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Test of the Boomerang: The Grateful Dead, “Crimson, White and Indigo”
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
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Happy Birthday, Phil!
This week in Test of the Boomerang, Ben Wiser wishes a happy 70th birthday to Dead legend Phil Lesh
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Reliving “Relix” — A Chat With Toni Brown
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
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Tom Constanten and Friends, “The Tarot Outtakes”
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.
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Phish, “Joy”
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."
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: “A Bunch of Dead Beats!”
“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
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Jerome John Garcia, 8/1/42-8/9/95
Jerry Garcia would have been 67 on Saturday, and to celebrate his birthday, Ben Wiser has delivered another fine Test of the Boomerang mix
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Soundchecks, Rehearsals and Outtakes, Part Three
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
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Best of the Fests, Part One
Hey gang, welcome back to another edition of Test of the Boomerang. Happy summer solstice. I hope you all get a chance to enjoy these long summer days with some sweet tunes, either on
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: New Arrivals
Crosby, Stills & Nash – Demos (Rhino) In the wake of Graham Nash’s box earlier this year, and of course Neil Young’s behemoth Archives, Crosby, Stills & Nash (Neil Young appears only on one
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