In this space, every Monday, you will find information on the recorded history of the Grateful Dead’s music as it pertains to that week, specifically focusing on the shows for that week, through the band’s 30 year performing history, that reside in the Grateful Dead's storied tape vault. Although not everything is in there, with more than 1,600 of the band's 2,400-odd shows represented, there is plenty about which to talk. Check back weekly for new entries and insight into the vault, as well as exclusive audio clips relating to that week in the Grateful Dead’s recorded history.
Taper's Section
Week of May 13-19, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from the the 1980s, from 1982, 1984, and 1988.
Our first stop this week is…
Week of May 6-12, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1982, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is on Jerry’s 31st…
Week of April 29-May 5, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll roll into May with Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1982, and 1989.
Our first stop is at…
Week of April 22-28, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1981, 1988, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is on 7/7/81 in…
Week of April 15-21, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1981, 1984, and 1988.
Our first stop this week is first set music…