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
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
The amazing Betsy Siggins stops by WATD to talk about her non-profit, Folk New England, and her storied history in the local music community.
Folk New England is committed to preserving the history of folk music in New England. Betsy was also instrumental in the success of Club 47 in Cambridge, which eventually became Club Passim. Learn more about Betsy and Folk New England at www.FolkNewEngland.org
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Savoir Faire stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her album "Machine with a Memoir" and her "A Guitarist Is" program. Learn more at www.savoirfairemusic.com.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Singer, songwriter and violinist Josh Knowles stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his upcoming solo EP and his band, Nemes. Find more on Josh at www.joshknowlesmusic.com.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Singer-songwriter Alice Howe along with singer-songwriter/bassist Freebo stop by the Tiny Stage. Alice's new album is called "Visions" and you can find more on her at www.AliceHowe.com. Freebo's new album is "If Not Now When" and you can find him at www.FreeboMusic.com.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Coral Moons joins os on tonight's "Tiny Stage". Their debut EP Quarter Life Crisis is out now on CD, streaming and vinyl. Learn more on them at www.CoralMoons.com.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
It's Almost Halloween on Almost Famous featuring haunting melodies from New England's best musicians including (not in order):
The Adam Ezra Group - The Devils SlideIngrid Gerdes - WickedWyn Doran - SpellButch McCarthy/AllOneWorld - Ghosts In These WoodsSarah Borges and the Broken Singles - Me & Your GhostMolly Brulé - The Ghost of YouChad Perrone - The Walking DeadThe Running Mates - Black MoonChrystal Nia - Ghosts in Every CityCaravan of Thieves - Raise the DeadTall Heights - Back To AutumnLiz Longley - You Haunt MeAnnabelle Lee - Warm BloodWard Hayden & The Outliers - Snake Skin Belt (request)Fil Pacino - Death By LionsCharlie Farren - October MoonDanielle Miraglia - MonsterRuby Rose Fox - Die PrettyGhost Grl - HolySusan Cattaneo - Haunted HeartMally Smith - The Spider SongGrace Morrison - The BeastVera City - WickedWalter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys - It's Only Halloween
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Boston-based singer-songwriter Jamie Hart stops by the Tiny Stage. It's been a long time since she was last here! Jamie has new music out and a video coming out soon! Learn more about Jamie at https://jamiehartmusic.com.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Singer-songwriter and Berklee Songwriting Professor Susan Cattaneo stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. She also just resumed her residency at the Union Tavern in Somerville. Learn more on Susan and see her upcoming show dates at www.susanc.com.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Singer-songwriter-producer Joe Merrick stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his latest project "Slow Down Sylvia". Lean more at www.JoeMerrick.com.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Danielle Miraglia joins us on the Tiny Stage to talk about her album "All My Heroes Are Ghosts" and play some songs live in studio. Find more on Danielle Miraglia at www.DanielleM.com.








