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 25, 202409/25/2024

EMERGE – Part 4

Original Airdate: 9/22/24 On this episode, part 4 of my chat with EMERGE comes your way. Louder than Life happens next weekend,…

Friday, September 20, 202409/20/2024

EMERGE – Part 3

Original Airdate: 9/15/24 Part 3 of my chat with EMERGE hits tonight. I’ve got Sevendust and Taylor Road. Tim Montana,…

Wednesday, September 11, 202409/11/2024

EMERGE – Part 2

Continuing on my conversation with EMERGE we continue to gush on Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox and Tim Montana from the Nashville…

Wednesday, August 28, 202408/28/2024

EMERGE – Part 1

Great show coming up with tonight’s Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight. EMERGE join me to get caught up…

Wednesday, August 21, 202408/21/2024

Deface the Dream – Part 4

Wrapping things up with Deface The Dream along with another new track from their “Ruination” EP.  Plus The 1980, Billy H. Grey, Ashes…

Wednesday, August 14, 202408/14/2024

Deface the Dream – Part 3

Tonight it’s Part 3 with Deface The Dream along with another track from their new EP. Show news on Sevendust and 10 Years. Gravel Switch, Nonpoint and Devour the…

Wednesday, August 7, 202408/07/2024

Deface the Dream – Part 2

Part 2 with Deface the Dream and another track from their “Ruination” Ep comes your way tonight. Four of the bands playing…

Friday, August 2, 202408/02/2024

Deface the Dream – Part 1

Original Airdate: 7/28/24 Tonight you’ll meet Deface The Dream from Manchester, TN. Yes, there is more than just Bonnaroo that…

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Lowfye 50 – Part 4

Whatever plans you have for Sunday, make sure you get a nap in before Rock Around the Region with Samantha…

Wednesday, July 24, 202407/24/2024

Lowfye 50 – Part 3

I’m baaaaaaaaaaack with a BRAND NEW episode of Rock Around the Region with Samantha Knight! Picking up with lowfye50 for…

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