Samantha Fish

Samantha Fish is a two-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter—and one of contemporary blues and roots music’s most dynamic artists. A Kansas Music Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Blues Music Awards winner, she is renowned for fiery guitar work, powerhouse vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting. Through relentless touring and a string of critically acclaimed releases, Fish has built a devoted international following, with multiple albums reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. A commanding live performer, she has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, shared stages with The Rolling Stones and Slash, and performed at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. To date, Fish has released eight studio albums: Runaway (2011), Black Wind Howlin’ (2013), Wild Heart (2015), Chills & Fever (2017), Kill or Be Kind (2019), Faster (2021), Death Wish Blues (2023)—a collaboration with Jesse Dayton—and Paper Doll (2025), with the latter two both earning GRAMMY nominations. Her latest album, Paper Doll Live (2026), captures the intensity of her acclaimed stage show at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre. On record and onstage, Fish continues to expand the boundaries of modern blues with fearless performances and virtuosic musicianship Get ready to rock n roll as Samantha Fish brings her annual multi-bill Shake ’Em on Down Tour 2026! Feat: Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, & Daddy Long Legs Curated by Samantha Fish herself, this high-powered, multi-artist caravan showcases the past, present, and future of the blues. It brings together three powerful blues fueled acts for one unforgettable, night of music that pushes boundaries and honors deep-rooted traditions. Samantha Fish continues to redefine what modern blues looks and sounds like. Cedric Burnside brings pure blues royalty to the bill, this Grammy Award-winning guitarist, drummer, and singer is the ultimate torchbearer of the hypnotic North Mississippi Hill Country blues style. The grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Cedric carves his own path, introducing his distinct, inherited family legacy to fans all over the world. Daddy Long Legs is a raw, super charged high energy blues band from Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2010, the sharp-dressed group describes themselves as NYC’s "diabolical rhythm and blues street gang." Celebrated by No Depression as "The Coolest, Most Authentically Groovy Band You've Never Heard Of," Daddy Long Legs deliver a lo-fi blend of garage rock, punk, and vintage country-blues driven by feral vocals and explosive harmonica. Join us for this special night of music.