it, kind of never finished that, but I think if this movie does well, I think we’ll do it. One of the things that makes Super Troopers so great is the way you mess with the people you are giving tickets to. What’s the general feeling amongst law enforcement officers when they see you? Lemme: I got let out of a 120 mph speeding ticket. The cop looked into the car and said, “Mister, do you have any idea how fast you were . . . Super
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Super Troopers is such a beloved classic. Did that put pressure on you guys to top it with the sequel? Chandrasekhar: The problem is the first movie caught on in a way we didn’t anticipate. People sort of look at that movie that they all watched together with friends, they got high, they drank and they bonded over this thing. They have an emotional attachment to it. With the new one, we just decided to make another one. It’s a little bigger, the mustaches are a little bigger, the action’s better, we’re more skilled writers, but whether it catches that magic is sort of up to the audience. Heffernan: That is the trick to making a sequel, though. You want to reference the first one, but how much do you reference the first one? How much do you revisit jokes versus creating new ones? It was a fine line.
“ . . . They’re putting so many people in jail for t h i s g e n e r a l ly harmless drug t h at I d i d v o t e to legalize i t. I t ’ s a n interesting time; we’re in the moment of the end of prohibition.”
You guys mentioned cannabis. Are you cannabis consumers? Lemme: It’s part of the creative process. There’s only so much you can do when writing a script without getting high. Some of the most epic jokes from our movies came while we were stoned. You’re in a different place, and you’re laughing your ass off, and the hope is when you’re going over your notes the next day . . . Chandrasekhar: . . . You’ll be able to fit it into your structure. We write our structure sober, we write the magical flourishes and the jokes in sessions where we smoke a lot of joints. Soter: In the opening of Super Troopers, the whole comedy is born out of how freaky things can get when you’re high, and interactions with the police especially. Why do you think cannabis is so helpful to the creative process? Chandrasekhar: It opens a portal to a joke machine that we are able to access. What are your thoughts on the current state of cannabis? Chandrasekhar: You know, I liked it when it was illegal. It was a little more underground, you could be rebellious. Soter: It was dangerous. Chandrasekhar: And I thought about it when
legalization came up, that I might vote no, but really, they’re putting so many people in jail for this generally harmless drug that I did vote to legalize it. It’s an interesting time; we’re in the moment of the end of prohibition. Heffernan: It’s certainly a wave. It’s interesting how much it’s changed. My kids aren’t going to grow up with the idea that this is a hide behind the building kind of thing. The way my parents look at it will be so different from how my kids do, which is super interesting. Soter: There’s something very cool about the specificity of it now. The idea that I can find something that will give me a very particular experience. For our lives, up until recently, you just got what got you high. It’s wild that it has been science up to this point.
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Your films are extremely quotable, what is the quote you hear the most? Chandrasekhar: “Who wants a mustache ride?” Lemme: “You boys like Mexico?” is a big one. People also scream “Eye of the Jew” at me a lot. Heffernan: People call me “chicken fucker,” “shenanigans” and “liter of cola.” A lot of stuff gets yelled at me. Soter: I go every day having “meow” yelled at me. ‘Til the day I die, I’ll be the “meow” guy. c
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Ultimate Munchie RECIPE
By Laurie Wolfe Photo by Bruce Wolfe
This over-the-top recipe should satiate your most extreme 420-induced munchie dreams.
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There is no law saying you can’t make waffles from scratch, in fact, that would be impressive. For those of us who choose to go the frozen route, you will be rewarded with far less effort. If you are looking for an infused waffle recipe; just send an email to Laurie@laurieandmaryjane.com. This is meant to be a delicious, decadent mess. Take a moment to admire and appreciate this fine work of art before shamelessly devouring it.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Nutella
5 frozen waffles, any type, toasted
2 teaspoons cannabutter, melted, or mild flavored cannabis-infused oil
1 large or two small bananas, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons orange juice Instructions:
4 strips of bacon, cooked until crisp Maple syrup
2. In another small bowl, combine the Nutella with the cannabutter.
and spread with Nutella. Layer with another waffle and place the bacon on top. Place another waffle on the bacon. Once again top with banana and cover with the remaining waffle. Place Nutella on the last waffle, and add the remaining banana slices.
