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The Popdose Interview: Eric Johnson, President and C.O.O. of Wolfgang’s Vault

Ken Shane November 2, 2009 11

Already a treasure trove for fans of live music, Wolfgang's Vault is about to get bigger and better. Find out how in COO Eric Johnson's interview with Ken Shane

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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”

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!”

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”

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

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: Soundchecks, Rehearsals and Outtakes, Part Three

Ben Wiser July 15, 2009 0

The 2009 Dead made their last stand on July 4th at Rothbury. The second year of the Michigan festival was a rousing success and the Dead’s solid show was a definite highlight. While the

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Versionality: “Stagger Lee”

Kelly Stitzel July 2, 2009 12

In our new series, Kelly Stitzel and the Popdose staff bring you 27 -- count 'em! -- versions of the great blues-folk song "Stagger Lee."

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Test of the Boomerang: Soundchecks, Rehearsals and Outtakes, Part Two

Ben Wiser May 27, 2009 5

The Dead wrapped up their 2009 tour with two solid shows back home at Shoreline Amphitheater and then an end-of-the-tour barn burner at The Gorge in Washington. The tour started a little ragged back

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Test of the Boomerang: Curiosities Abound…

Ben Wiser April 29, 2009 0

I love the new Bob Dylan album. I do. Because the older Bob Dylan gets, the more he sounds like Tom Waits. Seriously, though, Together Through Life is another solid, rich album. You can

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