Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Richie Furey, New York’s Les Paul Trio, Rusty Paul, and Sammy Llanas will headline upcoming festivities to celebrate Waukesha Gibson GuitarTown. The events will also showcase the finalized guitar art created by visual artists. The public kick-off events will occur June 1 and 2 in historic downtown Waukesha and most events are free, unless otherwise noted.
June 1
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ▪ Club 400 owner Dan Pokwinski to share and discuss Club 400’s Les Paul memorabilia.
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1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ▪ Rusty Paul, son of Les Paul will be at Les Paul memorial site at Prairie Home Cemetery to share memories and answer questions about his father.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.▪ Lunch & Learn with Bob Jacobson, author of the book Les Paul Guitar Wizard to be at the Waukesha County Museum $8 admission includes lunch, opportunity for book signing and discussion on book (book cost additional). Pre-registration required by May 31st. To register call 262-521-2859 ext. 224. Limited seating available.
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5:30 p.m. ▪ Opening ceremony for Waukesha Gibson GuitarTown – unveiling of 10 ft guitars, 17 playable guitars will be on display at their final locations in downtown Waukesha.
6:00 p.m. ▪ Les Paul Trio to play on the big main stage set up in downtown Waukesha.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ▪ Bob Jacobson, author of Les Paul Guitar Wizard, to sign books at Martha Merrell’s Books/Cuddles
6:45 p.m. ▪ Freeman Friday Night Live featuring six stages of live music at stages at the following locations in downtown Waukesha:
- Martha Merrell’s Books/Cuddles
- Allo Chocolat
- Rockin' & Poppin' On Broadway Stage
- Mia's
- Steaming Cup
- Magellans
Freeman Friday Night Live is held at 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. every Friday from June until October in downtown Waukesha.
8:30 p.m. ▪ Sam Llanas Band to play with former Buffalo Springfield music legend/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay and Rusty Paul on main stage in downtown Waukesha.
June 2
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ▪ Waukesha Farmer’s Market featuring a Les Paul trivia and song tribute and limited edition collectors’ cards.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ▪ Bob Jacobson, author of Les Paul Guitar Wizard to be at the Waukesha County Museum booth at the Farmer’s Market signing and discuss his book.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ▪ Club 400 owner Dan Pokwinski to share and discuss Club 400’s Les Paul memorabilia.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ▪ Rusty Paul son of Les Paul will be at Les Paul memorial site at Prairie Home Cemetery to share memories and answer questions about his father.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ▪ Guided tour with artists (locations to be announced ASAP).
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ▪ Live music in downtown.
