Biography

Frazier recorded the 80’s classic, “Borderline,” with the band Love Canon in Virginia with Stuart Duncan playing fiddle. And yes, it’s Madonna’s “Borderline,” which speaks to love taken to the edge. With Rebecca’s unique flatpicking appended to the track, the driving instrumentation gives the listener the feel that perhaps the song belonged to bluegrass all along.
“I remember hearing this song on the car radio when I was a little kid,” Rebecca says. “Madonna made a huge impression on me and lots of young girls; she was as a symbol of self-power. As an adult, I revisited the song and realized how beautiful the composition is. I love the interplay with the melody and harmony, and the chord changes speak to me.” And Love Canon--a Charlottesville acoustic supergroup which specializes in complex bluegrass versions of 80’s hits—was a natural fit for Rebecca’s bluegrass vision for the song. “I’ve been a Love Canon fan for a decade now, and I was thrilled when they agreed to cut this song with me. It was a thrill to hash out arrangement ideas with them, and I brought in some flatpicking ideas for an instrumental solo section. Stuart Duncan’s captivating fiddling on the track adds to the dance feel of the song. And Shelby Means, Adam Chaffins, and Andrea Zonn are incredibly soulful in their harmony vocals. I love how all of these pieces came together on this track.”