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Wednesday, February 8, 202302/08/2023

Work Wear – Local Lounge – 2/8/23

Samantha speaks to Ben, Noah, and Ian of Charlottesville’s Work Wear on their latest EP, upcoming shows and goals for…

Wednesday, February 1, 202302/01/2023

Yaard Sale – Local Lounge – 2/1/23

Samantha spoke to Caden, Mac, and Jakob of Yaard Sale on creating the band, their next show in Charlottesville at…

Thursday, January 26, 202301/26/2023

Bofa – Local Lounge – 1/25/23

Samantha spoke with Bofa on their latest show at Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall and what to expect…

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

51 – Local Lounge – 1/18/23

Samantha speaks with 51 on their new tune, Passion & Egos, their inspirations, and where you can find them next.

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…

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