Over the past few years Hempstalk has featured a diverse compilation of activists, entertainers and vendors alike. We look forward to seeing what Hempstalk 2008 will bring as our event expands.
Jack Herer - Hemp for Victory
Hempstalk 2008
Keith Stroup-Founder of NORML | John Trudell | Folk Uke
The Human Revolution | Jack Herer | The State of Jefferson | Herbivores
Los Marijuanos | Mystical Soup | Tim Pate | Paul Stanford
Madeline Martinez | Russ Belville | Mikki Norris | Chris Conrad | 7th Seal
Will Flowers | The Lost Wages Band | Sister Sativa | Sophe Lux
Badfish Band | Franco & the Stingers | Pass Margo | Marquee | Funkubus
Ngaio | Sinners Club | Equaleyes | Chief Greenbud | The Mustard Man
John Trudell - http://www.myspace.com/johntrudell Born of mixed tribal blood, John Trudell grew up in and around the Santee Sioux reservation near his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The struggle against economic and cultural deprivation would, in time, become the raw material for his uncompromising artistic vision.
Trudell, a Vietnam Veteran, served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1967, attended college for a while and then dropped out. In 1969, Trudell participated in the occupation of Alcatraz Island by Indians of All Tribes, becoming a spokesman for Indians of All Tribes. After the Indians of All Tribes occupation ended in 1971, Trudell worked with the American Indian Movement, becoming national Chairman of AIM in 1973. Trudell was chairman of AIM from 1973 until 1979. In February of 1979, Trudell's mother-in-law, wife and three children were killed in a fire of unknown origin.
It was through this horrific tragedy, that Trudell began to find his voice as an artist and poet, writing, in his words, "to stay connected to this reality. The lines were my bombs," he continues, "my explosions, my tears." Source: JohnTrudell.com
Listen to the singles from this new album How Does Tomorrow Dream Madness And
Folk Uke - http://www.myspace.com/folkuke is an eclectic acoustic folk duo comprised of Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson featuring perfectly
melded harmonies and sharp, often biting wit.
We were inspired by many of the agreeable greats of the Folk, Country, and Americana genres. Our favorite
chords are C, F, and G. So, if you’d like to play along, well, it’s that easy. Of our infamous families,
the two of us had been the musical holdouts until we gave into the force and began writing and playing
music together. Armed with a ukulele and a guitar, we penned songs such as ‘Shit Makes the Flowers Grow’,
‘Knock Me Up’, and ‘Motherfucker Got Fucked Up’ and we thought, “What a crime it would be to keep these
national treasures to ourselves. How can we keep silent when we are the voice of a nation?” You may not
hear us on the radio, since our songs have been described as “inappropriate”, “off-color”, “not ready for
mainstream” and “NSFW”(Not Safe For Work). Our debut EP, ‘Folk Uke’, is self-titled, as are we. It was
produced by Abe Guthrie and ourselves. “Family values” would be the common chord in this unprecedented
collection of songs, since we let our Dads take the solos and chime in when they were compelled to do so.
It was the least we could do for our executive producers. It made them feel good and that made us feel
good; so we took the chance that it would make thousands of people feel good and we printed thousands of
copies. - Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson.
The Human Revolution - http://www.myspace.com/humanandtheotherhumans
is a group of multi-talented musicians who perform original music featuring positive lyrics and body-shakin’ grooves. With a cast of players that reads like an atlas, this multi-cultural group plays songs in a variety of styles and genres. From roots reggae to original rock, Island to country and Latin to bluegrass, the songs transition beautifully from one to another always highlighting the common theme of togetherness and self-awareness.
Jack Herer - http://www.myspace.com/hempjack If all fossil fuels and their derivatives, as well as trees for paper and construction, were banned in order to save the planet, reverse the greenhouse effect and stop deforestation; then there is only one known annually renewable natural resource that is capable of providing the overall majority of the world's paper and textiles; meet all of the world's transportation, industrial and home energy needs, while simultaneously reducing pollution, rebuilding the soil and cleaning the atmosphere all at the same time... and that substance is the same one that has done it before . . . CANNABIS/HEMP/MARIJUANA!
