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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…

Wednesday, June 19, 202406/19/2024

Work Wear – Local Lounge – 6/19/24

Samantha spoke to Work Wear in the Local Lounge, sponsored by Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall. Their debut…

Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Mike Burris Band – Local Lounge – 6/12/24

Samantha had Mike Burris’ in-studio for his Local Lounge debut. He’ll perform a few songs from his album “Goodbye Town”…

Wednesday, June 5, 202406/05/2024

Local Trax Look Back 2024: Part 1

So far this year we’ve had 21 Local Lounge interviews with 22 artists! Let’s revisit some of those performances Wednesday…

Wednesday, May 22, 202405/22/2024

Mayday – Local Lounge – 5/22/24

Samantha and Theocles of Mayday the Band talked about the band’s upcoming birthday show with The Hot Mamas at The…

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