Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

It's the annual Year in Review special on the Almost Famous podcast. Listen to hear interview highlights and in-studio performances from Abbie Barrett, Ali McGuirk, Anna Madsen, Annalise Emerick, Brynn Elliott, Carissa Johnson, Craig DeMello, Gracie Day, Hana Kahn, Kala Farnham, Kat Kennedy, Katie Dobbins, Mally Smith, Matt York, Molly Brulé, Prateek and Sam Robbins. Sponsored as always by Tiny And Sons Glass. 

2 Hours of Holiday Music - both originals and covers - all performed by independent bands and musicians from across New England. 
Featured Songs:
The Alternate Routes – It’s That Time of Year (Bridgeport, CT)Ruby Rose Fox & Eddie Japan – Christmas Baby Please Come Home (Boston, MA)Ashley Jordan – White Christmas (Harvard, MA)Todd Thibaud – Silent Night (Boston, MA)Girls Guns and Glory – Holiday Heartache (Boston/Scituate, MA)Krista Angelucci – Where Are You Christmas (Billerica, MA)Jackson Wetherbee – Here Comes Santa Claus (Duxbury,MA)Paige Davis – 2000 Miles (Pepperell, MA))Johnny A – Sleigh Ride (Boston, MA)OldJack – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Boston, MA)Grace Morrison – The Holy and The Ivy (Wareham, MA)Red Evans w/Rob Pagnano – Baby It’s Cold Outside (Marshfield, MA)Sarah Blacker – Holiday (Hull, MA)Anna Madsen – O Come O Come Emanuel (Manchester, NH)Chad Perrone – A Song For The Holiday (Boston, MA)Liz Longley – Feels Like Christmas To Me (Boston, MA)Katie Dobbins – A Brighter Light (Somerville, MA)Munk Duane – Walk Between The Slowflakes (Whitman, MA)Joe Merrick – I Believe in Father Christmas (Marshfield, MA)Vary Lumar – Wonderful Christmas Time (Boston, MA)Lori McKenna – Mama’s Cookin’ (Stoughton, MA)Andrew Smith – I’m Gonna Be The First One (Marshfield, MA)Butch McCarthy – Starry Night (New Bedford, MA)Dan & The Wildfire – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Boston, MA)Jim Libby Band – It’s Christmas Time Again (Kingston, MA)Jesse Dee – Underneath The Christmas Tree (Boston, MA)Jillian Cardarelli - It’s Just Not Christmas (Boston, MA)Annalise Emerick – This Love Won’t Break Your Heart (Boston, MA)

Carissa Johnson was last here in 2012 when she was 14 and part of the band Left Hand Blue. Tonight she's back as a solo artist and the 2017 Boston Music Awards' New Artist of the Year!! Her new album "Only Roses" is out now. She's joined in studio tonight by Vanessa Silberman. Check out Carissa's website at www.carissajohnsonmusic.com and Vanessa Silberman at www.vanessasilbermanofficial.com. 

Singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella stops by WATD to talk about the Kickstarter campaign for her next album "Forgive the Birds". She also shares a few of the songs featured on the new album, live and acoustic on the Tiny Stage. If you'd like to contribute to the album, here's the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hayleysabella/forgive-the-birds-by-hayley-sabella-help-these-son

Boston indie pop songstress Brynn Elliott joins us on the Tiny Stage. Elliott’s songs are often inspired by her life as a student, feminism, and her studies. Listen in to hear some of her new singles, some songs performed live in studio and of course some great stories behind her music. Learn more on Brynn Elliott at www.brynnelliott.com.

Andover native Casey McQuillen joins us live on the Tiny Stage to talk about her new singles and her "You Matter" tour. Learn more on her, the singles and the You Matter Tour at www.caseymcquillen.com. 

Molly Brulé talks to WATD about her new album “The Things I Know” and promotes her CD release show on Friday December 1st at the Burren in Somerville. Find more on Molly, the album and the CD Release Show at www.MollyBrule.com.

Sam Robbins from Manchester NH plays live on the Tiny Stage to play some new music and talk about his upcoming EP. Find more on him at www.SamRobbinsMusic.com. Also joining us is Peter Brown, President of Tiny and Sons Glass. The primary sponsor of Almost Famous since 2011. 

Banded Starling plays live on the Tiny Stage to talk about their new EP "Sink In". Banded Starling is a New Hampshire-based alternative folk pop duo. Long-time friends Priscilla B. and Pete Wason formed the band after having played in several bands together for nearly a decade and performing at various music festivals throughout New England. Banded Starling melds the uniqueness of alternative music, the anecdotal feel of folk, and the easy listening of pop. They aim to provide a thought-provoking but fun musical experience. Get the EP and learn more on them at www.bandedstarling.com.

The Big Lonesome, based partially in Hull Massachusetts, joins us in studio to preview their new EP “Fascination”. Nantasket Beach in Hull MA is featured prominently in the CD artwork. Get your copy of the EP and check out their upcoming tour dates at www.TheBigLonesome.net.