Samantha Fish Reimagines ‘I Put A Spell On You’

Samantha Fish Reimagines ‘I Put A Spell On You’

 Samantha Fish, the genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse, has released her electrifying rendition of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins classic “I Put A Spell on You.” Known for her fiery guitar playing and soulful vocals, Fish breathes new life into the iconic track, infusing it with her signature edge and raw emotion. “I’ve always loved how intense and theatrical this song is,” Fish shares. “It gave me the perfect opportunity to dig into my sound’s darker, more haunting side.”

“I Put A Spell On You”

 
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Following this release, Fish embarks on a European tour across the UK, Germany, and Holland, further showcasing her mastery of live performances. Fish has just wrapped up the Experience Hendrix tour, where she shared the stage with blues legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. In November, she will headline the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the label’s pivotal role in shaping modern blues.

For Fish, live performances are where her music truly comes to life. “Making albums is one of my favorite things to do; it’s a chance to reinvent myself and my sound,” she says. “But the stage is where we bring the songs to life. I feel I connect the most with my audience from the stage.” Fish adds, “The original is by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and is amazing. Tab Benoit has a great version of the song as well. I have been performing that song for as long as I can remember. It’s just a crowd-pleaser. I’ll take it out of the set occasionally, sometimes for a couple of years, but people resonate with our live version. There has been a demand to bring it back many times. It’s timeless and lends itself to digging deep in an emotional way.

Photo: Doug Hardesty

“I Put A Spell on You” comes hot on the heels of Fish’s recent three-song EP, which featured reimagined versions of fan favorites “Faster,” “Crowd Control,” and “Better Be Lonely.” While studio work allows her to reinvent herself, Fish insists, “the stage is where the real magic happens. I connect with the audience in a way that transforms the music into something alive.”

European Tour Begins October 4th
Fish’s much-anticipated European tour kicks off in Birmingham, UK, on October 4th, making stops in iconic venues across the UK, Germany, and Holland. This follows a packed year of performances, including her participation in the Experience Hendrix tour, where she paid homage to the legendary Jimi Hendrix alongside some of the most celebrated guitarists in the industry.

Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour
Fish will take center stage in November for the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, beginning November 7th in Pittsburgh. Joining her on the tour will be blues icons Canned Heat, Mitch Ryder, Bernard Allison, and Ghalia Volt, among others. The tour celebrates the label’s rich legacy and future, with Fish at the forefront of modern blues music. “It’s an honor to be part of this incredible lineup and to continue pushing the boundaries of the genre,” says Fish.

EUROPE – BULLETPROOF TOUR
Oct 4 Birmingham, UK Town Hall
Oct 5 Brighton, UK Chalk
Oct 6 London, UK Koko
Oct 7 Norwich, UK Epic Studios
Oct 8 Cardiff, UK Tramshed
Oct 9 Bath, UK Komedia
Oct 10 Leeds, UK Project House
Oct 11 Nottingham, UK Rock City
Oct 12 Newcastle, UK Boiler Shop
Oct 13 Edinburgh, UK Queen’s Hall
Oct 15 Arnhem, NL Luxer Live
Oct 16 Groningen, NL Oosterport
Oct 17 Den Haag, NL Paard
Oct 18 Enchede, DE Metropool
Oct 19 Worpswede, DE Music Hall
Oct 20 Cologne, DE Kantine
Oct 21 Hamburg, DE Fabrik
Oct 22 Berlin, DE Hole 44

RUF 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Nov 7 Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
Nov 8 Warren, OH Robins Theatre
Nov 9 Cincinnati, OH Ludlow Garage
Nov 10 St Charles, IL Arcada Theatre
Nov 11 Columbus, OH Bluestone
Nov 15 Virginia Beach, VA Elevation 27
Nov 16 Hopewell, VA Beacon Theatre
Nov 20 Washington D.C. Warner Theatre
Nov 21 Glenside, PA Keswick
Nov 22 Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak
Nov 23 New York, NY Sony Hall
Nov 24 Beverly, MA Cabot Theatre