I hired my friend Derrick Hind to make a video of my performance at Windfall.  I figured it was time for something a little more pro than sticking our digital video recorder on a tripod in the grass!

Thanks Derrick!

I haven’t been able to title them the way I want to yet, I still have to get the DVD from Derrick, so here is one for now…

Please feel free to link to me and share with your friends!

Click here to view the embedded video.

“You Didn’t Kiss Me” by Mollie Fisher, Copyright 2011.

Wow, I had a fantastic time at Windfall this year!  The rain stayed away, we had a bigger crowd than last year and my band rocked.  Thanks to all who made it out, my family and friends, you are so important to me and your support literally makes my heart sing!

Special thanks to my band: Matthew Hunt, Corey Jay Richardson, Manny DiGrandis and Ryan Ainsworth.  Thanks for your time and your awesome talents.

To Derrick Hind for the video which I will post when it’s ready!

To Josh Gotlieb for the opportunity and for organizing, Fraser and Adam for the sound and stage.

And the biggest thank you of all goes to my wonderful husband, Glenn.  You know why.  xoxo

[Show as slideshow]

For the third year in a row, I will be playing a set at the Windfall Ecology Festival in Newmarket near Fairy Lake!

*Sunday June 12th, 3:00pm – 3:35pm
*Main Stage
*Click HERE for a map including Fairy Lake.
*And another link for more info HERE about the festival.

This is a wonderful festival for families and friends.  There is live music all weekend, lots of incredible food (oh, the FOOD!) and eco-friendly product vendors, it’s healthy, happy and green!

Here is a video of my performance last year with incredible players: Matthew Hunt on lead guitar, Corey J. Richardson on drums and Steve Gotlib on bass.

“Alice!” by Mollie

A friend of mine recorded this video at my latest gig at Tomboo’s in Newmarket.  If you click on the “YouTube” button and check out Neale’s channel, you can read his really sweet comment and check out some other music videos!  Thanks Neale, I have great fans, indeed!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Thanks for listening!

I don’t want to give this topic a lot of energy but I need to vent.

About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Renke’s Edema which is a swelling of the vocal cords.  My Ear Nose and Throat specialist also noticed scar tissue on my right vocal cord.  After many visits with 4 different specialists in the field of speech therapy, I learned to perform daily warm-ups, exercises and voice conditioning that they recommended.  At last check, the swelling was pretty much gone; yay me!; but the scar tissue remains; sad me.

I have made so many changes since this diagnosis and I’m still not where I want to be.  I drink about 2 litres of water plus green tea a day, I warm up all and every day, I’ve cut back on caffeine, I’ve completely changed and improved my diet, lost 20 pounds in the last 2 years, I’ve seen 4 voice specialists, 4 natural healers and my throat and neck are still sore and tight after only a little bit of singing or talking.  I feel I’m writing the best songs of my life and I hardly have the voice to sing them!  Fuck.

Sorry, like I said, I just needed to vent.  I’m so sad about it these days, it’s crushing me.  I’ve worked so hard and only come so far.

So, I’ve made another appointment with my Speech Pathologist and I’m trying out another acupuncturist.  Please help me focus on these good things, I find it really difficult to be positive when I feel like I’ve lost a part of something so personal and important to me.

Thanks.
*Positive imagery!*

Wow, my DEMO of “You Didn’t Kiss Me” has had 315 views in just 3 days!  This is thanks to YOU, my fans for sharing the link and helping me spread the word.  You are a big part of my steps towards success and I thank you with all my heart!

Thanks for listening and supporting independent artists!

Mollie Fisher, Windfall, June 2010

I am very excited to finally unveil my new song!  I have been lost in this one for the past two weeks, trying to make it right since the topic is a little awkward.  It’s still a tough one for me, but I tested it out last night on a live crowd at the best jam in town, The Grey Goat in Newmarket, and they loved it!  (Thanks always to the band, Ryan Ainsworth for a beautiful slide solo and to Manny DeGrandis and Corey Richardson for rockin’ the rhythm section.  xo)

So, I think this is gonna’ be one of the big tunes on my upcoming album.  I just love singing it and it really has taken on a life of its’ own.  It’s also the first song I completely wrote on the beautiful 1972 Martin D12-20 that my unbelievably generous Uncle just handed down to me about a month ago!  Thanks Ted, I said I would dedicate my next song to you and even though this topic is totally not what I had in mind, today, this one is for you.  I hope you like it, thanks.

It’s also for the very few people who know what the hell the song is about.  Please accept my apologies, laugh, and know that I’m a compulsive writer and just couldn’t help myself!

I’ve made a rather egotistical-looking slide show to go with the song… but as my good friend Brad says, “If I see a girl singing on TV, I’m more likely to actually stop and continue listening if she looks hot!”  Good advice, man, I’m taking it!

Thanks for listening!

Click here to view the embedded video.

A quick hello to tell you about a show this Sunday!

I’m doing an opening acoustic set for friend and fellow singer/songwriter, Jeff Scott!  Matthew Hunt will be playing guitar with me and it’s gonna be an all original night!

Details:
Where-   Good Time Cafe, 17080 Bathurst St., Newmarket
When-   2:30pm

If you’re on Facebook, you can RSVP and see more details by clicking here!

It won’t even be a late night so come on out for some fun!

Cheers!

Okay, I knew we would have a great weekend and I knew there would be a lot of free shows at The Home County Folk Festival in London Ontario this past weekend, but I had no idea the caliber of musicians or that the *free* shows included Bruce Cockburn!  Admittedly, I only really know Cockburn’s hits but what a privilege to hear his incredible guitar playing and distinct voice on some impressive new songs as well as the ones that everyone was singing along with.  It was just him and his guitar, playing to a packed park under a beautiful moonlit sky.  I was in complete awe.

We also heard the likes of The Foggy Hogtown Boys (what a voice on the bass player!!!), Jason Collett, The Great Lake Swimmers, Lynn Miles and Royal Wood, just to name a few.

We saw Royal Wood at an after hours show at Aeolian Hall (lovely venue!) which was the only show we payed for.  It was well worth it!  With beautiful, jazzy kind of vocals, he played piano or acoustic guitar while accompanied by a very soulful bass player on either upright or electric.

Lynn Miles was also a favourite.  With her powerful voice and lyrics, it was no surprise that she was chosen to perform right before Cockburn took the stage!

My personal highlight was getting on stage to sing harmonies with friends Jane Lewis, Katherine Wheatley and Sam Turton on Sunday!  I hadn’t even realized they were performing so I was glad to have bumped into Katherine the day before to get the scoop.  Thanks for making room for me!

So, now that I can say I’ve performed at this fab festival, I am determined to get a slot next summer!

What a fantastic job by organizers, volunteers, sound techs and everyone involved.  We had such a great time and I hope to see you in the crowd next year!

Thanks for listening!