With the breakup of Echolyn in 1995, Chris Buzby had ideas for a solo album. He didn't have to look far for a drummer, as his brother, Jonn, who was graduating from Wake Forest University was the perfect choice. While shopping for instruments at a local music store, Chris discovered vocalist Laura Martin (an employee at the store) who was a perfect fit. The final two pieces of the puzzle, guitarist Scott McGill and bassist Chris Eike were found through classified ads. The band called themselves Finneus Gauge (after the railroad foreman who had a 13-pound iron rod shot through his brain, therefore removing most of his short term memory), which was perfect given their progressive fusion sound, which was music that the band wanted to stick with you for the long term. Released in December of 1997, "More Once More" was released to wide acclaim in the progressive rock community. From songs written for Chris's then-wife (the title track), his own ability to write complex music (King Of The Chord Change), his last dealings with Echolyn (Press The Flesh), to Laura's own personal hell in her work life (Customer Service), "More Once More" was a 70+ minute roller coaster of musical notes and complex three-part harmonies. Jonn Buzby's drums fit perfectly with McGill's Holdsworth-esque style of guitar playing, and Eike's funk bass playing counter pointed Chris Buzby's insane chord progressions. Calling their music "Pop Rock Jazz Funk Inflections" was a perfect description, one that Keyboard Magazine agreed with, calling "More Once More" one of the best albums released in 1998. Internal squabbling forced the band to break up in early 1999, but their brief musical life doesn't discount the power of their output. "More Once More" is still ahead of its time, and it's an album that launched the solo careers of Jonn Buzby (Land Of Chocolate, Damn Fine Coffee) and Scott McGill (Handfarm, McGill Manring Stevens). Please join us on Tuesday, February 7th at 8pm as we spotlight the 1997 debut album by Finneus Gauge, entitled More Once More.