is standing two feet away in the backyard of his spacious Brentwood home, honking a harp like he’s a Blues Brother back in sweet home Chicago accompanied by noted reggae band Rebelution’s Eric Rachmany and Kyle Ahern, who provide a 12-bar shuffle. There’s the sweet smell of marijuana – and success — hanging on this perfect moonlit SoCal night.
D’Angelo’s vow is, “We will not rest and we will not stop until the last cannabis prisoner is set free.” The $1,000-a-plate dinner raised almost $30,000 towards an initial goal of $250,000 with proceeds earmarked first to navigate the clemency petition route, and then to get into cases that range up to life sentences. More information can be found atD’Angelo recounted the story of a friend of his, Chuck Cox, a car repairman, musician and sometime pot dealer caught with 14 pounds and now serving a four-year sentence.
Belushi, who hosted the event, has been a bigtime supporter and investor in the cannabis business, and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself amid the industry pros.