Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Singer-songwriter Kat Kennedy stops by WATD with her band to play some music live, talk about the songs and promote a Kickstarter that just launched to help her record her debut full length album. Find more information on the kickstarter and the amazing rewards you can get from contributing at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katkennedy/kat-kennedys-debut-album 
Following Kat's interview stay tuned for a quick chat with Katie Dobbins about her amazing new podcast, Let The Music Set You Free. Find more on that here:  http://letthemusicsetyoufree.podbean.com 

Singer-songwriters Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy stop by WATD to share some some music, play some songs live and update us on what's new in their world.

Singer-songwriter Jay Psaros stops by WATD to share some new songs, talk about a new album in the works and also shares some insight into the current state of independnet music.

Scituate-based singer songwriter Jake Durkin plays live on the Tiny Stage and invites some friends from Nashville to join him. Learn more at www.jakedurkin.com. 

South Shore based singer-songwriter Abby Vail joins us on the Tiny Stage along with her dad Luke to talk about some new songs and new projects she's working on....including a new album for children. Find more on Abby at www.abigailvail.com.  

The Big Lonesome from Hull, MA joins us on the Tiny Stage to play some songs live from their new album "Fasicination". Also, note the cover design inspired by Nantasket Beach!! Learn more at www.TheBigLonesome.net. 

Boston-based blues guitarist and vocalist Seth Rosenbloom joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about his self titled debut album and upcoming show dates. Learn more at www.sethrosenbloom.com. 

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.