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
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
51 min
Lily Fitts on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her debut album and upcoming performance at The Levitate Music Festival in Marshfield on Sunday July 13. Learn more at www.Lily-Fitts.com or at https://www.instagram.com/lilyfittsmusic. More on the 2025 Levitate Music Festival July 12 and 13 at https://levitatemusicfestival.com.
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
52 min
Anna Daley Young is back on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her recent journey to California, her new singles, and a new visual album coming out later this year. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/annadaleyyoung.
May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025
52 min
A local music recap of Boston Calling 2025 featuring interviews with Bebe Stockwell, Battlemode, Pinklids, Simon Robert French, Dalton & The Sheriffs, Nate Perry & Ragged Company, and Copilot. Learn more about Boston Calling at www.BostonCalling.com.
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
56 min
Gracie Grace and Erin McKenzie promote the 3rd annual Femme Fest happening on June 1st at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, sponsored by AZ Studios. This year's lineup includes: Gracie Grace & All The Good Boys, The Rins, Total Strangers, Copilot, Briar Circle, Valerie Barretto, Nikki & The Barn Boys, and more!! Follow their IG for more information: https://www.instagram.com/southshorefemmefest/
May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
55 min
Boston pop band Better Fires performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album "Almost Mine". Learn more at https://www.betterfires.com.
May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
51 min
Nate Perry and Ragged Company perform on the 95.9 WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote their upcoming set at Boston Calling 2025 and also talk about their brand new single "Count on You". Learn more at https://nateperryandraggedcompany.com.
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
50 min
Massachusetts/Vermont singer-songwriter Ryan Sweezey performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his new single "Sleepless Nights" and his current album "Out Searching". Learn more at https://ryansweezeymusic.com.
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
54 min
Singer-songwriter Casey Ruth Little performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her debut EP coming out this summer. Learn more at https://caseyruthlittle.com.
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
55 min
Sarah Blacker on the WATD Tiny Stage this week. Her album "In Waves" is celebrating it's 10th anniversary and you can celebrate on April 26th at Club Passim in Cambridge. Learn more at https://www.sarahblacker.com.
Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025
46 min
Singer-songwriter Adam Frates performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest singles including a collaboration with G. Love. Learn more at https://adamfratesacoustic.com/.