Samantha Fish is known first and foremost for her fretwork. Her secret weapon, though, is her astute and nuanced storytelling. As one of the most dynamic blues forces in the world today, she continues to blaze a trail of her own.
In 2022, Samantha worked with producer Jon Spencer and Outlaw Country legend Jesse Dayton, landing a chart-topping album with Death Wish Blues, which has also just been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in the Contemporary Blues category.
Also a highlight of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival in Los Angeles last September, Fish spent most of the year touring the Death Wish Blues project. Now she returns to touring with her own band, playing all the songs that her fans love to hear!
Samantha Fish is gearing up to release new live performance recordings on Rounder Records, starting with a powerful rendition of “Better Be Lonely” on August 23rd.
Originally featured on her 2021 chart-topping album Faster, the alternative version of “Better Be Lonely” captures the raw energy and magnetic stage presence that Fish is known for. These upcoming releases follow a banner year of touring, where Fish shared the stage with legends like Slash, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones, solidifying her place as a modern guitar hero showing no signs of slowing.
“Better Be Lonely” was recorded in Nashville during a live performance video shoot. This live track captures the essence of the album's themes—taking control in both relationships and life, with a focus on empowerment. Fish's rebellious energy pulses through “Better Be Lonely,” a loose and freewheeling track driven by a blistering guitar solo.
About performing live, Samantha declares, “Making albums is one of my favourite things to do, it’s an opportunity to reinvent myself and my sound… but the stage is where we go to really bring the songs to life. I feel like I connect the most with my audience from the stage. There is something so special about that kind of energy. It’s raw, no frills… no big fixes or edits. It’s what you can do with the moment, so I think it’s important to attempt to bottle that.”
Support: The Zac Schulze Gang
Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Zac Schulze and backed up by bassist Anthony Greenwell, and drummer Ben Schulze; the Zac Schulze Gang's sound and work ethic harks back to the much loved live sound and hectic touring schedules of 70s blues rock acts including Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood but also injects elements of heritage classic rock acts like AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, all whilst keeping a firm grip on modern influences like Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AUDITORIUM TICKETS are standing on the ground floor.
BALCONY TICKETS are allocated, in cinema style rows on the first floor. The Balcony is only accessible via a staircase.
STANDING & SEATED // DOORS 19:00 // AGES 14+ (UNDER 16S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
