Cheech & Chong have worn many hats over the years — or, in Tommy Chong’s case, bandanas — but this April, the cannabis-inspired comics are back with a completely new look… cartoon animation.
That’s right, the dubious (or is it doobie-ous?) duo are releasing a new feature-length film, appropriately titled Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie, and it’s sure to include plenty of blunt humor, mellow drives, and monumental munchies to satisfy all of your 4/20 cravings.
If you want to attend the premiere for the movie, good luck; the “green carpet” event on April 17th at the legendary Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles is an invite-only VIP party. But fear not idle stoners, the sultans of the sticky icky just released the film’s soundtrack album on April 9th (via Ode Sounds & Visuals), and with song titles including ”Cheech & Chong Anthem (WEed Are the World)” and “Medical Marijuana Blues,” the record is sure to get you buzzed without even having to leave the couch.
For all newcomers to the comedians, prepare yourself for an epic trip (literally) with this record. It features nine original tracks produced by legendary and original Ode Records producer Lou Adler, along with support credits from Dominic Kelly, Eric D. Chambers, Branden Chambers, and Paris Chong. You can get the full inside scoop on the album from Cheech Martin and Tommy Chong themselves over on Spotify, where the duo will be releasing special commentary for each track.
If you’re hankering for a copy of the movie though, mark your calendars for April 23rd when the DVD and Blu Ray versions of the film hit retailers. In the meantime, be on the lookout for the music video for “Cheech & Chong Anthem (WEed Are the World),” which drops April 15th and features star-studded animated cameos from the likes of Kid Cudi, Whoopi Goldberg, Wiz Kalifa, George Lopez, Bill Maher, B-Real, Willie Nelson, Zach Galifianakis, and many more.
Catch all of the upcoming release dates from the stonerific comics after the jump, they’re guaranteed to make your 4/20 soundtrack truly dope.
In celebration of his new album The Truckin’ Sessions: Volume Two on Hyena Records, hardcore honky tonker Dale Watson will be honoring the men and women who drive the big rigs with a free “trucker appreciation” concert on Friday, April 3 at the beautiful Night Life Theater at the Willie’s Place truckstop in Carl’s Corner, Texas.
SIRIUS XM Radio will carry the entire show live on its Willie’s Place channel, SIRIUS channel 64 and XM channel 13, beginning at 10PM EST. There’s plenty of truck parking for drivers rollin’ through Texas, but if you can’t be there in person, tune in for a great night of gear grindin’, truckin’ tunes, along with an exclusive pre-show Dale Watson interview by Dallas Wayne from the SIRIUS XM studios at Carl’s Corner.
A portion of proceeds from the CD sales of The Truckin’ Sessions: Volume Two during the evening’s performance will be donated to the St. Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund, a not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to professional truck drivers who have medical problems and can not otherwise afford healthcare.
www.sirius.com/williesplace
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For more information, please contact Kevin Calabro at Hyena Records:
718-369-6567 or Kevin@HyenaRecords.com
