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 25, 2019
Jun 25, 2019
52 min
The week we have a special edition of the Almost Famous "Tiny Stage" - recorded live at Bridgewater Music Alley and featuring Vermont-based band Dwight + Nicole. Learn more about Dwight + Nicole and get their new EP "Electric Lights" at www.DwightAndNicole.com and more on Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com. They're a 501c3 non-profit and do amazing things to support the local music community so please support them as much as possible! Big thanks to Mike Zucco for the great audio mix!!
Jun 18, 2019
Jun 18, 2019
47 min
Shaun England with his band pay a visit to the Tiny Stage to share some stories and play some music live. Learn more at http://www.shaunenglandmusic.com
Jun 11, 2019
Jun 11, 2019
56 min
Singer-Songwriter Rachel Marie plays on the Tiny Stage. Check her out at Club Passim on June 18 along with Lindsey Sampson and Jim Trick. Get tickets and more information at www.Passim.org.
Jun 4, 2019
Jun 4, 2019
1hr 8 sec
Amanda McCarthy is dropping a new album and Three At Home are dropping a new single...this Sunday at Hong Kong Harvard in Cambridge. Opening the show is Carlin Tripp. Get a sneak preview here!! And get more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/hong-kong-harvard-shows/69-three-at-home-amanda-mccarthy-carlin-tripp/452603952180249/
May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019
16 min
Calling All Crows is a Boston based non-profit founded by musician Chad Stokes (Dispatch, State Radio) and Tour Manager Sybil Gallagher in 2008. They partner with musicians and fans to create change through service and activism focused on women's rights. Kim Warnick, director, and volunteer, Brian Costa stop by WATD to talk about the organization. Also joining the conversation is Amy Leonard, reporter with WATD News. Learn more at www.callingallcrows.org
May 28, 2019
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
55 min
Ghost Grl joins us on the Tiny Stage to talk about her music and share some songs live - check her out at Campfire Festival at Club Passim this Friday night. Learn more at https://ghostgrlmusic.com/.
May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019
54 min
Singer-songwriter Kaiti Jones plays on the WATD Tiny Stage. Kaiti was the winner of the Spring 2019 Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge Main event. Learn more on Kaiti at https://www.kaitijonesmusic.com/.
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
55 min
Roll Over White is on the Tiny Stage. Check out their EP Release show at Inclusion Records in Norwell on Saturday May 11th. Learn more at https://www.rolloverwhite.com/
Apr 30, 2019
Apr 30, 2019
55 min
Jay Psaros has a new record out - "The Trees Beyond the Town" - He'll talk about that, play some songs live and talk about his life as a full time musician. Learn more on Jay at www.JayPsarosMusic.com.