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 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…

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    Week of February 19-25, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1972, and 1973, three fine years in Dead history.

    Our first…

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    Week of February 12-18, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1974, 1989, and 1991.

    Our first stop this week is the Chicago…