Guided by a local musician, explore Boston’s rock and roll past, present (and future), on a walking tour through Boston’s Fenway & Backbay neighborhoods. Visit the sites of legendary venues like the Rat, Storyville, and the Boston Tea Party- The Velvet Underground’s favorite place to play in the whole country! Learn how pioneering DJs, producers, and educators sparked a revolution in how music was transmitted, recorded and taught. And trace Boston’s impact on the careers of iconic artists like B.B King, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, New Edition, Nirvana, Aimee Mann, Pixies, Radiohead, Peter Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Jonathan Richman and more. Scroll below to learn more….

REVIEWS & PRESS

“I’m at the start of a walking tour of Boston’s ragged, arty rock ‘n’ roll history. And my guide, Matt Bowker, proprietor of Soundscape Tours, is arguing that the Pixies-and by extension, Boston’s late 20th century music scene-were seminal forces in modern rock. He’s making a pretty good case.” - The Boston Globe

“Great off the track walking tour! Besides hearing about Boston’s musical history, I learned about a slew of landmarks that are not in tour books. I loved the walk through the Victory Garden and checking out Fenway Park. I would recommend this if  you like music and doing something unique.” - Lisa

“As a tour guide, “ Matt brings his unique perspective as a local Boston musician to the table... I was very glad the tour reachced beyond well known Boston acts and delved into some hidden history! Much of the tour felt like being let in on  secret, and even though I’ve lived around Boston area my whole life, I learned new things about the city’s role as an important musical hub.” - Thom

“Great for music fans of  all kinds!” - Becca

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