America’s Musical Heartland – a journey from Nashville to New Orleans

Discover the birthplace of the blues, cajun culture, country, western, big bold brass and legendary jazz!

Imagine a journey of musical discovery that takes you from Nashville through to New Orleans – visiting Memphis, Lafayette and the Louisiana Delta on the way.

Get your blue suede shoes ready for this fabulous musical journey.

Walk in the footsteps of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Armstrong and many more as you discover the musical heritage of the deep south of America.

Step into legendary recording and performing venues along Music Row and Honky Tonk Row, stroll down Beale Street, pay homage at the gates of Graceland, follow the mighty Mississippi River travelling deep into the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Even learn how hand-made, single row, diatonic accordions have been made for over 30 years.

Discover where music history was made and famous artists got their breaks:

  • Country Music Hall of Fame
  • RCA Studio B
  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Stax Museum of American Soul Music
  • the Grand Ole Opry 
  • Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Sun Studios
  • Gracelands
  • Ground Zero Blues Club

 

The highlight of this tour? The opportunity to  participate in the 50 year old New Orlean’s tradition that is the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival  – it will be back with a big brass bang in April 2021!

 

Could be the tour for you?

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