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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…

Wednesday, March 8, 202303/08/2023

Ramona & the Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 3/8/23

Samantha spoke to Ramona & the Holy Smokes about their history, honky tonk music in Charlottesville and their upcoming gigs!…

Wednesday, March 1, 202303/01/2023

Dead Billionaires – Local Lounge – 3/1/23

Samantha spoke to Warren Campbell, front man of Richmond based Dead Billionaires on their origin story, their upcoming album with…

Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Virginia Man – Local Lounge – 2/22/23

Samantha will talk with Virginia Man on how they started out completely different than it is now, plus a deep…

Wednesday, February 15, 202302/15/2023

Rebecca Porter – Local Lounge – 2/15/23

Samantha spoke to Rebecca Porter during her debut interview and performance in the Local Lounge on what it means to…

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.

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