In this exclusive interview, Guitar World's Paul Riario sits down with phenomenal blues and roots phenom @samanthafish3245 to talk about her incredible musical evolution. Recognized as one of the top contemporary blues guitarists on the planet, Samantha opens up about breaking boundaries in a competitive industry, cutting her teeth in the legendary Kansas City scene, and sharing mega-stages with icons like Buddy Guy, Slash, and The Rolling Stones. Grab your copy of Paper Doll Live on CD/Vinyl or Stream it today via Rounder Records!
Grab your copy of Paper Doll Live on CD/Vinyl or Stream it today via Rounder Records!
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0:00 – Introduction
0:48 – Rising in the Blues Community
1:12 – Gracing the Cover of Guitar World
1:35 – Early Inspirations & Musical Beginnings
2:19 – Transitioning from Drums to Guitar
3:38 – The Art of Songwriting
4:06 – Finding and Developing Her Singing Voice
5:04 – Cutting Her Teeth in the Kansas City Music Scene
7:25 – Soaking in Influences at Local Venues
8:52 – Writing Guitar Solos & Luther Dickinson's Advice
10:27 – The Story Behind "Paper Doll Live"
11:32 – Gear Breakdown: Guitars, pedals, and amps
13:43 – Switching to In-Ear Monitors
14:58 – Authenticity and Evolution within the Blues Genre
17:38 – The Story Behind Covering Black Sabbath's "War Pigs"
19:08 – Sharing the Stage with Legend Buddy Guy
20:20 – Representation and the Power of Internet Communities
22:07 – Managing Competitive Show Business and the "Total Package"
23:16 – Milestone Moments: Opening for the Rolling Stones
24:09 – Looking Forward: Dream Collaborations
25:06 – Advice for Handling a Tough Night on Stage
Samantha Fish: Challenges of a female blueser, the power of 'War Pigs' and learning from Buddy Guy