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 August 21-27, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’s Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1972, 1973, and 1980
Our first stop is in Houston on 11/19/72…
Week of August 14-20, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1972, and 1973, three great years in Dead history.
Our first…
Week of July 31-August 6, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we roll into August with Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1984, and 1985.
Our first stop this week…
Week of July 31-August 6, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we roll into August with Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1984, and 1985.
Our first stop this week…
Week of July 24-30, 2023
Welcome back to the Taper’s Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1972, 1973, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is the typically hot…