Samantha Fish Reimagines a Classic with the release of “I Put A Spell On You”
Genre-bending blues-rock dynamo Samantha Fish is back with a fresh twist on a classic. Her electrifying rendition of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell On You” is now available on all streaming platforms. With her signature blend of fiery guitar work and soul-drenched vocals, Fish breathes new life into the timeless hit, making it unmistakably her own.
“I’ve always loved how intense and theatrical this song is,” Fish says. “It gave me the perfect opportunity to dig into the darker, more haunting side of my sound.”
European Tour Kicks Off in the UK
Following the single release, Samantha Fish heads to Europe for an exciting tour, starting tonight in Birmingham, UK. The tour will see her performing across the UK, Germany, and Holland. Known for her captivating live shows, Fish has just wrapped up the star-studded Experience Hendrix tour, sharing the stage with blues heavyweights like Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Eric Johnson.
The European tour dates are as follows:
- October 4 – Birmingham, UK
- October 5 – London, UK
- October 6 – Glasgow, UK
- October 7 – Leeds, UK
- October 9 – Hamburg, Germany
- October 10 – Cologne, Germany
- October 12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour
In November, Fish will headline the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, beginning November 7th in Pittsburgh. Celebrating three decades of the iconic blues label, she’ll be joined by renowned acts like Canned Heat, Mitch Ryder, and Ghalia Volt. Fish is thrilled to be part of this milestone tour: “It’s an honor to be part of this incredible lineup and to continue pushing the boundaries of the genre.”
A Year of Musical Milestones
“I Put A Spell On You” comes on the heels of Fish’s recent three-song EP, where she reimagined fan favorites like “Faster” and “Crowd Control.” Although she shines in the studio, it’s clear that for Fish, the real magic happens on stage: “I connect with the audience in a way that transforms the music into something alive.”
Samantha Fish has been racking up critical praise, with Guitar World calling her “one of the most promising young blues performers.” Garden & Gun names her “one of the new guitar greats,” while No Depression celebrates her versatility, saying she can “take you on a journey through country, blow your blues away, or slam you with some raucous rock.”
