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Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
$40
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Overview
Boston's Fenway neighborhood pulses with the rhythm of rock and roll history, where legendary venues once echoed with the sounds of iconic artists. Guided by a local musician, this immersive walking tour reveals the past, present, and future of the city's vibrant music scene.
- 🎸 Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Tour: Enjoy a 1 hour and 30-minute guided experience through Boston's musical landmarks, led by an expert local musician.
- 🌳 Stroll through the Fens, a historic greenspace featuring America's oldest WWII Victory Gardens, and feel the inspiration of Jonathan Richman's lyrics.
- 🎤 Discover the vibrant history of Kenmore Square, once the heart of Boston's music scene, home to legendary venues like The Rathskeller and Storyville.
- 📜 Hear captivating stories about the garage, punk, and new wave bands that emerged from "the Rat," including pivotal performances by The Police and Pixies.
- 🏟️ Walk along Lansdowne Street, where local and national bands perform at the House of Blues and MGM Music Hall, surrounded by tales of past venues.
- 🎶 Learn about Boston's significant role in the Folk Revival of the 1960s and how it shaped the music industry.
- 📚 Examine the rich musical heritage of the area as you visit sites that have hosted legendary artists like B.B. King, Joan Baez, and Nirvana.
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy the convenience of public transportation options nearby, making your journey to this unforgettable tour seamless.
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Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future
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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Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!