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Thursday, May 27, 202105/27/2021

Free Union – Local Lounge – 5/27/21

Samantha spoke with Free Union on their EP releasing this Friday that has been on lockdown since 2019, plus what…

Thursday, May 27, 202105/27/2021

Cougar Beatrice – Local Lounge – 5/27/21

Samantha spoke with the members of Gabriel, Jimmy, and John of Cougar Beatrice on their origin story, the 60s of…

Wednesday, May 12, 202105/12/2021

Sam Hanny – Local Lounge – 5/12/21

Samantha interviewed a new artist based in Crozet, Sam Hanny, on his bluegrass and folk pop EP, the meaning of…

Wednesday, May 5, 202105/05/2021

Yessirov – Local Lounge – 5/5/21

Samantha spoke with Jeff Gregerson AKA Yessirov on his pandemic project EP, Duende, and how his music is a tune…

Thursday, April 29, 202104/29/2021

Will Overman – Local Lounge – 4/29/21

Samantha spoke with Will Overman on the reception of his debut album ‘The Winemaker’s Daughter’ and his first show in…

Wednesday, April 21, 202104/21/2021

Baggage Claim – Local Lounge – 4/21/21

Samantha spoke with Baggage Claim, created by duo Josiah Luftig and Ethan Edds on their debut single, Zoom Girl, and…

Wednesday, April 21, 202104/21/2021

Tighter Still – Local Lounge – 4/21/21

Samantha spoke with Ethan of Tighter Still on their debut album being successfully funded through Kickstarter, plus an in-depth look…

Wednesday, April 14, 202104/14/2021

Traci Eagle and Ladies Who Rock For a Cause – Local Lounge – 4/14/21

Samantha spoke with singer-songwriter duo Traci Eagle and Vickie Brooks, and Darren Melchiorre, Executive Producer of Ladies Who Rock For…

Wednesday, April 7, 202104/07/2021

Stray Fossa – Local Lounge – 4/7/21

Samantha spoke with Stray Fossa on their upcoming debut album ‘With You For Ever’ releasing Friday April 9th, the meaning…

Monday, April 5, 202104/05/2021

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