The Corner Lounge: Local Lounges

Local Lounges

Local Lounge: Ben Cook

Charlottesville musician Ben Cook and drummer for Pinkish, stops by the Corner studio to play a few original tunes.

Local Lounge: Roughshod

Samantha spoke to Richmond band Roughshod at the Music Resource Center for their Local Lounge debut.

Local Lounge: Erynn McLeod

Samantha and Erynn McLeod will break down Erynn’s upcoming EP “Man of the House” track by track, and play an…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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Local Lounge: Roughshod

Samantha spoke to Richmond band Roughshod at the Music Resource Center for their Local Lounge debut.

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