I wasn't there to cover the show, and didn't take any notes, but I just had to jot something down and share a couple of pics I took with my iPhone. The Kansas City, Missouri native performed for more than two hours, and backed by a five-man band (including two horn players showcased on the potent and soulful "Either Way I Lose"), simply blended blues, soul and classic R&B was a master's touch. And the energy of the Fish and her band's performance never wavered.
Fish released her fantastic album Chills & Fever earlier this year, and she featured many of the outstanding tracks off the disc during the Slidebar set including an extended "It's Your Voodoo Working" and a fast-moving, joyful take on the title track that really caught my ear. Her guitar playing was impressive everywhere, whether she was playing sharp rhythm, blistering lead solos or using a slide.
Fish was just as powerful a performer when bringing down the dynamics to perform the emotive acoustic song "Go Home" using her Taylor acoustic guitar later in her set.
Robert Kinsler
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Experienced her and the band's talent and power at both shows as well, Robert. And couldn't agree more on all counts in your post. We gotta get Sam and the band back to Socal soon.
Saw her last night in Healdsburg , CA . WOW , one hell of a Rocking show .Loved the band .
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