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 19-25, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1970, 1982, and 1984.
Our first stop is at Winterland on 4/1570,…
Week of August 12-18, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1978, and 1984.
Our first stop this week is on 4/22/77 at the…
Week of August 5-11, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1977, 1978, and 1984.
Our first stop this week is on 4/25/77 in…
Week of July 29-August 4, 2024
Welcome back to Tapers’ Section, where this week we roll into August and celebrate Jerry’s birthday with Grateful Dead music from 1981, 1989, and 1991.…
Week of July 22-28, 2024
Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1978, 1980, and 1991, three distinct eras in Grateful Dead history.
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