This week on Naturally Curious, host Bruce C. Bryan sits down with Sam Calhoun, the Chief Operating Officer of Across the Way Productions and a driving force behind the legendary FloydFest. As the "man behind the scenes," Sam discusses launching The Exchange Music Hall and the intricate art of Placemaking—the philosophy of transforming a physical space into a community-driven destination. Whether it’s the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains or a downtown stage, Sam shares how live music acts as a catalyst for bringing people together. Sam also talks about his personal music tastes and what he has been listening to lately such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Parcles, The Local Natives, Sons of the East, and Cure.

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