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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…

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Rob Cheatham – Local Lounge – 4/19/23

Samantha spoke with Rob Cheatham on his album releasing on Thursday April 20th, plus he performs!

Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

Ben Cook – Local Lounge – 4/12/23

Samantha speaks with Ben Cook on his musical inspirations and his move to Charlottesville, plus he performs including his latest…

Wednesday, April 5, 202304/05/2023

The Wilson Springs Hotel – Local Lounge – 4/5/23

Samantha talks with Jacob and Sebastian of Richmond based The Wilson Springs Hotel on their upcoming album, Old Thoughts and…

Wednesday, March 29, 202303/29/2023

Mighty Joshua – Local Lounge – 3/29/23

Samantha spoke with Mighty Joshua on how he became a reggae artist, and his work for Makindu Children’s Program as…

Wednesday, March 22, 202303/22/2023

The Judy Chops & Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats – Local Lounge – 3/22/23

Samantha spoke with Bill of the Judy Chops and Andrew Scotchie on their upcoming tour and show at The Southern…

Wednesday, March 15, 202303/15/2023

The Currys – Local Lounge – 3/15/23

Samantha spoke to The Currys on their upcoming album Mosaic and the Kickstarter campaign for it, and play a new…

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