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Wednesday, July 12, 202307/12/2023

Kendall Street Company – Local Lounge – 7/12/23

Samantha spoke with the guys of Kendall Street Company and their new music and upcoming album, Separation 95. We’ll hear…

Wednesday, July 5, 202307/05/2023

Studebaker Huck – Local Lounge – 7/5/23

Samantha speaks with the guys of Studebaker Huck on their show Thursday July 6th at The Southern, their upcoming album…

Wednesday, June 28, 202306/28/2023

Rebecca Porter – Local Lounge – 6/28/23

Rebecca Porter returns to the Local Lounge to sing her new song ‘Clockin’ Out’ and we’ll talk about her upcoming…

Wednesday, June 21, 202306/21/2023

Rare Bird Alert – Local Lounge – 6/21/23

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville’s newest band, Rare Bird Alert, on how they came together, how a hobby inspired their band…

Wednesday, June 7, 202306/07/2023

Disco Risque, Judy Chops, Tara Mills Band – Local Lounge – 6/7/23

Samantha spoke with these 231 Fest featured artists. Disco Risqué , Tara Mills Music , and The Judy Chops will…

Wednesday, May 31, 202305/31/2023

The Barons – Local Lounge – 5/31/23

Samantha spoke to The Barons on their EP, rock! or go to the association, releasing this Friday, their free EP…

Wednesday, May 24, 202305/24/2023

The Hot Mamas – Local Lounge – 5/24/23

Samantha spoke with Jess and Mallory of Staunton’s The Hot Mamas! They’ve released a new live album, and you’ll definitely…

Wednesday, May 10, 202305/10/2023

Eli Cook – Local Lounge – 5/10/23

It’s been six years since Eli Cook was in the studio! Samantha spoke with Eli ahead of his performance at…

Wednesday, May 3, 202305/03/2023

David Wax Museum – Local Lounge – 5/3/23

David Wax and Suz Slezak of David Wax Museum join Samantha in the Local Lounge to talk about their album…

Wednesday, April 26, 202304/26/2023

Sally Rose & Kat Somers – Local Lounge – 4/26/23

Kat Somers and Sally Rose join Samantha and talk about an upcoming songwriter showcase this Saturday in Lovingston at Rapunzel’s…

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