Author of the "The Emperor Wears No Clothes"
The State of Jefferson - http://www.myspace.com/thestateofjefferson is a versatile group of multi-instrumentalists that came together through a mutual need to heal the world with booty-shakin’. Over the past six years a cast of sonic sorcerers has kept the SOJ militia alive and well. Yes the lineup has been varied. At the heart of this "right now" orchestra are corps membeers Ryan "Beavs" Redding(Bass, Uke), Joey Ginet(Strings, Harps,vox), Mikey Stevens(Trumpet, Guitar), Easy Vestnys (Keys, Vocals) and Duke Davis(Reeds, Percussion). With these soldiers at the helm, you never know who will be onboard as we chant down babylon with our positive minds riding to ZION on the grooves that make your body move. Standing Room Only, or a ten piece band playin to a five piece audience, WE WILL REPRESENT!
Listen to the singles from SOJListen to the singles from this new album What Then Babylon
Herbivores - http://www.myspace.com/theherbivores The Seattle Hempfest house band, the Herbivores, remain active in the political scene in order to effect changes in policies from the drug laws to the W.T.O. I don't mind putting my ass on the line and my mouth on the mic to sing out against the kinds of policies that led to the Battle of Seattle. Love, human rights, environmental protections, and a good party, is what we're all about.
Los Marijuanos - http://www.myspace.com/losmarijuanos4life
are the new breed of Mexican Pro-Pot-Poets with 8 years under their belt they have been half way around the world. Two time (13th and 14th Annual) High Times Cannabis Cup performers in Amsterdam, Also 2 year co-headliner for the great Seatle Hempfest performing next to Kottonmouth Kings, Sir MixALot, Daz & Kurupt and Badazz from the Dog Pound and others, 5 year leaders in the Million Marijuana March in downtown Chicago, IL plus dozens of hemp fests featured in multiple magazines which include: High Times, The Source, Murder Dog, Ill Tip to name a few. Performing always for the cause, Los Marijuanos have also been featured on the Latin Throne DVD. With their strong R&B hooks sung by PonyBoy and the stories of real life situations of the Barrio and to end the drug wars and for the legalization of Marijuana this group cannot be silenced. Ponyboy has blessed many other Latin Hip Hop artists with the opportunity to collaborate in different musical projects. Ponyboy has done hooks for artists such as: Kinto Sol, El Chivo, Latin Assassin, So-low, FCM Click, The Untouchables and countless others.
The following is a list of some of the people who have donated their services in the past to help educate and entertain. Without their courage Hempstalk would not exist. We are extremely grateful for their dedication to the cause.
Hempstalk 2007
ACLU, Oregon NORML, Bill Drake, Los Marijuanos, On Q, Pass Margo, Derrick Cameron, Tim Pate, Ngaio, Herbivores, State of Jefferson, John Sajo, Paul Loney, Paul Stanford, Madeline Martinez, Russ Belville, Hempfest Legend Vivian Mcpeak, ELVY, Sinners Club, I-chele, Binghi, Latenight Freakout Odyssey, Doug Mcvay, Dan Koozer, Levon Lion, Eddy Lepp, Gary Plunker, Paul J Vonhartman, Kiss the Goat, Equal Eyes, Urbage Designs, Voter Power, OGF, Volunteers, Staff
Hempstalk 2006
Dr. Tod Mikuriya, Dr. Phillip Leveque, Dr. Thomas Orvald, Tim Pate, Los Marijuanos, Binghi and the 7th Seal, Ashbury Park, Rasaban, Big Bill Morganfield, Big Island Shindig, Herbivores, Frame of Mind, Nikii Davis, The State of Jefferson, Ruby Red, Chris Iverson, Vivian McPeak, Joe Keating, Roger Christe, Levon Lion, Volunteers, Staff
Hempstalk 2005
Paul Stanford, Vivian McPeak, Jack Herer, Dr. Phil Leveque, Madeline Martinez, Micki Norris, Voter Power, OGF, Vagabond, Big Island Shindig, Rico, Tim Pate, Herbivores, Clan Dyken, One at Last, Twice Baked, War Pigeon, Quarter to Blue, The Jesters, The Original Snakeboy, Taarka, Bye Bye Chinook, Sweet Juice, Buds of May, Pandemonium Circus, Instigators, DJ Manifest, Will Flowers, Those Guys, Everyday Prophets, Luminous Fog, Seventh Seal, Latenight Freakout Odyssey, Volunteers, Staff
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