Samantha Fish

Samantha Fish has earned numerous accolades for her unique self-expression, which she channels through explosive riffs, visceral rhythms, and spine-tingling vocals. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where she started playing drums before switching to guitar at age fifteen. While growing up in Kansas City, she would frequently go to the local blues club the Knuckleheads Saloon to check out and listen to visiting blues artists. Within a few years, she would sit in with whoever was playing at Saloon and learn different musical styles and expressions. She has since gone on to record and release a dozen albums, including the Grammy-nominated Death Wish Blues, a collaboration with Jesse Dayton. In addition, Samantha has shared the stage with such notable blues artists as Buddy Guy, the Tommy Castro Band, Shirley King, Kenny Neal, Watermelon Slim and Tab Benoit. Other highlights for her include performing at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads LA Festival, gracing the cover of Guitar World with Slash, and touring with both Slash and The Rolling Stones. At the 2025 NAMM Show, Samantha was honored at the annual She Rocks Awards.