BISHOP HILL, Illinois — Amanda Fish and her band will perform a live concert on Saturday, March 22nd, at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons, located at 309 N. Bishop Hill St. The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the music performance at 7 p.m. The event is open to all ages, with a suggested donation of $20-30.
Amanda Fish, a rising star in the Blues Rock and Americana scene, formed her band in 2014 and quickly made a name for herself with her raw, powerful vocals and swampy guitar-driven sound. Her debut album Down In The Dirt earned her the 2016 “Sean Costello Rising Star” Blues Blast Music Award. Fish’s sophomore release, Free, won the 2019 “Best Emerging Artist Album” Blues Music Award, further cementing her place in the blues world. Her latest album, Kingdom, released in July 2024, has received widespread acclaim, including reaching #1 on the Roots Music Report’s Blues Rock chart.
With over 220k streams on Spotify and a growing fanbase, Amanda Fish continues to reach new audiences worldwide. Her music has made a significant impact on the charts, with Free debuting at #6 on the Billboard Blues Chart and Kingdom receiving top rankings. Several singles from Kingdom have also charted in the Blues Rock Top 20.
Fish has toured extensively across the U.S. and Canada, performing at iconic venues like Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago, The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, and Funky Biscuit in Florida. She has also earned critical acclaim at major festivals, including the W.C. Handy Festival and the Big Sky Blues Festival. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit xroadscc.org.
