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Walkin' Bout a Rock "N" Roll Revolution by Soundscape Tours
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
$40
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Overview
Walkin' Bout a Rock "N" Roll Revolution takes you through Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, revealing the city’s rich musical heritage. Guided by a local musician, this tour explores the legendary venues that shaped rock and roll history.
- 🎸 Visit iconic music venues like The Rat, Storyville, and the Boston Tea Party, where The Velvet Underground found their favorite stage.
- 🎤 Stroll through the Fens, a historic greenspace featuring America’s oldest WW II Victory Gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
- 📚 Learn about Boston's influential role in the careers of legendary artists including B.B. King, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan.
- 🎶 Discover Kenmore Square, the heart of Boston's music scene, and hear stories of punk and new wave bands from the 70s and 80s.
- 📀 Stop by "Nuggets," one of the last remaining record stores in the area, before meandering around Fenway Park.
- 🏟️ Walk down Lansdowne Street, surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of venues like the House of Blues and MGM Music Hall.
- 🌳 Examine Boston's impact on the Folk Revival of the 60s, gaining insight into the evolution of music in the city.
- 💡 Hear fascinating tales from The Rat, the legendary club that launched many Punk and New Wave bands into stardom.
- 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, making it accessible for families with infants and small children.
- 🚉 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the tour start point.
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Walkin' Bout a Rock "N" Roll Revolution by Soundscape Tours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- In the shadow of Fenway Park, stroll down lively Lansdowne street home to numerous venues
- Examine Boston's impact on the Folk Revival in the 60s
- Walk through America's oldest Victory Gardens still in use
- Hear tales from the Rat, the cavernous club where many Punk and New Wave bands got their start
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks not included
Meeting point
We will meet in the lobby of the Verb Hotel, home to an exclusive collection of Rock and Roll artifacts from the David Beiber Archives including vintage concert posters, album art and tickets to historic shows.
Return details
We will meet in the lobby of the Verb Hotel, home to an exclusive collection of Rock and Roll artifacts from the David Beiber Archives including vintage concert posters, album art and tickets to historic shows.
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The FensDesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted, the Fens is a treasured greenspace in Boston and features Americas oldest WW II, Victory Gardens. On the Modern Lovers EP, Jonathan Richman sings, “I walk through the 'Fenway with my heart in my hand". We will stroll through the gardens before heading into Kenmore Square.
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Kenmore SquareFor decades, Kenmore Square was at the center of Boston's music scene thanks to the numerous record stores, and venues like Storyville and the legendary rock club, The Rathskeller. Here, we will learn about the numerous garage, punk, and new wave bands that crawled out of "the Rat" in the 70s and 80s. The Police played here 4 times on their first US tour in 1979. This is also the venue where Pixies first shared the same bill as the Throwing Muses. Also, we will stop by "Nuggets" one of the last records stores left in the neighborhood before winding our around Fenway Park
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Fenway ParkWalk down Landsdowne Street in the shadow of Fenway Park and hear tales of venues past and present including the Boston Tea Party, Venus De Milo, Avalon/Axis, Spit, and more! At present, local and national bands load in on Landsdowne street to play at the House of Blues or the new MGM Music Hall.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Walkin' Bout a Rock "N" Roll Revolution by Soundscape Tours
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!