3. Place a waffle on your plate. Top with some banana slices. Layer with another waffle,
4. Pour maple syrup over the whole, beautiful mess, and enjoy.
1. In a small bowl, toss the banana slices with the orange juice (which keeps the bananas from turning brown).
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Cannabis Entertainment in 2018:
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If you’re a fan of seeing cannabis on your television or at your local movie theater, then 2018 might be the best year yet. While the normalization of cannabis has done wonders in the arena of acceptance and exposure, there is something to be said about the art that was created around it when it was part of the counterculture. The taboo aspect of cannabis’ past brought us numerous comedy gems. That’s not to say that cannabis entertainment is dead. Far from it—check out a few of the highlights in cannabis entertainment in 2018.
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Gringo Gringo is an action-comedy that follows a down-on-hisluck man who is tasked with delivering his company’s medical cannabis formula to Mexico. A wacky adventure featuring the Mexican cartel, a mercenary going through a spiritual crisis and a group of backstabbing co-workers ensues. An all-star cast featuring Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, David Oyelowo and Amanda Seyfried bring this absurd tale to life.
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Su p e r T r o o p e r s 2 The Broken Lizard team is back in uniform in the sequel to 2001’s cult hit. Featuring bigger jokes, action and mustaches, the film finds our favorite Highway Patrol officers going north of the border to Canada. There they are tasked with bringing a reluctant city full of Canadians into the fold as flag-waving Americans. What could possibly go wrong? A lot . . . A whole lot. Release: TBD R e l e a s e d : April 3
4/20 Massacre While cannabis comedies get the lion’s share of attention, horror is also a very popular genre for cannabis. Over 420 weekend, five young women have decided to celebrate their friend’s birthday by taking a camping trip to a secluded part of a nearby national park. However, their fun is quickly snubbed out when they stumble upon an illegal cannabis grow operation hidden in the greenery and protected by a bloodthirsty maniac. 4/20 MASSACRE is a comedy thriller that mixes gore, suspense, humor and is the perfect film to accompany your next joint.
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Se a r c h i n g f o r t h e Cu r e If you are looking for something a little more refined, Searching for the Cure is a feature length documentary that explores “the world of medical cannabis, tracing its origins, scientific research, clinical trials, legalization and miraculous claims of curing cancer.” It will feature three former CULTURE cover figures—Tommy Chong, Montel Williams and Sanjay Gupta. The film will follow a number of cancer patients as they undergo a 60-day cannabis oil treatment. Their entire journey will be documented, and the film will intersperse the history and science of cannabis from throughout the world.
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T h e Be a c h Bum A tagline like “A rebellious stoner named Moondog lives life by his own rules” might not inspire a lot of confidence in a project, but when Moondog is played by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, then you have our attention. The rest of the cast includes Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher, Zac Efron, Jonah Hill and Martin Lawrence. The film is said to be a comedy in the vein of Cheech and Chong, with McConaughey and Snoop Dogg taking over for the cannabis icons. The film will take place in Key West, Florida, and it looks like a visual feast of flesh and neon colors.
Returning Favorites
B r o a d Ci t y (Comedy Central) Broad City is scheduled to return for its fifth season in 2018. The show has been a breath of fresh air during its run, and stars the amazingly talented duo of Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. The pair have proven that no subject is too taboo for them to cover, and the show is constantly evolving and pushing the limit of what can be shown on television.
W ee d i q ue t t e Season 4 and B o n g A p p é t i t Season 3 (VICELAND) Hi g h M a i n t e n a n c e (HBO) Everyone’s favorite cannabis delivery man will return for a third season of this HBO comedy. The show centers on a group of eccentric New Yorkers who all share a cannabis delivery person known only as “the guy,” played by series creator Ben Sinclair. The series began as a web series in 2012 before making the jump to HBO in 2016. High Maintenance is currently under contract through its third season.
