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Test of the Boomerang: The Grateful Dead, “Crimson, White and Indigo”

Test of the Boomerang: The Grateful Dead, “Crimson, White and Indigo”

Ben Wiser April 28, 2010 0

The summer of 1989 was when the Grateful Dead got big. I mean really big. The success of 1987′s In the Dark lead to an influx of new fans – kids who grew up

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Test of the Boomerang: Happy Birthday, Phil!

Test of the Boomerang: Happy Birthday, Phil!

Ben Wiser March 17, 2010 5

This week in Test of the Boomerang, Ben Wiser wishes a happy 70th birthday to Dead legend Phil Lesh

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Test of the Boomerang: Reliving “Relix” — A Chat With Toni Brown

Test of the Boomerang: Reliving “Relix” — A Chat With Toni Brown

Ben Wiser February 24, 2010 5

Relix editor Toni Brown discusses her long history with the Grateful Dead -- as well as her own musical career -- in an interview with Ben Wiser

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Test of the Boomerang: The Grateful Dead, “Winterland 1977 – The Complete Recordings”

Test of the Boomerang: The Grateful Dead, “Winterland 1977 – The Complete Recordings”

Ben Wiser December 2, 2009 2

Hey gang, sorry it’s been so long since we last rapped, but things have been way hectic. I finally cut my hair and got myself a respectful 9-5. Actually more like a 9 –

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Test of the Boomerang: Tom Constanten and Friends, “The Tarot Outtakes”

Test of the Boomerang: Tom Constanten and Friends, “The Tarot Outtakes”

Ben Wiser October 14, 2009 18

In the spring of 1971, Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, along with the band Touchstone, produced and performed the music for an off-broadway show at the Circle in the Square in New York City.

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Test of the Boomerang: Phish, “Joy”

Test of the Boomerang: Phish, “Joy”

Ben Wiser September 23, 2009 8

Phish is back with their first album in five years, and Ben Wiser thinks it might be their best yet. Also: A list of potential candidates for Phish's 2009 "Halloween costume."

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Test of the Boomerang: “A Bunch of Dead Beats!”

Test of the Boomerang: “A Bunch of Dead Beats!”

Ben Wiser September 9, 2009 0

“But there was something else tugging at Garcia as 1964 turned into 1965. For one thing, like half of America under the age of 25, Jerry had been seduced by the Beatles, especially their

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Test of the Boomerang: J.J. Colagrande, “Headz”

Test of the Boomerang: J.J. Colagrande, “Headz”

Ben Wiser August 12, 2009 2

For this week's edition of Test of the Boomerang, Ben Wiser sat down for a chat with author J.J. Colagrande to discuss his new book, "Headz."

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Test of the Boomerang: Jerome John Garcia, 8/1/42-8/9/95

Test of the Boomerang: Jerome John Garcia, 8/1/42-8/9/95

Ben Wiser August 5, 2009 0

Jerry Garcia would have been 67 on Saturday, and to celebrate his birthday, Ben Wiser has delivered another fine Test of the Boomerang mix

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Test of the Boomerang: Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” at 30

Test of the Boomerang: Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” at 30

Ben Wiser July 22, 2009 14

In the first part of a multi-week look back at the double album, Ben Wiser revisits the birth of Pink Floyd's The WallRead More »