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It’s efficient. been like a Nightmare on Main I will admit that I’ve learned a Street, day after day tackling new lot watching these instructional problems after new fixes, then videos on how to make your com- more problems, just different. All I puter run faster. It appears to work can say is it’s been quite the head for a few hours, then BAM. It has a shaker these last few weeks and an Community Concerts of the Grand Valley minor seizure, reboots, then epic journey to get out this last becomes your best friend again. issue. That explains the last two weeks I suspect I could have used a for me. Computer melt downs hap- typewriter, glue and scissors this pen for me about every 7 years. time around and cranked out the Season Finale summers studying as a fellowship ations. His experiences include the You don’t know when it’s coming, issue faster that way. Only time Presents and full-scholarship recipient at the New Mexico Brass Quintet, Santa Fe but you definitely recognize the will tell on whether this problem Music Academy of the West and the Symphony Brass Quintet, The King’s tidal wave of bad mojo technolgy has been solved or will I see a pin- Aspen Music Festival and School, Brass, the Walt Disney Collegiate when it hits you. Make sure to can- ning beach ball on my screen D ALLAS BRASSQuintet two of the most prestigious summer AllStar Band, Harvey Phillips Tuba cel your dinner plans, weekend before I finish this page. Only the w/Percussion – One of music festivals in the country. Juan Company, as well as the Grand Rapids, plans or plan on buying a new com- computer gods know the answer to America’s foremost musi- has performed with a variety of musi- Southwest Michigan, West Michigan, puter. this mystery! cal ensembles – will take the cal ensembles ranging from sympho- New Mexico, Louisville, South Bend, ny orchestras to British style brass and Bloomington Camerata Symphony Your plans include, wishing you stage at Grand Junction High could point to the exact reason why bands. Some of these include the Orchestras. He can be heard on record- your computer melted down, Jeffrey Inks - Publisher School Auditorium pm May Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, ings on the Summit and Naxos labels locked up & got sicker than your [email protected] 1 at 7:30pm for Community Brevard Symphony, Palm Beach as well as Alfred Music Publishing. An Concerts of the Grand Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, the advocate of new music, Paul has pre- Valley’s last concert tof their Tumucua Jazz Orchestra, the Horns miered numerous pieces for solo tuba, season. & Pipes Brass Ensemble, and the most notably the works of Brian Ciach. award winning Brass Band of Central has also been a featured soloist at the Since its founding in 1983 the Florida. In addition, he has shared the 2014 International Tuba Euphonium Dallas Brass has established a unique stage with the Boston Brass and the Conference and the 2015 and 2013 blend of traditional brass instruments Brass All-Stars Big Band, the Rodney Midwest Regional Tuba Euphonium with a full complement of drums and Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, and conference. percussion. Their repertoire creates performed as guest principal horn of In addition to touring with the a performing entity of extraordinary the National Symphony Orchestra of Dallas Brass, Paul is Affiliate range and musical challenges and the Dominican Republic. A passionate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium includes Dixieland, Swing, Broadway, music educator and avid conductor, at Grand Valley State University in Hollywood, classical masterpieces and Juan enjoys working with students of Grand Rapids, MI. He has complet- patriotic music. A Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family – the ideal audience has an age range of 5 Announcing The 2017-2018 Concert Series Home of the Authentic ‘Cheesecakes in a Jar®’ to 95! The goal of each performance is to entertain and enrich by playing Over 28 Flavors, including both Gourmet Dessert Flavors, Sweet Dreams – Saturday, September 9, 2017–7:30pm great music while showing the audi- 3 Redneck Tenors – Thursday, October 5, 2017–7:30pm Gluten-Free, Savory Cra Spreads and now… ence how much the group enjoys what Colorado-Style Southern Chow Chow! Paul McDermand– Sunday, November 19, 2017–3:00pm they are doing. In addition to their Rocky Mountain Christmas Monday, December 4, 2017–7:30pm regular concerts, the Dallas Brass has Lezginka Dance Co. – Thursday, March 15, 2018-7:30m appeared with major pops orches- Glenn Miller Orchestra – Tuesday, April 3, 2018-7:30m Full-Service catering also available tras like the NY Pops conducted by The Nelons – Tuesday, May 1, 2018–7:30m (970) 256-4688 Skitch Henderson and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. They have View information on all artists at performed at Carnegie Hall and the www.communityconcertsgrandvalley.org/ www.decadencecheesecakes.com Kennedy Center and have toured over- seas to Europe and the Far East. They All Concerts are