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Wednesday, January 29, 202501/29/2025

The Sugar Hollows – Local Lounge – 1/29/25

Samantha spoke with Richmond based band The Sugar Hollows on their latest album, Radio Waves, in their Local Lounge debut.

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

Trout Baseline – Local Lounge – 1/22/25

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville based artist Trout Baseline before he moves to Nashville and look back on his memories made…

Wednesday, January 15, 202501/15/2025

Courtney Mandryk – Local Lounge – 1/15/25

Samantha talks with Courtney Mandryk (right) on her new musical project, Dear Simone, and the new album, GORJUS. Shelley and…

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Genna Matthew – Local Lounge 1/8/25

Genna is currently based in Nashville but she came to Cville for a show and was able to record our…

Wednesday, January 1, 202501/01/2025

Mostly Okay – Local Lounge – 1/1/25

Charlottesville based artist Mostly Okay joined Samantha in the studio to premiere his new song, “The Fall”, plus we’ll hear…

Monday, December 16, 202412/16/2024

Local Trax Look Back 2024: Part 2

Let’s revisit some of those performances Wednesday December 18th at 8PM EST and Saturday December 21st at 10am EST to…

Wednesday, December 11, 202412/11/2024

Kendall Street Company – Local Lounge – 12/11/24

Tonight at 8pm, Kendall Street Company joins the studio to talk about their upcoming show at The Jefferson Theater –…

Wednesday, December 4, 202412/04/2024

David Wax Museum – Local Lounge – 12/4/24

David Wax joins Samantha in the studio while they listen to David Wax Museum’s new surprise album, “Secret Creature”. David…

Wednesday, November 27, 202411/27/2024

Will Overman – Local Lounge – 11/27/24

Will Overman returns to the Local Lounge while touring with Boy Named Banjo. Don’t miss his solo performance as their…

Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024

Local Lounge – Alex Angelich – 11/20/24

Alex Angelich made her debut Local Lounge interview. Alex says “I’ve always the bandmate, never the band.” She’s made a…

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