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Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025

Erynn McLeod – Local Lounge – 3/19/25

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville’s own Erynn McLeod on her new music inspired by folk music and Broadway Musicals. She plays…

Wednesday, March 12, 202503/12/2025

Jack Stepanian – Local Lounge – 3/12/25

Jack Stepanian returns to the Lounge the week before a headlining show at The Jefferson Theater with his band. He…

Wednesday, March 5, 202503/05/2025

Pinkish – Local Lounge – 3/5/25

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville band Pinkish – They’ll talk about their new EP “Half Sweet” and perform three songs in…

Wednesday, February 26, 202502/26/2025

Jen Tal – Local Lounge – 2/26/25

Samantha spoke with Jen Tal for her debut Local Lounge, plus she invites special guests Shana Thompson and Ivan Orr…

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Strawberry Moon – Local Lounge – 2/19/25

Samantha spoke with Katie from Richmond punk band Strawberry Moon on their EP “Smoon” releasing February 28th, plus listen for…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

JJ Von Briesen – Local Lounge – 2/12/25

Samantha spoke with JJ Von Briesen on her new EP, “Three Songs and Goodbye”, plus we’ll hear two of those…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Kendall Street Company – Local Lounge – 2/5/25

Samantha speaks with Brian, Louis, and Ben of Kendall Street Company on their 4th Annual Kendall Street Is For Lovers…

Wednesday, January 29, 202501/29/2025

The Sugar Hollows – Local Lounge – 1/29/25

Samantha spoke with Richmond based band The Sugar Hollows on their latest album, Radio Waves, in their Local Lounge debut.

Wednesday, January 22, 202501/22/2025

Trout Baseline – Local Lounge – 1/22/25

Samantha spoke with Charlottesville based artist Trout Baseline before he moves to Nashville and look back on his memories made…

Wednesday, January 15, 202501/15/2025

Courtney Mandryk – Local Lounge – 1/15/25

Samantha talks with Courtney Mandryk (right) on her new musical project, Dear Simone, and the new album, GORJUS. Shelley and…

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