Local Lounge

Wednesday, August 17, 202208/17/2022

The BLNDRS – Local Lounge – 8/17/22

Samantha spoke to The BLNDRS before their headlining show at the Ting Pavilion with WKNDR, the anniversary of their debut…

Wednesday, August 3, 202208/03/2022

Silas Frayser – Local Lounge – 8/3/22

Samantha spoke with Silas Frayser on growing up in Batesville, returning to the Ting Pavilion stage, and he plays a…

Thursday, July 28, 202207/28/2022

Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 7/28/22

Samantha spoke with Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes on her origin story (spoiler: she didn’t like country…

Wednesday, July 27, 202207/27/2022

Pale Blue Dot – Local Lounge – 7/27/22

Samantha spoke with Pale Blue Dot before their headlining show at Fridays After Five, a future album in the works,…

Wednesday, July 20, 202207/20/2022

Disco Risque – Local Lounge – 7/20/22

Samantha spoke to Swimsuit, Slim and Honeyman of Disco Risque about their upcoming show at Pro Re Nata Brewpub &…

Wednesday, July 13, 202207/13/2022

Chamomile & Whiskey – Local Lounge – 7/13/22

It was fun having Chamomile & Whiskey in the Local Lounge again. Samantha spoke to Koda and Marie on their…

Thursday, July 7, 202207/07/2022

Will Overman – Local Lounge – 7/6/22

Samantha spoke with Will Overman in-studio where he performed his two new singles before his big show at Fridays After…

Thursday, June 30, 202206/30/2022

The Wilson Springs Hotel – Local Lounge – 6/30/22

It’s The Wilson Springs Hotel’s first time in the Lounge! Samantha gets the story on how the band came to…

Wednesday, June 29, 202206/29/2022

Wild Common – Local Lounge – 6/29/22

Samantha welcomes Wild Common into the Lounge – it’s their first time here! Wild Common will be at Rivanna Roots…

Wednesday, June 22, 202206/22/2022

The Octavias – Local Lounge – 6/22/22

Samantha spoke with Ryan Cole Hatcher of The Octavias on how he learned to play guitar with cerebral palsy, the…

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