Nygaard, Scott

SCOTT NYGAARD

  • From the San Francisco Bay area. Originally from Athens, Ohio.
  • A highly regarded flat-pick guitarist.
  • 1988-1991, worked with Laurie Lewis and Grant Street.
  • 1991-1997, worked with Tim O’Brien and the O’Boys.
  • Has since worked with Jerry Douglas, Chris Thile, Tony Furtado, David Grisman, Darol Anger, Sharon Gilchrist, Kleptograss, other bands. Also performs as a solo act.
  • He has released two solo projects on Rounder Records: No Hurry (1990) and Dreamer’s Waltz (1996).
  • He is editor or Acoustic Guitar magazine.