Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Independent original music from the emerging Boston and New England scene. The entire 2-hour show can be heard live Tuesday nights from 8-10pm ET on 95.9 WATD in the Boston/South Shore/Cape Cod area, and streaming at 959WATD.com. Almost Famous has been recognized with awards and nominations from the Boston Music Awards, The New England Awards, South Shore Living Magazine, Limelight Magazine, and The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.

Episodes

September 19, 2023 51 mins

Cape Cod singer-songwriter Molly Parmenter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Gladly" which is available on all streaming services. Also check out her double album release show with Shannon Davis at the Cape Cinema in Dennis on December 7th. Visit https://mollyparmenter.com for more information. 

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Recorded live on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset. Hosted by Cape Cod Musician Allie Jason. Sound provided by Birch Swart and Jeff Rosen. Performers include Lainey Dionne, Shannon Davis, Tyler Levs, Birch Swart, Mary McAvoy, Troubadour Davis, and Brian Montanaro. 

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September 5, 2023 52 mins

South Shore musician John Taglieri talks about his new singles and the history of his career. Learn more at http://johntaglieri.com.

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August 29, 2023 46 mins

Cape Cod musician Troubadour Davis performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his album and upcoming projects including a Songwriter Showcase organized by Allie Jason at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset on September 7th. Learn more about Troubadour Davis by following his Instagram page at  https://www.instagram.com/troubadourdavis.

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August 22, 2023 52 mins

Boston singer-songwriter Steve Rondo on performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://steverondomusic.com

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August 15, 2023 53 mins

Total Strangers perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their upcoming album and upcoming performance at the 2023 Plymouth Waterfront Festival on Saturday August 26. Learn more at www.totalstrangersmusic.com.

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August 8, 2023 51 mins

Little Fuss performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new EP "Lovely Distraction". Learn more at www.LittleFussBand.com.

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August 1, 2023 55 mins

Boston/Nashville singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about new new single "i tried" and about some upcoming projects. Learn more at www.ambarcassidy.com

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July 25, 2023 52 mins

Multi-Grammy-Award-winning South Shore singer-songwriter Lori McKenna talks about her latest album 1988. Learn more at www.lorimckenna.com

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July 18, 2023 52 mins

South Shore musician Nate Ramos performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about his latest singles - learn more at www.nateramosmusic.com.

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July 11, 2023 47 mins

New England Music Awards 2022 Pop Act of the Year winner Lainey Dionne performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her latest single releases. Learn more at www.laineydionne.com.

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June 27, 2023 46 mins

South Shore singer-songwriter Mariah Rose performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her career and current projects. Learn more at www.mariahrosemusic.com.

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June 20, 2023 51 mins

Providence singer-songwriter Tammy Laforest performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more and find her music on her BandCamp page - https://tammylaforest.bandcamp.com. 

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June 13, 2023 50 mins

Boston band JATK performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their latest album and some new singles. Learn more at www.JATKTheBand.com

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June 6, 2023 52 mins

South Shore musician Donny Hayes performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his EP "Love, Lies, And Lullabies Volume 1". Follow his Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/donnyhayesmusic. And learn about his hot sauce business here - https://www.instagram.com/hoppedhotsauce.

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Boston Calling 2023 has come to an end. This year featured some incredible live music from Alanis Morissette, The Foo Fighters, Maren Morris, Paramore, The Lumineers, Niall Horan and many more. But it also featured many of New England's most talented musicians such as Ali McGuirk, Little Fuss, The Q-Tip Bandits, Chrysalis, Coral Moons, The Blue Light Bandits and many more. WATD had the chance to catch up with many of them back stag...

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May 23, 2023 56 mins

Singer-Songwriter Nolan Driscoll performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest EP "Snail Force Winds" and talk about his upcoming performance at Bridgewater Music Alley on June 22 with Allie Jason. Co-hosting this interview are Justin McCauley, Past President of Bridgewater Music Alley and part of the programming committee, and singer-songwriter Allie Jason. Learn more about Nolan Driscoll at https://nolandriscollmusic.b...

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This is a bonus recording of the first hour of the radio show to preview the 2023 season of Bridgewater Music Alley.  This show features co-hosts Justin McCauley, Past President and part of the Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley programming committee, along with singer-songwriter Allie Jason, who's performing at the Alley on June 22nd. Please note: The first few shows of Music Alley will be held on location at Black Hat Brew Works ...

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May 16, 2023 55 mins

South Shore musician Jay Psaros performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest album Long Time Coming. Featuring special guest, singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase. Learn more at www.JayPsarosMusic.com. 

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May 9, 2023 50 mins

South Shore musician Brian Montanaro performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Follow his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brianmontanaro/

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