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Press
"Poignant, spot on observances of everyday life, love and worry that remind us all of our humanity. Fisher captures a comfortable, laid back vibe filled with vivid imagery and colorful prose" - Metronome Magazine
I played your cd three times today while I did my chores. What great songs and what great performances......goosebump material. Lee V. - Myspace visitor
”These songs are about being a real person. It reminds me of one of my favorite paintings by Monet, in the sad yet ultimately joyful way it makes me feel.”
Montachusett T&G
- Montachusett T&G
“Intimate stories and heartfelt lyrics are the core of Mark Fisher’s songwriting talents.” - Northeast Performer
“Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass and Country all connected by solid song stories that wrap hope and loss in the same blanket.” - Fitchburg Sentinal
“The songs are often whimsical and witty. Fisher’s friendly, clear vocals are reason enough to take a listen”
- Music Matters Review
Discography
THEY WENT NORTH 1995
Packed with songs about driving, Yankee mannerisms, a Steve McQueen movie, and the Franklin Expedition.
BIRTHMARK 1996
Breathtaking ballads, jangly pop grooves, zany stories and intensely brooding love songs make up the mix on “BirthMark”. Guest performers include: Jennifer Kimball, Mica Richards, Seth Connolley, Stuart Schulman, Eric Kilburn, Duncan Watt, Kris Lucander.
SCRATCHBOARD songs and drawings...1999
Featuring: Billy Novick on tin whistle, Roger Williams on dobro, Joe “sonny” Barbato on piano, Hammond B3 organ and accordion, Kris Lucander on stand up bass, Stephanie Corby vocal duet and harmony, Lorne Entress on drums. Recorded and mixed by Crit Harmon and Mark Thayer at Signature Sounds Recording Co.
FOUR.....2005
“FOR” delves into important issues like: what if Ronald Reagan hung out with Carl Sagan on “Nikita Kruschev”, Body Piercing in “the Piercing Song”, internet romance on “She Dropped the Bomb.com”, home, and relationship building in “There’s a Tree”, & some reflections on the good, the bad and September 11th on “The day I needed you” and “ Heaven’s Gate”
DON'T GET ME STARTED......released 1/2008
Another batch of songs & stories, some poingnant reflections on love lost, the politics of dollars and water, and the importance of those seemingly ordinary moments, along with the usual gonzo subjects:"Histry' of Art", " New tattoo", " Road Kill Cafe", and " Christmas Trees are People Too". Mark is joined by 18 of his good friends in the studio.
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Bio
Winner of two Worcester Music Awards in 2008 for "Best Solo Act" & "Best Male Vocal. Performing on guitar and vocals since birth...OK, age 12, Mark has been captivating audiences for nearly 4 decades. During the journey from band front man to soloist in pubs, and wedding singer, Mark has learned a thing or two about how to hold an audience and deliver a show. He has been playing his own diverse mix of comedic, personal, and socio-political songs since releasing his CD "They went North" in 1995.
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