VICELAND’s one-two punch of cannabis entertainment has yet to get release dates for its respective premieres, but both are listed as currently active. If they follow suit with past seasons, we should hear about their premiers sometime this month. Weediquette is a docuseries that centers on the science, culture, economics and legalization of cannabis. Bong Appétit, which is produced by Jason Pinsky, centers on the world’s most elaborate cannabis dinner parties. The show invites world renowned chefs to flex their culinary muscles with the greatest herb of them all.
In Memoriam Di s j o i n t e d (Netflix)
The streaming giant has decided to cease production on the Kathy Bates comedy that shared the story about a dispensary staffed by all manners of cannabis stereotypes. While the reviews in the cannabis community were mixed, it was overall a big step for cannabis normalization, and it was able to thrust the plant into the mainstream. c
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Rory A., 56 In reference to intoxication and sexual contact: Firstly, what are your thoughts on intoxication and a reduction of agency and/ or the ability to give consent? And secondly, what meaningful differences do you see between cannabis and other intoxicants in regards to this?
Intimate Moments S e x e x p e r t A s h l e y M a n ta a n s w e r s reader-submitted questions about cannabis and intimacy Ashley Manta, also known as the “CannaSexual,” is a bimonthly CULTURE columnist who shares her expertise about intimacy, sex and the many ways in which to incorporate cannabis into daily life. Thanks to the questions submitted by CULTURE readers, Manta has answered some of the most important sex and cannabis questions to date. Keep reading to see if she answered your question!
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non-psychoactive so you can consume it without getting high, which is useful for folks who want to squeeze in a quickie before work or for those who have kids running around. CBD has anti-inflammatory properties and there is limited but promising data that suggests that CBD could help to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety and pain/inflammation are two common conditions that can get in the way of pleasure and intimacy, so if CBD counteracts those factors, it could be helpful for sex. For oral sex, you could use a CBD-infused topical on a vulva (assuming there’s one involved) and after let it soak into the tissue for 15 to 20 minutes. If you’re trying to use CBD to relax your throat for fellatio, I will admit that I haven’t tried that yet. But since it takes time to soak in, I imagine gargling with a CBD-infused oil would be more effective than a spray. If anyone has experienced CBD being helpful for throat comfort, please reach out and let me know—for scientific purposes.
This is such an important question. Consent is mandatory, always, and is something that is especially important to be mindful of when there are psychoactive substances involved. Coming from a sexual violence prevention background, I spent most of my 20s drawing hard lines between substances and sex, especially alcohol. The National Institute of Justice research report “The Sexual Victimization of College Women” found that “43 percent of the sexual victimization incidents involve alcohol consumption by victims and 69 percent involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrators,” and I quoted those stats liberally while championing sober sex at my college lectures from 2008 to 2012. When I experienced medical cannabis for the first time after moving to California in 2013, I discovered that there was room for nuance when it comes to combining cannabis and sex, because there are multiple ways to use cannabis therapeutically without getting high—most notably through using topicals and high-CBD products. “Negotiate before you medicate” became my golden rule for using psychoactive cannabis products, because if you’re going to be using something that can impact your ability to consent, it’s important to be with a partner you trust and establish some guidelines and agreements in advance—most importantly how to communicate (both verbally and non-verbally) when you’re ready to stop. Having a clear picture of what you want to co-create together in a given sexual interaction
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(Do you just want to make out? Just receive oral? Just dry hump over clothes?) allows you to play within each other’s boundaries. I’m not a proponent of going to a party, getting super stoned and hooking up with someone you just met. I do support having safer sex conversations, negotiating sexual interactions and thoughtfully using cannabis to enhance sensations and intimacy and help relieve stress and anxiety. Here’s the crux: Decide you’re going to have sex, obtain and maintain mutual consent, figure out what you want cannabis to do for you, and then use the appropriate product or strain. That’s how I navigate cannabis and consent from a trauma and sexual violence prevention informed lens.