held at have performed for Presidents Gerald Grand Junction High School Auditorium Ford and George H.W. Bush, made 1400 N. 5th St. an appearance on the CBS “Early Grand Junction, CO 81502 The Show”, and have been heard repeat- edly on the TV show, “The Young & ed studies at the University of Illinois The Restless.” The Dallas Brass has all ages, staying active in the Central (B.M.), the University of New Mexico Source a strong dedication to working with Florida area as a private teacher, brass (M.M.), and at the Indiana University young musicians, and does many stu- instructor, and guest clinician/conduc- The FREE Regional Guide to News, Arts and Entertainment Jacobs School of Music (D.M.). His dent workshops in conjunction with tor. is published monthly and distributed free across the Western Slope When not touring with the Dallas primary teachers were Dan Perantoni, To reach us call 970.256.9288 ext 3 or write to 411½ Main St • Grand Junction, CO 81501 their concerts. Brass, Juan enjoys teaching, cooking, Richard White, Mark Moore, and Publisher: Jeffrey B. Inks • [email protected] Juan Berrios Joseph Goble. Paul is a Buffet Group Accounting: Karen Green • [email protected] (Horn, Alto Horn, and bowling. He lives in Kissimmee, Business Office Assistant: Priscilla Inks • [email protected] USA Tuba Artist performing on B&S Flugelhorn) FL with his wife, a flute player and Legal Counsel: Ann Duckett • [email protected] andMeinl Weston tubas Originally from Bayamón, Puerto elementary school music teacher. Juan Client Relations: Cheri Schindler • [email protected] Andres Crovetti Rico, Juan Berrios began his musi- is a Buffet Crampon performing artist (percussion/drums) Resident Angels: cal education in Kissimmee, Florida and plays on a Hans Hoyer french horn John McKean, Jade Inks, William Inks, Dan Hanley, Dee Dorrance, Priscilla Inks, Gayle Meyer Born in Illinois and raised in Slinger, as a 6th grade beginning band stu- and a Besson Tenor Horn. Featured Contributors: Wisconsin, Andres Crovetti received dent. He went on to study Music Paul Carlson (Tuba) Gayle Meyer • Lyle Stout • Jeffrey B. Inks • Lee Mathis • Ann Duckett his Bachelor of Music degree at the Education and Performance at the Since beginning his study of the University of Minnesota. 2016-17 University of Central Florida, where tuba at the age of 11 in Illinois, Dr. marks Andres’ first season with Dallas Read The Source Online Edition he was the recipient of several awards Paul Carlson has gone on to thrill audi- Brass. Additionally, Andres performs www.yvsource.com including the Presser Foundation ences around the globe as a soloist and The opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and may not represent the both as a drummer and vibraphonist Scholarship and the Performance as a member of the Dallas Brass. As opinions of this publication, its owners, or its advertisers. Writing submission guidelines an active performer, Paul is comfort- with a variety of jazz and pop bands available upon request. Recycle, reflect, rejoice in the richness. Excellence Award. Juan also spent able in a wide range of musical situ- Continued on page 12
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April 2017 • The SOURCEC YVSOURCE.COM 7 Your playing April 28th, Friday night at The Fat Tire Festival from 7-9:30pm, after all the festivals fans have ridden the trails, showered, devoured their dinner, then hit the beer garden for Music Lineup Preview happy hour—by the time you hit the stage the fans are really ready to let loose. What type of tunes will you bringing for this audience that is from at least 30 State & over 6 Countries ? Funky grooves and sounds form James Brown, Tower of Power, Tommy Castro, and Average White Band. Do you have a particular venue that you love to play in April - 27-30 this area? There a some great places to play in the area - Palisade Brewery, Fat Tire Festival Fruita, Colorado Ella's, Charlie Dwellingtons, the Warehouse and of course the festivals. www.fruitafattirefestival.com What does summer of 2017 look like for your bands? Both bands are working. We are looking forward to festival season including the Fat Tire Fest, Grand Junction Off Road, Farmers Friday, April 28th • 4-6:30pm Market and more. Name: Joey Black, John Shrader, Stephan Wargo, Beau Miller Age: 40, 39, 25, 31 Saturday, April 29th • 12-2:30pm Occupation: Bartender, Restaurant manager, Server, TBA Budtender Hobbies: Music, Guns, Booze & Weed Favorite Restaurant: Horsefly Brewing Sixteen Forty Co-Goals: Continue enjoying playing live music togeth- Friday, April 28th • 7-9:30pm er. Name: Duncan Rowley Saturday, April 29th •4-6:30pm Age: 61 Name: Sean Palmer How long has your band been playing out live? 3.5 years. Occupation: president/CEO of Office Outfitters & Planners, Age: 18 Inc. Occupation: Full-Time Student, Part-Time Guitar Player What length of time did you rehearse before booking Hobbies: Playing music, RZRing/Camping Hobbies: playing music, competing with the GJHS Academic your first live performance? Family: Married with 2 grown kids, a German Shepherd and Team We all met up at John’s place one a cat Family: Mom, Dad, Brother, Step-Mom, Step-Dad, 3 Step- night when Joey had just moved Favorite Restaurant: Blue Moon Sisters, they are all great. to town.