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 HERE.
Paper Doll Live, the album, will be released Friday June 12th 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.
PRE-ORDER “PAPER DOLL LIVE” – AVAILABLE ON VINYL, CD & DIGITAL
TOUR DATES
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM – SAMANTHAFISH.COM
5.31 Buffalo, NY – Babeville
6.19 Grolloo, Netherlands – Holland Intl Blues Festival
6.20 Dortmund, Germany – Musiktheater Piano
6.21 Chiari, Italy – Istituto Salesiaino “San Bernadino”
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
7.23 Rochester, New York – Martin Luther Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Sqaure
8.14 Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
9.11 New Braunfels, TX – Brauntex Performing Arts Theater
9.12 Dalas, TX – The Kessler Theater
9.13 Houston, TX – The Heights Theater
9.16 Colorado Springs, CO – Phil Long Music Hall
9.18 Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
9.20 Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
9.23 Monterey, CA – Golden State Theater
9.24 Napa, CA – Uptown Theater Napa
9.25 San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theaer
9.26 Grass Valley, CA – The Center For the Arts
9.27 Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theater
9.29 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
10.3 Everett, WA – Kings Hall Everett
10.4 Sandpoint, ID – Panida Theater Inc
10.31 West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go***
***with Jesse Dayton and Indio Downey
ABOUT SAMANTHA FISH
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 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.
More information: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 