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 April 22-28, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1981, 1988, and 1989.

    Our first stop this week is on 7/7/81 in…

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    Week of April 15-21, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1981, 1984, and 1988.

    Our first stop this week is first set music…

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    Week of April 8-14, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1988, 1990, and 1992.

    Our first stop this week is the bulk of the…

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    Week of April 1-7, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1984, 1990, and 1992.

    Our first selection this week is from 6/14/84 at…

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    Week of March 25-31, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1981, and 1994.

    Our first stop this week is on 10/22/71 in…