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| Hugh Ferguson and His New Band at Gallagher's Pub & Grill Hugh Ferguson who has numerous write-ups on the Internet will be performing with his new band. Featured in the Guitar Player Magazine spotlight Hugh has opened for such acts as Larry Carlton and Al Dimeola and was the former guitarist for Graham Nash. Originally from the Boston area, Hugh grew up in a musical family with two older guitar-playing brothers who helped him to get his start on the guitar. By the age of 14 Hugh was already playing the Boston and south-shore nightclubs. In his mid teens Hugh was turned on to the fusion jazz by such artists as Jeff Beck, Chic Corea, Tony Williams, John McLaughlin and Jon-Luc Ponty. This music caught his ear and he has been playing it ever since. In the mid 80s Hugh moved to LA and became the guitarist and vocalist for Graham Nash. "This was a great experience to play with Graham and David Crosby" say Hugh. Hugh then spent many years raising his three boys on his own and even though he was outside of the music business, he never stopped playing and learning. Hugh released his first fusion jazz CD "The Jungle" in 2002 and has had great reviews and sales all over the world. His new CD "A-D-D" is currently being recorded and should be released in the next month or two. Hugh has teamed up with Roger Carter on drums and Brian Wright on upright bass. "I can't believe I found two amazing players of the caliber who live locally" says Hugh. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |