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
Nov 19, 2019
Nov 19, 2019
53 min
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.
Nov 12, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
55 min
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.
Nov 5, 2019
Nov 5, 2019
49 min
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Oct 29, 2019
1hr 47 min
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
Oct 22, 2019
Oct 22, 2019
55 min
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.
Oct 15, 2019
Oct 15, 2019
56 min
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.
Oct 8, 2019
Oct 8, 2019
56 min
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.
Oct 1, 2019
Oct 1, 2019
54 min
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.
Sep 24, 2019
Sep 24, 2019
52 min
Boston Music Award nominated Todd Thibaud stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his new album "Hill West" and play some songs live. Find more on him and his new album at www.ToddThibaud.com.
Sep 24, 2019
Sep 24, 2019
50 min
Listen as we spotlight some of the many artists nominated for the 2019 Boston Music Awards. And vote now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com!