Ian Fisher: Koffer

American alt-country musician Ian Fisher rounded up a bunch of songs that he never got around recording properly for his new album Koffer (suitcase in Dutch and German). He is writing pretty much all of the time - when he is not playing live that is - and he couldn't bear the thought that some of them would be shelved for ever.

Fisher explores various moods. Opener If You Wanna Stay is pushed forward by an upright bass and an organ straight out of Alan Price school. The King gets a well deserved tribute in Candles For Elvis - think Paul Simon meets indie rock. The true surprise is the title track, which is sung in German. Marlene Dietrich recorded Ich hab’ noch einen Koffer in Berlin, the definite song about longing for a place that she can't help revisiting. Fisher is fully aware that he will never be considered as a native German citizen and, when push comes to shove he doesn't want too, That's the core of all his songs - wanting to belong, but never make a commitment except to his art.

Ian Fisher: new album "Koffer" 11/18

American alt-country musician Ian Fisher is a prolific guy and a songs hoarder. By his own account he has a repertoie of 1000 songs, which might explains why only a small portion of them have been released officially. His new album Koffer (suitcase in Dutch and German) will provide a home to a bunch of tunes that had fallen by the wayside.

The album will be released on Snowstar Records on November 18th. Listen to a stream of Whole Lotta Room.

Ian Fisher: "Constant Vacation" video

Watch the Ian Fisher video for Constant Vacation, a track from his latest album Nero. The clip was filmed @ the Fisher family farm in Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA.

The alt-country singer is on tour in Europe. He will be supported in Holland by Roald van Oosten, whose new album Oh Dark Hundred will be released on on March 4.

Ian Fisher: Dutch tour dates

Alt-country artist Ian Fisher has added five shows in Holland to his European tour. He is promoting his new album Nero. He wil be supported by Roald van Oosten, whose new album Oh Dark Hundred will be released on on March 4.

Live dates:

• 04/13 Amsterdam @ Paradiso #
• 04/14 Utrecht @ TivoliVredenburg
• 04/15 Den Bosch @ W2 #
• 04/16 Groningen @ Vera #
• 04/17 Zwolle @ Hedon #

# w/ Roald van Oosten

» ianfisheronline.com

HCTF review of Nero.

Ian Fisher: Nero

American alt-country musician Ian Fisher is a road rat. Berlin is his current port of call, but he is rarely at home. He spends most of his time on the road, playing shows for audiences who like old school country with a bit of folk and indie pop. His new album Nero is a serious affair. While traversing the globe Fisher got angry, pleasantly surprised, fell in and out of love and immersed himself in the history of places he visited, such as the mad Roman emperor after whom the album was called. Many people have dreamt of burning down their hometown, but Nero actually did it.

Fisher sings about wasted opportunities (Constant Vacation) and stripping down to the bare essentials that are needed to have a nice life (All Ya Need), heartbreak as a blessing in disguise (Almost Darlin') and feeling lonely on the road (Just Like a Stranger). With his nasal delivery, ample use of Ollie Samland's pedal steel guitar and Ryan Thomas Carpenter's ability to play almost anything Fisher can be a troubadour backed by a full band. Recommended if you a hybrid of Harry Nilsson, George Jones and late Sixties Bob Dylan.

Ian Fisher: record deal with Snowstar Records

American country musician Ian Fisher has signed a record deal with Dutch label Snowstar Records. His new album Nero will be released in the US n October 23rd 2015 and in Europe on January 29th. The title track can be streamed via Glide Magazine.

Berlin is his current port of call, but he is rarely at home. He spends most of his time on the road, playing shows for audiences who like old school country with a bit of indie pop.