Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Singer-songwriter Yuping Zhu joins WATD on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Her 2019 EP is called Love Letters and her most recent single released in 2020 is "If Only I Had An Airstream". New music is planned for 2021 so follow her on Instagram to stay up to date! https://www.instagram.com/yupingzhu_

South shore musician Gordon Lloyd performs on the WATD Almsot Famous Tiny Stage. To hear more from Gordon Lloyd and his duo Gordon's Law check out www.gordonslawmusic.com.

Singer Songwriter Natalie Joly performs on the WATD Tiny Stage talking about the upcoming album she's working on and a new single titled "Will You Ever Stop". Learn more at www.nataliejoly.com. 

North Shore singer songwriter Katrina Gustafson performs live on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Unspoken" officially released on Jan 28. Learn more at www.katrinagustafsonmusic.com. 

South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his new EP "Old Ocean Sounds Volume 1". Learn more at www.samlukechase.com.

This is a show that's been requested many times over the years! Tonight we take a look back at the Boston/South Shore music scenes of the late 1970s - early 00s. Featuring The Neighborhoods, Bim Skala Bim, The Lyers, Til Tuesday, The Drive, Robin Lane and the Chartbusters, The Pixies, Waltham, Down Ave, The Cars, Scruffy The Cat, Ellis Paul, The Strike, Nervous Eaters, Lori McKenna, Letters To Cleo, Mission of Burma, Dresden Dolls, The Atlantics, Face To Face and Beaver Brown. Some of them come right from the original vinyl and cassettes so listen carefully for crackles, pops and tape hiss. And my co-host for the night is Brett Milano, local author, journalist and Boston music historian. Learn more at www.brettmilano.com. 

2020 was one crazy year!! And even with a global pandemic we were still able have some incredible musicians perform live on the WATD Tiny Stage. In this episode we take a look back at some memorible moments. Including live performances and interview segments from - Molly Mae, AJ Edwards, Amanda Adams, SixFoxWhiskey, Jillian Dawn, Aldous Collins, Halley Elwell, Jessi Kenney, Monica Rizzio, Munk Duane, Dinty Child, Erika Van Pelt, Ryan Montbleau, Will Dailey and Amanda McCarthy. 

It's the annual "Almost Christmas" special featuring independent bands and musicians from Boston, The South Shore and New England performing original holiday music and unique interpretations of their favorite songs of the holiday season. This year featuring The Aldous Collins Band, Ashley Jordan, Joe Merrick, Jay Psaros, Liz Longley, Chad Perrone, Lori McKenna, Paige Davis,  Mark Erelli, Lexi James, Brian McKenzie, Matt Chase, Monica Rizzio, Morgan Clark, Munk Duane, OldJack, Susan Cattaneo, Amanda McCarthy, Carly Tefft, Didn’t Planet, Emily Anderson, Kat Kennedy, Jackson Weatherbee, Jillian Cardarelli, Will Dailey, Houston Bernard, Katie Dobbins, Vere Hill, Todd Thibaud, Renee Leavitt, Stacey Kelliher, Lexi Jordan, Lovely Hoffman, Kim Moberg, Eddie Japan, The Running Mates, Jillian Jensen, Meagan Hickman, Hunter, Kat Evans, Molly Brule, Lake Street Dive, Kala Farnham, Erin Harpe, Wyn Doran & Liz Bills, Brian Carroll & Letters to Cleo.

Tonight was the 500th episode of Almost Famous!! Lisa Azizian, co-founder, returned to co-host as we revisit some favorite performances on the Tiny Stage over the years including Adam Ezra, Lori McKenna, Highway Ghosts, Grace Morrison, Munk Duane, Jake Hill & Deep Creek, Ashley Jordan, Kat Kennedy, Mission Hill and more! Will Dailey also performed on the Tiny Stage. Find his performance in a separate podcast episode. 

Singer-songwriter Will Dailey plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage on Almost Famous' 500th Show!! Learn more about WIll Dailey at www.WillDailey.com.