Monroe Street Fair * Hash Bash Festival * Ann Arbor, Michigan
Peace ---Love---Happiness
2018 💚 Monroe Street Fair * Hash Bash Festival
Saturday, April 7th 2018.
Don't Miss the Largest FREE Pro-Cannabis Festival East of the Mississippi.
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Just about everyone call's Monroe Street Fair Hash Bash,
so here ya go:
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Monroe Street Fair Hash Bash Festival is:
Saturday, April 7th 2018.
Save the date and book a great room for the weekend.
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Thank you to our legendary legacy sponsors Arborside, Depot Town & B.D.T. Smoke Shops and the many early supporter's of the Monroe Street Fair, most notably MINORML, Revernd Steve, Christeen Landino and the whole MINORML volunteer crew.
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A special thanks to the Hash Bash and it's organizers. Special shout out to Chuck Ream, Nick Zettel, the man, the legend John Sinclair and Adam Brook, Thank you, you all have been inspirations to me.
Charlie Strackbein..
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TOTALLY FREE SHOW!
Sponsors help make this show TOTALLY FREE!
Please support this TOTALLY FREE show by checking out and patronizing our select sponsors and vendors.
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Hash Bash = Protest - non-commercial
Hash Bash Festival = Party - commercial
(This event is totally free for you and I. The event's cost's are paid in large part by our generous sponsors)
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Thank you to all of our sponsors that have contributed to the continued success of the free show.
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Monroe Street Fair Hash Bash Festival is always the first Saturday in April.
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT IMMINENT!
We will be updating this site as news becomes available. We will be announcing acts, speakers, special guests, the theme, focus, goals. All rooted in love & merriment.
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2017 Presenting Sponsors
Get to know the artists & Speakers
Eliza Neals and the Narcotics
"Eliza Neals and the Narcotics" putting the Magic back into BluesRock with TopOfTheCharts Recordings and Mind Blowing LIVE Performances! ElizaNeals.com
ELIZA NEALS is a dynamic powerful front woman, multi-talented musician, confident producer and outstanding live performer she is the voice of 'new indieblues for 21st Century.
"Perhaps Detroit’s best kept secret … cream of the crop … Looks every bit as hot as she sounds is a powerhouse to say the least … perhaps Janis, Jimi and Jim Morrison might possibly have escaped death …" Chicken Wilson 2015
"She sings with the power of Beth Hart, the emotion of Janis Joplin, yet the voice is still her own... Neals blends rock and blues seamlessly" American Blues Scene 2015
Credit: ElizaNeals.com
Dixon's Violin
Dixon: performing artist, music shaman ♥
About
World's premier visionary violinist. www.dixonsviolin.com
Visionary Violin: a Transformational Journey by Dixon
You've never heard violin like this! The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so across North America, including giving two TED talks/performances, ten years at Burning Man, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time, and invented a whole new music genre. Based on his classically-trained violin mastery, Dixon now improvises on a 5-string electric violin with a looper to create an all-live one-man symphony. Guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation, he shows the beauty of doing something seemingly impossible. Dixon's passionate energy will enchant, mesmerize, and inspire you!
Prior Event Highlights (by category):
* HONORS: 2 TED talks/performances (TEDxBlackRockCity, TEDxDetroit), "Best of" TEDx selectee; Juried Showcases at PAE and OAPN; featured on Fox News; broadcast on Public Radio International's Echoes; appearance and on soundtrack for "The Bloom" Transformational Festival documentary, appearance in feature film "Spark: A Burning Man Story"; selected for 2015-2018 Michigan Arts & Humanities Touring Directory; on Pandora/iTunes/Amazon/more.
Credit: www.dixonsviolin.com
Covert Operations
Covert, the exciting musical collective based out of Flint Michigan, continue to work hard at establishing themselves as heavy contenders in the healthy music scene happening in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. Covert's music is Rock and Roll shaped with the help of influences from Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Gospel, Soul and Reggae; with lyrics and vocal harmonies crafted and intertwined within the melodies. They play lengthy sets, no two ever being the same, with improvisation and segues that keep those in attendance dancing on their toes. Covert's growing and loyal fan base continue to help spread the music, and plays a vital role to their live performance. A Covert show is a place for people to come together in song and dance in what may best be described as a celebration of life.
