10th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road

Ploppy Palace Productions and Tobacco Road will be hosting the 10th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert to raise funds for FL NORML’s (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) medical marijuana campaign and the protection of patients’ rights. As part of this four stage extravaganza, some of South Florida's top bands, spoken word artists and community activists will join together for patients’ and physicians’ right to use medical cannabis. As a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause, there will be a broad variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, reggae, folk, vocal harmonies, hip-hop, funk, experimental, tribal rhythms, world beat fusion, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams. Johnny Dread, Sweetbone, Jahfe, Kuyayky, Aurapool, Addax, Day Music Died, Miami Creative Music Collective, Under No Order, Carl Ferrari & Friends, 4 Shillings Short, The Tribe, Ana Kanpa, Togen, Addax, Elisa Melendez, Erica Sommer, Robby Hunter, Minimal, January, Pat De Leon, Andrew Bayuk and more will be showcasing original music. Alonso, Martian Ambassador and other spoken word artists will be presenting innovative spoken word poetry with musical accompaniment. Mark A.S. will be presenting social satire about the laws concerning medical marijuana and the drug war. Plus Carlos Rodriguez, Anibal Fernandez and Linx will be rendering a live painting demonstration to visually complement the music. Irvin Rosenfeld, legal medical marijuana patient, will be describing his experiences with obtaining medical marijuana through the federal government. The 10th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert will also feature a selection of community speakers who will present information about the issues including Toni Latino and Corinne Bowes from Florida NORML, members from the Miami-Dade Green Party and other concerned citizens. FL NORML, Emerge Miami, Miami-Dade Green Party and various other organizations will have informational booths with literature and handouts to help educate about community issues and the medical marijuana campaign in Florida. The event will work to raise funds and awareness for FL NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) medical marijuana campaign and the protection of patients’ rights. Previously, a person's right to use medical necessity as a defense to marijuana charges has been upheld by several appeals courts in Florida. Marijuana has proven therapeutically useful in treating numerous medical conditions including muscle spasticity, arthritis, and the nausea related to AIDS and cancer chemotherapy. Currently there are 11 states that have laws allowing marijuana to be used as medicine. In addition there will be vendors and small businesses promoting and selling their merchandise, including The Wallflower Gallery, Emerald City Imports, Xango and selected independent corporations. Production support provided by Ploppy Palace Productions, Anamaze Productions, Atlas Sound and 7th Circuit Productions. The 10th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road is currently looking for supportive sponsors and unique vendors to help to build up the community outreach and contribute to the cause. The 10th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road is sponsored by Ploppy Palace Productions, OnlineGigs.com, 7th Circuit Productions, Antidote Productions, Roostas No. 5 and FL NORML. See: www.tobacco-road.com or www.myspace.com/tobaccoroad626. Must be at least 21 years old with ID. Admission is $10. Advance tickets available. For more information, please email Ploppy Palace Productions at [email protected] www.myspace.com/medmj