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Walk on the Wild Side NYC

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A deep dive into New York City's music history

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About Jesse Rifkin

NYC music historian; author of “This Must Be the Place” (2023, Hanover Square Press); owner/tour guide at Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC.

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