Ian Frees Ian Frees Chicago A songwriter of instinct, Ian has a flair for writing catchy songs that leave the listener moved by the raw emotion in them. Although his roots are firmly placed in Indie Folk, he draws inspiration from many different lyrical and musical influences. He has been Producing and Performing for 12 years. Some of his inspirations are Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Simon and Garfunkel, The Civil Wars, Norah Jones, Fiona Apple and John Lennon.