Hugh Ferguson: the Bostonian legato legend

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News:
17-06-2007:
Hugh Ferguson is playing a special show...June, 17 2007 at gallagher's pub and grill
300 Pacific Coast Highway - walnut between main and 3rd, huntington beach, 92648
Cost : free!!. Hugh Ferguson Band - Hugh Ferguson Guitar - Steve Holmes Drums - John Flitcraft bass.


18-12-2006:
Drummer Steve Holmes has joined Hugh Ferguson's new band, check out the drum intro for:

Off the cliff(Houseofdrumming.com Productions)


23-11-2006:
Hugh has added a new tune "The Tunnel" which features his brother Pete, son Aaron and his friend Supon on vocals.

15-11-2006:
Nov 19th 4:00PM
Hugh Ferguson will be performing at Rosalie and Alva's Performance Gallery's Open House for the Alvas Music Store Grand Opening. Hugh will be playing at 4:00PM in the afternoon with Brian Wright on bass and Steve Holmes on drums. In addition top fusion players Alex Machacek, Sumitra Nanjundan and Mario Lackner perform appear on stage at 6:00pm. All of these performances are free to the public.

26-06-2006:
Hugh Ferguson has been busy with his A.D.D. release party and a total revamp of his web site. The CD is getting great reviews and I recommend you check out his music soon.

300 miles live


One way is to hear Hugh Ferguson play is to visit his MySpace web site: http://www.myspace.com/hughferguson. So pop on over and say your hello.

I also recommend that you check out his new online lessons section, where you can gain an insight into his own unique playing patterns. He provides diagrams souns samples and a backing trac to get you on your way. Check out this great sample of how he uses his patterns to cover the fretboard:

lesson1

...and for fans of the old web site design...


09-04-2006:
Great News: You can get your copy od A.D.D. from Abstractlogix

"2006 Release. A long awaited record from Los Angeles based axeman Hugh Ferguson. A much talked about guitarist in musician circuits, Hugh is very familiar with fans of Allan Holdsworth, Scott Henderson among others. A.D.D features brand new compostions, bone crunching fusion featuring the absolute stunning Alex Machacek on 'Total Distraction' ".

Read the supporting Abstractlogix interview to gain a valuable insight to this talented player.


31-03-2206:

I just got a copy of Hugh's new CD, "ADD". This is a great legato fusion release from Hugh as the videos have shown. The CD also features the highly talented Alex Machacek. The CD should be available at Abstractlogix.com and Cdbaby.com.......very soon!

28-03-2006:
Keep a look out for Hughs upcoming album ADD. In the mean time, Hughs has added more great live footage:

New Day (from ADD)


Eyes of November (from ADD)


Heroes


18-03-2006:
The fluid Hugh Ferguson releases "Off the Cliff" from the new ADD CD, on Google Video. More to come soon:


10-02-2006:
A couple of legato fusion DIVX videos from a live Hugh Ferguson:
  • Live from Gallagher 's - Eyes Of November
  • Live from Gallagher's - Off The Cliff
CD's are also available from CD Baby

26-11-2005:
More late, but great news:
Alex Machacek has recorded his guitar track on "total distraction" which will be released on the new A-D-D CD.



Hugh and Alex are currently setting up dates for live performances in LA and Orange County. Both bands will perform and Alex and Hugh will do a few tunes together. I'll let you know when the CD is released.

He has also added some new mp3, so check them out:
  • EyesOf November.mp3
  • Pneuma.mp3
  • Total Distraction.mp
17-09-2005:
Hugh is working with his new trio on a new CD to be titled "A-D-D".
New live tunes from rehearsal.

Check out the live tunes from his band rehersals, hosted from http://www.hughferguson.net/
  • Eyes Of November.mp3
  • Pneuma.mp3
  • Total Distraction.mp3
Background:
Hugh was born in Boston, USA. His early influences include Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Allman Brothers, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Chic Corea.

He has played in numerous bands, including Mr. Wizard band, also being featured in Guitar Player Magazine and performing as a warm up act for Allan Holdsworth.

During to 90's Hugh reached a hiatus and concentrated on proudly raising his family of three boys, supporting them by working manufacturing engineer and later becoming a software engineer.

In 2001 Hugh got back into the music he really loves "Fusion", recording his first fusion CD "The Jungle" . He is currently in the process of recording his new CD "300 Miles" which should be released very soon.

To see more of his cool legato playing check out the footage from a live concert (large mpg)..