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
This week it's all about Rock Out The Stigma with Aldous Collins, Hitch, and Lainey Dionne perform on the Tiny Stage. Rock Out The Stigma is a benefit show happening at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke for Mental Health Awareness and to raise money for The Plymouth Bay Clubhouse. Marc Roberge of O.A.R. is headlining the night along with Aldous Collins, Hitch of 3rd Left, and Lainey Dionne. Learn more at https://www.soundcheck-studios...
Boston-area singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp, joined by Billy Thompson, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest project "Dead Reckoning". Learn more at https://carlintrippmusic.com.
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Kara McKee performs on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut album Love and Guts - learn more at https://karamckeemusic.com.
New England born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Amanda McCarthy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest album "Looking For The Light". Learn more at https://www.amandamccarthy.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Donny Hayes promotes his new singles on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage with special guest Meghan Donofrio. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/donnyhayesmusic.
The Search is New England's newest talent showcase. Based in Rhode Island, their mission is to build community around arts such as music, dancing, comedy, and more. Learn more at www.TheSearchRI.com. This segment features interviews and music from Ed Brady (founder), Lainey Dionne, Love Marry Kill, Alexa Picillo, Teevio, Auto Flows, and Hawk in the Nest. (Recorded off air on 95.9 WATD)
Boston singer-songwriter Mark Erelli is on the WATD Tiny Stage this week to promote his latest album "Spring Green". Learn more at https://www.markerelli.com.
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Olivia Dolphin performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her EP "All The Time We Spent". Learn more at https://www.oliviadolphinmusic.com.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Kim Moberg performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "All That Really Matters". Learn more at https://www.kimmobergmusic.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter John Taglieri is on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest run of singles including his latest called "Fly". Learn more at https://johntaglieri.com.
Maine singer songwriter Izzy Ivy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/izzyivy_music.
South Shore singer-songwriter Matt Koelsch performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about his recent partnership with film director Anthony Knasas on a Sun Studios Creative project called "The Anger".
Matt Koelsch Music - https://www.mattkoelschmusic.com/
Anthony Knasas/Sun Studios Creative - https://gosunstudios.com
The Anger (full film) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se8lxC7iat4
South Shore singer-songwriter Kate Loraine performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to recap 2025 and talk about big projects coming in 2026. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/kateloraainee.
Boston singer-songwriter Eva Ricci performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://evaricci.com.
Singer-songwriter Delilah Brao is on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP "lately i don't feel right" which is available on all streaming platforms. Learn more at https://delilahbrao.com.
The PickPockets from the South Shore help kickoff 2026 on the WATD Tiny Stage. Find more information at https://thepickpocketsband.com.
Interview highlights and in-studio performances from: Bebe Stockwell, Better Fires, Briana White, Copilot, The Far Out, Hans Williams, Jake Swamp and the Pine, Jillian Dawn, Julia Hutchinson, Lily Fitts, Nate Perry and Ragged Company, Other Brother Darryl, Renee Levesque, Vanna Pacella, and Will Dailey.
Local sounds of the holiday season from local bands and musicians from The South Shore, Boston, and New England.
Full podcast audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y7yva4fy4jcqywrf/AlmostChristmas2025_12232025.mp3
Aldous Collins and Dylan O'Neil from The Aldous Collins Band perform on the WATD Tiny Stage in the last interview of 2025!! Learn more about the Aldous Collins Band at https://www.instagram.com/aldouscollins.
Singer-songwriter Evelynroze performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her album "Trials of the Flame". Learn more at https://evelynroze.com.
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