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

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    Week of January 2-8, 2023

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we start 2023 with Grateful Dead music from 1970, 1982, and 1984.

    Our first stop this week is at one…

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    Week of December 26, 2022-January 1, 2023

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we roll into 2023 with Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1982, and 1986.

    Our first stop…

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    Week of December 19-25, 2022

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section as we roll through Hannukah into Christmas with some first set and second set Grateful Dead music from New England in 1985…

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    Week of December 12-18, 2022

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1972, 1973, and 1991, all from the great state of New York.

    Our…

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    Week of December 5-11, 2022

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1990, and 1992.

    Our first selection this week is the…