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
Oct 9, 2018
Oct 9, 2018
55 min
Bethany and Jeff of Plastic Angels from Onset MA stop by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new projects including a new video. Enjoy!!
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
53 min
Singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp stops by WATD to talk about his new album "The Shape of The Island" and plays some songs live in studio. Find more on Carlin at http://carlintrippmusic.com.
Sep 27, 2018
Sep 27, 2018
54 min
During the first hour of Almost Famous on September 25, we recognized some of the nominees for the 2018 Boston Music Awards including Will Dailey, The Ultra, Abbie Barrett, Bad Rabbits, Aubrey Haddard, Ballroom Thieves, Darlingside, Lauren Weintraub, Brynn Elliott, Happy Little Clouds, Party Bois, These Wild Plains and Sideny Gish. Vote now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com.
Sep 25, 2018
Sep 25, 2018
50 min
Visiting Wine joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about their debut EP - Find more on them at visitingwine.com
Sep 18, 2018
Sep 18, 2018
56 min
Banded Starling stop by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to share some music, talk about their new record out next month and share some dates for upcoming shows. Listen in!! www.bandedstarling.com
Sep 12, 2018
Sep 12, 2018
56 min
During this special Almost Famous Early Bonus Hour on 95.9 WATD (7-8PM) we recognize some of the 2018 New England Music Award winners! Congrats to everyone who was nominated this year!! Look forward to seeing you in 2019!! See the complete list of winners at www.NEMusicAwards.com.
Sep 11, 2018
Sep 11, 2018
55 min
The Rocking Horse Music Club stops by WATD to talk about thier new album "Waiting For The Leaves To Change" and to play some songs live in studio. Find more on them at www.rockinghorsemusicclub.com.
Sep 4, 2018
Sep 4, 2018
57 min
If you're wondering why the podcast is posting so early this morning it's because Almost Famous has tonight off so WATD News can bring you live Primary Night coverage....so while we're off we're reposting Prateek live on the Tiny Stage from July 24, 2018. Local singer-songwriter and promoter Jay Psaros fills in as host. Enjoy!
Aug 28, 2018
Aug 28, 2018
48 min
Singer-songwriter Sofia Lee Davis plays live on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage. Check her out online at www.sofialeedavis.com.
Aug 21, 2018
Aug 21, 2018
59 min
New England Award Nominated Ashley Jordan live on the Tiny Stage tonight....her album He's Crazy just make it's online debut!! Check it out and hear her play live and acoustic on WATD.