Foxface (band)

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Foxface
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Genres Indie folk
Indie rock
Years active2003–2009
LabelsGargleblast
Past membersMichael Angus
John Ferguson
Jenny Bell
Andrew Smith

Foxface were a Glasgow-based Scottish rock band featuring Michael Angus (vocals, guitar), John Ferguson (drums, accordion, banjo, mandolin) and Jenny Bell (bass, vocals).

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History

Foxface started life as the solo acoustic project of Michael Angus, previously of Peeps into Fairyland. Along the way he was joined by John Ferguson, also ex-Peeps into Fairyland, before the lineup was completed by Jenny Bell. [1]

After disbanding in 2009, Michael Angus went on to form Make Love with David Gow (Sons and Daughters) and Colin Kearney (Eska). [2]

Members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

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References

  1. Jupp, Ed (March 2008). "Foxface". is this music?.
  2. "Tradicals". HeraldScotland. 3 March 2007. Retrieved 4 February 2023.