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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…

Wednesday, November 30, 202211/30/2022

Cougar Beatrice – Local Lounge – 11/30/22

Samantha spoke with Cougar Beatrice on their long-awaited new singles, plus special guest and music producer Orion Faruque, talking about…

Wednesday, November 23, 202211/23/2022

Chamomile & Whiskey – Local Lounge – 11/23/22

Nelson County’s Chamomile & Whiskey came by the studio again to talk with Samantha about the Friendsgiving Revue at the…

Thursday, November 17, 202211/17/2022

Orion Faruque of Orion & The Melted Crayons – Local Lounge – 11/17/22

Samantha spoke with Orion Faruque on their show tonight (11/17) at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, the anniversary of…

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