9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert

On Saturday, January 20, 2007 Ploppy Palace Productions and Tobacco Road will be hosting the 9th 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 rock, reggae, folk, hip-hop, funk, experimental, tribal rhythms, world beat fusion, Hatian, Traditional Peruvian, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams. Johnny Dread, Sweetbone, Jahfe, Kuyayky, Aurapool, Out Of The Anonymous, Addax, Day Music Died, Under No Order, Carl Ferrari & Friends, The Tribe, Val C. Wisecracker, Robby Hunter, Mike Matthews, Charissa Johnson, Andrew Vait, ZP Tepi, January, Jon Ryczek, Outereach, Brimstone127, Anodize and more will be showcasing original music. Alonso, Kristie Soares 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. In addition, the TranZenDance Dance Company, Shri-Shambhala Tribe and other dancers will be performing a variety of dance and movement pieces to energetic, rhythmic percussion and ambient tones. Plus Carlos Rodriguez and Anibal Fernandez will be rendering a live painting demonstration to visually complement the music. As an extra feature, Lumonics Light Museum will be presenting a special video projection showcase. Irvin Rosenfeld and Elvy Musikka, legal medical marijuana patients, will be describing their experiences with obtaining his medicine through the federal government. The 9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert will also feature a selection of community speakers who will present information about the issues including Toni Latino from Florida NORML. FL NORML, Emerge Miami, Miami-Dade Green Party, the Improvised Action Collective 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 10 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 and selected independent corporations Production support provided by Ploppy Palace Productions, Beach Sound, Anamaze Productions, Atlas Sound and 7th Circuit Productions. The 9th 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 9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road is sponsored by Ploppy Palace Productions, Beach Sound, OnlineGigs.com, 7th Circuit Productions and FL NORML. 21 Years Old + with ID Admission is $ 10. www.myspace.com/medmj [5] For more information, please email Ploppy Palace Productions at events@ploppypalace.com [6].