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 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…
Week of July 17-23, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1988, and 1994, three very distinct eras in Dead history.
First…
Week of July 10-16, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1984, and 1989.
From 10/12/77 at Manor Downs in Austin, TX, we…
Week of July 3-9, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we roll through Independence Day with Grateful Dead music from 1976, 1977, and 1994.
Our first stop this…
Week of June 26-July 2, 2023
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we close out June and roll into July with Grateful Dead music from 1976 and a double dose of 1981.
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