Dynamic blues force Samantha Fish and country outlaw Jesse Dayton reveal the new track “Riders” from their upcoming effort Death Wish Blues out May 19 on Rounder Records.
“Riders” finds the duo interchanging commanding vocals while building a ferociously groove-heavy rhythm. Describing the song, Fish says “Riders is about being musicians and troubadours and having one-night stands with whatever city you happen to be in, every city is personified as a love interest or partner, and in the end you just move on to whatever adventure is coming up next”.
Listen to “Riders” and pre-save Death Wish Blues HERE.
Death Wish Blues showcases the raw power of Fish and Dayton’s guitar playing, both with foundations grounded in blues music. And aided by Jon Spencer’s production, they push the limits by seamlessly merging their strengths into an album of songs with both swagger and bravado, as well as emotion and sensitivity. The result is a raw combination of blistering blues, deep soul, punk, funk, and good old rock-and-roll.
Fish and Dayton are gearing up for a round of American tour dates from April through November to support Death Wish Blues, including the New Orleans Jazz and Blues Festival on April 29.
Here’s hoping that Samantha Fish returns to Australia sometime soon, hopefully this time with Jesse Dayton along for the ride!
Hailing from Kansas City, MO, Samantha Fish is one of the most dynamic blues forces in the world today, headlining festivals and captivating audiences with her guitar prowess and power vocals. An award-winner and road warrior, she performs 200 shows yearly, both in her homeland and internationally. Her last international tour was in Australia – in February 2023. Death Wish Blues is her 7th album.
Jesse Dayton boasts an exceptional resume as an acclaimed solo recording artist, collaborator with artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Duff McKagain, a touring guitarist for seminal punk band X, teammate with Rob Zombie on the soundtracks for his iconic horror films, and as a radio show host on Gimme Country.
