Genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse Samantha Fish proudly unveils the digital deluxe edition of her acclaimed album Paper Doll. This expanded version includes two brand-new bonus tracks from the original recording sessions: “Dead Armadillo,” written by Samantha and producer Bobby Harlow, and a soulful rendition of Neil Young’s classic “Don’t Let It Bring You Down.”
Reflecting on her cover of the Neil Young song, Fish shared:
“I started performing ‘Don’t Let It Bring You Down’ during the pandemic. The lyrics have a dark and bleak quality, but they also hint at the possibility of change. Even if Neil intended it to be sarcastic, it resonated with us at that time, and people seemed to enjoy our version, so we decided to record it.”
On her original track “Dead Armadillo,” Fish explained:
“It’s a full-on rock loop that builds upon itself. I enjoy creating songs with simple foundations. The chords remain constant, but the hooks and melodies evolve throughout. Lyrically, it’s about accepting that not everyone will like or love you. You don’t have to be involved in every situation you encounter, and there’s good reason for that. Not every person is meant for you. It’s a mix of self-acceptance and being unbothered by the outcomes of that.”
Samantha Fish: A Modern Guitar Icon
Fish continues to earn recognition as one of the most dynamic voices in modern blues. She made her television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show, promoting her ninth album Paper Doll, which followed her GRAMMY®-nominated collaboration with Jesse Dayton, Death Wish Blues.
Her accolades span countless music publications — she has graced the covers of Guitar World, Premier Guitar, Vintage Guitar, Guitar Thrills, and Blues Matters. Guitar World hails her as “one of the most promising young blues performers,” while No Depression praises her genre-blending abilities, noting that she can “take you on a journey through country, blow your blues away, or slam you with some raucous rock.” Garden & Gun describes her as “one of the new guitar greats,” and Guitarist Magazine declares, “Samantha Fish is a force to be reckoned with.”
Her musical prowess has earned the admiration of legends. She was handpicked by Eric Clapton for his Crossroads Tour, joined Slash on the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Tour, and has shared the stage with icons like The Rolling Stones and Buddy Guy.
Blending influences from Mississippi Hill Country blues to the anthemic roar of classic rock, Fish has forged a sound entirely her own. Performing over 250 shows a year, she maintains her standing as one of the hardest-working artists in modern music, touring relentlessly across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Australia, and Japan.
PAPER DOLL TOUR DATES
Paper Doll Tour
Oct 10 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley**
Oct 11 – Newberry, SC – Newberry Opera House
Oct 18 – Dubuque, IA – Diamond Jo Casino
Oct 26–27 – Minato-ku, Japan – Blue Note Tokyo
**With Texas Headhunters
Paper Doll Tour w/ Robert Jon & The Wreck
Nov 13 – Delmar, CA – The Sound
Nov 14 – Bakersfield, CA – World Records
Nov 15 – Fontana, CA – Stage Red
Nov 16 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
Nov 18 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre
Nov 19 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Nov 20 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall
Nov 22 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
Nov 23 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
Nov 24 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre
Shake 'Em On Down Tour w/ Cedric Burnside & Jon Spencer
Dec 5 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
Dec 6 – Madison, WI – Barrymore Theatre
Dec 7 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Dec 10 – Carmel, IN – The Palladium
Dec 11 – Fort Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theatre
Dec 12 – Warren, OH – Robins Theatre
Dec 13 – Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage
Dec 14 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
Dec 16 – Rochester, NY – Temple Civic Center
Dec 17 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall
Dec 18 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Dec 19 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
Dec 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
Dec 21 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur
Feb 18 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Big Easy Cruise 2026
Paper Doll European Tour
Feb 27 – York, UK – Barbican
Feb 28 – London, UK – SBE
Mar 1 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
Mar 3 – Birmingham, UK – Town Hall
Mar 4 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
Mar 5 – Newcastle, UK – Boiler Shop / Wylam Brewery
Mar 6 – Edinburgh, UK – Queens Hall
Mar 7 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
Mar 9 – Lille, France – Le Splendid
Mar 10 – Brussels, Belgium – De Roma
Mar 11 – Cologne, Germany – Kantine
Mar 13 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg Max
Mar 14 – Berlin, Germany – Columbia Theatre
Mar 15 – Munich, Germany – Technikum
