Tour the City of Wildwood and listen along to the songs of musical icons...
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CITY OF WILDWOOD, NJ - Rock around Wildwood with the Wildwood Virtual Music History Tour on the Let's Rallie app!
Step into the shoes of music icons and visit the venues where music legends were born. Follow along the route to discover new and old venues that area a staple of the Wildwood music scene. Check into locations for a chance to win a pair of general admission tickets to the 2027 Barefoot Country Music Fest.
The City of Wildwood has partnered with the Let's Rallie app to showcase historic music locations through the city. From Doo Wop to Disco and Rock 'n Roll to Country, or city has been a staple in American music history.
Follow along on the app highlighting music halls from Park to Pacific Avenues and Schellenger Avenue to the Boardwalk. This tour is to pay homage to the hotels, bars, clubs, lounges and venues that presented big names and was the birthplace for many of their careers.
"This has been a great opportunity to preserve our island's music history in a fun and interactive way," said Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr. "We've had many firsts here. Just last year, Tony Orlando stated that he remembered getting started at the Rainbow Club at 15 years old.
"It's incredible to be able to preserve this for future generations. Playing to our past and showing how Wildwood continues to be a music powered city."
This tour was made possible by funds from the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners via the Cape May County Division of Culture & Heritage, a partner of the New Jersey State Historical Commission and the Neighborhood Preservation Program.
Many thanks goes out to Mayor Ernie Jr., Bill Cottman, Taylor Henry of the George F. Boyer Historical Museum, The Doo Wop Preservation League and Ben Rose, Marketing Director of GWTIDA.
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