Choogle On with Uncle Weed

Starting at the Great Canadian Beer Fest in Victoria, BC (Vancouver Island), Uncle Weed samples some tasty ales and listens to lovely lasses play Hip tunes and chats with barmen and revelers.

Much later (post appendectomy) UW and friends attend Oktoberfest at the German Alpen House in Vancouver where he recounts trips to Munich for while a young choogler and then rambles about old men dancing and such … 

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Line-up for Dual Beer Fest Action – Choogle on #72 (.mp3, 18:56, 18MB)

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photo by UW, art’ed by Bread the Producer

At a thwarted benefit concert for Insite, the supervised injection clinic in Vancouver’s troubled downtown Eastside, Uncle Weed chronicles the massive show of force by the Vancouver Police Department who shut down the Bedouin Soundclash concert and blockaded a full block of Hastings Street – ironically because, “pedestrians or motorists may be unduly put at risk by the event”.

The volunteers continued the civil disobedience bar-b-q to feed homeless folks despite the hullabaloo by the cops and vocal demonstrators attempting to incite a confrontation. Joined by the Quebecois Correspondent, UW discusses the political situation, harm reduction strategy, and gives a shout out to former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell (now a Canadian federal senator). 

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Line-up for High Witness Report at the In-site Police Standoff – Choogle on #71 (.mp3, 10:47, 10MB)

Thanks to

Geoff Berner – accordionist Dopefiend for voice talent Quebecois Correspondent

More Coverage

Photo Essay: Part One and Two

Concert : VPD Reaction by dubesor on Flickr

What was expected to be a free concert and BBQ in support of Insite, North America’s only injection site, turned into an unnecessary standoff. This was precipitated by the Vancouver Police Department, who stormed in to block access to the event and eventually dismantle it altogether before it even began.

In this particular shot, a man that tries to approach the concert stage is roughly showed away by a member of the force’s Crowd Control Unit, as incredulous bystanders look on.

CBC: Bedouin Soundclash concert for Insite shut down by Vancouver police

More than 100 officers descended on the 100 block of E. Hastings Street, where hundreds of people had gathered to attend a barbeque and watch a concert by the Canadian band Bedouin Soundclash, in support of Insite, the city’s safe injection site.

Police said the structures and tents set up for the concert were taken down because the organizer, the PHS Community Services Society, which operates Insite, didn’t have a permit for the event.

More than 100 police officers helped city officials shut down a concert Thursday night in the 100 block of E. Hastings Street. (CBC)

“The city had declined a permit that was requested by the group,” Const. Jana McGuinness said Thursday night.

“The city is concerned that pedestrians or motorists may be unduly put at risk by the event.”

Mark Townsend, a PHS spokesman, said people should have the right to organize street festivities to support the safe injection site.

“It’s a demonstration. It’s what we are allowed to do. We’re allowed to put up tents, and it’s all organized,” Townsend said.

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Art’ed up by Bread the Producer

Heading out to vote in his riding in BC, Uncle Weed rallies to a secondary voting location at the last minute while spieling about the election process, political parties and vast timezones.

After filling out his Canadian ballot, he returns home to drink hot toddies, get baked and fill out his USA ballot while riffing about the left vote split resulting in the Canadian Conservative minority government, and expressing hope for good times ahead. Folk singer (and personal hero) Billy Bragg provides poignant music to inspire keeping faith in democracy.

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Cast your vote for Two Country Election Fest – Choogle on #70 (.mp3, 40:45, 38MB)

See also

Uncleweeed on Dopecast #147 discussing the Conservative minority government and other Canadian issues with the Dopefiend FairVote.ca – sign the petition for proportional representation A few words for Democracy – resources and thoughts on grassroots involvement with public policy Election Fest – photoset of ballots and polling places

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Herby is a Canadian doing 30 weekends in jail for a 2 light grow operation. He tells Uncle Weed about the conditions of “Guantanamo North” and answers questions about the trial process, political situation in Canada, and keeping his health up. Edited by Bread the Producer. Music from Under the Volcano fest. 

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Protect your rights with Hard Tokes with Herby in the Hoosgow – Choogle on #69 (.mp3, 17:45, 16MB)

More Herby: Field Trip to Herby’s Garden with Dopefiend – Choogle #57 Tokes on the Porch Returns to Herby’s Garden – Choogle on #56 and/or Tokes on the Dopecast: Field Trip to Herby’s Secret Garden Dopecast95: LIVE from Vancouver and Seattle!

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Aside a rushing creek under evergreen canopy smoking OG Kush, Uncle Weed recounts BC camping trips, summer leisure plans, and describes the wonders of the Vancouver Car Free Festival including Portuguese salted sardines, Grateful Dead cover band, drum circles, poets, activists and dancers galore, before embarking on an auditory space cruise through Commercial Drive and Main st. 

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Edited/produced by Bread – Best w/ headphones! Mount your iron steed for Car Free Choogle ~ a musical wandering – Choogle on #68 (.mp3, 25:06, 23MB)

Photo-sets Flickr set from Car Free Festival (89 snaps + videos)

Some parts also appear as Car(e)-free Sound Stroll – Urban Vancouver #8

Cover arts art’ed up by Bread

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From a new backporch high on the mountain slopes, Uncle Weed talks about his collections of t-shirts and lighters and long-ago trips to Japan – then discusses stoner culture, legal penalties, and travel observations with a Japanese cannabis enthusiast who tells his favourite strains, how he met ganja in Japan, compares Vancouver and Amsterdam, and documents the many strains of BC bud enjoyed on his visit while eating curry rice.

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Pack your satchel for Toking and Traveling in Nippon – Choogle on #67 (.mp3, 21:27, 20MB)

Cover art: wild Hokkaido cannabis – photographer undisclosed, arted up by UW

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Uncleweed and Cosmo sit around the Fishbowl Tavern in Olympia, Washington and talk of political fortitude, Olympia garage rock, and play some groovy tunes, from SubPop and Reap and Sow Records. Ya Dig? Plus anecdotes form SXSW (Billy Bragg, Pasties) and plans for civil liberty edu-tainment. 

Get yer own beer for: Clubside Breakfast Time Episode 61 – The Return of Uncleweed

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On a chirping bird Sunday after returning from Mexico with parasite in tow, a weakened Uncle Weed recounts artistic endeavors and medical clinic visits in Bucerias, leading to a personal slow down period of less chooglin’ and travelin’ and more writing and storytelling.

You can help produce episodes via choogleon {at} uncleweed {dot} net – storyteller skillz are key. More topics include Dalai Lama’s citizenship ceremony, Winter Olympics vignettes, Americans Abroad voter registration, duty frees stores, TSA power trippers, TV vitriol, kite-boarding, drug testing, fear mongering, soldier extradition, Belize and Palau trips, novel project tbc Elsewhere, and a gamut of podcasts to enjoy. PS Send music. 

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Choose a beverage for Spring Replenishment on Mosquito Creek – Choogle on #66 (.mp3, 42:42, 36MB)

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Uncle Weed wraps up SXSW trip by chatting with Austin local Pugz – and various random characters – while rolling out a vast variety of great music including:

and various mysterious artists, while wandering the bustling streets of Austin USA, listening to the commotion, meeting curious folks, and commenting about food and recycling.

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One more for the road … Sixth Street Rock Walk SXSW Mop-up – Choogle on #65 (.mp3, 43:22, 35MB)

Cover art Original photo by Chris Heuer on Flickr, art’ed up by Uncle Weed

Note: Please add band links in comments to save me the time ;-).

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