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
Dec 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020
53 min
Singer-songwriter Liv Cawley was last here in 2017 to promote her EP "Something Wild". Since then she has been working on several new projects including some new time in the studio and a new single released during quarentine. Learn more about Liv at www.ThisIsLiv.com.
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
53 min
2012 American Idol Finalist Erika Van Pelt and South Shore Singer-Songwrtier John Taglieri perform together on the WATD Tiny Stage.
Erika Van Pelt - https://erikavanpelt.com/
John Taglieri - http://johntaglieri.com/
Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
57 min
Bridgewater Music Alley is a not-for-profit organization in Bridgewater, MA dedicated to bringing free, quality, original music to their community. With Covid-19 affecting live music world wide BMA decided to take their 2020 season virtual. It's through community donations that makes each season possible so please visit www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com to learn more.
To close out their 2020 Season Bridgewater Music Alley is having a virtual fundraiser featuring G Love and the Juice. While not from MA originally got his musical foundation by busking on the streets of Boston.
The complete fundraiser video will be available on Thursday evening December 3rd along with Mountain Weekend, Abigail Vail and Riley Welch. . Follow Bridgewater Music Alley on Facebook for the details.
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
52 min
South Shore Singer-Songwriter Jessi Kenney stops by the Tiny Stage to share some live music and the stories behind her songs. Follow Jessi on Facebook for updates on her live show schedule - https://www.facebook.com/jessikenneymusic/
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
50 min
South Shore music legend Aldous Collins of the Aldous Collins Band stops by WATD to share some new songs and share some stories in a rare solo acoustic performance.
Oct 28, 2020
Oct 28, 2020
1hr 48 min
It's our annual Almost Halloween show!! Hear "spooky" songs from Danielle Miraglia, Wyn Doran, The Running Mates, Charlie Farren, Butch McCarthy, Annabel Lee, Ruby Rose Fox, Hope & Things, Jay Psaros, Liz Bills, Kala Farnham, Molly Brule, Joe Merrick, Fil Pacino, Chad Perrone, Ghost Grl, Grace Morrison, Hyber, Jenna Lotti, Vera City, Visiting Wine and Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys.
Oct 20, 2020
Oct 20, 2020
53 min
Cape Cod based duo Plastic Angels perform on the Tiny Stage just before their move to Nashville. They have a new single out and an album in the works. Learn more at www.plasticangels.net.
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
48 min
Singer-songwriter and mountain dulcimer player Noelle Micarelli is on the WATD Almost Famous this week. Back at the end of February, just before Covid hit, Noelle won the Spire Center Open Mic Challenge in Plymouth. Part of the grand prize was playing live on WATD. Learn more at www.noellemicarelli.com.
Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
52 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Chuck McDermott talks about his forthcoming album "38 Degrees and Raining" and about his involvement in the Save Our Stages Act. Learn more at www.ChuckMcDermott.com.
Sep 29, 2020
Sep 29, 2020
49 min
Singer-songwriter Matt York talks about new projects and shares some songs live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.MattYorkMusic.com.