(Joey and John are Goals: Spend more time with family, playing music and riding Favorite Restaurant: Charlie Dwellington’s has to take the cousins) We goofed around the RZR and camping in the desert. cake. Great burgers, great music, awesome staff. on some acoustic guitars You’ve been playing live music in The Grand Valley for Goals: I’d love to keep rolling with this band thing. I really do by -the fire. Then about quite awhile, how long? have a passion for playing two weeks later had our Since 1997. I've played with Terry McGovern this whole time guitar and performing on first show on Halloween of and we have had several incarnations of our bands - The Uranium stage with a band and I’m 2014. Blues Band, the Slide Kings, Terry McGovern and the Uranium not sure I’ll ever be able to Blues band, and currently the Terry McGovern Band. I have had make that go away, and I’m You band has such a my projects that include Jocko Flocko, Ofay Soul and now Soul not sure I ever want it to go unique name, that I thought Habit. away. It’s a great feeling. I’d ask what every other per- Of course, if that doesn’t son asks you - How did you come up with that name? work out I’ll probably end We still didn’t have a name at this point but had a few more up in politics. Who’d have shows booked. One day while setting up for a show the owner guessed, music and politics? asked us what our name was -to put it up on a chalk board. We When you formed your band, what made you to decide to told him we didn’t have one so he started throwing out sug- do a trio? gestions. His first was “John City” to which there was a - Chance and I have been working on forming a band for resounding “NO”. The next was “The Johnson County Corners” somewhere close to 6 or 7 years now and we’ve had a LOT of (like a street corner) but when he wrote it on the chalkboard different configurations. Trumpets, drums, pianos, you name it. he spelled it “Coroners” -(like the medical examiner) and We actually played pretty successfully several years ago with 3 we’ve been telling that story ever since. guitars and a drummer but things didn’t end up working out with that and over time we sort of gravitated towards that trio sound. Can you describe the style of music you will be playing Clayton and Chance absolutely excelled at drums and bass and Duncan Rowley for The Fruita Fat Tire Festival Fans? it’s just how it ended up. We have actually only been a trio for 9 Our style is a mix of gritty Blues meets Stoner Rock. I heard that you are in two bands currently, how does one or so months and we’ve loved every minute of it. It adds a fun manage to explain that to their wife? dynamic to composing and working out parts for covers and has What song does that band enjoy the most playing live? My wife is really understanding. Fortunately she is really helped us all a lot as musicians. involved in the Sweet Adelines, so she gets the whole gig thing. What trio do you most respect in the music world these days? How old were you when you started learning to play your The three of us have talked about this a lot and I think we have fist instrument? to say the Jimi Hendrix Experience, RUSH and Cream being I stated paling guitar when I was 12. It was a Christmas gift from close seconds. Mitch Mitchell’s drumming, Noel Redding and my Mom and Dad. I played n some high school bands and did a Billy Cox’s bass lines, and Jimi Hendrix’s guitar playing are little bit with it after high school. Picked up the drums along the impossible to even describe. Those three have done so many great way. Things came to a halt when I had kids. I didn't really pick it things for music as a whole and Mitch Mitchell has got to be one back up until I went back to school to get may Bachelor's. I was of the world’s most underrated drummers. There is very little that hanging with a friend and we went to a house party near CMU (it we don’t love about that group. Though I’d say we take a lot of was Mesa State). The band that was their left some gear so four influence from RUSH and Cream and I think that reflects a lot in of us played the rest of the night. Someone needed to be the bass the way we play and the songs we choose. Trio’s like us just plain player. We had a great time and I was hooked. couldn’t exist without trio’s like them. How long has Soul Habit been playing together? Since July Since your band is relatively new, how difficult has it been 2016 getting your gigs booked? Normally I’d say our favorite song to play at one of our live When you make the decision that your going to form a group, It has been incredibly hard to book around town. Between the shows would probably be “Whiskey” because it is really high walk me through the process on how that all goes down & how long limited number of venues and the large amount of insanely good energy and gets everybody riled -up, including the crowd. does it typically take from the formation of the band to when the bands we have, it’s extremely competitive