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Wednesday, January 31, 202401/31/2024

Adams Plastic Pond – Local Lounge – 1/31/24

Samantha spoke with Adam’s Plastic Pond before their show next week at Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall with…

Wednesday, January 24, 202401/24/2024

Kendall Street Company – Local Lounge – 1/24/24

Samantha spoke to Kendall Street Company about their upcoming Kendall Street is for Lovers tour, starting at The Southern in…

Wednesday, January 17, 202401/17/2024

Charlie Shea – Local Lounge – 1/17/24

Samantha spoke to Charlie Shea who will be experiencing two things: their first time in the Local Lounge and first…

Wednesday, January 10, 202401/10/2024

Mostly Okay – Local Lounge – 1/10/24

Samantha talks with C-Ville resident Anthony Nardone’s solo project, Mostly Okay. Hear play two songs from him and talk about…

Wednesday, January 3, 202401/03/2024

Ark of Mark – Local Lounge – 1/3/24

It’s the first Local Lounge of 2024 with Ark Of Mark! We’ll talk about his latest album, Still Defined By…

Wednesday, December 27, 202312/27/2023

Local Trax Look Back: Playing the Best of 2023’s Local Music

In 2023, we set a new record for Local Trax – 26 local artists had their Local Lounge debut and…

Wednesday, December 20, 202312/20/2023

Acelia – Local Lounge – 12/20/23

Listen in to the last Local Lounge of the year AND a Local Lounge debut with Acelia! She’ll talk about…

Wednesday, December 13, 202312/13/2023

Disco Risqué – Local Lounge – 12/13/23

Members of Disco Risqué joined Samantha in the studio to talk about their upcoming 8th Annual Risque Family Xmas show presented…

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Cougar Beatrice – Local Lounge – 12/6/23

John from Cougar Beatrice is sporting some cheesy swag and I had to be on brand and deliver the goods!…

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

Mayday – Local Lounge – 11/29/23

Samantha spoke to Mayday in their Local Lounge debut! They’ll tell you how the band got their name, recording music,…

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