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 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…
Week of June 2-8, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1969, 1981, and 1985.
Our first stop this week is on 7/3/69 in Colorado…
Week of May 26-June 1, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll check out some Grateful Dead music spamming 20 years, 1969 to 1989.
Our first stop this week is…
Week of May 19-25, 2025
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1969, 1981, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is in Piedmont Park in…