Live Music, September 2023

HighLifeStyle Show 2023 UPDATE: Music Festival in Boxborough, MA

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RoC (Roots of Creation) has taken on a unique new project: Grateful Dub: a Reggae-infused tribute to the Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead.
RoC (Roots of Creation) has taken on a unique new project: Grateful Dub: a Reggae-infused tribute to the Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead.

BOXBOROUGH, MA, — The HighLifeStyle Show, a premier hybrid tradeshow for cannabis brands, is excited to announce the lineup for its upcoming music festival and convention so far, featuring live music for September 2023 in Boxborough, Massachusetts.

The event, taking place from September 22-24, 2023, at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center, will feature an eclectic mix of music, entertainment, artists, celebrities, special guests, tattooists, and exhibitors, promising a truly unforgettable experience for everyone in the cannabis community.

The live music for September 2023 in Boxborough, Massachusetts, will kick off on Friday, September 22, with a performance by Grateful Dub, a unique project by RoC (Roots of Creation) that pays tribute to Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead with a reggae-infused twist. The weekend will continue with performances by Fortunate Youth, Mighty Mystic, NRBQ, Girl with a Hawk, DJ Stenny, DJ Slim, and more making it a must-attend event for music lovers.

The event will be held at the Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center, a spacious, bright, and welcoming hotel that’s affordable and full-service. The hotel is ideally situated in suburban wooded surroundings, making it the perfect place for a weekend getaway, couples’ weekends, and business travelers alike. It provides easy access to the highway for travelers from out of town and is close to Worcester, Marlborough, Acton, Concord, Lexington, and Nashua, New Hampshire. The hotel is committed to making facilities, amenities, and services accessible to guests with disabilities. Free parking is available for all attendees.

Please note, all hotel rooms are booked through show management. For any questions (including vendor space), please contact GarySohmers@gmail.com.

Girl with a Hawk is an American rock band formed in 2021 by musician Linda S. Viens. The band's members include Richard Lamphear, Daniel Coughlin, Nancy Delaney, and Dan Bernfeld. The band's music is described as emotive indie rock with Americana, garage, and punk roots.
Girl with a Hawk is an American rock band formed in 2021 by musician Linda S. Viens. The band’s members include Richard Lamphear, Daniel Coughlin, Nancy Delaney, and Dan Bernfeld. The band’s music is described as emotive indie rock with Americana, garage, and punk roots.

As a LifeStyle conference, the HighLifeStyle Show will be showcasing all aspects of the canna-inspired culture, including health, wellness, music, art, clothing, literature, food, cultivation, supplies, medical, educational, and ancillary aspects. There will be two levels of participation involving access to indoor including the tattoo festival, live music, and more vendors, music, and outdoor activities. All attendees will be able to access all of the Exhibitors indoors and out. Please note, there will be no selling anything in violation of Massachusetts law, and this location is not a dispensary. Consumption will be permitted in all outside spaces. Possession and use of cannabis MUST be in compliance with Massachusetts law.

In addition to the music, the HighLifeStyle Show will also feature a series of educational sessions and fun events organized by the CraftBud Alliance (CBA). Topics will range from growing weed outdoors and indoors, joint rolling competitions, trimming and curing weed, to sessions on seeds and strains, making edibles, and testing the strength of weed or homemade edibles and tinctures.

The event will also host a variety of indoor and outdoor cannabis exhibitors, including Toking With The Dead, Favorables / Doobie Designs, Flower Medical, Smyth Cannabis Co., Nick’s Crafted, Simply Herb and Ozone, FatCat Select Seeds, Reverie 73, South Shore Pottery Shop, Purpose Genetics and Seeds for Vets, The Shirt Factory, Kushley, LLC, and New Edge Smoke & Vape.

Adding to the excitement, the HighLifeStyle Show will also host the Tattoo Arts Festival, presented by TattooNOW. The festival will open the floor to 40 curated body artists, including talents like Canman from Visions Tattoo, Fawn Baker of Red Tree Tattoo, and James, a sage of Tattooing Wisdom. The Tattoo Arts Festival will offer live tattooing demonstrations, seminars on tattoo history and technique, and a tattoo competition showcasing the finest work across various categories.

