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Wednesday, August 24, 202208/24/2022

Boxed Lunch – Local Lounge – 8/24/22

Samantha spoke with Boxed Lunch who will be headlining Fridays After Five this Friday, in addition to talking about upcoming…

Tuesday, August 23, 202208/23/2022

Caroline Spence – Corner Lounge – 8/23/22

Samantha loved talking with Charlottesville native Caroline Spence before her set at the Ting Pavilion opening up for Mary Chapin…

Wednesday, August 17, 202208/17/2022

The BLNDRS – Local Lounge – 8/17/22

Samantha spoke to The BLNDRS before their headlining show at the Ting Pavilion with WKNDR, the anniversary of their debut…

Wednesday, August 10, 202208/10/2022

Jon Spear – Local Lounge – 8/10/22

This week Samantha spoke to Jon Spear. As you may have heard, the band is disbanding, but Jon shared the…

Wednesday, August 3, 202208/03/2022

Silas Frayser – Local Lounge – 8/3/22

Samantha spoke with Silas Frayser on growing up in Batesville, returning to the Ting Pavilion stage, and he plays a…

Thursday, July 28, 202207/28/2022

Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 7/28/22

Samantha spoke with Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes on her origin story (spoiler: she didn’t like country…

Wednesday, July 27, 202207/27/2022

Pale Blue Dot – Local Lounge – 7/27/22

Samantha spoke with Pale Blue Dot before their headlining show at Fridays After Five, a future album in the works,…

Wednesday, July 20, 202207/20/2022

Disco Risque – Local Lounge – 7/20/22

Samantha spoke to Swimsuit, Slim and Honeyman of Disco Risque about their upcoming show at Pro Re Nata Brewpub &…

Wednesday, July 13, 202207/13/2022

Chamomile & Whiskey – Local Lounge – 7/13/22

It was fun having Chamomile & Whiskey in the Local Lounge again. Samantha spoke to Koda and Marie on their…

Thursday, July 7, 202207/07/2022

Will Overman – Local Lounge – 7/6/22

Samantha spoke with Will Overman in-studio where he performed his two new singles before his big show at Fridays After…

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