Joey Mars, King of Psychedelic Art, made a name for himself in the counterculture, and designing posters for Aerosmith and Grateful Dead. Now he’s bringing his weird to gallery walls. – thedailybeast.com
I have been at it for more than 30 years creating a unique world of characters and far-out planetary environments. My art has reached pretty much all corners of the globe at this point through distribution deals with Liquid Blue, Polygram, Not Fade Away, Net Sales, and Orion Distributors. With heavy rotation in malls, boutiques, and festivals in the ’90s and 2000s the Joey Mars brand and fan base grew in the music merch, pop-surreal, low-brow graphics world.
Going to art school in Boston, MA in the 80s I began creating band flyers and rock posters in the Boston Alt rock circles by the early 90s which led to the distribution deals and commissions with Aerosmith and Grateful Dead. I have had a few of my own stores, a gallery or two, partnered in Helltown Workshop for a moment, was president of The Worcester Artist Group, did commercial work for Budweiser and Pepsi through the Boston Phoenix, and traveled through Asia for years as a consultant and artist for Shop Therapy.
A glimpse through Mars’ collection of rock posters is like time traveling through rock history. Names like the Grateful Dead, Lemonheads, Pearl Jam, the Del Fuegos, Violent Femmes, and Death Cab For Cutie are lettered across surreal landscapes populated with fire-breathing puppets, aliens, clowns, and TV-headed beasts.
For 20 years now I have been creating paintings and drawings showcased in galleries primarily in the North East, as well as commercial illustration and design, and I still, continue my line of T-shirts and merchandise. JoeyMars.com is the place to check out my history of rock posters, T-shirts, fine art, murals, merchandise, illustrations, and commissions.
Artist Joey Mars will be at the HighLifeStyle Show, October 7, 8, and 9, 2022.
About the show
October 7-9, 2022
The Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Boxborough, MA
Tickets are available now!
You must be at least 21 years of age to enter the private property.
There will be over 30,000 sq ft indoor and outdoor gathering of brands, dispensaries, distributors, growers, artists, performers, and consumers to converge in the HighLifeStyle of B2B and B2C in a resort hotel conference setting with exhibitors, vendors, concerts, comedy, education, celebrities, socializing and networking.
Offering exhibitors and vendors a fun environment to meet qualified customers who are interested in canna-related products, services, and creative arts. There will be no THC products for sale on the property.
As a business conference, one of The HighLifeStyle Show’s goals is to have businesses, entrepreneurs, and brands will be able to meet the distributors, retailers, and consumers in an entertaining, safe environment. Retail distributors can promote their products and retail locations in order to compete to attract new customers. Artists can find new fans. Craft growers can network to find supplies they may need to be an at-home botanist, or find outlets or job opportunities.
As a LifeStyle conference, we 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 including cannabis weddings and travel.
There will be two levels of participation involving access to indoor and outdoor activities. All attendees will be able to access all of the Exhibitors indoors and out.
Live Music On The Main Stage Outdoors All Weekend Long Includes
The Wailers, Roots of Creation, Jon Butcher Axis, Brett Wilson, Mikaela Davis, Barrence Whitfield, Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, Tsunami of Sound, Justine’s Black Threads, and more.
Laugh your bud off with LIVE Comedy & Stand-up
Starring Matt Barry, Mona Forgione, Ian Stuart, and Josh Day will be performing standup comedy, all weekend long.
Click Here For more info on Exhibitor Space or Sponsorship, or email:
Marc@NECANN.com or GarySohmers@gmail.com
THERE WILL BE NO SELLING ANYTHING IN VIOLATION OF MASSACHUSETTS LAW. THIS LOCATION IS NOT A DISPENSARY.
The Mass Canna-Convention Where You Can Consume
About the Venue
Boxboro Regency Hotel (978) 263-8701 Located in a rural area near several corporate offices, this conference hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from I- 95 and within 1 mi (2 km) of Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge. A 20-minute drive from downtown Boston. The warm, traditionally furnished rooms feature free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a seating area. Higher classrooms have mini-fridges and/or a balcony or terrace overlooking the pool. Suites also include sofa beds and microwaves, while higher-end suites have separate living rooms. The on-site full-service restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves modern American fare. Guests can unwind on the indoor pool deck. Additional amenities include an exercise facility and an indoor pool. The hotel provides free parking and is pet friendly.
While there are many pleasant restaurants close to our hotel, we are happy to offer guests delicious on-site dining options. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at our casual restaurant Minuteman Grille American Pub. You can also enjoy a delicious meal served directly in your room.
Amenities consist of a tropical atrium with a fountain, free Wi-Fi, free parking, disabled access, an indoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, room service, and air conditioning. Refrigeration, Airport Shuttle, Pets Allowed, Dogs Allowed (please call hotel for more information 978-263-8701). In addition, for hotel guests, we provide a fully equipped fitness center that includes changing rooms and showers, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and free weights. Stay in control of your business with our on-site business center, which offers computer, printer, and fax services.
The hotel restaurant, bar, and indoor restrooms are also exclusive to VIPs, Hotel guests, and Exhibitors.
VIP Live Concerts including Roots of Creation appearing in Concert on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 4:00 pm – also Brett Wilson solo set Friday Evening – Special Show only for VIPs, Exhibitors and Hotel Guests and Mikaela Davis with her band Southern Star will be performing in concert Saturday, Oct. 8 on the main stage outdoors – Mikaela Davis will be performing a special solo concert for VIPs, Exhibitors and Hotel Guests with More VIP Activities To Be Announced.