Covert Productions, the half that is responsible for Covert's sound and light has been chosen by promoters in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana for festivals ranging from 500-5,000 in attendance. Clients include Michigan Peace Fest, Dunegrass, Quarry Breakdown, Hoodilidoo, End of Summer Love In, Hash Bash, Monroe Street Fair, Melon Kamp, GLCC, Dope Logo Fest, Camp Terrapin, Whippersnap Music Festival, Michigan Rock & Brew, Wuhnurth Music Festival and many more.
Thank you for taking the time to read about Covert. Please head on over to www.CovertBand.com for even more specific information on the band, links to music and shows, merchandise and the latest news.
Leaving Lifted
Leaving Lifted is a 3 piece Reggae/Ska/Dub/Rock band from Michigan, and was formed in April of 2011. Leaving Lifted has had success from the very beginning with their debut show at at the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, MI. From there, they were invited to Atlantic City, New Jersey for the Oktoberfest event set up by Elephant Talk Indie Music Magazine. There they performed two nights at prime times, and were asked to interview on WLFR Stockton Radio. more...
Lavamoth
Genre
Stoner Rock
Band Members
Kevin Edwards~ Guitar/Vocals/Moog Synth
Mick Stone~ Drums
Wayne Crouton-Bass
Hometown
Detroit Mi
About
Detroits premier heavy Moog-Rock power trio
Biography
Fuzzed-out,anthemic guitar riffs,combined with tribal,pounding drum and bass. Stoner Rock songs about space and time travel,messed up dope deals,dirty cops, and life in Detroit...Former members of Detroit's own 500 Ft. Of Pipe & Soldiers Of Scrape...laying down some new tracks to melt your brains…more...
Act Casual
Genre
Rock/Blues/Funk
Band Members
Ryan Yoskovich - Drums
Ryan Stafford - Keys, Sax
Nick Small - Guitar, Vocals
Will Richardson - Guitar
Danny Flynn - Bass, Vocals
Hometown
Metro Detroit, MI
About
Rock/Blues/Funk
Biography
What originally started as a group of close friends getting together to jam in a basement has grown and evolved into a musical force to be reckoned with. By combining various elements of the blues, funk, long instrumental jams and catchy 3-minute songs, there is something for everyone within the sound that is Act Casual….more….
About Us
HUGE SHOW!
THE LARGEST TOTALLY FREE PRO-CANNABIS FESTIVAL EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI!
ANN ARBOR, MI
Saturday, April 7th, 2018
Live music and vending.
We have been bringing our community together celebrating it's culture, music, art and accomplishments for over 17 years
Killer stoner variety show
Come out and enjoy this highly spirited day of fun, love, free live music, poetry, comedy, art, shopping and overall high jinks and merriment.
Our aim is to put on a killer stoner variety show while celebrating the cannabis zeitgeist.
We like to feature artists and act's deserving wider recognition for their talent and pro-cannabis enthusiasm, expertise and contributions.
Totally Free!!!
Voted #1 free pro-cannabis festival east of the Mississippi for the 17th time in a row!
Thank you to our sponsor's that help make this all possible. Please check out the select businesses featured at the Monroe Street Fair. They support our ever growing community and it's rapidly emerging sub-culture. Many of our long time sponsors also support many of the newer pro-cannabis festivals in Michigan.
About Us
Fred Heller
Fred has been apart of the fair since the beginning, first as a vendor and then as an organizer. An Ann Arbor native, he began glassblowing at the University of Oregon.(Quack Quack) and shows and sells both art and functional pieces. Fred continues to work every year to improve the Monroe street Fair and continue the legacy of fun, free and safe fairs.
Charlie Strackbein
Charlie founded the fair in 2002 and has been it's chief visionary and ambassador ever since. He began his career in architecture in 1982 as a high school student, studied architecture at the University Of Detroit, worked for some of the oldest and most prestigious firms in the country and world. He has over 20 years experience in pro-cannabis related industries, and has been a pro-cannabis activist for over 15 years. Charlie began working at B.D.T. Smoke Shops in 1996 and founded the Monroe Street Fair in 2002.
Sal Aiello
Sal has been with the fair since 2010 and became it's Administer of Entertainment in 2012. Sal reviews over 100 acts and books 6 bands and a total of 9-15 acts every year.
Sal has been a performer and worked in the music industry for years.
Sal wrote a killer song about Detroit, was inspired to make a graphic representation of it and founded Don't Be Afraid Of Detroit Apparel company in 2010. You will find Don't Be Afraid of Detroit Apparel online and at festivals across southeast Michigan