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 November 18-24, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1971, 1989, and 1990.

    Our first stop this week is the first show of…

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    Week of November 11-17, 2024

     

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1972, 1981, and 1984.

     

    Our first stop this…

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    Week of November 4-10, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from three distinct periods in the band’s history, from 1969, 1976, and 1982.…

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    Week of October 28-November 3, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1969, 1970, and 1984.

    Our first stop this week is on 1/17/69…

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    Week of October 21-27, 2024

    Welcome back to the Tapers’ Section, where this week we have Grateful Dead music from 1984, 1989, and more from 1989.

    Our first selection is from the end of…