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Blapp, our drummer, is a producer-engineer out of Sacramento. “Trevor’s buddy Johnny became our electric guitar player. Trevor Lyon, the bass player was introduced to the brothers through Bryon Sticky-Tips, the co-founder of Ukiah’s annual MetalFest festival. We needed a band to go deeper into our music and reach other audiences,” says Daniel Eatmon. “About four years ago, we began incorporating a band into our live shows. It was a whole different dimension- such a positive message,” says Bryan. It took one trip to Reggae on the River to bring fresh inspiration and a new sound to Mendo Dope’s music. When they were young, the brothers were deeply influenced by rappers Eminem, Cypress Hill and Bay Area legends Too Short and E-40. They recorded several CDs on his label, and Reek Daddy encouraged them to broaden their audience and their sound. They pay tribute to rapper Reek Daddy, who passed away in 2016, as one of their primary influences. The brothers, who are Mendocino County natives started making music about 12 years ago, releasing their first album in 2009. “We learned that it takes the Christmas Effort about $25 to serve a family, so we were really proud that our friends and supporters stepped up and helped to support about 80 families last Christmas,” he continues. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Christmas Effort. Last year, we raised $2,000, so we’re hoping to keep that upward trend going,” says Bryan Eatmon.

That first year, we raised about $1,500 and delivered two barrels of toys. “Andre liked the area and the vibe and asked if he could come to be a special guest. “We came up with a cannabis-themed show idea.” The show got a boost from well-known rap artist Andre Nickatina, who performed as a special guest. We identified the Christmas Effort as an organization that could benefit from donations,” explains Kight. “In 2017, we proposed the idea for the fundraiser to the folks at the Pub. Kight, who is a father as well as someone who has grown cannabis personally is happy to be able to fill an extremely important niche for the local market and is happier that the community continues to move toward acceptance of the still-controversial plant and the culture that surrounds it.

Those who are working within the legal framework must adhere to strict packaging, advertising, and labeling regulations. Recently, Kight made the decision to concentrate his successful graphics, marketing, and branding business to specifically serve the cannabis community.

The idea for HoliDaze was the brainchild of the band and Brandon Kight, owner of Mendocino Group. In addition, more non-cannabis businesses are partnering up or supporting the cannabis movement.

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With statewide legalization of cannabis now in full swing, more legal cannabis entities are able to assert their dedication to the community by supporting local fundraising events. With over 26,000 Facebook followers, 87,000 followers on YouTube and 30,000 followers on Instagram, Mendo Dope personifies the interest in Mendocino County cannabis-based music and culture. Sponsors include Greenshock Farms, Pez-Bro, Emerald Triangle Glassworks, Byrd Extracts, Silver Dragon Cannabis, and Hydro Pacific Garden Supply. The event is being co-presented by the Mendocino Group. In addition to their 5-person band, guest artists include Green R. On December 21, the group will be presenting their “HoliDaze” concert at the Pub in Ukiah. For musicians and cannabis farmers Bryan and Daniel Eatmon, founders of their group Mendo Dope, giving back to their community is one of their personal North Stars. Holidays are always a time when people come together, ideally setting aside personal biases to celebrate the season and contribute to the greater good.

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