Built for the Community
“Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.”
Welcome to GratefulDeadShows.com. This project was born out of appreciation for the music, the history, and the incredible energy that the Grateful Dead community shares.
Whether you're chasing a specific sequence from '77 or discovering a hidden gem from the 90s, this site is here to add a little more joy to your journey through the tapes. Dead & Company shows are now included as well.
The Data
Show and setlist data is stored as plain JSON files — one file per show, organized by year. This makes it easy for the community to contribute corrections or additions directly via GitHub. Official release data (Dave's Picks, Dick's Picks, and more) is maintained in separate JSON files by collection, so adding a new quarterly release is as simple as adding a single file.
Help Make It Better
This is an open-source project. Your insights are what will make this site truly shine. If you have:
- Corrections to show dates, venues, or setlists
- Dead & Company show data to contribute
- Ideas for new features or enhancements
- A desire to contribute to the code