Outdoor concenters and music festivals are great in the summer!  Marijuana can make even more magical! Summer is the time for outdoor music.  Labor Day weekend will see Bumbershoot in Seattle, Caveman in Colorado, the Detroit Jazz and more. Being outside and soaking up the sun, tunes and vibes just feel right. And to enhance the experience, you can even take it to the next step.  Here are the best marijuana strains for summer concerts and festivals.

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Marijuana taps into our minds to positively influence how we perceive things, including music. Marijuana accesses a  neurotransmitter system, the endocannabinoid system, which regulates appetite, pain, mood and memory. The way the plant activates this system explains a lot of the unique effects it has on music listening. Some of these influences, like changes in the endocannaboid system, may be imperceptible at the time, but can change the way we feel when we experience sounds.

Blue Dream When you have a full day of bouncing between stages, this strain will let you lean into the music and still give you energy. A sativa dominant hybrid it will keep you active and ready to dance. Pineapple Express This pleasantly aromatic sativa is a cross of Trainwreck and Hawaiian. Whether listening to the gentle melodies of island music or getting your face melted at a metal show, Pineapple Express compliments the artistic tastes of most music connoisseurs. Space Queen Not only will famous sativa strains help you feel comfortable in the middle of a crowded auditorium, it’ll make you want to get up and dance. Capitalizer This sativa dominant hybrid was bred to grow to massive sizes under the sunshine in the Sierra foothills of central California. If you want to feel like a rock star, trying consuming  this potent strain while being near the stage. OG Platinum As a highly-revered hybrid strain, OG Platinum has an award-winning nose and immediate high. Savoring it will have you playing air-guitar with the band in no time. Silver Haze As one of the most popular sativa-dominant hybrids on the market, Silver Haze balances a solid body buzz with cheerful mood. This is a perfect strain if you are going to a concert and you usually get uncomfortable in crowds. Girl Scout Cookies This Durban Poison x OG Kush is celebrated by pop-culture icons. Point being, if your favorite rappers use it—Girl Scout Cookies are a sure bet for a blow-out concert experience. Super Lemon Haze This sativa-dominant hybrid has a piney smell and looks like it’s been dipped in sugar. Making it perfect for outside event. Super Lemon Haze’s energetic buzz is sure to get the party started. Rockstar Rockstar is an indica dominant cross between Rockbud and Sensi Star. However, don’t let the label intimidate you—Rockstar will have you feeling stress-free at your favorite festival without the usual debilitating indica effects. Jack Herer This prominent sativa strain is named after one of the most renowned cannabis growers/activists to date. Even more, it’s great for getting the creative juices flowing, whether on the stage or in the crowd.

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