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Wednesday, December 27, 202312/27/2023

Local Trax Look Back: Playing the Best of 2023’s Local Music

In 2023, we set a new record for Local Trax – 26 local artists had their Local Lounge debut and…

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

Acelia – Local Lounge – 12/20/23

Listen in to the last Local Lounge of the year AND a Local Lounge debut with Acelia! She’ll talk about…

Wednesday, December 13, 202312/13/2023

Disco Risqué – Local Lounge – 12/13/23

Members of Disco Risqué joined Samantha in the studio to talk about their upcoming 8th Annual Risque Family Xmas show presented…

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Cougar Beatrice – Local Lounge – 12/6/23

John from Cougar Beatrice is sporting some cheesy swag and I had to be on brand and deliver the goods!…

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

Mayday – Local Lounge – 11/29/23

Samantha spoke to Mayday in their Local Lounge debut! They’ll tell you how the band got their name, recording music,…

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Josh Mayo And The House Sauce- Local Lounge – 11/22/23

Samantha speaks with Josh Mayo and the House Sauce on how the band came together, plus they do a live…

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Virginia Man – Local Lounge -11/15/23

Samantha spoke to Virginia Man about their upcoming show at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall which we are presenting!…

Wednesday, November 8, 202311/08/2023

Prabir – Local Lounge – 11/8/23

Samantha and Prabir talk about his upcoming show at Durty Nellys, perform a tune about the most spiritual place in…

Wednesday, November 1, 202311/01/2023

Dropping Julia – Local Lounge – 11/1/23

Samantha talked with Jules of Dropping Julia! They performed at Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall with Films on…

Wednesday, October 25, 202310/25/2023

Valerie McQueen – Local Lounge -10/25/23

Valerie McQueen joined Samantha in the studio for her Local Lounge debut. She’ll talk about her latest album, Speckled Moon, and…

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