T r y s ta n H . , 3 0 I am a cannabis professional, and I’m wondering what the best lubricant base would be to make my own lubricants. I usually use coconut oil for my massage oils, but have had some users complain of a grittiness to it. I use a couple essential oils along with an extract. I care about the body and natural Ph of the nether regions. Quick caveat: I am not a doctor or chemist and I don’t play one on TV. This is not medical advice. Coconut oil that is solid at room temperature can have some grittiness to it because it’s unrefined—meaning there are still tiny bits of coconut still in it. One way to solve that is to use MCT oil—it’s refined so that it stays liquid at room temperature rather than solidifying. Most coconut oilbased cannabis products actually use MCT oil. In terms of essential oil additions, I generally don’t like to see them on the ingredients list
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(except possibly tea tree oil) in genital products, because I’ve had a lot of vulva-owners share with me that they’re sensitive to them. Less is more when it comes to ingredients that touch the mucous membranes of a vulva. That said, I’ve met plenty of folks who totally avoid putting coconut oil on their vulvas—some have a coconut allergy while others find that it’s just irritating or causes yeast infections. Your mileage may vary.
Sandra C., 29 I have an ex-boyfriend who couldn’t get an erection without smoking weed beforehand. He said it helped with his anxiety and nerves. Is there a chance that smoking weed also helped him physically? Anxiety and nerves are some of the most common factors that get
in the way of intimacy. Cannabis, especially when consuming a high-CBD product or strain, can be effective in counteracting anxiety and helping folks be more present during sexy times. The research on cannabis and erections has been inconclusive—some studies suggest that THC inhibits erections on a physical level, while others suggest that it helps. Since erections (and more broadly, sexual response) function on both a physical and a mental level, it’s important to look at both. Dr. Emily Nagoski, a sex educator and researcher, writes about the Dual Control Model of sexual response in her book, Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life. The Dual Control Model posits that we have two main processes in our brain that impact sexual response: The sexual excitation system (which Dr. Nagoski refers to as “the gas pedal”) and the sexual inhibition system (“the brake pedal”). These processes send signals to our brains telling us to turn on and turn off, respectively. Arousal requires turning on the “ons” and turning off the “offs” and I hypothesize that cannabis helps with both—but especially with turning off the “offs” of anxiety, self-doubt, shame, etc. However, as with all things sex and cannabis-related, sexual response varies from person to person, and context matters. Some strains and products may be especially good for getting penis-owners out of their heads and into their bodies, while others might leave them feeling sleepy or distracted. This makes it especially important to track the strains and products that give you the sexual effects you’re looking for, whether that’s erections, heightened sensations, decreased anxiety or anything else that helps you connect and be present. c
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PART I E S Ce l e b r a t e A p r i l 2 0 Cu lt u r e , April 20 Enter for a chance to win giveaways, put your cannabis knowledge to the test at canna-trivia and take advantage of this event’s exlcusive 420 specials. Enjoy live music by local artist Psydecar while you talk with a slew of CBD consultants and discuss potential business opportunities. 1st Street Bar, Encinitas 1ststreetbar.com
Lawyer’s Gui d e t o t h e New C a l i f o r n i a C a n n a b i s M a r k e t, April 20 CULTURE columnist Kimberly R. Simms and The San Diego Law Library present an overview of the cannabis marketplace and the regulatory framework for Cannabis Businesses under the Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation & Safety Act. San Diego Law Library, San Diego sandiegolawlibrary.org
BAYK E D b y t h e B a y, A p r i l 2 0 See Wyclef Jean perform live while you munch on over 12 San Diego restaurant offerings including Meze Greek Fusion, Beachside Deli,
El Chingon, Dang Brothers Pizza, WTF Waffles. The event is benefiting the Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego which is dedicated to rescuing and caring for homeless, abandoned and injured chihuahuas. Embarcadero Marina Park, San Diego secure.baykedsd.com
Du b l o a d z , April 20 Are you an EDM, trap or dubstep lover? Bassmnt x Bassrush present Dubloadz, where up-and-coming dubstep artists peform some of the best underground electronic music, and VIP table reservations will be available if you so desire. Bassmnt Nightclub, San Diego bassmntsd.com
