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Asheville Historic Music Scene Walking Tour
5.0
19 Ratings
Asheville
Discover Asheville’s rich music history on a walking tour that explores the city’s connections to national and regional Music Halls of Fame. Visit state-of-the-art vinyl production facility Citizen Vinyl and the renowned Moogseum.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Moogseum - You will be allowed discounted entry into the Moogseum
- Citizen Vinyl - We will have a private tour of the record store and watch them make the records themselves!
- Jack of the Wood - The spot for local bluegrass. We will talk about who has played here and who will be playing in the near future
- Rabbit Rabbit - Current music venue! We will talk about some big names that have played, tell you more about the space, and how you can best enjoy it!
- The Orange Peel - Featured stop on the national R&B and Soul tours in the 60s and 70s! Talk about the history of the Orange Peel and what’s there to visit now!
- Diana Wortham Theatre - Great seating, great acoustics, still active theatre and music venue
- Pack Square - Where many of Asheville’s festivals and events are held in town!
What's Included
- Discounts at museums and record stores
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the music of Asheville, Past and Present! We will make you acquainted with Asheville’s ties to the national and regional Music Halls of Fame. Explore where major touring acts perform locally, and the places where fantastic local artists showcase their skills! The tour includes two historical and informative visits. Firstly, Citizen Vinyl – a cutting-edge Vinyl production facility equipped with a recording studio, a chilled listening café, and an excellent vinyl store. You also get a coupon for a future visit. Following a knowledgeable walk around our historic city, the tour culminates at Asheville’s notable Moogseum: A premier museum celebrating Bob Moog and his groundbreaking Moog Synthesizers. Avail discounted tickets to carry on your tour with the world-class team at the Moogseum. A must-visit for every genuine music enthusiast!
Location
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Haywood Street
Your guide David will be standing in front of the building near the dancer statues in a blue T-shirt
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
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A9021nqcarolynb
Aug 2, 2024
Worth every penny! - This was an excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged the entire time. We learned a great deal about the city (past and present), the venues, and the entertainment that has visited or resided in its boundaries and surrounding areas. If you are interested in seeing vinyls made, be sure to go Mon-Fri. I don't think this was mentioned in the advertisement. We went on a Saturday and were disappointed that this option was not available; however, tour was still worth it, even without this expectation being met.
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Stacy_w
Jul 29, 2024
Nice history of Asheville music walk - David was a wealth of information about the musicians, influences, and history of Asheville. We learned so much on our tour!
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Robert
Jul 28, 2024
Great tour, great time. - David was AWESOME!!! First time in Ashville, my wife and I went for our anniversary and decided on the tour....what a treat! I recommend it if you're a music lover or not.
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Linda_r
May 21, 2024
Memorable Music Tour with David - Our meeting point information was accurate and David was right where he said he would be. He knew so much about Asheville’s music scene and also its history and we were amazed with the knowledge he imparted. He was interesting and funny and when the tour was over, I knew i will keep Asheville on my radar and a return trip is definitely in our future.
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Philpc8331hh
Apr 22, 2024
Teller of Tales. David knows the music history of Asheville and keeps it entertaining and fun. - David's music tour is excellent! He not only weaves music information but adds local history as well. The music information is historical and current too. The tour moved at an easy pace. David allows for questions and discussions. A great way to see Downtown Asheville!
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Z3993cgscottw
Sep 20, 2023
Dave is the Bomb! - If you want a tour of the Asheville music scene you can't go wrong here. David Penley is so knowledgeable from his years of experience in the music
and stereo industry. He brings that knowledge and love to Asheville and he has dug deep into the local music history to find all the nuggets of the local artists that originated or called Asheville their home over the years.
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Jpq3826hr
Apr 27, 2023
Music History of Asheville w/David - We took the day walking tour of Asheville Music History with David. It was spectacular. Very in-depth, and David is really knowledgeable. You see all the key venues, understand the history, and it ends at the Moog Museum, which chronicles the creation of the devices that made modern pop music possible.
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750kathyl
Jan 22, 2023
Go on This Tour! - Our guide, David, can’t be beat. Very amiable, knowledgeable and a great storyteller. We learned so much!
One of the favorite parts of our trip.
FYI: you don’t have to be passionate about music to enjoy David’s tour. My husband loves music; I like music. We both equally enjoyed the tour.
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Jhm_cgm
Jul 23, 2022
"Interesting stories which were well told" - Our Guide, David, provided interesting stories which were well told. He is a longtime local who clearly loves the material and his enthusiasm is contagious. He also shared good insights into local restaurants and music venues. We had a good experience and you will too !
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Gmayer000
Jun 19, 2022
Great walking tour of Asheville - not too hard - you will get your steps in - Fun and informative tour - I learned about Asheville's diverse music history being due to so many travelers, visitors, mountain folk, and a number of recording studios over the last 100 years - drawing musicians here to play and/or record an album or single. You'll learn about musicians who left here to make it big, you'll learn about musicians who return here to settle down. I would go again.
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