Local Lounge

Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

Ben Cook – Local Lounge – 4/12/23

Samantha speaks with Ben Cook on his musical inspirations and his move to Charlottesville, plus he performs including his latest…

Wednesday, April 5, 202304/05/2023

The Wilson Springs Hotel – Local Lounge – 4/5/23

Samantha talks with Jacob and Sebastian of Richmond based The Wilson Springs Hotel on their upcoming album, Old Thoughts and…

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Mighty Joshua – Local Lounge – 3/29/23

Samantha spoke with Mighty Joshua on how he became a reggae artist, and his work for Makindu Children’s Program as…

Wednesday, March 22, 202303/22/2023

The Judy Chops & Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats – Local Lounge – 3/22/23

Samantha spoke with Bill of the Judy Chops and Andrew Scotchie on their upcoming tour and show at The Southern…

Wednesday, March 8, 202303/08/2023

Ramona & the Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 3/8/23

Samantha spoke to Ramona & the Holy Smokes about their history, honky tonk music in Charlottesville and their upcoming gigs!…

Wednesday, March 1, 202303/01/2023

Dead Billionaires – Local Lounge – 3/1/23

Samantha spoke to Warren Campbell, front man of Richmond based Dead Billionaires on their origin story, their upcoming album with…

Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Virginia Man – Local Lounge – 2/22/23

Samantha will talk with Virginia Man on how they started out completely different than it is now, plus a deep…

Wednesday, February 15, 202302/15/2023

Rebecca Porter – Local Lounge – 2/15/23

Samantha spoke to Rebecca Porter during her debut interview and performance in the Local Lounge on what it means to…

Wednesday, February 8, 202302/08/2023

Work Wear – Local Lounge – 2/8/23

Samantha speaks to Ben, Noah, and Ian of Charlottesville’s Work Wear on their latest EP, upcoming shows and goals for…

Wednesday, February 1, 202302/01/2023

Yaard Sale – Local Lounge – 2/1/23

Samantha spoke to Caden, Mac, and Jakob of Yaard Sale on creating the band, their next show in Charlottesville at…

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