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 September 12-18, 2022
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1979, and 1981, three very fine eras in the band’s history.
…Week of September 5-11, 2022
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1979, and 1980.
Our first stop this week is on opening…
Week of August 29-September 4, 2022
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1972, 1973, and 1980.
Our first selection is the big…
Week of August 22-28, 2022
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from three consecutive Fall Tours, in 1971, 1972, and 1973.
Our first…