Blues Rocker Samantha Fish Releases Live Video For “Sweet Southern Sounds”…GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will release Paper Doll Live via Rounder Records on Friday June 12th, her first official live album, capturing the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music.
A leading guitarist of her generation, Fish is known for her bold musicianship, emotional depth, and fearless song writing. A multi-award-winning festival headliner, she has built her reputation on explosive live performances that blend raw guitar power with deeply expressive vocals. Following the critical success of her GRAMMY-nominated album Paper Doll, the new live record showcases the intensity and chemistry that define her shows night after night.
“Truly, this is for the fans,” Fish says of making her first official live record. “We’ve had numerous requests over the years. Paper Doll felt so great on stage — it felt like the perfect time to showcase the band and our live show.”
Recorded at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paper Doll Live captures a band fully locked in and feeding off a packed crowd. The venue’s natural warmth and acoustics created an ideal setting for the recording, elevated even further by the addition of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters, whose soaring harmonies bring added depth and emotion to the performance.
“Their voices lifted every song,” Fish says. “I love beautiful backing vocals — they pack an emotional punch. I’ve been a fan of them for years, so that was really special for me.”
Fans travelled from across the country to attend the recording, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and celebration inside the theatre.
“Our fans aren’t afraid to travel,” Fish says. “When we announced the show, people got excited. I think that build-up always helps make a better show.”
The result is a performance that feels both ferocious and communal — a moment where the band, the songs, and the audience meet in real time. While the studio album Paper Doll marked a breakthrough in Fish’s artistic confidence, the live setting strips away polish and leaves only instinct.
“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.”
DIGITAL TRACKLIST
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 TRACKLIST
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 TRACKLIST
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
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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
Photo Credit: © Simon Green
