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 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…
Week of February 5-11, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1974, 1977, and 1978.
Our first stop this week is the Dead’s only…
Week of January 29-February 4, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1981, 1984, and 1991.
Our first stop this week is on 5/1/…
Week of January 22-28, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1978, and 1984.
Our first stop this is week is on 4/23/77 in…
Week of January 15-21, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1982, 1983, and 1984.
Our first stop this week is the start of…