and for a new band it’s But lately we’ve been working on some new material for a band is ready to go out and play in from of an audience? I would tough to break through. I think we are starting to get our feet under 4/20 party hosted by Rocky Mountain Cannabis in Ridgway imagine that it’s not the easiest process to tackle. us though and we don’t plan on giving up any time soon. Booking at Chipeta -Solar Springs Resort, and I’d have to say it is our Herding cats and I don't mean the groovy kind. For me, it is a month or two in advance also helps alleviate a lot of booking rendition of Sublime’s “Smoke Two Joints” that has been our wanting to play something that is different but still listen-able and issues. There’s definitely a steep learning curve. favorite lately. dance-bale. By that I mean somewhat familiar but has a great Do you have a favorite venue? groove. A couple of he guys in the band are full time musicians, Edgewater Brewery hands down. Wonderful people, outdoor but most of us have day jobs. The process to get the thing off the stage, what else could you ask for? Are there any particular musicians you’ve modeled your ground takes months and we are still working on it. We have had It seems there are two different type of bands that you can musical style after? changes in the horns, the drummer and the lead vocalist. Each see all over this country, cover bands & original bands that There is a huge and ever growing list of musicians that change means taking the time to go back over the material and do some cover. What category do you think your band falls have and will continue to influence us, but our style is just re-learn it. under? the expression of those influences. We’ve never sat down and We fit mostly under the cover band blanket, though we have consciously tried to model our sound into anything other than a few originals we throw into all of our sets. We are currently in what it already was. the process of recording and writing an album so we are trying to make a transition from cover band to original band with covers, but writing tends to be a slow going process. We are hoping to get What’s on your agenda for summer of 2017 some studio work done in the near future so we can get an album We are almost done with writing our second album and plan released and so we can start playing a more original set. to get into the studio soon. Hopefully we’ll be having our album When you unveil your talent at The Fruita Fat Tire Festival, release party this summer, so keep an ear to the ground for that. which song should festival fans make sure they don’t miss? Most certainly Voodoo Child. It’s our favorite song to play and Continued on page 11 Soul Habit
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10 YVSOURCE.COM TheC SOURCE • April 2017 Is it nerve racking playing an original for the first time more difficult or less difficult that having all the players Fat Tire Festival to a live audience? in the same recording studio? Continued from page 8 I have never suffered any kind to fear or nervousness while It takes more time to record all the instrumentation one think most would concur that it’s their favorite to hear. It’s close playing an original tune. I feel a bit like it’s what I have, so track at a time, but from a technical point, it’s easier. You to ten minutes of pure, fiery, musical passion (if that’s what they I throw it out there. Some folks will like it and some won’t. have more control of how things sound. Importing a digital call it). energy and gets everybody riled -up, including the crowd. I hope for it to be enjoyed, but I have zero control over track is easy, as long as it’s in the correct format. You have But lately we’ve been working on some new material for a 4/20 what someone likes. I am lucky to say that I generally feel the opportunity to get it right where it needs to be. Recording party hosted by Rocky Mountain Cannabis in Ridgway at Chipeta - like I have succeeded in being, at least, somewhat amusing. a band has many advantages, but they are mostly advantages Solar Springs Resort, and I’d have to say it is our rendition of Is there one main song writer in the band or are the original for the musician’s performance and expression. It’s easier to Sublime’s “Smoke Two Joints” that has been our favorite lately. songs crafted and cooked up by he entire band? play with an entire band – especially for the rhythm section, Are there any particular musicians you’ve modeled your We have always virtually rewritten songs as we play. There because you feed off each other’s feel and timing. musical style after? are times when we go to a place inside of us and play what we There is a huge and ever growing list of musicians that have and When did you make the transition from will continue to influence us, but our style is just the expression analog to digital recording? of those influences. We’ve never sat down and consciously tried I first recorded digitally at FTM studios in to model our sound into anything other than what it already was. Denver with my longtime friend, engineer and percussionist Mark Elting in 1993. We recorded 5 