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 November 20-26, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1970, 1974, and 1990 from the Bay Area.
Our first stop this week…
Week of November 13-19, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1973, and more 1973.
Our first stop is at the Capitol…
Week of November 7-13, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1982, and 1989.
Our first stop is opening night of the Dead’…
Week of October 30-November 5, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll check out Grateful Dead music from 1970, 1978, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is…
Week of October 23-29, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1969, 1978, and 1984.
First up is some terrific music from 7/3/69…