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 December 23-29, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1973, 1979, and 1980.
Our first stop this week is on 11/…
Week of December 16-22, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1966, 1979, and 1980.
Our first stop this week is on 12/…
Week of December 9-15, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1979, and 1981.
Our first stop this week is at the Felt Forum in…
Week of December 2-8, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1979, 1980, and 1981 from the beginning of Brent’s years with…
Week of November 25-December 1, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1969, 1973, and 1989.
Our first stop this week is at the…