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Thursday, June 30, 202206/30/2022

The Wilson Springs Hotel – Local Lounge – 6/30/22

It’s The Wilson Springs Hotel’s first time in the Lounge! Samantha gets the story on how the band came to…

Wednesday, June 29, 202206/29/2022

Wild Common – Local Lounge – 6/29/22

Samantha welcomes Wild Common into the Lounge – it’s their first time here! Wild Common will be at Rivanna Roots…

Wednesday, June 22, 202206/22/2022

The Octavias – Local Lounge – 6/22/22

Samantha spoke with Ryan Cole Hatcher of The Octavias on how he learned to play guitar with cerebral palsy, the…

Wednesday, June 15, 202206/15/2022

Kate Bollinger – Local Lounge – 6/15/22

Samantha spoke with Kate Bollinger on her new EP “Look At It In the Light”, her current tour and future…

Wednesday, June 8, 202206/08/2022

We Are Star Children – Local Lounge – 6/8/22

Samantha spoke with Gene of We Are Star Children about their return to Fridays after Five this Friday, the true…

Thursday, June 2, 202206/02/2022

Mike Burris – Local Lounge – 6/2/22

Samantha spoke with Mike Burris on his debut record coming out later this year that has been in the making…

Wednesday, June 1, 202206/01/2022

Stray Fossa – Local Lounge – 6/1/22

Samantha spoke with Stray Fossa on their sophomore record out this Friday, what fans can expect, the possibility of a…

Wednesday, May 25, 202205/25/2022

SHAGWÜF – Local Lounge – 5/25/22

SHAGWÜF came into the Lounge and talked about their FREE show at The Southern this Friday 5/27, songs from their…

Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

Nathan Colberg – Local Lounge – 5/19/22

Nathan Colberg made a surprise visit, and talked about his new EP, and his headlining show at The Jefferson Theater this Saturday May 21st.

Wednesday, May 18, 202205/18/2022

Shawn of Synthetic Division – Local Lounge – 5/18/22

Samantha spoke with Shawn of Synthetic Division about his show at the Stranger Things Inspired 80s Dance Party happening at…

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