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

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    Week of December 11-17, 2023

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from the 1990s, from 1990, 1991, and 1993.

    Our first selection is from…

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    Week of December 4-10, 2023

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1982, 1987, and 1993.

    Our first selection this week is from 3/14/…

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    Week of November 27-December 3, 2023

    Welcome back to the Taper’s Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1970, 1977, and 1990, all fine Bay Area Dead.

    Our first…

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    Week of November 20-26, 2023

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1970, 1974, and 1990 from the Bay Area.

    Our first stop this week…

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    Week of November 13-19, 2023

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1973, and more 1973.

    Our first stop is at the Capitol…