Vince Gill Itinerary
Vince Gill has been performing live in Oklahoma ever since he was an elementary school student in Oklahoma City. Visit the schools that fostered Vince’s love of music before settling in for a meal at Gill’s favorite local Mexican restaurant, where you just might see the country star if he’s in town for a show. Continue your journey along this Vince Gill road trip and stop at Byron Berline’s famous fiddle shop, where the country legend has been known to perform impromptu jam sessions.
Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 1: Vince Gill Avenue
Oklahoma City honored one of country music's most famous singers by naming a street after him in the popular Bricktown Entertainment District.
Start from: E Sheridan Ave & N Central Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: 2725 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 2: Cleveland Elementary School
The future country singer attended Cleveland Elementary School off 23rd Street during his younger years. Vince exhibited his talent early, playing his first public show while he still attended this Oklahoma City school. In 2008, he returned to Cleveland Elementary to perform a benefit concert, raising money to renovate the school’s auditorium.
Start from: 2725 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: 2901 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 3: Taft Middle School
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Vince Gill continued his education at Taft Middle School.
Start from: 2901 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: 2801 NW 27th St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 4: Northwest Classen High School
Vince Gill's alma mater honored the country superstar when it unveiled a 9.5 foot statue of him and his favorite guitar, a 1952 Fender Telecaster. This art piece has been on display since October 2014. Vince Gill received his high school diploma from Northwest Classen in 1975 before setting off for Nashville.
Start from: 2801 NW 27th St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: 2836 NW 68th St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 5: Ted's Cafe Escondido
Ted’s Café Escondido, Vince Gill’s favorite restaurant in Oklahoma City, serves delicious fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and more. Known around Oklahoma City as having some of the best Mexican food around, Ted’s often hosts Vince and his band when they’re in town for a show.
Start from: 2836 NW 68th St, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: 121 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK
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Guthrie
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Guthrie, OK
Stop 6: Double Stop Fiddle Shop
Vince Gill and Byron Berline, the owner of the Double Stop Fiddle Shop, have been friends since Vince joined Byron’s band Sundance during his early career. Vince has been known to stop by this shop to play guitar and perform with locals. He has also played at Byron Berline’s annual Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival in Guthrie.
Start from: 121 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK
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Arrive at: , , OK
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