In the highly-competitive guitar scene fans and musicians around the world are discovering the remarkable virtuosity of guitarist Scott McGill. He first received international recognition with the progressive rock band Finneus Gauge as well as his own fusion trio The Hand Farm. 1998 brought accolades from Guitar World and guitar legend Greg Howe as well as endorsements from hi-end guitar manufacturer Brian Moore Custom Guitars and DR Strings. Scott is poised to raise his prominence on a national level with his second solo album, "Ripe." Influenced by legends Bill Connors and Allan Holdsworth, McGill reinvents the genre by creating an aggressive style of progressive fusion. His high-energy fretwork is matched by the potent rhythm section of Chico Huff (Mistaken Identities) on bass, and Vic Stevens (Gongzilla, Mistaken Identities) on drums. "Ripe" charts a new direction for both fusion and progressive rock. Praise of the Hand Farm has also come from the likes of Bill Brufod (Yes, King Crimson), Wayne Krantz (Michael Becker, Steely Dan), Jens Johansson and Greg Howe. In March '99 Scott announced his departure from Finneus Gauge to concentrate on touring and promoting "Ripe." E-mail: lasercd@aol.com

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