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.

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Episodes

Abby Rose (5/10/22)

Tuesday May 10, 2022

Tuesday May 10, 2022

South Shore singer-songwriter Abby Rose performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current single "Rewind" and talk about an upcoming all-original show in Cohasset. Learn more at www.ThisIsAbbyRose.com. 

Tuesday May 03, 2022

South Shore singer-songwriter released her debut album tonight on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. She was joined by her dad, Luke Vail, along with her producer, Sean McLaughlin of 37' Productions in Rockland. Her album is called Wandering Soul and it's available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about Abigail Vail at www.AbigailVailsMusic.com. 

Total Strangers (4/26/22)

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022

South Shore band Total Strangers performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Check out their residency every Thursday at New World Tavern in Plymouth. Stay up to date with their shows and original music at https://www.instagram.com/_totalstrangers/. 

Stormstress (4/19/22)

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

The first time "Stormstress" was on the Tiny Stage they went by the band name "Flight of Fire". Fast forward a few years they're back but now under the name "Stormstress". Their debut album "Silver Lining" comes out on April 22 and they have a big show at The Jungle in Somerville to promote it. Learn more at www.StormStressBand.com. 

Susan Cattaneo (4/12/22)

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022

Boston singer-songwriter Susan Cattaneo returns to the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest album "All Is Quiet" which was recorded over the pandemic. Learn more at www.SusanMusic.com. 

Dalton & The Sheriffs (4/5/22)

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022

Dalton & The Sherifffs talk about their new single "Wide Awake" and some upcoming summer and fall shows. Learn more at www.daltonandthesheriffs.com.

Ambar Cassidy (3/29/22)

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022

Boston singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. 

Birch Swart (3/22/22)

Tuesday Mar 22, 2022

Tuesday Mar 22, 2022

Scituate singer-songwriter Birch Swart performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut single "What Are You Thinking Of". Stream the new single here - https://open.spotify.com/track/5KBiBBWpGInc0WrmhaB1Ly?si=9590daf3193f49d5. 

The Freight (3/15/22)

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022

South Shore band The Freight perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about a new album they're working on with producer Jeff Rosen. Learn more about The Freight at www.thefreightband.com. 

Zola Simone (3/8/22)

Tuesday Mar 08, 2022

Tuesday Mar 08, 2022

Two-time 2021 Boston Music Award winning artist Zola Simone performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote her album "Now You See Me". Learn more at www.ZolaSimoneMusic.com. 

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