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Wednesday, January 11, 202301/11/2023

The Judy Chops – Local Lounge – 1/11/23

Samantha spoke with Bill of The Judy Chops on their show at the Jefferson Theater opening up for Donna the…

Wednesday, January 4, 202301/04/2023

Good Times Only Silent Disco – Local Lounge – 1/4/23

Samantha talks with Good Times Only Disco’s Krissy Muniz on what exactly a silent disco is, how she got involved,…

Wednesday, January 4, 202301/04/2023

Breakers – Local Lounge – 1/4/23

Samantha spoke with Lucas and Vince of Breakers on their sorta new tune and kicking off the 2023 season of…

Wednesday, December 28, 202212/28/2022

Local Trax Look Back: Playing the Best of 2022’s Local Music

2022 was the resurgence for local musicians. How do we know? Because we played it on Local Trax! Over the…

Wednesday, December 28, 202212/28/2022

Kendall Street Company – Local Lounge – 12/28/22

Samantha speaks with Kendall Street Company on their last shows to finish off the year, including a big show at…

Wednesday, December 21, 202212/21/2022

The Barons – Local Lounge – 12/21/22

Samantha and Peyton Alley of The Barons talk about their show at Pro Re Nata this Friday, how he discovered…

Friday, December 16, 202212/16/2022

Brisk – Local Lounge – 12/16/22

Samantha spoke to 90s-00s cover band Brisk on how they got started and what you can expect at their show…

Thursday, December 15, 202212/15/2022

Amy Martin – Local Lounge – 12/15/22

Now settled in Colorado for a year, Amy Martin spoke to Samantha on her singles released this year, plus an…

Wednesday, December 14, 202212/14/2022

Tucker Rodgers on the 15th Annual XMAS Jam – Local Lounge – 12/14/22

Samantha sat down with Tucker Rogers to talk about the Charlottesville Music Showcase 15th Annual XMAS Jam on December 15th…

Wednesday, December 7, 202212/07/2022

Disco Risque – Local Lounge – 12/7/22

Samantha spoke with Disco Risque on their Joke Squad album release show and 7th Annual Risque Family Xmas show at…

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