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Test of the Boomerang: Soundchecks, Rehearsals and Outtakes, Part One
The Grateful Dead collection at the Live Music Archive contains not only thousands of Grateful Dead concerts, it also holds a good number of band rehearsal, soundcheck, and studio session recordings. As the latest
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Spring Mix
Spring is here. Blue skies, green grass, allergens. Rainy afternoons and cool evenings. Spring, of course, is time for renewal, and I like to think of it as a time for some mental housecleaning
Read More »Lo-Fi Mojo: Proto-Little Feat
The original Lowell George-led Little Feat had a string of classic albums in the 1970s, from their self-titled debut on through 1978’s live Waiting For Columbus, their best seller. After George died at the
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Equinox Edition
Welcome back to Test of the Boomerang. Happy Spring Equinox! The folks over at Lostpedia offered up an interesting tidbit about the recent Lost episode “La Fleur.” Could the names of the three Dharma-ites
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Knockin’ on the Golden Door
No test this week, folks, as I am going out to California to visit friends and family and show off the newest member of our tribe. I’ll be back soon with more kind sounds
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: An interview with Noah Weiner of the Grateful Dead Listening Guide
Noah Weiner has been the force behind The Grateful Dead Listening Guide for the past year. A longtime collector and fan of the Grateful Dead’s music, Noah digs deep into the deepest and darkest
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hola Amigos! I know it’s been a while since I last rapped at you, but with being a new dad and all, I’ve been busier than a one-armed bass player. No disrespect to any
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: A Midwinter Mix
Now is the time of year when thoughts turn to the warmer days of spring and summer just ahead. It’s also the time of celebrations. Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is celebrated between
Read More »Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 37
This week we have a ginormous, gigantic, gargantuan post, as we finish up with the letter G on our trek through the bottom of Billboard‘s Hot 100 charts during the ’80s. Michael Gore “Theme
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: DVD Review: “Rhythm Devils Concert Experience”
A 2-DVD set and 24-page hardcover book featuring Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock, Sikiru, and Jen Durkin (Bomb Squad, Deep Banana Blackout). The ultimate jam band! With original
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