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 September 25-October 1, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1972, 1977, and 1981.
Our first stop is on 1/2/72 at…
Week of September 18-24, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have some Bay Area end of the year Grateful Dead music from 1976, 1988, and 1989
Our first…
Week of September 11-17, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1984, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is on the final…
Week of September 4-10, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we’ll check out some Grateful Dead music from San Francisco in 1969 and 1983, along with some prime 1980…
Week of August 28-September 3, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we roll into September with Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1979, and 1980.
Our first stop…