Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD
Independent, original music from Boston and the greater New England scene, produced and hosted by WATD Music Director John Shea.
The full two-hour show airs live Tuesday nights from 8–10 PM ET on 95.9 WATD, serving the Boston, South Shore, and Cape Cod regions, and is also available for streaming at 959WATD.com.
Almost Famous and John Shea have earned awards, nominations, and recognition from the Boston Music Awards, the New England Music Awards, the Recording Academy®, South Shore Living Magazine, and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
Learn more: https://959watd.com/almost-famous-with-john-shea
Episodes
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
53 min
Singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his EP Every Changing Season and an upcoming show on March 21 at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohassett with The Mallett Brothers. Learn more at www. CarlinTrippMusic.com.
Feb 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
50 min
Michael Paul Brennan with special guest Nikki Monteiro perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a series of new singles. Learn more at www.michaelpaulbrennanmusic.com.
Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024
48 min
Boston-based singer/songwriter Erin Wilson performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Erin also hosts several songwriter in the round events around the Boston and South Shore areas. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/erinwilsonmusic.
Feb 6, 2024
Feb 6, 2024
56 min
Singer-Songwriter Molly O'Leary performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a new album "Marigold" and an upcoming album release show. Molly is joined by guitarist John Fernandes. Learn more about Molly and the new album at www.mollyolearymusic.com.
Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
54 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote a new single and talk about an upcoming show. Learn more at www.samlukechase.com.
Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024
47 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Kara Tondorf performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her 2017 sophomore album "Ever After" and Wintersong: A Celebration of Female Songwriters this weekend at GAR Hall In Scituate. Visit https://www.therivershed.com/songwriters-festival-2023 for details and tickets.
Jan 16, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
49 min
Singer-songwriter Jenna May performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about her album "Emotions Gallery". Learn more at www.mayroseandmagic.com.
Jan 9, 2024
Jan 9, 2024
54 min
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Allie Jason returns to the Tiny Stage to talk about a songwriter showcase happening at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset, and about a new album due out later in the year. Learn more at www.AllieJasonMusic.com.
Jan 2, 2024
Jan 2, 2024
49 min
Providence singer-songwriter Brian McKenzie talks about his next EP due out at the end of January. Learn more at www.BrianMcKenzie.com.
Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
1 hr 46 min
Tonight it's the best of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage 2023 with interview and in-studio highlights from: Air Traffic Controller, Jay Psaros, Steve Rondo, Lainey Dionne, Total Strangers, Maddi Ryan, Becca Hannah, Tyler Levs, Butcher Baglio and Estes, Cody Nilsen, Brian Montanaro, JATK, Kat Wolff, Allie Jason, Norwood Pierson, Birch Swart, and Mary McAvoy. Get access to all the WATD Tiny Stage interviews at www.AlmostFamousRadio.com.