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Wednesday, July 10, 202407/10/2024

Dupe – Local Lounge – 7/10/24

Samantha spoke to Ruckersville-based band Dupe on their radio debut and Local Lounge debut. Dupe are a new band on…

Wednesday, July 3, 202407/03/2024

Jaewar & Vibe Riot – Local Lounge – 7/3/24

Samantha spoke to Jaewar and Vibe Riot who will open up for Michael Franti & Spearhead at The Ting Pavilion…

Wednesday, June 26, 202406/26/2024

Orion Redwolf – Local Lounge – 6/26/24

Samantha spoke to Orion Redwolf, who was awarded a state songwriting fellowship in 2023, and shares about releasing his new…

Wednesday, June 19, 202406/19/2024

Work Wear – Local Lounge – 6/19/24

Samantha spoke to Work Wear in the Local Lounge, sponsored by Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall. Their debut…

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…

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