When the Smokeout Festival [click here] roster was announced to fans, some people became skeptical. That’s because the roster featured Sublime alongside Slipknot, The Deftones, Methodman and Redman, Cypress Hill, Goodie Mob, Bad Brains, Kottonmouth Kings and The Geto Boys among others. The skepticism came because Sublime’s lead singer, Bradley Nowell, passed away in 1996 and some fans weren’t too happy with the band reuniting with a different lead singer, Rome.
In a video message to fans posted on September 17 on the Festival’s MySpace page [click here], B-Real, who is helping promote the concert, spoke about the reunion and how it should be seen in a positive light.
“There are some people who feel weird about it,” he said of the criticism that Sublime has gotten for joining the line-up without their original vocalist.
“I think that Sublime is taking the vibe of what Sublime is, what it stands for and what it meant to Brad and they’re going to carry it on,” he added.
“It’s a reformation. They finally found a guy in Rome that they feel confident enough to bring Sublime back,” he noted.
Aside from music, this year will feature much more, according to the site, including an expo.
“The SmokeOut Cannabis Cup & Medical Marijuana Expo will be one of the best consumer and trade shows in the hemp industry. [It] will be the ultimate destination for all advocates, businesses and consumers. This expo will feature leading businesses impacting the multi-million dollar hemp and medical marijuana industries such as: cultivation, education, legal rights, clothing, accessories, cosmetics, health benefits, arts, crafts and more. Non-profits, and eco-friendly exhibitors will be on site as well. This will be the biggest and brightest showcase for dispensaries, licensed physicians, political organizations and all members of the cannabis community.”
The event will be held on October 23 and 24 in San Bernardino, CA. Fans who purchase tickets will be allowed to attend both days.
