Tours are given at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. It is best to call ahead to be sure tour is not full. Children must be at least 6 years old to go on the tour. WEBSITE: Deering Banjo: Factory Tours 3733 Kenora Drive Spring Valley, California PHONE: (619) 464-8252 or … Continue reading
Located in Indianola, MS, this museum displays the history of the Delta area, the beginning of the blues, and information on B.B. King. Among the various displays, they also have a guitar room where you can play instruments. They do charge admission. WEBSITE: B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center … Continue reading
Genre: wide variety Location: Manchester, Tennessee Dates: 4 days; June 11 – 14th for 2015 Website: Bonnaroo
This is the home that Jerry Lee Lewis grew up in. His sister gives tours. They have a piano he played, photos, and you are given a tour of the house. While I heard this is supposedly free, I have also heard that the accepts donations part, really means you … Continue reading
Lean about the early development of sound recording. They have a nice collection of phonographs, horns for Victrolas, Nipper the dog memorabilia, and information on the founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. WEBSITE: Johnson Victrola Museum 375 S. New St. Dover, Delaware PHONE: (302) 744-5055
Genre: mainly alternative, metal, and punk rock audience Location: Various Dates: Several/Tour, June – August for 2015 Website: Vans Warped Tour Well known annual tour, genre of music is pretty much alternative, metal, and punk rock audience. Tour dates they have listed for 2015 are between June and August. Check … Continue reading
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The R & R Hall of Fame & museum is a big place. It is suggested that you allow several hours for a visit. They have exhibits on numerous musicians, as well as the history of rock and … Continue reading
Martin Guitar offers a guided factory tour. You can also visit their museum. During your visit, you can play some of their guitars in the guitar room. WEBSITE: Martin Guitar Museum, Visitors Center & Factory Tour 510 Sycamore St. Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064