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 11, 2022
Oct 11, 2022
1hr 45 min
Nominees for the 2022 Boston Music Awards. Vote now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com.
Oct 4, 2022
Oct 4, 2022
1hr 52 min
Lindsay from The New England Music Awards co-hosts a spotlight on the 2022 New England Music Award Nominees. Hear tracks from The Sparkle and Fade, Andrew Geano, Dakota Smart, Lainey Dionne, Cold Engines, Melic Moon, Fil Pacino, Audrey Bussanich, Kimaya Diggs, Morgan Johnston, Sensless Optimism, Paper Tigers, Weakened Friends, Lauren King, Crooked Coast, Isabel Pless, Zola Simone, April Cushman, King Kyote, Total Strangers, Roots Of Creation, OhYah, Chelsea Curve, Molly O'Leary, Blacktop Strut, Dalton & The Sheriffs and more! The Awards Show is Sunday November 13 at Six Strings in Foxboro. Vote for your favorites and get your tickets now at www.NeMusicAwards.com.
Sep 27, 2022
Sep 27, 2022
50 min
Singer-songwriter and multiple New England Music Award winner, Frank Viele, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his new album due out next year. Learn more at www.FrankViele.com.
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
51 min
Worcester MA /Nashville TN musician Olivia Frances talks about her current tour, her latest single, and plays some songs live in studio. Learn more at www.OliviaFrancesMusic.com.
Sep 13, 2022
Sep 13, 2022
51 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut album coming out soon and a ticketed show in Cohasset on September 18th. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/annadaleyyoungmusic/.
Aug 30, 2022
Aug 30, 2022
52 min
Boston singer-songwriter George Woods plays some songs live in studio and talks about the Emerging Boston Area Singer-Songwriters, which he has just taken over. Learn more at www.ebassmusic.org.
Aug 23, 2022
Aug 23, 2022
47 min
Boston singer-songwriter-guitarist Savoir Faire performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP and talk about the album release show on Saturday August 27 at Atwoods in Cambridge. Learn more at www.savoirfairemusic.com.
Aug 16, 2022
Aug 16, 2022
55 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Valerie Barretto is getting ready to release her debut album "Hurt & Healing" at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke on September 8th. Learn more at www.ValerieBarrettoMusic.com.
Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
51 min
New Bedford based singer-songwriter Molly O'Leary performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her album Holding Space and some upcoming South Shore dates. Learn more at www.mollyolearymusic.com.
Aug 2, 2022
Aug 2, 2022
47 min
South Shore musician/singer-songwriter Billy Thompson performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his new solo singles and upcoming show dates on the South Shore. Learn more at www.billythompsonproductions.com.