2009: Foxtail, Best Bluegrass Band, JRMA Awards, London, Ontario
2006: Nora Galloway, Best Female Vocalist, Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Show
2005: Nora Galloway, Best Female Vocalist, Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Show
2000: Gord DeVries, Honour Roll Inductee as Five Year Dobro Award Winner
(1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1999)
Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Show.
One
performance and you'll be hooked, there is no avoiding it. A sound
rooted in tradition, with a drive that is pure Bluegrass, Foxtail takes
you on a musical journey with every new show.
Foxtail was originally founded in 1997. Current band members are Nora Galloway, Gord DeVries, Larry Johnston, Marnie Niemi and Pete Robertson.
Their shared vision and passion for the music has resulted in a unique blend of fresh new material performed in a traditional style. Foxtail's use of a single microphone harkens back to the early days of bluegrass when musicianship and careful choreography played dominant roles. Audiences clearly embrace Foxtail's lively performances and obvious enthusiasm.
Here's what Raymond McClean had to say, aftering watching a performance at the 2002 IBMA World of Bluegrass Fanfest:
"I was pleased to hear your fine performance in Louisville, Kentucky. Your showcase at the IBMA convention provided the entertainment and promise of an exciting new band. I enjoyed the first performance so much, I stayed an extra day to hear another.
I was particularly impressed with the fine quality of your original songs. Your arrangements and performance show the magic that can happen when everyone in the group listens and works together to make the group sound good. Your band had the sort of chemistry that drew me in and made me feel part of the performance.
Judging from the reaction of the crowd, this was the popular opinion.
Congratulations on a job well done. "
Sincerely, Raymond W. McClain
"Farms For Sale"
Released July 2006:
Bluegrass
Unlimited March 2007
"Farms For Sale" is a major milestone for Foxtail, and clearly establishes them
as one of Canada'a premiere bluegrass bands...... Read the whole review here.
James Reaney, London Free Press
"There can be no sweeter strain of Canadian
bluegrass than Foxtail. Nora Galloway, Gord DeVries, Rick Thompson and Larry
Johnston have the songs, the sound, the fans and the awards - however, you want
to list 'em - to prove it. .....Read the whole review here.
Listen to some samplers here.
"Cryin' Again"
Released December 2002:
Judging
from the contents of "Crying Again", Foxtail is a band on the edge
of a major breakthrough.
Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine - June 2003
Foxtail weds concert excitement with living room intimacy. Cryin' Again sparkles with authenticity and artistry. It's no wonder those plastic CD containers are called "jewel cases!"
CD Review - Bluegrass Now Magazine - November 2003
