Asheville Music History Walking Tour

Overview

The Asheville Music History Walking Tour explores downtown Asheville through the stories of bands, musicians, sound innovation, and creative culture. During this 2-hour, 1.5 mile stroll, we’ll talk about Asheville’s eclectic music roots, from Scots-Irish and Appalachian traditions to today’s heady blend of rock, blues, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental sounds.

The tour winds its way through several downtown areas, such as Lexington Avenue and The Block — Asheville’s historic African-American business district. We’ll stop by the Moogseum, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, famed music venue The Orange Peel, and more.

City: Asheville

Sun 23 Feb

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $30.00

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What's Included

Guided tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
The entire tour is outside.

What To Expect

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.

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