Frequently Asked Questions:

      • Do I need to be 21+ and is the show open to the public?
        • The show is open to the public, 21 years old or older with ID.
      • Do I have to bring my ticket to the event?
        • You will need a copy of the ticket, printed or on your phone.
      • Can I leave & re-enter?
        • Yes, unlimited re-entry for the day of the show with a show wristband.
      • Can I bring/use cannabis to the event?
        • Yes – consumption will be permitted in all outside spaces. Possession and use of cannabis MUST be in compliance with Massachusetts law.
      • Is my registration/ticket transferable?
        • Yes – anyone over 21 can use your ticket.
      • What is the refund policy?
        • All ticket sales are final, with no refunds.

The HighLifeStyle Show is open to adults over 21 years of age and aims to provide a platform for cannabis brands and dispensaries to network and socialize in a resort hotel conference setting. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit [website].

About HighLifeStyle Show: The HighLifeStyle Show is a hybrid tradeshow for cannabis brands. The event is a gathering of brands, dispensaries, distributors, growers, artists, performers, and consumers in the cannabis industry. It aims to provide a platform for these entities to network and socialize in a resort hotel conference setting with exhibitors, vendors, concerts, comedy, education, celebrities, and more.

Press Contact: GarySohmers@gmail.com.

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Mighty Mystic is a reggae musician hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. Born in Jamaica and raised in Boston, Mighty Mystic, whose real name is Kevin Mark Holness, has made a name for himself in the reggae scene with his unique brand of "hard roots" music, which incorporates elements of rock, pop, and hip-hop. Mighty Mystic released his first album, "Wake Up World," in 2010, and it reached number four on the iTunes reggae charts. His follow-up, "Concrete World," debuted at number six on the Billboard Reggae Chart in 2014. His third album, "The Art of Balance," was released in 2016. Mighty Mystic is also known for being the younger brother of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, marking a unique intersection of music and politics within his family. Please note, the details I've provided are current up to my training data, which is only until September 2021. For more recent information about Mighty Mystic, you might want to check his official website or his social media pages.
Girl with a Hawk is an American rock band that was formed in 2021. The band is led by musician Linda S. Viens. Other members include Richard Lamphear, Daniel Coughlin, Nancy Delaney, and Dan Bernfeld. Richard Lamphear is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has played in other bands such as Amoebas in Chaos and Kingdom of Love. Daniel Coughlin is a guitar player and arranger. Girl with a Hawk is a Red on Red Recording Artist. They have released a music video for their single Same Stars.
Grateful Dub is a reggae-infused tribute to Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead. The project was created by RoC (Roots of Creation), a reggae band from Maine. RoC reworked some of the Grateful Dead's favorite songs into a new studio album. The album features guest performances by Stephen Marley, G. Love, and Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band.
NRBQ is an American rock band that was originally called the "New Rhythm and Blues Quintet". The group was formed around 1965 by Terry Adams, Steve Ferguson, and Joey Spampinato. The band re-formed in 1967 after Adams disbanded it for a time. NRBQ is known for its live performances, which are often spontaneous and lighthearted. The band blends many genres, including rock, pop, jazz, blues, and Tin Pan Alley.
DJ Stenny is an open format DJ specializing in Contemporary Dance Music including EDM, Top 40, Hip-Hop, Indie, & Rock. WIth the ability to weave seamlessly through multiple Genres, Styles, & Eras of music to create a unique & memorable dance floor experience every time he spins.
Fortunate Youth is an American reggae rock sextet from Hermosa Beach, California. The band's current lineup includes Dan Kelly (vocals), Travis “Travi Bongo” Walpole (percussion), Jered Draskovich (keys/bass), Greg Gelb (bass, guitar), Corey Draskovich (bass, guitar, keys), and Revelation Kalauli (drums). Fortunate Youth's mission is to spread peace, love, and unity through music. They have appeared on the iTunes and Billboard reggae charts. The band started out as a group of artists from different bands jamming together at casual parties. They have performed at backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns and have become one of the most popular reggae rock bands in the country.
DJ Slim is a long time Marijuana advocate, rapper, CEO of Puff Pass Record, and grower based out of Massachusetts. With an an extensive discography and a variety of videos, he has earned 7 music awards including a High Time Doobie. In addition has collaborated with Cappadonna from the Wu Tang Clan, Edo.G, Akrobatik, and Big Shug. On top of that has smoked with the best of them including Snoop Dogg, B-Real (Cypress Hill), Rah Digga, Redman, Method Man, Doug Benson and Zairilla Bacon. Slim is a certified music veteran and has toured the U.S and Canada performing in Toronto, Austin, Las Vegas, San Antonio, New York, Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.