Ruf Records celebrates three decades of success with an anniversary tour which includes a show at Sony Hall in NYC on Saturday, Nov. 23. The lineup will feature Samantha Fish with Mitch Ryder, Canned Heat with special guest Bernard Allison, and one-woman band, Ghalia Volt.
Ruf Records has been a cornerstone of the blues genre, nurturing some of the most renowned and respected artists in the world, Since its founding in 1994 by Thomas Ruf. Indeed, the 30 Anniversary Tour is not just a celebration of the label’s past, but a testament to its ongoing commitment to preserving and advancing the blues tradition.
Headlining this tour is Samantha Fish, who opened for The Rolling Stones and performed on Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Tour this past year. Joining the tour as Samantha Fish’s special guest is rock ‘n’ roll icon Mitch Ryder. Ryder’s career spans over five decades who’s known for his high-energy performances and hits like “Devil with Blue Dress On.” Ruf Records released The Roof Is On Fire, a two-disc live album recorded by Ryder, last January.
Canned Heat will also perform on this tour. The quartet is known for timeless hits “Let’s Work Together” and “Going Up The Country” and performed at the iconic Woodstock Music & Arts Festival in 1969. Canned Heat’s special guest, Bernard Allison, is son of blues legend Luther Allison. Last January Ruf Records released Luther’s Blues, a tribute to his dad’s songs, re-imagined in Allison Jr.’s unique style. Last but not least, is “one-woman band” Ghalia Volt. Born in Belgium, Volt decided during the pandemic to embark on a month-long Amtrak journey across America, writing songs and performing solo shows from the train. Ruf dropped her most recent release, Shout Sister Shout, last October.
The show at Sony Hall begins at 6:30pm. Tickets start at $69. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Ruf Records 30 Anniversary Tour 2024:
Nov. 7 (Thu) – Pittsburgh PA@Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
Nov. 8 (Fri) – Warren OH@Robins Theatre
Nov. 9 (Sat) – Cincinnati OH@Ludlow Garage
Nov. 10 (Sun) – St. Charles IL@Arcada Theatre
Nov. 11 (Mon) – Columbus OH@Bluestone
Nov. 15 (Fri) – Virginia Beach VA@Elevation 27
Nov. 16 (Sat) – Hopewell VA@Beacon Theatre
Nov. 20 (Wed) – Washington DC@Warner Theatre
Nov. 21 (Thur) – Glenside PA@Keswick Theatre
Nov. 22 (Fri) – Jim Thorpe PA@Penn’s Peak
Nov. 23 (Sat.) – New York NY@Sony Hall
Nov. 24 (Sun) – Beverly MA@Cabot Theatre
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