Archive for June 2012

Foundation Sponsors Les Paul Launchpad Award and Music Biz Event

June 27, 2012 | Author

The Wisconsin Center for Music Education held its 8th annual Launchpad Competition for garage bands from across the state of Wisconsin.

The winning band of the 2012 final competition is The Daze from Madison West High School. Read the rest of this entry »

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Scholarships funded for Rock Band Camp and Guitar & Bass Camp

June 25, 2012 | Author

Students aged 12 to18 from across the U.S. Midwest travel to Shell Lake in scenic northwestern Wisconsin to hone their rock star skills. The Shell Lake Arts Center states, “Every student deserves a master teacher.” When the organization Read the rest of this entry »

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Inside the Auction: The Historic Sale of the Les Paul Collection at Julien’s Auctions

June 9, 2012 | Author

Guitar players, collectors, investors, fans bid on Les Paul’s guitars and historic artifacts.
The Les Paul Estate and the Les Paul Foundation tied in with Julien’s Auctions in downtown Beverly Hills for a two-day auction of guitars, amps, recording gear, memorabilia and lots more from Read the rest of this entry »

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Waukesha celebrates Les Paul at GuitarTown

June 1, 2012 | Author

Friday, May 31st Waukesha, Wisconsin launched its outdoor art project and its celebration of Les Paul’s connection to his hometown. Gibson Guitar Corp. designated Waukesha as its eighth GuitarTown and Henry Juszkiewicz, CEO of Gibson Guitars, was on hand for the unveiling of the guitars. Read the rest of this entry »

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