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
Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
49 min
Boston singer-songwriters Halley Elwell and Samantha Farrell tag team on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Halley has a new album and podcast called Spontaneous Mutation. Learn more at - https://www.halswellmusic.com. And more about Samantha at https://www.samanthafarrell.com/.
Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
53 min
Cape Cod singer-songwriter-keyboardist Vanna Pacella performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her upcoming debut album "Listen". Learn more at www.vannapacella.com.
Jun 24, 2025
Jun 24, 2025
48 min
Boston/South Shore musician Nico Rivers performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his latest releases and projects including his band Gold Hoax. Learn more at https://www.nicorivers.com.
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
53 min
Will Dailey is on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about his current album "Boys Talking" and a performance to open the 2025 Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley summer concert series on Thursday June 26. Learn more on Will Dailey at https://www.willdailey.com and about Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
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.