In the Room:
Alexander Supertramp
Turns Up the Volume
An intimate concert series, a little sibling chemistry, and a whole lot of
creative ambition make for a night that's anything but ordinary.
What happens when a songwriter finally lets his music out of the bedroom and into the world? For Sam Interrante, the answer is In the Room, an intimate live music experience that started as a simple apartment concert and quickly grew into something much bigger. Moving the first show into his shared photography studio, Sam created an evening of original music, food, thoughtful lighting, live recordings, and artist Q&As. The show sold out, the audience leaned in, and a new creative obsession was born. Think Tiny Desk Concert, but with a little more atmosphere and a distinctly Lancaster personality.
Along for the ride is Sam's older brother, Joe Interrante, a seasoned bassist who was genuinely surprised by the songs his younger brother had been quietly writing for years. "Dude, why have I never heard this stuff?" Joe remembers asking. What began with a couple of songs and a little brotherly encouragement blossomed into Alexander Supertramp, a full-fledged original rock band with seven songs, a drummer named Kieran, and a jazz-trained guitarist, David who's apparently as enthusiastic about the project as anyone. The brothers' easy chemistry is infectious, and although the band is still finding its footing, there's no shortage of confidence or creative momentum.
On Saturday, November 21, In the Room takes over Hempfield Apothecary, trading the cozy studio atmosphere for something a little louder, sexier, and decidedly more electric. The lineup features psychedelic indie-pop rockers Field Trip, the dark and sultry sounds of Leghast, and Alexander Supertramp closing out the evening. With attendance capped at 100, the night promises to maintain that delicious sense of intimacy while giving the music plenty of room to breathe. "It's going to be fun to turn it up a little bit and get loud in here," Sam says.
But this isn't just another three-band bill. Expect food throughout the evening, live recordings, engaging post-performance conversations hosted by Sam's friend Hawa, and limited-edition hand-printed posters to take home. Sam has been personally pounding the pavement, distributing more than 100 flyers around Lancaster, while enthusiastically promoting the show online. It's a refreshingly personal approach to an increasingly impersonal music business. The concept is simple: bring talented artists and curious audiences together, create a little magic, and make everyone feel like they're part of something special. And really, isn't that what a great night of live music should be?
