MAX BOWDEN

Max researches worldbuilding and narrative in the lyrics of the Grateful Dead, alongside their folk history and their philosophical outlook. His research can be found at @mappingthedeadverse on Instagram and Bluesky.

The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

April 8, 2025

The Grateful Dead’s approach to folk is at once firmly rooted in tradition and with one foot in the future

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The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

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MAX BOWDEN

The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

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Cannabiz Corner

An Open Letter To The New CCC Members About Cannabis Worker Safety

An Open Letter To The New CCC Members About Testing And Transparency

New Cannabis Control Commission Members Hold First Board Meeting

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A Check-In With ED Ahern About The Current State Of The CCC

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