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Ships in the Night – Local Lounge – 4/23/25

Samantha spoke to Alethea of Ships In The Night about her album Protection Spells releasing on May 2nd. Join her…

Theocles – Local Lounge – 4/16/25

Samantha spoke with Theocles who broke down his latest single “Fiddle Baby” with behind the scenes audio of the voice…

Jay Pun – Local Lounge – 4/9/25

Samantha spoke to one half of the Charlottesville duo Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun. Jay will talk about their upcoming performance…

Madly Backwards – Local Lounge – 4/2/25

Samantha spoke to Madly Backwards, a Richmond based denim jacket rock band. We’ve just added their song “Paris” but you’ll…

Tyler Dick Band – Local Lounge – 3/26/25

Samantha spoke to Tyler Dick Band who will make their debut in the studio and will play two songs.

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…

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…

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…

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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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