Asheville Music History Walking Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

We'll meet by the bronze dancer statues in front of Harrah's Cherokee Center and the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

What's included:

• Guided tour

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Downtown Asheville Art District

Asheville, 28801-3603, North Carolina

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.

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YMI Cultural Center

39 S Market St, , Asheville, 28801-3725, North Carolina

We visit Asheville's historic Black business district and talk about several important music events that took place there.

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The Orange Peel

101 Biltmore Ave, , Asheville, 28801-3640, North Carolina

We visit this contemporary music venue with a lot of great R&B era history.

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Moogseum

56 Broadway St, Asheville, 28801-2916, North Carolina

Here, we talk about the legacy of electronic music pioneer Bob Moog.

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