GRAMMY nominated guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish is pleased to announce the release of her new live single ‘Paper Doll Live‘ taken from the album of the same name. The single is released today and is accompanied by a live performance video that can be viewed on YouTube.

‘Paper Doll Live‘, the album, will be released Friday June 12^th via Rounder Records and is available to pre-order – here.

Fish’s first official live album, ‘Paper Doll Live‘ captures the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music. Recorded at the historic Bijou Theatre, the album documents a band firing on all cylinders in front of a packed crowd, elevated by the soaring harmonies of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters.

The two-time GRAMMY nominee has built her reputation the old-school way: onstage, with a live show critics have called “wild, raunchy… an absolute must-see” (Louder Than War) and praised for its “savage guitar work and commanding stage presence” (Blues Rock Review). ‘Paper Doll Live‘ captures that energy in full force — raw, immediate, and impossible to fake.

From towering performances of ‘Lose You‘ and ‘Sweet Southern Sounds‘ to a blistering rendition of the MC5’s ‘Kick Out the Jams‘, the album highlights a band fully immersed in the moment — unfiltered, ferocious, and deeply connected to its audience.

“There’s a fire that comes across in live performance that doesn’t always translate in studio albums,” Fish says. “The stage lays all of that bare.”

Emerging from Kansas City’s blues lineage and shaped by influences ranging from Prince and Leonard Cohen to the legends of Mississippi Hill Country blues, Fish has spent her career turning live performance into both proving ground and catharsis. From cold-calling bars as a teenager to headlining international festivals, she has forged a live show that balances grit, vulnerability, and explosive musicianship.

“If Paper Doll was a declaration of artistic power,” Fish says, “‘Paper Doll Live‘ is the sound of that power unleashed.”

With ‘Paper Doll Live‘, Samantha Fish delivers more than a concert recording — she captures the visceral connection that has made her one of the most celebrated live performers in contemporary roots music today.

Tracklisting:

Digital

01.  Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
04.   I Put A Spell On You – Live
05.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
06.   Lose You – Live
07.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
08.   Bulletproof – Live
09.   Miles To Go – Live
10.   Fortune Teller – Live
11.    Better Be Lonely – Live
12.    Dream Girl – Live
13.    Don’t Say It – Live
14.    Poor Black Mattie – Live
15.    Rusty Razor – Live
16.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

CD 

01.  Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
04.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
05.   Lose You – Live
06.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
07.   Bulletproof – Live
08.   Miles To Go – Live
09.   Fortune Teller – Live
10.    Better Be Lonely – Live
11.    Dream Girl – Live
12.    Don’t Say It – Live
13.    Poor Black Mattie – Live
14.    Rusty Razor – Live
15.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

Vinyl

Side A
1.   Paper Doll – Live
2.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
3.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
4.   Lose You – Live
5.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live

Side B
6.   Fortune Teller – Live
7.    Don’t Say It – Live
8.    Rusty Razor – Live
9.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

Tour Dates:

Tickets on sale at – samanthafish.com

4.10   Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa Beach Weekend
4.11   Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre*
4.12   St Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Blues Festival*
4.15   Savannah, GA – District Live at Plant Riverside District*
4.16   Gainesville, FL – Heartwood Soundstage*
4.17   Dothan, AL – Dothan Opera House*
4.18   Meredian, MS – MSU Riley Center*
4.19   Sandy Springs, GA – Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs PAC*
4.24   New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
4.25   New Orleans, LA – Jazz & Heritage Festival
4.28   New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
5.01   New Orleans, LA – Fillmore
5.02   Biloxi, MS – IP Casino Resort & Spa
5.05   Decatur, AL – The Princess Theatre
5.07   Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
5.08   Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
5.09   St Louis, MO – Atomic
5.10   Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
5.13   Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre
5.14   Marion, IL – Marion Cultural & Civic Center
5.16   Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino**
5.17   Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
5.19   Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
5.20   State College, PA – The State Theatre
5.21   Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
5.22   Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino**
5.23   Beverly, MA – The Cabot
5.24   Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
5.27   Patchogue, NJ – Patchogue Theatre
5.28   Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
5.29   Lebanon, NH – Levanon Opera House
5.30   Augusta, NJ – Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
5.31   Buffalo, NY – Babeville
6.19   Grolloo, Netherlands – Holland Intl Blues Festival
6.20   Dortmund, Germany – Musiktheater Piano
6.21   Brescia, Italy – Chiari Blues Festival
6.23   Loceri, Italy – Parco Urbano
6.25   Rubigen, Switzerland – Muhle Hunziken
6.27   Vienne, France – Jazz a Vienne
6.28   Erlangen, Germany – E-Werk Kino
6.30   Mannheim, Germany – 7er-Club
7.01   Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
7.02   Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik
7.04   Helsinki – Puisto Blues
9.18-19   Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Fest
10.31   West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go***

*w/ Tab Benoit – Two Tours Collide – 4.11-4.19
**w/ Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
***w/ Jesse Dayton

Bio:

Samantha Fish is a 2x GRAMMY-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as one of the most dynamic artists in contemporary blues and roots music. The Kansas City Hall of Famer and multiple Blues Music Award-winner is known for her explosive guitar work, powerhouse vocals, and fearless songwriting. She’s has built a global following through relentless touring and critically acclaimed releases. Her solo albums — ‘Runaway‘ (2011), ‘Black Wind Howlin’‘ (2013), ‘Wild Heart‘ (2015), ‘Chills & Fever‘ (2017), ‘Kill or Be Kind‘ (2019), ‘Faster’ (2021), collaborating with Jesse Dayton on ‘Deathwish Blues‘ (2023), and ‘Paper Doll‘ (2023), have all topped the Billboard Blues Charts. A commanding live performer, Fish has toured internationally, performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, shared stages with artists including Slash, and The Rolling Stones and has performed as part of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival. She continues to push boundaries while delivering electrifying shows that connect deeply with audiences worldwide.

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