SAMANTHA FISH ranks among the most electrifying singer-songwriter guitarists on the planet.
We have described the way she plays her slide guitar and the sheer force of her stage presence as being like “starlight filtering through smokefall.”
Her audiences have always been captivated by her exceptional fiery performances, her bold artistic choices, her deep emotional expression, and her unique blend of rock and soul.
Fish’s impressive stage presence and her undoubted guitar talents have led to significant career success.
On June 12th 2026, the GRAMMY-nominated artist will release “Paper Doll Live,” her first official live album, out through Rounder Records. This recording highlights her electrifying stage performance, establishing her as a standout in contemporary blues and roots music.
Recorded at the venerable Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, “Paper Doll Live” documents an artist and her band performing with exceptional synergy, fueled by the excitement of a larger audience. With its natural warmth and acoustics, the venue provided a perfect recording environment. This was enhanced by The McCrary Sisters, Nashville gospel legends, whose powerful harmonies enriched the performance with intensity and passion.
To celebrate this exciting live album, the artist has now released ‘Sweet Southern Sounds Live’ as a single (video shared below.)
The live rendition of this unique song feels like a kind and benevolent gift, showcasing mellow organ sounds and devoted gospel-soul backing, along with Sam’s magnificent play. The song envelops listeners like a benevolent blessing, encompassing every note from her cool, metallic guitar, supported by gleaming beats from her rhythm section. Behold this marvelous number is a testament to Sam’s absolute dominance!
Grab the new single here: https://ffm.to/sfsssoundslive
Pre-order the SAMANTHA FISH Paper Doll Live album here: https://ffm.to/sfpaperdolllive
Photos Credit: © Doug Hardesty
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