Local Lounge

Thursday, August 29, 202408/29/2024

Chamomile & Whiskey – Local Lounge – 8/28/24

Samantha was joined by Koda and Marie of Nelson County’s Chamomile & Whiskey! They are celebrating their 1000th show by…

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Deau Eyes – Local Lounge – 8/21/24

Samantha spoke to Richmond’s Deau Eyes for her debut Local Lounge interview. She will be in Charlottesville this Saturday at…

Wednesday, August 14, 202408/14/2024

Erin Lunsford – Local Lounge – 8/14/24

It’s Sam’s Birthday Local Trax show, with special guest Erin Lunsford in the Local Lounge. Erin joins the show and…

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Gia Ray – Local Lounge – 8/7/24

Samantha spoke to Charlottesville based artist Gia Ray on her latest album, upcoming shows, and she’ll play a song in…

Wednesday, July 31, 202407/31/2024

Ramona Martinez – Local Lounge – 7/31/24

Samantha spoke to Charlottesville based artist Ramona Martinez, frontwoman of honky tonk band Ramona and the Holy Smokes. Ramona is…

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Dropping Julia – Local Lounge – 7/24/24

Samantha spoke to Charlottesville based band Dropping Julia. Jules stops by and will play a couple of tunes on the…

Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

Disco Risque – Local Lounge – 7/17/24

Samantha spoke with the boys of Disco Risqué on their album, Evil on Tape, releasing this Friday! Don’t miss their…

Wednesday, July 10, 202407/10/2024

Dupe – Local Lounge – 7/10/24

Samantha spoke to Ruckersville-based band Dupe on their radio debut and Local Lounge debut. Dupe are a new band on…

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Jaewar & Vibe Riot – Local Lounge – 7/3/24

Samantha spoke to Jaewar and Vibe Riot who will open up for Michael Franti & Spearhead at The Ting Pavilion…

Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024

Orion Redwolf – Local Lounge – 6/26/24

Samantha spoke to Orion Redwolf, who was awarded a state songwriting fellowship in 2023, and shares about releasing his new…

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