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Wednesday, August 11, 202108/11/2021

Traci Eagle and Vickie Brooks – Local Lounge – 8/11/21

Samantha spoke with Tracie Eagle and Vickie Brooks reflect on the four year anniversary of August 12th in Charlottesville, their…

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

The Barons – Local Lounge – 8/4/21

The Barons came into the studio before they headline Fridays After Five August 6th, plus they talk about the future…

Wednesday, July 28, 202107/28/2021

Born Crooked – Local Lounge – 7/28/21

Samantha speaks with Hunter and ARE of Born Crooked, brother sister duo, who spend their time between Nashville and Charlottesville,…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

Film on Girls and Vax to the Future – Local Lounge – 7/21/21

Samantha talks with Film on Girls’ Shawn Decker about the Vax to the Future 80s Dance Party event this Saturday…

Thursday, July 15, 202107/15/2021

Andrew Montana – Local Lounge – 7/15/21

Samantha speaks with Charlottesville based indie artist Andrew Montana on his new murder ballad from his soon to released debut…

Wednesday, June 23, 202106/23/2021

Lowland Hum – Local Lounge – 6/23/21

Samantha spoke with husband and wife duo, Daniel and Lauren, who create Lowland Hum, on their most daring adventure yet…

Wednesday, June 16, 202106/16/2021

Jaewar King, Matt Johnson, Dave Stipe – Local Lounge – 6/16/21

Samantha spoke with Jaewar King of Vibe Riot, Matt Johnson, and Rockfish Music Producer Dave Stipe, on their new track…

Wednesday, June 16, 202106/16/2021

Marti – Local Lounge – 6/16/21

Samantha spoke with Caroline Hullman on her indie-rock project, Marti, how she got her start, and her new debut EP,…

Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Amy Martin – Local Lounge – 6/9/21

Samantha spoke with Amy Martin, singer-songwriter from Orange, on how her new song ‘Sweet Virginia’ inspired her to pursue her…

Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Lynz – Local Lounge – 6/9/21

Samantha speaks with Lynz on her new pop single, ‘waiting’, her origins in New York, and her upcoming work for…

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