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 March 18-24, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll check out some Dead from 1981, 1984, and 1994.

    Our first stop this week is on 3/2/81 in…

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    Every Friday we'll be sending you off with a Jam Of The Week, hand-picked and delivered by tape archivist David Lemieux. Listen to it on the weekend. Listen to it at work. Listen to it all…

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    Week of March 11-17, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1976, 1981, and 1994.

    Our first stop this week is on 10/2/76 in…

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    Week of March 4-10, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1974, 1990, and 1993.

    Our first selection is from 3/23/74 at the Cow…

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    Week of February 26-March 3, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1974, 1977, and 1978.

    Our first selection this week is from…