A lot has changed in the world since Steve Diamond first reported on the New Orleans Jazz Festival for the January 1st, 1979 issue of High Times Magazine. Back then, current Jazz Fest juggernaut Tipitina’s was in its infancy—the historic music venue having only operated for a year at the time of Diamond’s piece—and the… Keep Reading
Cannabis industry veteran Steve DeAngelo recently wrote an opinion piece, entitled “Topple the Pyramids,” in which he addresses the shift from medical to adult-use sales in California, and how small, legacy cannabis businesses struggle in comparison to corporate cannabis ownership. DeAngelo began his piece by looking back on the medical cannabis law in California prior… Keep Reading
By Steve Bloom “The bus was busted!” HIGH TIMES Executive Editor John Holmstrom informed me as I walked into the office, only hours before my train to Toledo was scheduled to leave. It was March 28th—just four days before the Hash Bash, the main event on the spring Hemp Tour. I was planning to catch… Keep Reading
Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen spoke out against the ban of Sha’Carri Richardson, saying marijuana only is performance-enhancing for hot dog eating contests. Read More Author: Thomas Edward / High Times Keep Reading
The head of one of America’s largest medical cannabis dispensaries, Steve DeAngelo opens up in a 2012 interview. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
On August 20, 2020, Steve Earle tragically lost his son, Justin Townes Earle. The album ‘J.T.’ is dedicated to him. Read More Author: High Times / High Times Keep Reading
In the May, 1991 issue of High Times, Steve Bloom writes about trying to get in to a Grateful Dead show on New Year’s Eve. (He failed.) I had neglected to tell my friend Ed a little dark secret of mine. I figured it wouldn’t matter. I was absolutely convinced that, miracle of miracles, we’d… Keep Reading
In this edition of Flashback Friday, writer Steve Block outlines all the reasons why everyone should avoid jimsonweed. Originally published in the December, 1975 issue of High Times. The search for exotic highs is like the temptation to bet on “propositions”: of course, you know who won the World Series in 1936, how to sing… Keep Reading
