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Walking Tour of 1970's Music Venues of the East Village

New York, US
88% of travellers recommend this
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    • Duration 2 hours
    • Small Group Tour
    • Expert Guide
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation nearby

    Explore the legendary music venues of the 1970s East Village on this immersive walking tour, perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike.

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    Excellent (9 reviews)
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    josephdY1986RW
    Sep 23
    Ann is a terrific tour guide because she has experienced what she talks about. Her background and her love for the music and neighborhood brings back to life the period of the 1970's music scene. Besides telling us about the artists, she also details now the music industry works. It was a terrific afternoon.
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    daylekate
    Sep 22
    Had the best time on this tour!! Can't wait to bring my friends along next time. What a fun experience. Ann McDermott led us on a magical tour though the East Village music scene with a lively and informative history of the "good ol days". Absolutly delightful.. I live in NYC but will never walk the East Village in the same way..
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    582joelt
    Aug 22
    I wasn't sure what to expect when my wife asked me to go on the walking tour. I found it incredibly informative and interesting. Ann really knows her stuff!! Not only did we learn about all the major rock venues of an earlier era. Ann pointed out a lot of additional sites of interest, such as the location where the photograph of Abraham Lincoln that was used in the 1860 election was taken. I highly recommend the tour to anyone interested in the cultural history of the East Village!!
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    JohnNWA19
    May 22
    Ann grew up exploring the East Village music scene, so was easily able to impress on me how expansive it was -- and how varied the venues were. She brought the area alive with her research and memories. She clearly knew the band members, venue owners, and delightful stories involving them. She even sang a few bars herself.
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    marci_s
    Nov 21
    I was excited. We booked it on 11/18 for 11/20. Tour guide no-showed and no one responded to message.
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    Walking Tour of 1970's Music Venues of the East Village

    Explore the legendary music venues of the 1970s East Village on this immersive walking tour, perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike.

    Highlights

    • Visit the legendary Fillmore East
    • Explore the iconic CBGB's
    • Discover the site of The Bottom Line
    • Revisit famous shows of The Who and Pink Floyd
    • Experience the world of Disco at Infinity nightclub

    Meeting Point

    We will meet in front of the Apple Bank which used to be The Fillmore East off the corner of East 6th Street and 2nd Avenue. The number 6 train is 3 blocks away, the R/W is 4 Blocks and the M15 leaves you off across the street.

    Meeting point

    105 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003 , United States

    End point

    End Point

    We will end in front of what used to be The Bottom Line, right down the block from the R/W trains and Washington Square Park.

    Meeting point

    15 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003 , United States

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    What to expect

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    East Village

    Travel back to the 1970s, to an East Village when apartments were cheap, music was great, and you had to show up in person to buy tickets! We’ll visit the sites of the legendary Fillmore East, the long gone CBGB’s, and The Bottom Line, places that launched the careers of some of the biggest names in music. We’ll also walk to some lesser known, but equally significant, sites where artists honed their craft and first gained a following, places like Club 82, On the Rocks, and Great Gildersleeves. Were you at The Bottom Line in 1975 when Bruce Springsteen first blew the socks off the music world with Born to Run? Or did you see Patti Smith at CBGB’s in 1976 after the release of Horses? What a SHOW! We’ll also revisit some of the legendary shows of The Who and Pink Floyd at the Fillmore East, as well as the New York Dolls at the Mercer Arts Center. Along the way we’ll dip our toe into the world of Disco at the site of Infinity, a dance club destroyed by fire in 1979.

    Duration 120 minutes

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

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      Wheelchair accessible
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      Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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      Service animals allowed
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      Public transportation options are available nearby
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      All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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      Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Provided by Ann McDermott

    What our experts say

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      Grab a coffee at Cafe Mogador nearby.
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      Visit Washington Square Park after the tour.
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      Check out the East Village bars post-tour.
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      Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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      Consider a visit to the Bowery Ballroom later.

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