Les Paul Big Sound Experience is coming to Wanee

Article Contributed by Woody Graber | Published on Monday, March 28, 2016

The Les Paul Big Sound Experience is coming to Wanee Music Festival April 14-16 in Spirit of Suwanewee Music Park, Live Oak FL.

Guests can experience all of the entertainment and fun on board Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience mobile tour vehicle – a playground of technology, music, sound and invention for all ages. This marks the 100th Anniversary of Les Paul which is being celebrated across the country with special events, the tour and a host of promotions.

Les Paul, the man many refer to as the “Father of Modern Music” is the focus of the 53’ interactive state-of-the-art mobile tour known as Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience which takes visitors behind the scenes into the world of Les Paul giving them an opportunity for numerous interactive exchanges within 1,000 square feet full of music, technology and innovation. Guests young and old can enjoy music exploration, sound and technology innovations and hands-on interactive entertainment.

Les Paul was an innovator, an inventor, a GRAMMY Award winner, an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The National Invention Hall of Fame and so much more. Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is all about the music, the inventions, the fans and the legacy of Les Paul. Known also as the “Father of the Solid Body Electric Guitar,” “The Wizard of Waukesha,” “Rhubarb Red,” “The Father of Modern Music,” and more. Les Paul’s curiosity about sound began at a very young age. Contemporary artists such as Slash, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Joan Jett, Jimi Hendrix and many others have paid homage to Les Paul throughout their careers. For more information on Les Paul Foundation visit www.lespaulfoundation.org.

About the Les Paul 100th Anniversary

Les Paul was an innovator who inspired creativity throughout his life. As the inventor of the solid body electric guitar, multi-track recording, over-dubbing (sound on sound) and numerous other recording techniques, he left an unmistakable mark on the music industry for future generations. The year-long Les Paul 100th Anniversary celebrates Les Paul’s life and includes major events and programs, tours, promotional campaigns, education grants and marketing initiatives that will secure his legacy for generations. The re-launched Les Paul Foundation website includes interactive opportunities with the late, great Les Paul as well as new merchandise. For more information and up-to-date schedules of the official Les Paul 100th Anniversary activities go to www.les-paul.com or www.lespaulfoundation.org

THE 2016 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL--now in its 12th year--returns Thursday April 14th through Saturday April 16th to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Tickets for the Festival are on sale through www.waneefestival.com.

These 3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus (with paid Wednesday Night camping fee) the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 13th from 3PM to 1AM with an exciting roster of great musical acts.

The music and lineup at Wanee is always incredible, but the vibe and atmosphere of this festival make it stand out as truly special. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park sits on a massive 800 acres of rustic land where beautiful trees filled with Spanish Moss are in constant sight and the world famous Suwannee River is just a short walk away.  Wanee Music Festival 2016 . . . Be There!

For more information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com