J T Fisher

J. T. Fisher¡¦s Bio

Originally from Kingston now based out of Peterborough, Singer/ Songwriter J.T. Fisher is no stranger to the Canadian music scene. His roots/rock music with a pop sensibility creates the sound he is known for. Fisher spearheaded the group Uncle Remus and toured Canada during the bands five-year stint from 1992-1997. From 1998-2000 he continued writing and performing his songs in a group know The Neighbours. From 2001 on he has gigged regularly in Peterborough and surrounding area. Whether it¡¦s just J. T. and a guitar or his full band, this versatile Singer/Songwriter pleases a broad audience..

J.T. Fisher started out as a busker on the streets of Kingston and evolved into a young, promising, up and coming artist. He played his first bar gig at age sixteen and never looked back from there. Forming the band Uncle Remus with his longtime friend and musical collaborator, Todd Tolls, Fisher was able to spread his music across Canada. Through regular touring, recording and radio play, Uncle Remus enjoyed indie band success. When the band broke up, Fisher hosted a weekly Singer/Songwriter night, every Wednesday, named Fireside Folk Night. The gig ran for four years at the Grizzly Grill in Kingston and boasted the likes of artists such as Sarah Harmer, Terry Tufts, Kevin Closs and Mathew Barber. J. T. opened every single show and drew a strong following of his own. In 1998, J.T. Fisher formed a new band called ¡§The Neighbours¡¨. The Neighbours played the Toronto-Kingston corridor and rapidly developed an audience..

In 1999 J.T. Fisher moved to Toronto where he enjoyed the opportunity to record a CD of his original works. Fisher spent the entire year January 2000 ¡V January 2001 in Redline Recorders on Yonge St. The producer of the recording at the end of it all was not convinced of his own abilities and the project got shelved. This was to be one lost solo CD for J.T. Fisher. Moving past that, J. T. kept writing and playing around Toronto in B circuit clubs as a solo musician and with his band. In 2004 J.T. Fisher traveled to Taiwan to teach English and concentrate on his music in a fresh environment. After writing fourteen great songs in nine months and performing them in clubs in Taiwan, Fisher was eager to record his newest creations. He has found the right producer with whom he¡¦ll get these songs on to discs and out to as many people as possible. Upon recording the new CD, J.T. Fisher will be promoting his music everywhere and in everyway.

Fisher is a talented multi-instrumentalist. He plays electric and acoustic guitar, drums, bass, mandolin and keyboards. J.T. spent eight years as the drummer for a crazy rock band named JAB. While in JAB, Fisher recorded three albums with the band. He recorded two CDs with Uncle Remus and two solo CDs. The songs that are provided are rough around the edges when it comes to the sound quality but they do capture the intent. J.T. Fisher is looking to record these songs professionally and hopes to achieve his musical goals.

Selected Discography

¡P 1993 - Uncle Remus ¡V Big John 2000 - JAB ¡V Hits Coming Out Our Asses
¡P 1995 - Uncle Remus ¡V Buffalo Grass 2003 ¡V J. T. Fisher ¡V Change