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Downtown Asheville Art District - We’ll walk through a variety of downtown Asheville streets, neighborhoods, and even alleyways discussing the city
s music history of the past 100 years. - YMI Cultural Center - We visit Asheville’s historic Black business district and talk about several important music events that took place there.
- The Orange Peel - We visit this contemporary music venue with a lot of great R&B era history.
- Moogseum - Here, we talk about the legacy of electronic music pioneer Bob Moog.
- Guided tour.
The Asheville Music History Walking Tour investigates the heart of Asheville by recounting tales of bands, musical artists, revolutions in sound, and dynamic cultural influences. This leisurely 1.5-mile, 2-hour walk will delve into Asheville’s diverse musical legacy, beginning from Scots-Irish and Appalachian influences down to the present-day fusion of rock, blues, electronic music, hip-hop, and experimental genres.
Navigating through various downtown locales, including Lexington Avenue and The Block - hailed as Asheville’s historic African-American commercial district, the tour includes visits to the Moogseum, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, the famous musical hotspot The Orange Peel, amongst other interesting places.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.