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Wednesday, November 26, 202511/26/2025

Local Lounge: Free Pony

Charlottesville band Free Pony make their Local Lounge debut. You’ve heard their song “Out Now” on 106.1 The Corner.

Wednesday, November 19, 202511/19/2025

Local Lounge: Ysa

Charlottesville singer-songwriter Ysa will make her Local Lounge debut tonight with two unreleased songs, one releasing on Friday November 28th!…

Wednesday, November 12, 202511/12/2025

Local Lounge: Will Overman

Will Overman is on the road, and Samantha will chat with Will before his tour stop in Charlottesville at The…

Wednesday, November 5, 202511/05/2025

Local Lounge: Patrick James

Samantha chats with Charlottesville musician, Patrick James, who debuts a new musical project with a song “Ain’t Lookin’ For A…

Wednesday, October 29, 202510/29/2025

Local Lounge: Villages Writers’ Round

Samantha chats with Kai Crowe-Getty, Justin Paciocco, and Adam Long before their Writers’ Round showcase on Sunday November 2nd at…

Wednesday, October 22, 202510/22/2025

Local Lounge: The Barons

Samantha spoke to The Barons on site at the Music Resource Center in Charlottesville about their upcoming debut record, Le…

Wednesday, October 15, 202510/15/2025

Local Lounge: June Baby

Samantha chats with June Baby on her new indie pop project and upcoming show at Superfly Brewing Company on October…

Wednesday, October 8, 202510/08/2025

Local Lounge: Night Teacher

Samantha chats with Lilly of Night Teacher on her upcoming record Year of the Snake, releasing on October 31st. She…

Wednesday, October 1, 202510/01/2025

Local Trax Look Back 2025: Part 1

37 interviews with 36 artists. 15 artists made their Local Lounge debut. Bands and artists like HASH, Tyler Dick Band,…

Wednesday, September 10, 202509/10/2025

Local Lounge: Andrew Neil

Samantha spoke to Charlottesville’s Andrew Neil who shares his unique story and relationship with music.

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