songs and I was sold. At the time, digital software for the masses was rather Saturday, April 29th • 7-9:30pm pricey and most all digital recordings were Interview with guitarist still being recorded on tape. It is so much easier now to edit digitally than it could ever be with analog tape. I remember actually Ric Scott cutting the tape for an edit. Scary! How has the last year treated the band Retrospectacle? You have done sound for dozens of live We have had a great year! Retrospectacle has played shows around the state. How does that some great gigs at Wine Country Inn at Palisade, The affect what the audience hears when you Fruita Concert in the Park Series and Palisade Brewing perform? When you have spent time at the Company. We took a break this winter and began work- mixing console, you have a much better idea ing on new and original material. We love to jam and of what the soundman needs to make it sound stretch ourselves without boundary. I feel we are grow- right. You learn quickly that a performer, if ing together as a band and getting “Bigger Ears”. not careful, can take the control right out of Retrospectacle the soundman’s hands. You learn to listen to We’re looking forward to seeing your band bust out the soundman, play the venue and listen to the some Grateful Dead tunes, what songs do you play live Steve Sokel, Robb Huff, Kirk Brosius & Ric Scott sound system to receive the desired effect. And by The Grateful Dead and what song is the most compli- haven’t rehearsed or have never played before. I like to call it,” for me, that effect is always balance. cated to nail live? Defining the moment”. It’s a hive mind sort of experience some Our song list contains many songs by the Grateful Dead might describe as transcendental, and it’s magic when you can The word “Groove” has been staple of your dialect for – many more than you might hear us play in one night. take an audience with you. I started writing songs as a child. the 25 years that we’ve known you. What type of groove We have our favorites, like “Bertha”, “Tennessee Jed” It’s what I like to do, but all of us contribute to every endeavor. shall the Fat Tire Festival fans expect to feel when your and “Shakedown Street”, but “Cassidy” has to be the most band closes out the event on Saturday, April 29th? demanding Dead tunes we play. We added it for a good friend We collaborated on a project back in October of 2012 We like to call Retrospectacle “World Groove” We play and supporter of the band who bears the name - Cassidy that now has over 20,000 views on You Tube. You record- grooves influenced by music from all over the world and from Shull. She told us she was named after the song. It takes a ed all the instrumentation for the song, “Four Dead in all time periods. We play everything from Rock to Reggae and great deal of concentration to maintain the flow and sub- Benghazi”, at your studio, and then Shea Bramer record- from the 1920’s to the 2000’s. Carib, African, Latin, Swing, tly of that song. It requires a certain discipline to recreate ed his vocals while singing over those tracks in his studio. Jazz, Swamp and Dead are all in our wheelhouse. We like the all the harmonies in the vocals and the instrumentation. We never saw Shea during the arrangement or recording, taste of a little of everything, and it’s always a bit different You recently told us that your band has been adding some as you received his tracks via the internet. It was a fasci- than it was the last time we played it. That’s half the fun. original tunes. nating project to be involved in. Did you find that process
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April 2017 • The SOURCEC YVSOURCE.COM 11 He has had the privilege of performing musical family in Grand Forks, ND, Doors open 45 minutes before curtain. establish policy and procedure for the Continued from page 4 Andres Crovetti at esteemed Twin Cities venues includ- Ryan first began playing trombone organization, to conduct its ongoing A Brief History of (percussion/drums) ing the Artist’s Quarter. the Dakota at the age of two! At age thirteen, he business, and to evaluate and select Born in Illinois and raised in Slinger, Jazz Club, Orchestra Hall, Icehouse, took his first professional job as a the Community Concerts the artists for the upcoming season. We Wisconsin, Andres Crovetti received and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. As trombonist with a local swing band, of the Grand Valley have more than forty-five volunteer his Bachelor of Music degree at the an educator, Andres has an extensive and continued through his high school Originating in 1944 as the workers who actively solicit season University of Minnesota. 