Monday, January 28, 2013
Show next week is part of the "Les Paul in Mahwah" exhibit
The guitarist credited with bringing longtime Mahwah resident and famed inventor Les Paul out of his self-imposed retirement will be in the township next week sharing stories about the late music man and playing some of the songs they played together at clubs in and around NYC. As part of the Mahwah Museum’s ongoing exhibit “Les Paul in Mahwah,” Bucky Pizzarelli, an Upper Saddle River resident, will perform a tribute to Paul next Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The Museum released the following description of what attendees can expect from Pizzarelli and his student, Ed Laub, at their Gallery Talk next Tuesday: Laub and Pizzarelli will return to the Mahwah Museum on February 5 for a gallery talk in which they will recount stories about their…
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Reservations are suggested for this Gallery Talk event
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Wednesday, January 9
On Tuesday, January 22, Rik Mercaldi will present a Gallery Talk “The Story of the Les Paul Guitars on Display at the Mahwah Museum.” The talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the Mahwah Museum. The talk is part of the year-long celebration of “Les Paul in Mahwah,” a tribute to the creative musical genius who lived in Mahwah for over 50 years. Rik Mercaldi, owner of the Strumming Monkey, and an expert on vintage guitars, will discuss the guitars on display in the Les Paul exhibit, which were once owned and prized by Les Paul. Each of these guitars – including Les’s own performance guitar with the Les Paulverizer attached and a model specially made for Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin -- has its own unique story. Rik is a buyer…
Friday, November 30, 2012
Reservations are required to see Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub share stories about the Mahwah guitar virtuoso
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Nationally renowned guitarists, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub, recently visited the Mahwah Museum to play Les Paul’s Sunburst 1937 Gibson L-7 Acoustic Guitar. The guitar from Les Paul’s personal collection is on display at the Museum. Loaned to the Museum by a local collector—this instrument was the first experimental one used by Les Paul in his quest to perfect the electric guitar. Although an acoustic guitar -- which ordinarily needs no amplification – the wood body of the guitar contains holes into which Paul placed phonograph needles to experiment with amplification. Bucky Pizzarelli, a long-time resident of Upper Saddle River, is widely known for bringing Les Paul out of his self-imposed retirement in the 1970’s. Originally performing …
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Museum updated exhibit with new displays and planned 'Les Paul Trio' Tribute Concert while it was closed
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
At the Mahwah Museum the popular exhibit “Les Paul in Mahwah” opens again on September 8 and continues until June 2013. Visitors to the Les Paul exhibit have a chance to learn about Les Paul, long-time Mahwah resident, inventor, musician and self-taught engineer. The exhibit also has several new items, making another visit a must for those who have already enjoyed “Les Paul in Mahwah.” “ECHO,” an M. Hohner harmonica used by Les Paul during the early years of his career is a new feature of the display. Continuing as part of the exhibit is “The Log,” a fascinating visual of how a solid body guitar was built. On Saturday, September 29, the Mahwah Museum and Ramapo College will sponsor the Second Annual Les Paul Tribute Concert at the…
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Part of the Mahwah Museum will be closed this summer
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
The Mahwah Museum, recently announced its summer schedule for 2012. “Les Paul in Mahwah: A Tribute” and “New Jersey Fights in the Civil War – Remembering Soldiers Buried in Mahwah” will be open during July on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Old Station Museum, 1871 Old Station Lane, will be open during July and August on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. The Donald Cooper Railroad will be closed during the summer for maintenance, but will reopen in the fall. Admission to the Museum is $5 per person or $10 per family and admission to the Station is $3 per person. For the summer, visitors may visit both the Museum and the Station by paying admission to one. “New Jersey Fights in the Civil War – Remembering Soldiers Buried in Mahwah” focuses on the …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Mahwah Museum extends 'most popular exhibit ever' through June 2013
The Mahwah Museum’s wildly popular ‘Les Paul in Mahwah’ exhibit is not closing down at the end of this month, as originally planned. According to a release sent out by the Museum Wednesday, the exhibit has been renewed for another year. According to the release, ‘Les Paul in Mahwah’ will remain open on Sundays this July from 1-5 p.m. After closing in August, the exhibit will resume on Wednesdays and weekends from 1-5 p.m. from September 2012 through June 2013. Museum President Tom Dunn said the Les Paul exhibit has been the most popular in the Museum's history, estimating that about 3,500 people have visited 'Les Paul in Mahwah' since it opened last September. “We decided to keep it open based on popular opinion,” Museum Treasurer Mike …
Monday, June 11, 2012
Gala celebrates what would have been the inventor’s 97th birthday
About three hundred Les Paul fans and music enthusiasts gathered at Ramapo College Saturday night to celebrate what would have been the inventor’s 97th birthday. The Les Paul Gala was put on by the Mahwah Museum as part of its “Les Paul in Mahwah” exhibit, which highlights the 50-plus years that the music legend lived in the township. Guests at the gala enjoyed food, drink, dessert, live music, raffle prizes and memorabilia. Partygoers were able to purchase Les Paul guitars, pictures, books and other merchandise via a silent auction and live auction that had in-person and online bidders. With some individual items fetching $5,000 and more, the gala raised thousands of dollars for the museum and Les Paul Foundation. Find out more about the…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Bucky Pizzarelli performs as part of the Mahwah Museum's 'Les Paul in Mahwah' museum
For an intimate crowd of about 35 guitar enthusiasts Tuesday night, jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli performed in memory of his old friend, late Mahwah resident Les Paul. As part of a calendar of special events going on at the Mahwah Museum in honor of its ‘Les Paul in Mahwah’ exhibit, Pizzarelli, who performed with Paul in the Les Paul Trio, played guitar with one of his current collaborators, Wyckoff resident Ed Laub, and shared stories and memories with the audience. “I think [this exhibit] is sensational,” Pizzarelli said as he walked through the museum’s displays before his performance. "Les was a giant of a guitar player, and the things he did can never be duplicated by anyone.” The two musicians were friends for “a real long time,” …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Release from the Mahwah Museum Society
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Mahwah Museum Society announced that Rusty Paul, son of Les Paul, will appear at the Mahwah Museum on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of conversation. He will share personal memories of his father. The Mahwah Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Admission is $10, seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.mahwahmuseum.org. “We’re delighted to host this conversation with Russ,” said Tom Dunn, president, The Mahwah Museum Society. “Many know Les Paul through his inventions, recordings and performances. Russ will share with us his personal memories of his father. It’s a unique opportunity to gain insights about the man that is considered …
S. Trautmann
10:40 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
May I suggest a suggested entrance fee rather than a compulsory one which will keep people away. S. Trautmann, 45-year Mahwah resident more ›