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Wednesday, April 13, 202204/13/2022

Dropping Julia – 4/13/22 – Local Lounge

Samantha spoke to Dropping Julia about their headlining show at the first Fridays After Five, details on their record Stranger…

Thursday, April 7, 202204/07/2022

Erin & The Wildfire – Local Lounge – 4/6/22

Erin & The Wildfire stopped by the Lounge again – love when they’re here! Such positive energy and good vibes, and so much talent!

Wednesday, March 30, 202203/30/2022

The Currys – Local Lounge – 3/30/22

Samantha spoke to The Currys on their return to Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall Saturday April 2nd, their…

Wednesday, March 23, 202203/23/2022

Nathan Colberg – Local Lounge – 3/23/22

Samantha spoke with now (Nashvillean…Nashvillite?) Nashville based Nathan Colberg on his move, his EP Dream On, Kid out Friday March…

Wednesday, March 16, 202203/16/2022

Matthew O’Donnell – Local Lounge – 3/16/22

Samantha spoke with Matthew O’Donnell AKA The Blue Ridge Bard, on his song of a real Virginian pub, his love…

Wednesday, March 9, 202203/09/2022

Lord Nelson – Local Lounge – 3/9/22

Samantha spoke with Lord Nelson about their third record, Transmission, howling like dogs, and more, ahead of their show at…

Wednesday, March 2, 202203/02/2022

Allan Nicholls – Local Lounge – 3/2/21

Samantha received an email from Allan Nicholls, who said he had a story too long to tell over text, but…

Wednesday, February 23, 202202/23/2022

Caroline Spence – Local Lounge – 2/23/22

Samantha spoke with Caroline Spence on her new duet featuring The National’s Matt Berninger, plus her cover of a generational…

Thursday, February 17, 202202/17/2022

Disco Risque – Local Lounge – 2/17/22

Samantha spoke with front man Ryan Calonder of Disco Risque about their first show at Pro Re Nata in two…

Wednesday, February 16, 202202/16/2022

Lowland Hum and US Cellular – Local Lounge – 2/16/22

Samantha spoke with Daniel and Lauren of Lowland Hum about being named one of America’s Best Locally Grown Bands by…

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