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Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

Mike Burris Band – Local Lounge – 6/12/24

Samantha had Mike Burris’ in-studio for his Local Lounge debut. He’ll perform a few songs from his album “Goodbye Town”…

Wednesday, June 5, 202406/05/2024

Local Trax Look Back 2024: Part 1

So far this year we’ve had 21 Local Lounge interviews with 22 artists! Let’s revisit some of those performances Wednesday…

Wednesday, May 22, 202405/22/2024

Mayday – Local Lounge – 5/22/24

Samantha and Theocles of Mayday the Band talked about the band’s upcoming birthday show with The Hot Mamas at The…

Wednesday, May 15, 202405/15/2024

Kingdom Of Mustang – Local Lounge – 5/15/24

Samantha spoke with Tim of Kingdom of Mustang. They spoke about the upcoming Kingdom of Mustang show at The Southern…

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Shagwuf w/ special guest Rich Tarbell – Local Lounge – 5/8/24

Sally Rose of Shagwuf and special guest Rich Tarbell will talk about the upcoming Shagwuf Sweet Freakshow at The Foundry,…

Wednesday, May 1, 202405/01/2024

Local Lounge – Songwriter Showcase with Kat Somers, Rebecca Porter, Annie Stokes

Samantha spoke with three singer-songwriters who are performing Saturday May 4th at Rapunzel’s Books and Coffee. Listen in to Kat…

Wednesday, April 24, 202404/24/2024

David Wax Museum – Local Lounge – 4/24/24

Samantha talks with David and Suz of David Wax Museum before their spring tour and talk about their return to…

Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

Tyler Meacham – Local Lounge – 4/17/24

Samantha spoke to Tyler Meacham on her new song ‘dream house’ as a folk departure from the pop tunes you’ve…

Wednesday, April 10, 202404/10/2024

The Falsies – Local Lounge – 4/10/24

After five years, The Falsies have returned to the studio! Samantha spoke to Lance and Carter on their Fridays After…

Wednesday, April 3, 202404/03/2024

Chris Leggett – Local Lounge – 4/3/24

Samantha spoke with Chris Leggett who made his Local Lounge debut ahead of his show with The Currys at Pro…

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