CornFish

05/18/2026

Something you may have missed this weekend. The Holystic Mental Health Music Festival was a great show with great talent. It offered a sample plate of great entertainment from the area. Here's a sample of what it sounded like.

05/13/2026

This Saturday May 16th, The Harry Crisp Ampetheatre Marion IL. 12pm til 5pm. I am proud to be participating in an event promoting wellness of mind, body, and spirit at the holistic health music festival. I have been invited to perform my original compositions that address universal themes. The event will feature performances by Southern Illinois artists from noon to 5pm, who will entertain while supporting worthy causes and showcasing regional programs.

05/10/2026

Remember to go home for mom today and see yours. Mine was a hero to me. She passed away as a nurse at the scene of an accident. She and my father stopped to help a man who had run off the road and hit a power pole, dropping a power line across the car. She saved a baby in the back seat and took him away from harm in his car seat. The man driving had a massive head wound, and my father was holding him down as he yelled 'baby,' calming him down while my mother saved the child from the situation. She came back across the street to tend to the man as a nurse for 28 years, a highly trained skilled care nurse with loads of experience and great under pressure. She started to attend to him. Then tragedy struck. The power line arched, and she was the closest thing to ground. The electric shock killed her instantly, right there on the spot. She saved three lives: the baby, the driver, and my father, from that electrical discharge. She died a hero, having saved everyone else but herself from the horrific situation. She was given an armed guard at her casket and a funeral guard of armed police, as she was a nurse at the Anna Correctional Facility. She was given an honor guard and sent out like a true hero. I sang her favorite song by her side at her casket. I will never forget my mother's charm, wit, warmth, grace, poise, and beauty, inside and out. You only get one mom. Be with her today if you can. All my love, Sam "Corn Fish" McKinnies.

05/07/2026

We are pleased to announce the release of 'Corn Fish - Where The River Grows', a 5-track EP album now available on Spotify. This collection features solo work by Sam McKinnies and includes distinct versions of the original tracks 'Play', 'Speak To Me', 'Finding My Way Home', 'Summertime', and 'Living In Hell'. The album can be accessed on any music platform of your preference by searching for 'Corn Fish - Where The River Grows' or by individual track titles. https://open.spotify.com/album/0wRvIeCyEkK6HAzGLs0RyJ?si=mhQjkYkhRiWI7qrWY0LqCQ

Corn Fish · EP · 2026 · 5 songs

05/01/2026

Today is the day, "Corn Fish, Where The River Grows" debut Ep dropped for the weekend on all major streaming platforms. Spotify, Apple Music, I Tunes, Youtube Music, ect. If its not on your prefered platform it will be soon. Recorded at Amberlit Audio, Grand Rapids MI. Engineer Matt Ten Clay . Performed by Sam McKinnies. Art by Chrissy Hepp Art and Josh Baloo Smothers.

04/30/2026

Last night's show at The Butternut Hut right in front of the capital building in down town Springfeild IL. Was a great time! I got joined for half the night by Mr. Jim Conry from Old Shoe. The crowd was hot the energy was high and the night was full of good vibes and good folks. Thanks Zack Eymann for throwing down some harmonica as well!

04/29/2026

Tonight at the Butternut Hut in Springfeild IL 6pm til ? Host musician comes to play a set then others join in for an open jam. Tonight's special out of town host is Sam "Corn Fish" Mckinnies. So come out and see me live and join in on a jam with me! Last week was my friend C**t Ball, so some good tallent comes out to play at the Butternut Hut.

04/25/2026

Camping world open house 2pm til 5pm live music and free food with me Sam "Corn Fish" McKinnies. Come on down and see us a while. Then may I suggest going out to grateful fest and catch the rest of my friends. Tonight's headliner Hunter Root! So come to Mo and go get ya some camping gear and go camping tonight at Grateful Fest!

04/23/2026

Camping world supplied me with this rather neat post for you to come out and see me live Saturday the 25th from 2-5 pm. Think someone likes my songs about camping and nature!

04/21/2026

Saturday April 25th from 2 til 5pm ive been invited to perform for the Camping World Open house. Come on down to camping world in Scott City for free live music and check out Camping Worlds store to see what they might have for your camping needs!

49 Airport Rd, Scott City, MO 63780-4501.