The Iridium, home of jazz, rock and blues, salutes the legendary Les Paul in a seven-night Birthday Week celebration honoring the life and legacy of the guitar pioneer, from Tuesday June 9–Monday, 15. The week features some of the world’s most celebrated guitarists and pays tribute to Paul, born on June 9, 1915, whose contributions to the solid-body electric guitar and multi-track recording transformed popular music. His longstanding Monday night residency at The Iridium became a beloved NYC tradition.
The lineup is:
June 9 & June 10 — with VIP Meet & Greet Andy Timmons (Blues/Rock) As guitarist for pop-metal band Danger Danger, Timmons toured the world opening for Kiss and Alice Cooper, sold over a million records, and scored two #1 videos on MTV. His solo discography spans seven releases ranging from guitar instrumentals to blues and pop.
June 11 Dan Wilson Quartet featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts (Jazz) GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Dan Wilson draws on a rich palette of influences — from Wes Montgomery and George Benson to gospel, blues, hip-hop and beyond. Wilson earned his GRAMMY® Award nomination alongside jazz great Joey DeFrancesco for the Project Freedom album (Mack Avenue Records, 2017); his quartet features luminary drummer, Jeff “Tain” Watts.
June 12 Raúl Midón (Jazz/Soul/Folk/Pop) Raúl Midón is a prolific singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist whose music blends jazz, soul, folk and pop into a sound entirely his own. His 14th album, Lost & Found (2024), is a genre-blending collection of original songs he describes as “smooth folk” — rich with alt-pop, jazz, and harmonic depth. Hw has received back-to-back GRAMMY nominations in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category.
June 13, 14 & 15 — Closing Weekend Robben Ford with Oz Noy Organ Trio (Blues/Soul/Rock) A five-time GRAMMY nominee and one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century (Musician Magazine), Robben Ford has spent half a century pushing the boundaries of jazz, rock, fusion and blues. Ford was a close personal friend of Les Paul, and in his honor will perform on a guitar personally given to him by Paul himself. Joining him is virtuoso guitarist and composer Oz Noy, whose fusion of jazz, funk, rock and blues has earned him worldwide acclaim.
In partnership with the Les Paul Foundation and Gibson Gives, the Iridium is giving away a Gibson Les Paul guitar signed by all of the artists performing during celebration, as well as two complimentary tickets to the June 15 Robben Ford with Oz Noy Organ Trio. To enter, fans can visit theiridium.com/gibson-les-paul-giveaway. The winner will be announced June 9, 2026.
Tickets and the full schedule are available at Les Paul Week.
The Iridium is located at 1650 Broadway, New York City
