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 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
55 min
Kristian Montgomery of The Winter Kill Band joins us on the Tiny Stage this week. His latest album is called "The Gravel Church" and was recorded at Ultrasound Productions in Hanover. Learn more about at Kristian Montgomery at www.kmwkb.com.
Jun 9, 2020
Jun 9, 2020
57 min
We're back to in-studio guests this week with Jay Psaros performing on the WATD Tiny Stage. Jay also shares how the Covid-19 Pandemic has affected his music career and how it's also sparked more creativity. Learn more about Jay at www.JayPsaros.com.
May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
53 min
Lexi James joins us on the WATD Tiny Stage virtually through Zoom. She has a new single out called Boomerang, and a new single coming out next month. Her latest full length was released in 2018. Learn more on Lexi at www.LexiJamesMusic.com.
May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
53 min
Liv Greene joins us on the Tiny Stage tonight through Zoom. Her new album is "Every Bright Penny" and you can get your copy now at LivGreene.Bandcamp.com.
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
47 min
Bright and Dark are one of the newest bands to the Boston/South Shore area. They're a duo from Plymouth who just released their latest EP "Detours" in May, 2020. Through Zoom Kat and Mike chat about the songs, the album and the band. Learn more about Bright And Dark at www.BrightAndDarkBand.com.
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
51 min
Chris Wagner from Modern Day Idols joins us on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about their new self titled album released in March, 2020. Lean more at www.ModernDayIdols.com.
Apr 28, 2020
Apr 28, 2020
48 min
Kala Farnham checks in this week on Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD to talk about her latest album "Your Spirit Is A Work of Art". It's available now exclusively on her website www.KalaFarnham.com.
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
51 min
Miss Tess joins us on the Tiny Stage from her Nashville porch. Miss Tess spent many years in the Boston scene before relocating. Her new album The Moon Is An Ashtray was released just last month. Learn more about Miss Tess and check out her quarantine shows at www.MissTessMusic.com.
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
50 min
The Running Mates social distance on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage by way of Zoom. Learn more at www.TheRunningMates.com.
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
55 min
Singer-songwriter and New England songwriting legend Mark Erelli joins us on the Tiny Stage by way of Zoom to chat about his latest album "Blindsided". It's available everywhere right now and for purchase at www.MarkErelli.com. He's also planning a streaming show on Thursday April 9th. Get all the details on his website.