Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish Announce Tour

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish are uniting for one of the most anticipated blues tours of 2025, the Gone Fishin’ Tour, set to begin May 14 and run through May 23, covering multiple cities across the central United States. Both artists, known for their mastery of blues guitar and standout performances, will present individual sets, joined by special guest and rising blues guitarist Mathias Lattin. Ingram and Fish have each garnered national recognition, with Ingram selected by Eric Clapton for the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival and Fish invited by Slash to appear in the 2024 S.E.R.P.A.N.T. blues event. This collaboration gives blues fans a rare chance to see two genre leaders perform in one night, each bringing their approach to the stage.

The tour will kick off at The Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, on May 14, followed by shows at the House of Blues venues in Houston (May 15) and Dallas (May 16), then continues to TempleLive Fort Smith in Arkansas on May 17 and Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK, on May 18. After a brief pause, the tour picks back up on May 21 at The Astro in Omaha, NE, then moves to The Cotillion in Wichita, KS, on May 22 and concludes May 23 at the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO.

What makes this tour newsworthy?
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish are widely regarded among the most skilled and influential modern blues artists. Their separate invitations to high-profile festivals led by Clapton and Slash confirm their place in the current blues scene. The Gone Fishin’ Tour combines their talent with the emerging voice of Mathias Lattin, making this not just another tour, but a focused effort to highlight blues guitar at its core.

Who is involved?

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram: Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and vocalist from Mississippi.
Samantha Fish: Acclaimed blues-rock artist known for her vocals and slide guitar.
Mathias Lattin: Young blues guitarist and winner of the 2023 International Blues Challenge.

Where and When?

May 14 – The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
May 15 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
May 16 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
May 17 – TempleLive – Fort Smith, AR
May 18 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
May 21 – The Astro – Omaha, NE
May 22 – The Cotillion – Wichita, KS
May 23 – Gillioz Theatre – Springfield, MO

Why should fans care?
This tour puts a spotlight on blues guitar through the talents of two of its top figures, supported by a fast-rising artist. Fans of the genre will be able to witness each musician’s style within one concert format—an opportunity that has become increasingly rare in an era of genre-spanning lineups.

How to get tickets?
Tickets for each tour stop are expected to be available via the respective venue websites and major ticket outlets. Fans are encouraged to secure seats early due to the limited number of dates and high demand.