Special Guests at the The Les Paul and Mary Ford in Mahwah Exhibit at the Mahwah Museum

Here are just a few of the many.

Bumblefoot and Alex Skolnick Jamming The Beatles Dig A Pony on Les Paul’s Gear

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Alex Skolnick on some of Les Paul’s personal gear (1950 Custom and the first 1968 Custom through his amps).  They jammed for an hour on some legendary tunes and had a blast talking about Les Paul.

Thank you to The Neurotic Guitarist for the clips!

The House That Les Built Episode #1 The G5 (Feat. Bumblefoot and Alex Skolnick)

Bumblefoot, Alex Skolnick with Benny Goodman, the Neurotic Guitarist, and Jim Wysocki, Mayor of Mahwah, and a close friend of Les Paul’s.  Again, many thanks to the Neurotic Guitarist!

Don’t miss these podcasts by Alex Skolnick:

The Vault of Les Paul 

More Les: Further Adventures in Mahwah

Songwriters Showcase at the Mahwah Museum – November, 9,2025

On November 9th, 2025, the Mahwah Museum was delighted to host a Songwriter’s Showcase led by Rick Norman, featuring the very talented Mark Sganga, Joe Trentacosta, Candyce Giaquinto, and Autumn Elizabeth.

Tom Doyle Jams at the Les Paul Exhibit at the Mahwah Museum – April, 5,2025

Tom, who worked as Les Paul’s personal technician for 45 years, has recreated a meticulously crafted historical replica of the Klunker guitar, a precursor to the Les Paul model. Tom will be bringing the guitar and explained its origins at the Mahwah Museum.
Tom’s guitar arrives after years of dedicated research to offer new insight into the early development of Les Paul’s namesake and revolutionary electric guitar.

George Naha with Hal Salpin (bass) – March, 31,2025

As part of the Les Paul Legacy Series, the Mahwah Museum hosted a Guitar Day-Long workshop with Master of the Telecaster, George Naha on Sunday, March 31st!

George is a highly regarded guitarist who has gigged with Aretha Franklin, Donald Fagen, Steve Cropper Duck Dunn, Steve Forbert, Roy Orbison, Melissa Manchester, Willie Dixon, Wilson Pickett, Junior Walker, Sam & Dave, Fathead Newman, Charlie Rouse, Larry Ridley, Cedar Walton among others.

Following the workshop, George and Hal treated the students and museum visitors to a short performance!

Rob Paparozzi – September 29, 2024

New Jersey-based frontman, singer, and harmonica player Rob Paparozzi led a Harmonica Workshop at the Mahwah Museum on September 29th, 2024.

King Solomon Hicks – April 1, 2021

King Solomon Hicks performs during his Jazz/Blues Guitar Workshop

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

Lou Pallo with special guests Vinny Raniolo and Gary Mazzaroppi 

June 7, 2020

Lou Pallo played regularly with Les for over 30 years at Fat Tuesdays then at The Iridium. In an interview, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones described Lou as “ an incredible guitar player” and the man “who knows a million chords”. In addition to Les, one of Lou’s early influences was Tony Mottola. Lou has worked with a wide variety of celebrities from Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to Mr. Richards himself.  Joining Lou Pallo were special guests Vinny Raniolo & Gary Mazzaroppi.

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

A Conversation with Gene Paul 

June 9, 2020

A Conversation with Gene Paul was facilitated in virtual Zoom format by Charlie Carreras, Vice President, Mahwah Museum, Professor Emeritus of History, Ramapo College. Carrying on the music technology of his father Les, Gene Paul  is an audio recording/mixing/mastering engineer, producer and musician. He was an engineer at Atlantic Recording Studios during their famed 1960s–80s period and is currently the chief mastering engineer at G&J Audio, a mixing and mastering studio for major and independent labels focused on reissues and new recordings.

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

Muriel Anderson 

June 6, 2020

Muriel Anderson performed a 45-min set to honor her friend Les Paul. Harp-guitarist and former National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Muriel is host of the annual All Star Guitar Night, where she once co-hosted a show with Les Paul at the Ryman auditorium.  On this historical video, join her for music and memories of back-stage moments with Les. murielanderson.com/now

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

Thom Bresh 

June 6, 2020

Thom Bresh was born in Hollywood, California and raised in the midst of guitar royalty. His father, Merle Travis, was one of the most influential American guitarist of the 20th Century. With this sort of heritage and upbringing, what do you have? As Chet Atkins put it, “Thom Bresh is a “World Class” guitarist that deserves to be heard.”  bresh.com/

Stephen Benson and Joe Deninzon – September 14, 2019

After leading a jazz guitar workshop, Stephen Benson accompanied by violinist Joe Deninzon perform for the students.

Lou Pallo – May 4, 2019

Lou Pallo reminisced about his long time friend and playing partner Les Paul and played some of his favorite tunes at the Mahwah Museum.

Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniolo – March 2019

After leading a jazz guitar workshop, Frank Vignola, along with Vinny Raniolo treated students to a short concert.  March 9, 2019.

Bucky Pizzarelli talks about Meeting Les Paul – September 2010

Bucky Pizzarelli, long time friend of Les Paul, talks to Charlie Carreras about the first time he met Les Paul.