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, September 11, 201909/11/2019

The Grave Denial – PT 3

It’s been a fascinating few weeks with The Grave Denial and on this episode the third and final installment of…

Wednesday, September 4, 201909/04/2019

The Grave Denial – Part 2

Part two of my conversation with Christian metalers, The Grave Denial comes your way and a story that will have…

Wednesday, August 28, 201908/28/2019

The Grave Denial – Part 1

I had one of the most fascinating conversations of my life when I sat down with The Grave Denial. Part…

Wednesday, August 21, 201908/21/2019

Sleep for the Weary – Part 3

The final part of my chat with Sleep for the Weary as we dive into the rest of their new…

Wednesday, August 14, 201908/14/2019

Sleep for the Weary – Part 2

Part 2 with Sleep for the Weary as we get into the depths of their song writing and tackling heavy subjects. I’ve…

Wednesday, August 7, 201908/07/2019

Sleep For the Weary – Part 1

Time to catch up with Sleep for the Weary as they get ready to unleash a brand new EP along and we’ll…

Wednesday, July 31, 201907/31/2019

Head Trauma – Part 2

What do Head Trauma, Flaw and Goodbye June all have in common? All have brand new tunes that will debut…

Wednesday, July 24, 201907/24/2019

Head Trauma – Part 1

Head Trauma is my guest tonight as we will talk about their song “American Greed” and some time spent on…

Wednesday, July 17, 201907/17/2019

Lights of Marfa – Part 3

The third and final installment with Lights of Marfa discussing their love of a good cover tune. Plus LOTS of…

Wednesday, June 26, 201906/26/2019

Lights of Marfa – Part 2

Check out part two of my conversation with Lights of Marfa as we get to know their new singer, Benjamin…

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