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Wednesday, June 8, 202206/08/2022

We Are Star Children – Local Lounge – 6/8/22

Samantha spoke with Gene of We Are Star Children about their return to Fridays after Five this Friday, the true…

Wednesday, June 1, 202206/01/2022

Stray Fossa – Local Lounge – 6/1/22

Samantha spoke with Stray Fossa on their sophomore record out this Friday, what fans can expect, the possibility of a…

Wednesday, May 25, 202205/25/2022

SHAGWÜF – Local Lounge – 5/25/22

SHAGWÜF came into the Lounge and talked about their FREE show at The Southern this Friday 5/27, songs from their…

Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

Nathan Colberg – Local Lounge – 5/19/22

Nathan Colberg made a surprise visit, and talked about his new EP, and his headlining show at The Jefferson Theater this Saturday May 21st.

Wednesday, May 18, 202205/18/2022

Shawn of Synthetic Division – Local Lounge – 5/18/22

Samantha spoke with Shawn of Synthetic Division about his show at the Stranger Things Inspired 80s Dance Party happening at…

Wednesday, May 11, 202205/11/2022

Animal Sun – Local Lounge – 5/11/22

Animal Sun stopped by Charlottesville on their day off from tour and they have a wild story to tell! Plus,…

Thursday, April 21, 202204/21/2022

Lady Butterland – Local Lounge – 4/21/22

Samantha spoke with the members of Lady Butterland about their origin story, their concert at Pro Re Nata and Brewpub…

Wednesday, April 13, 202204/13/2022

Dropping Julia – 4/13/22 – Local Lounge

Samantha spoke to Dropping Julia about their headlining show at the first Fridays After Five, details on their record Stranger…

Wednesday, March 30, 202203/30/2022

The Currys – Local Lounge – 3/30/22

Samantha spoke to The Currys on their return to Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall Saturday April 2nd, their…

Wednesday, March 23, 202203/23/2022

Nathan Colberg – Local Lounge – 3/23/22

Samantha spoke with now (Nashvillean…Nashvillite?) Nashville based Nathan Colberg on his move, his EP Dream On, Kid out Friday March…

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