Foxglove

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Origin: Winnipeg, Manitoba, 🇨🇦
Biography:

Country and bluegrass act Foxglove (not to be confused with other bands of the same name) featured core members Joe Burkholder (banjo, guitar, electric bass, vocals), George Larsson (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Tony Michael (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), and George Wilson (acoustic bass, dobro, vocals). Their independently produced LP For Your Love was recorded at Century 21 Studios in Winnipeg between January 15 and May 15, 1980, with engineering by Harold Taylor and production by George Larsson and Duck Donald.

Joining the group on the album were a number of local guests: Ron Halldorson (pedal steel), Dave Cramer (harmonica), Duck Donald (mandolin), percussionists Gordon Osland (of Mood Jga Jga, Les Q, Crowcuss, Graham Shaw) and Ian Haslen, and backing vocalists Ilena Greenberg and Tusia Kozub.

Among the album’s standout moments are the jaunty “Carolina In The Pines,” a cover of Michael Martin Murphey’s best-known composition; the traditional number “Roll On Muddy River”; and the heartfelt “Sweet Little Sister,” written by Canadian singer-songwriter John Lyle.

Listen to John Lyle's original version here: https://citizenfreak.com/titles/327586-lyle-john-joy-mischief

-Robert Williston

Joe Burkholder: banjo, guitar, electric bass, vocals
George Larsson: guitar, mandolin, vocals
Tony Michael: fiddle, mandolin, vocals
George Wilson: acoustic bass, dobro, vocals

Special Friends:
Ron Halldorson: pedal steel guitar
Dave Cramer: harmonica
Duck Donald: mandolin
Gordon Osland: percussion
Ian Haslen: percussion
Ilena Greenberg, Tusia Kozub: backing vocals

Produced by George Larsson & Duck Donald
Engineered by Harold Taylor
Recorded at Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg, Manitoba (January 15 – May 15, 1980)
Coordination by Bumstead Productions

Jacket and liner concept by George Larsson
Photo and graphics direction by Acharny Graphics
Photography by David Vaisich

Additional credits:
Roses – Alberta Florists (Edmonton)
Tuxedos courtesy of Malabar Formal Wear
Photo location – The Borys residence
Wally McSeveney – the butler
Carms Larsson – all her help and good looks
Darnell Mandruska – road manager

Thanks to our families and friends who encouraged us to put our music on record. Special thanks to Mr. Michael for keeping our music mobile — Foxglove.
Thanks also to Ron Baumber and Dana Boone for their knowledge, time, and efforts that made this possible.