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
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
50 min
Massachusetts/Vermont singer-songwriter Ryan Sweezey performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his new single "Sleepless Nights" and his current album "Out Searching". Learn more at https://ryansweezeymusic.com.
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
54 min
Singer-songwriter Casey Ruth Little performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her debut EP coming out this summer. Learn more at https://caseyruthlittle.com.
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
55 min
Sarah Blacker on the WATD Tiny Stage this week. Her album "In Waves" is celebrating it's 10th anniversary and you can celebrate on April 26th at Club Passim in Cambridge. Learn more at https://www.sarahblacker.com.
Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025
46 min
Singer-songwriter Adam Frates performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest singles including a collaboration with G. Love. Learn more at https://adamfratesacoustic.com/.
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
50 min
Berklee trained Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Mackenzie Lee Clement performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/mackenzieleeclement
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
50 min
Copilot on the Tiny Stage to promote their new EP "Vroom Vroom Etc" and their upcoming performance at Boston Calling. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/copilotmusic.
Mar 18, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
51 min
The Far Out on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more about them at https://thefarout.band/.
Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
47 min
Sam Luke Chase and Ward Hayden of Ward Hayden and the Outliers on the WATD Tiny Stage talking about their Hometown Throwdown show at The River Club Music Hall on March 28th. Learn more at get tickets at https://www.theriverclubmusichall.com/event/hometown-throwdown-with-sam-luke-chase-band-and-ward-hayden-the-outliers.
Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
50 min
New England singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about her current and future music projects including some new singles! Learn more at https://katiedobbinsmusic.com.
Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
52 min
Boston Music Award 2024 Country Act of the Year Other Brother Darryl performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their debut album! Learn more at https://otherbrotherdarryl.com.