2016-17 private studio teaching musicians of all years to perform regularly in various Mesa County Community Concert ticket memberships and earn free marks Andres’ first season with Dallas ages. In his free time, you might find professional rock and jazz groups. Association with the Columbia tickets with large sales. We continue Brass. Additionally, Andres performs Andres bowling or catching up on the Ryan attended the University of Concert Series, we were started by a the tradition of having sold-out seasons both as a drummer and vibraphonist latest Green Bay Packers news. Minnesota, and has performed with dedicated volunteer group of about 25 every year. If you are interested in with a variety of jazz and pop bands such national acts as Lorie Line and local music lovers. Every year since becoming a season ticket member in and around the Minneapolis-Saint Ryan Christianson the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Ryan then, we have presented four to six of the Community Concerts of the Paul area, and is also an active free- (Trombone) has also performed at such prestigious concerts that feature talented artists Grand Valley and/or volunteering your lancer in the improvised music scene. Ryan Christianson was born to a rock music festivals as Sonshine Music of national and international fame. services, please contact us at 970-243- Festival and the Vans’ Warped Tour. Included in our list of celebrated guests 1979 or using the contact form. In 2014, Ryan was selected as one have been Mantovani, the Gershwin The artists for the upcoming of three finalists for the International Orchestra, the Robert Joffrey Ballet, season. 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It’s April and there’s candy everywhere this Don’t look for candy – it is illegal to label month (think: Easter, Springtime). So, let’s edible marijuana as “candy. answer some questions about eating marijuana. Look for labels on the edibles that describe the potency – this is required by law. Question: I don’t want to smoke marijuana. The servings sizes must be standardized – a What are my other choices? serving size is 10 mg of THC, so don’t start with Answer: Smoking, Vaping, Dabbing/Hash more than that. Be safe: start low and go slow! Oil, Topicals, and Edibles. Each method of use The information below will help you when you will effect you differently than it effects each of are shopping: your friends. No two people react the same to 1. Don’t look for candy – it is illegal to label SOIL GROWN. HAND TRIMMED. HAND WATERED. each different method of use. So, take it slow edible marijuana as “candy. and don’t take too much the first time. 2. Look for labels on the edibles that describe the potency – this is required by law. Question: Where can I buy edible marijuana? 3. The servings sizes must be standardized – a Answer: Edible marijuana is for sale at all serving size is 10 mg of THC. the retail marijuana stores in Colorado. Look 4. One ounce of “retail marijuana flower” is for local stores in the pages of THE SOURCE. equivalent to eighty (80) 10-mg servings of THC in a “retail marijuana product.” Question: Can I share my retail edibles with 5. Each serving must be individually “marked, anyone under 21? stamped or imprinted” with the universal THC Answer: You will be committing a felony if symbol. you share or give retail marijuana to someone 6. The universal symbol is a diamond enclos- younger than 21 years old. This includes family ing the notations: “! THC” or “! THC M”. members and friends. Always keep your mari- 7. It is illegal to state any health or physical juana, in any form, locked up, out-of-sight and benefits on the labels. out-of-reach when you are not using it. 8. There are many more types of edibles, and maybe we can explore those next month. If you Question: What kind of marijuana edibles are interested in more information, go to: https:// are for sale at the stores? goodtoknowcolorado.com. Answer: The variety of marijuana edibles is incredible. The most common edibles that The columnist: Ann Duckett •BUD you can buy are those designed to be “digested Ann has a legal and business career that through your stomach,” such as brownies, cook- spans 4 decades, including 33 years of legal •EDIBLES ies, candy, snacks and drinks. Your stomach will experience in business, financial, domestic, DAILY SPECIALS tend to take longer to activate the effects of the criminal, real estate, mediation and negotia- •CONCENTRATES marijuana, but the effects produced will be lon- tions. She has been an adjunct professor at the OFFERED ger-lasting than smoking. And, it will definitely University of Denver Law School, an instruc- •TOPICALS taste better! tor at the CILET Police Academy, a hearing officer for the Colorado Racing Commission, •AND MORE! Question: and a Chief Deputy District Attorney. Her How do I know how much edible marijuana business endeavors include several start-ups: to buy? Colorado’s first independent phone directory, Answer: You will have to figure that out for the Western Slope’s second classified shop- yourself, since each of us has a different toler- per’s guide, the largest scuba/water-sports ance from anyone else. A serving size is 10 mg, retail outlet on the Western Slope, the nation’s so don’t start with more than that. Be safe: start second weekly Legislative newspaper pro- low and go slow! The information below will duced solely by college interns at Metropolitan help you when you are shopping: State University of Denver.
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