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 July 7-13, 2025Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1980, and 1993.
Our first stop this week is on 5/28/77 in Hartford, the…
Week of June 30-July 6, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from the latter half of the Dead’s touring career, from 1982, 1990, and 1992.…
Week of June 23-29, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1990, and 1992.
Our first stop is at the famous 6/10/73 show at RFK…
Week of June 16-22, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from the 1980s. Our first stop is on 6/27/84 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in…
Week of June 9-15, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll stick around in the Brent Mydland era, with Grateful Dead music from 1984, 1988, and 1990.
Our first…