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
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
51 min
Providence singer-songwriter Tammy Laforest performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more and find her music on her BandCamp page - https://tammylaforest.bandcamp.com.
Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023
50 min
Boston band JATK performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their latest album and some new singles. Learn more at www.JATKTheBand.com.
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
52 min
South Shore musician Donny Hayes performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his EP "Love, Lies, And Lullabies Volume 1". Follow his Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/donnyhayesmusic. And learn about his hot sauce business here - https://www.instagram.com/hoppedhotsauce.
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
50 min
Boston Calling 2023 has come to an end. This year featured some incredible live music from Alanis Morissette, The Foo Fighters, Maren Morris, Paramore, The Lumineers, Niall Horan and many more. But it also featured many of New England's most talented musicians such as Ali McGuirk, Little Fuss, The Q-Tip Bandits, Chrysalis, Coral Moons, The Blue Light Bandits and many more. WATD had the chance to catch up with many of them back stage at this years festival. You can learn more about Boston Calling at www.bostoncalling.com.
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
56 min
Singer-Songwriter Nolan Driscoll performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest EP "Snail Force Winds" and talk about his upcoming performance at Bridgewater Music Alley on June 22 with Allie Jason. Co-hosting this interview are Justin McCauley, Past President of Bridgewater Music Alley and part of the programming committee, and singer-songwriter Allie Jason. Learn more about Nolan Driscoll at https://nolandriscollmusic.bandcamp.com, and more about Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
59 min
This is a bonus recording of the first hour of the radio show to preview the 2023 season of Bridgewater Music Alley. This show features co-hosts Justin McCauley, Past President and part of the Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley programming committee, along with singer-songwriter Allie Jason, who's performing at the Alley on June 22nd. Please note: The first few shows of Music Alley will be held on location at Black Hat Brew Works in Bridgewater and NOT at their usual Central Square venue. Learn more at BridgewaterMusicAlley.com. Featured artists in this show include Vance Gilbert, Ash and Eric, Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Will Evans, Noble Dust, Jake Swamp and the Pine, Halley Neal, Craig DeMelo, and The Wolff Sisters.
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
55 min
South Shore musician Jay Psaros performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest album Long Time Coming. Featuring special guest, singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase. Learn more at www.JayPsarosMusic.com.
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
50 min
South Shore musician Brian Montanaro performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Follow his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brianmontanaro/
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
43 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Lee Zangari performs on the WATD and updates us on some new projects for 2023. Learn more at www.LeeZangari.com.
Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
51 min
Boston singer-songwriter Stephanie James performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her most recent projects and play some songs live in-studio. Learn more at www.stephaniejamesmusic.com.