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Wednesday, May 11, 202205/11/2022

Animal Sun – Local Lounge – 5/11/22

Animal Sun stopped by Charlottesville on their day off from tour and they have a wild story to tell! Plus,…

Wednesday, April 27, 202204/27/2022

Will Overman – Local Lounge – 4/27/22

Samantha spoke to Will Overman about his first song in over a year and upcoming gigs near Charlottesville.

Thursday, April 21, 202204/21/2022

Lady Butterland – Local Lounge – 4/21/22

Samantha spoke with the members of Lady Butterland about their origin story, their concert at Pro Re Nata and Brewpub…

Wednesday, April 20, 202204/20/2022

Willie DE – Local Lounge – 4/20/22

Samantha spoke to Willie DE on his life during the pandemic, his first released song in a few years, and…

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…

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