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Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024

Chris Leggett – Local Lounge – 4/3/24

Samantha spoke with Chris Leggett who made his Local Lounge debut ahead of his show with The Currys at Pro…

Wednesday, March 27, 202403/27/2024

Prabir – Local Lounge – 3/27/24

Samantha spoke to Prabir who is currently on a spring tour and will make a stop at Durty Nellys on…

Wednesday, March 20, 202403/20/2024

Free Union – Local Lounge – 3/20/24

Samantha spoke with Michael Coleman of Free Union will play a few songs ahead of their show at The Jefferson…

Wednesday, March 13, 202403/13/2024

Jack Stepanian – Local Lounge – 3/13/24

Samantha spoke to Jack Stepanian who was in for his Local Lounge debut. We talked about the music scene in…

Wednesday, March 6, 202403/06/2024

Mariana Bell – Local Lounge – 3/6/24

Mariana Bell returns to the Local Lounge. We’ll talk more about her show at Potter’s Craft Cider on Sunday March…

Wednesday, February 28, 202402/28/2024

Please Don’t Tell – Local Lounge – 2/28/24

Samantha spoke to Please Don’t Tell, a dark cabaret trio, who joined the studio for their Local Lounge debut and…

Wednesday, February 21, 202402/21/2024

En Regalia – Local Lounge – 2/21/24

Samantha spoke to En Regalia for the band’s debut interview and they’ll talk about their EP, Charlie, plus they will…

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

Rebecca Porter And The Rhinestone Roses – Local Lounge – 2/14/24

Rebecca Porter and the Rhinestone Roses were in the studio for the first time as a full band. They’ll play…

Wednesday, February 7, 202402/07/2024

Caroline Vain – Local Lounge – 2/7/24

Samantha talked with Caroline Vain from Richmond on the city’s music scene, her shows this week with other Corner local…

Wednesday, January 31, 202401/31/2024

Adams Plastic Pond – Local Lounge – 1/31/24

Samantha spoke with Adam’s Plastic Pond before their show next week at Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall with…

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