Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight

Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight

Join Samantha Knight every Sunday night at 8 as she discovers the hottest bands in the South East United States with great tunes, interviews and in-studio performances!

If your band would like consideration to appear on Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight, please contact Samantha at samantha@z975.com

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Wednesday, July 22, 202007/22/2020

Awaken – Part 2

Part Two with Awaken comes your way. We’ll talk about their decision to cover Breaking Benjamin and a new lineup. Plus…

Wednesday, July 15, 202007/15/2020

Awaken – Part 1

Join me and Awaken for part 1 of our conversation. I’ve got something brand new from Gold Frankincense & Myrrh AAAAAAND a cover…

Wednesday, July 8, 202007/08/2020

Special Covers Edition

Doing something different for Rock Around the Region tonight. It’s a ALL COVERS edition! Yup! So many amazing bands that…

Wednesday, July 8, 202007/08/2020

Elmyra – Part 4

We wrap things up with Elmyra and with a HUUUUUUUUUGE surprise! Plus you’ll hear from Farewell to Fear, Despite The Fallen, Them Fixes, Lights Out…

Wednesday, June 24, 202006/24/2020

Elmyra – Part 3

Part 3 with Elmyra as we dig into the writing process, the pandemic and Tom Waitts.Show news and a throwback from Kiss Kiss…

Wednesday, June 17, 202006/17/2020

Elmyra – Part 2 – 6.14.20

Part 2 with Elmyra as we learn the tragic story behind one of their songs. Plus brand new unplugged Nonpoint, Them Fixes, Lights of…

Wednesday, June 10, 202006/10/2020

Elmyra – Part 1 – 6.7.20

Elmyra joins me for the next few weeks as my guest with songs from their new record. Get the debut of Brave…

Wednesday, May 20, 202005/20/2020

The Other LA – Part 3

It’s the last of my interviews! Sorta. Part 3 with The Other LA happens, It also happens to be the last recorded…

Wednesday, May 13, 202005/13/2020

The Other LA – Part 2

Spending another Sunday night with The Other LA on this edition of Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight. A…

Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

The Other LA – Part 1

The Other LA came to see me in February after about a year and half since they first were on the…

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