Weekend Roundup: Snoop Wants Alaska, Outkast Gets French Horned

Posted by RiffYou On September 29, 2014 0 Comment

The Weekend Roundup takes a look at some of the important, interesting, cool, or funny happenings that occurred, well, over the weekend. If you have any tips or suggestions, feel free to contact us at editor@riffyou.com.

If Alaska legalizes weed, Snoop Dogg will play

Earlier this month, reporter Charlo Greene very publically quit her TV news gig to support the legalization of marijuana in Alaska. During a recent GGN webscast featuring the aptly-named Greene and Snoop Dogg, the legendary hip-hop artist and fan of the toke, said that if Alaska were to legalize marijuana (for those 21 and older), he would come down for a gig: “If we get y’all to vote yes on Proposition 2, Snoop Dogg is coming to Alaska to do a concert, a wellness retreat concert,” he said. “And I’m bringing some of that California with me to celebrate.”

French horning Outkast’s “Hey Ya”

French horn player Patrick Godfrey covers Outkast’s “Hey Ya” and it is spectacular – just watch:

Rock in Rio rolling stateside

As legendary Brazilian music festival, Rock in Rio, prepares to celebrate its 30^th anniversary in 2015, it will also expand its way into the US the same year. To be held on the weekends of May 8-9 (Rock Weekend) and May 15-16 (Pop Weekend) within the grounds of the MGM Resort, a slew a big-time headliners including Metallica, Taylor Swift, Linkin Park, No Doubt, Deftones, and John Legend have already been announced. Tickets start at $295 per weekend. Rumour has it that Cirque du Soleil will construct an open-air “City of Rock” that’ll feature six stages and “Rock Streets” that’ll reflect the music and cultural interests of the US, UK and Brazil.