Local Lounge

Wednesday, March 25, 202603/25/2026

Local Lounge: The Pollocks

The Pollocks will join Samantha in the studio to play a few songs and highlight the 4th Annual Harambee for…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Local Lounge: Leslie and The Dots

Samantha speaks with Leslie and The Dots, a Richmond based rock band influenced by the British Invasion and classic country,…

Wednesday, March 4, 202603/04/2026

Local Lounge: Night Teacher

Samantha speaks with Lilly of Night Teacher and guitarist Jordan. They will both perform a few songs from Night Teacher’s…

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Local Lounge: Erin Lunsford

Samantha spoke with Richmond’s Erin Lunsford, who plays two unreleased songs, in the studio. Don’t miss her show at the…

Wednesday, February 11, 202602/11/2026

Local Lounge: McGwire and Theocles

Charlottesville Nerd-core artist McGwire will join Local Trax for his Local Lounge debut! Theocles will join in the session as…

Wednesday, February 4, 202602/04/2026

Local Lounge: Dogwood Tales

Samantha chats with Harrisonburg based band, Dogwood Tales, the week of their show at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall.…

Friday, January 30, 202601/30/2026

Local Lounge: Jack Stepanian

Jack Stepanian will stop by before his show at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall on Friday, February 6th, and…

Wednesday, January 21, 202601/21/2026

Local Lounge: Prabir

Samantha spoke with Richmond’s Prabir on his new album approaching traditional Indian raags with an acoustic guitar, plus we’ll hear…

Thursday, January 15, 202601/15/2026

Local Lounge: Clark Beach

Samantha spoke with Clark Beach, a New York native and UVA student, on his indie-pop band The Coast. They are…

Wednesday, January 14, 202601/14/2026

Local Lounge: Work Wear ft. Sally Rose

Samantha speaks with Work Wear on their new EP, Louisiana Rain, and Sally Rose shares their vocals in this performance…

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