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 March 20-26, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1984, and 1988.
Our first stop this week is the Dead’s first…
Week of March 13-19, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll check out three shows from Alpine Valley, in 1985, 1988, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is…
Week of March 6-12, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1984, 1988, and 1992.
Our first stop this week is the start of the…
Week of February 27-March 5, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have a triple dose of Brent-era Dead from 1980, 1985, and 1990.
Our first stop this week…
Week of February 20-26, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1980, 1992, and 1993.
Our first stop is in Des Moines on 5/29/80…