Archive for May 2012
4 or 5 Guthries and a Big Guitar
May 21, 2012 | Author Sue Baker
Artists around Les Paul’s hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin are spreading creativity, paint and plenty of other artistic elements.
When the challenge was posted to submit designs for decorating a Gibson 10-foot guitar Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Stories | Tags: Carrol University, Gibson, GuitarTown, Guthrie, Les Paul, Les Paul Foundation, Mary Ford, Red Hot Red, Waukesha | 1 Comment »
Les Paul Foundation Sponsors Workshop for Aspiring Musicians
May 7, 2012 | Author Sue Baker
The Wisconsin School Music Association will be helping young musicians understand how the music business operates. Starting in 2012 the organization is offering a free a full day workshop that addresses publishing, royalties, copyright, contracts, Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Foundation News | Tags: Launchpad Wisconsin, Milwaukee Summerfest, The Les Paul Foundation, Wisconsin School Music Association | Comments Closed
Giant Guitars come to Les Paul’s Waukesha
May 7, 2012 | Author Sue Baker
Ten-foot tall guitars will show up on the streets in Les Paul’s boyhood hometown beginning Friday, June 1st. Earlier this year the Gibson Guitar Company designated Waukesha as a Gibson GuitarTown. Other cities holding the GuitarTown designation Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Foundation News | Tags: Les Paul, Marcia Schneider, Pat Mitchell, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Russ Paul, The Les Paul Trio, Tom Noll, Waukesha GuitarTown | 1 Comment »