E l eva t e d Cannabis Wedding Expo, April 29 The party doesn’t end on the 420 weekend, nor do the events. Mingle with wedding venue providers, caterers, chefs, floral arrangers, cannabis businesses and browse through samples, giveaways, prizes, gift bags. Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, San Diego queenbeessd.com
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GROWING CULTURE
Variable Sexuality By Ed Rosenthal Last month was Women’s History Month, which reminded me that one of the first researchers that wrote a study on cannabis was Sister Mary Etienne Tibeau. She was associated with Mount Mercy Junior College of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and wrote a research paper entitled Time Factor in Utilization of Mineral Nutrients by Hemp (1936). I honored her in the first book I wrote, and I recently decided to take another look at her article. Tibeau chose hemp for experimentation “because it shows marked sexual dimorphism (marked differences between the sexes) and grows well under laboratory conditions.” In her research, she performed three experiments. The first was “a series in 58
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which the plants were supplied with a high content of the essential elements K, Mg, Ca and N [potassium, magnesium, calcium and nitrogen] added to a Knop’s solution (a standard laboratory fertilizer solution)”. Her second experiment was “a deficiency series in which the plants were supplied with a nutrient solution in which K, Mg, Ca and N respectively were omitted from the complete solution.” The third experiment was “a series in which the plants after first undergoing periods of starvation of a single element were then supplied with a nutrient solution having a high content of this element.” Plants were starved of nitrogen for 27, 44 and 58 days. The results of her experiments caught my eye as I reread the
report again, specifically regarding her experiments with nitrogen. She wrote, “The most striking contrast was between the plants supplied with a high N solution and those supplied with an N-deficient solution. The plants that were given eight times the normal amount of N produced an abundance of dark green foliage, and all plants had begun to differentiate into females before they wilted and died.” Her results continued to elaborate on the effects of nitrogen on her plants. “After an initial shortage of 27 days, plants were able to utilize available N (supplied in high amounts) and the plants were all females. After an initial starvation of 44 days, the plants were unable to adequately use N (supplied in high amounts) and male plants resulted. The plants starved of N for 58 days had already differentiated into males when N was supplied. After 64 days they were still hardy, growing slowly as males plants.”
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days they were still hardy, growing slowly as males plants.” I decided to duplicate that portion of her experiment and see if plant sex could be manipulated by N availability to the plant. The experiment consists of 40 cups with seeds planted. They are divided into three groups that will include only 10 cups each. One group, the control, is supplied with a fertilizer containing equal amounts of N-P-K. A second group is given fertilizers with. The second group is provided with fertilizer containing only P-K. The third group is supplied N-P-K, but the N is oversupplied by a factor of 8 until the plants indicate sexuality. In addition to
the seedlings, 10 clones purchased at a store and already identified as female will be included. Five each will be added to the N starved group and the N oversupplied group. Tibeau kept the seeds/seedlings under constant light for 12 days. She then transferred them to natural light on May 27. On May 27, dawn to dusk in Cedar Rapids, Iowa lasts 16 hours, two minutes, a long enough light regimen to promote vegetative growth. In this experiment, the seeds/ seedlings will have continuous light for 14 days. Then they will be provided with 16 hours of light for 14 days. They are being provided with 12 hours of light daily; a long enough dark period to promote flowering. c
I attended the Hawaii Cannabis Expo in Honolulu, and while I was there I was invited by a colleague who has a medical cannabis garden that provides medicine to patients. Each patient’s 10 plants (the legal limit in Hawaii) is behind a locked chain link fence. Here are some pictures from that garden.
829 – This is a garden for an individual patient.
831 – All of the plants are supported using netting for the sea of green.
839 – Another view from inside.
The Results So Far: Seeds and clones were placed in cups filled with coir that had been soaked and rinsed to remove any nutrients. They were placed in a space with a light regimen of 16 hours and will remain there for another 13 days. Upon germinating, they will be irrigated with nutrient-water solution.
843 – Each plant was in its own 100-gallon container.
One month later the buds look like this
One Love
Star Killer
Star Killer
White Fire OG
(Photos by MM)
One Love
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