The first-ever guidebook to North American music museums and other sites, from the iconic to the obscure.Wherever you are, you don't have to go far in North America to find world-class music museums and historical sites. Whether in major cities like Nashville, Detroit, and New Orleans or less familiar locales like Hibbing, Minnesota (the childhood home of Bob Dylan) or Nazareth, Pennsylvania (home of the Martin Guitar Company), the riches of its musical heritage are available to everyone from newbie tourists to veteran road-trippers.The Music Lover's Guide to North Americais the first guidebook of its kind, focused on the best music museums and other points of interest between the Atlantic and the Pacific, in both Canada and the United States. In addition to practical information, it provides fascinating background on history, culture, geography, and politics, covering everything from major destinations like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to festivals, signature instrument shops, driving and walking tours, and much more.
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The Music Lover's Guide to North America: Museums, Historical Sites, and Other Points of Interest
"A lovely romp through some musical history. It is clear that Josephine & Craig do a thorough job getting to know people at each of these destinations. It is nice to get that more human side of history in a travel guide and a music book. Fantastic concept. You'll learn a lot!"
— MMM T. (5/5)
Must-have guide
"Between the writing skills of co-author Jo Matyas, who is one of the best travel writers I know, and the musical expertise of co-author Craig Jones, this book is a must-do. Love Music? Love to travel. Be sure to add this great guide to your library!"
— Rhumbline (5/5)
An essential guide for ""real"" and armchair travel!
"I was given Chasing the Blues, the authors' first book, as a gift and so enjoyed it that I was excited to read that they have published a second book. I am just a casul music fan, but enjoy travel (even armchair travel!). I look for opportunities to enjoy music in different places, and The Music Lovers' Guide is a great guide to planning and finding music in many different places - certainly museums, but also many other places both obvious and hidden. A great, very readable book - highly recommended!"
— MaxM (5/5)
Fantastic!
"I really enjoyed The Music Lover’s Guide to North America. It’s easy to read, well organized, and full of interesting places I didn’t even know existed. I like how it covers both famous spots and smaller, lesser-known sites, so there’s something for every kind of music fan. It feels genuine and informative without being overwhelming. If you love music and travel, this is a great book to have on hand."
— Patrick S. (5/5)
Fantastic read
"Excellent read, excellent guide for museum lovers. Perfect gift for the music lover in your life!"
— KingstonMusicLover (5/5)
I purchased this book
"I purchased this book about 2 months ago. I never realized there were so many music museums both here in Canada and the US. As i read each section i tried to imagine being there and wishing i could actually go to each and every place. Imagining touching instruments that Buddy Holly, Willy Nelson or Gordon Lightfoot might have touched. Definitely a great read."
— Cyclops (5/5)
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Published date: Oct 16, 2025
Language: English
No. of Pages: 272
Publisher: Backbeat
ISBN: 9781493089635
Dimensions:
6.0" W x
1.0" L x
9.0" H
Josephine Matyasis a full-time travel writer and member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC). She has traveled and written extensively for more than twenty years on destinations around the globe. Published writing samples, awards, and background information can be found at www.writerwithoutborders.com.
Craig Jonesis a lifer-musician trained in political economy at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The eclectic mix of music, history, politics, and current affairs is what drives his career in freelance writing, lecturing at the university level, teaching music, and performing regularly with multiple bands and choirs. Craig has a special interest in politics and has produced magazine and newspaper articles and reports on both music and social justice topics.
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