Local Lounge

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Ships In The Night – Local Lounge – 4/23/25

Samantha spoke to Alethea of Ships In The Night about her album Protection Spells releasing on May 2nd. Join her…

Wednesday, April 16, 202504/16/2025

Theocles – Local Lounge – 4/16/25

Samantha spoke with Theocles who broke down his latest single “Fiddle Baby” with behind the scenes audio of the voice…

Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025

Jay Pun – Local Lounge – 4/9/25

Samantha spoke to one half of the Charlottesville duo Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun. Jay will talk about their upcoming performance…

Wednesday, April 2, 202504/02/2025

Madly Backwards – Local Lounge – 4/2/25

Samantha spoke to Madly Backwards, a Richmond based denim jacket rock band. We’ve just added their song “Paris” but you’ll…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

Tyler Dick Band – Local Lounge – 3/26/25

Samantha spoke to Tyler Dick Band who will make their debut in the studio and will play two songs.

Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

Erynn McLeod – Local Lounge – 3/19/25

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville’s own Erynn McLeod on her new music inspired by folk music and Broadway Musicals. She plays…

Wednesday, March 12, 202503/12/2025

Jack Stepanian – Local Lounge – 3/12/25

Jack Stepanian returns to the Lounge the week before a headlining show at The Jefferson Theater with his band. He…

Wednesday, March 5, 202503/05/2025

Pinkish – Local Lounge – 3/5/25

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville band Pinkish – They’ll talk about their new EP “Half Sweet” and perform three songs in…

Wednesday, February 26, 202502/26/2025

Jen Tal – Local Lounge – 2/26/25

Samantha spoke with Jen Tal for her debut Local Lounge, plus she invites special guests Shana Thompson and Ivan Orr…

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Strawberry Moon – Local Lounge – 2/19/25

Samantha spoke with Katie from Richmond punk band Strawberry Moon on their EP “Smoon” releasing February 28th, plus listen for…

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