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Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Music Podcasts

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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

617-653-5646


Episodes
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Matt York (9/9/25)

9/9/2025
South Shore musician Matt York performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his latest projects including a new book! Learn more at https://www.mattyorkmusic.com.

Duration:00:48:25

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Carly Tefft (9/2/25)

9/2/2025

Duration:00:55:25

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Tiny Stage Rewind: Lori McKenna (11/11/14)

8/31/2025
New on 95.9 WATD it's The Almost Famous Tiny Stage Rewind. Every Sunday at 8:00pm, WATD digs into the archives to bring you past and present Tiny Stage interviews—including some classics that originally aired long before podcasts were even part of the show. This week, don’t miss South Shore’s own Grammy Award–winning songwriter Lori McKenna, captured in November 2014 as she introduced her brand-new album Numbered Doors. You’ll hear early performances of songs that went on to become massive hits for some of today’s biggest artists. And don't miss new interviews on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage heard each Tuesday from 8-10PM on 95.9 WATD and 959WATD.com.

Duration:00:46:31

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The Freight (8/26/2025)

8/26/2025
Adam Tiro from The Freight talks about their debut LP called Tales of Maybe and how it was specifically mixed and mastered for a vinyl release. Visit https://www.thefreightband.com for more information.

Duration:00:50:52

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Munk Duane (8/19/25)

8/19/2025
Multi-award winning South Shore singer-songwriter-composer Munk Duane performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his album Fearless Moral Inventory. Learn more at https://www.munkduane.com.

Duration:00:50:21

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Renee Levesque (8/12/25)

8/12/2025
Cape Cod/Boston singer-songwriter Renée Levesque performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her album "All The Kids" and talk about an upcoming tour this fall! Learn more at https://reneelevesquemusic.com.

Duration:00:47:14

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Tori Costa (8/5/25)

8/5/2025
Massachusetts born and now Rhode Island based singer-songwriter Tori Costa performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest singles and talk about her upcoming album. Learn more at https://www.toricosta.co.

Duration:00:53:24

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Billy Thompson (7/29/25)

7/29/2025
South Shore singer-songwriter-producer Billy Thompson performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut full-length album "Johatsu". Learn more at https://www.billytmusic.com.

Duration:00:49:12

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Kristen Merlin (7/22/25)

7/22/2025
South Shore born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Kristen Merlin stops by the WATD Almost Famous TIny Stage to promote her new single "Last Time Last" and talk about her latest projects. Learn more at https://www.kristenmerlin.com.

Duration:00:49:36

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Levitate Festival 2025 (7/25/25)

7/15/2025
Another Levitate Music and Arts Festival is in the books and as always they featured many incredible local acts this year!! 95.9 WATD was on-location all weekend and had a chance to chat with some of this year's local lineup including: Aldous Collins, Lily Fitts, Nate Ramos, Ripe, Samantha McKaige, Hans Willians, and Nate Ramos. Stay updated with Levitate events at https://levitatemusicfestival.com.

Duration:00:54:00

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Halley Elwell & Samantha Farrell (7/8/25)

7/8/2025
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/.

Duration:00:49:09

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Vanna Pacella (7/1/25)

7/1/2025
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.

Duration:00:53:46

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Nico Rivers (6/24/25)

6/24/2025

Duration:00:48:15

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Will Dailey (6/17/25)

6/17/2025
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.

Duration:00:53:08

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Lily Fitts (6/10/25)

6/10/2025
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.

Duration:00:51:13

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Anna Daley Young (6/3/25)

6/3/2025
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.

Duration:00:52:50

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Boston Calling 2025 (5/27/25)

5/27/2025
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.

Duration:00:52:47

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South Shore Femme Fest 2025 (5/20/25)

5/20/2025
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/

Duration:00:59:49

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Better Fires (5/13/25)

5/13/2025
Boston pop band Better Fires performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album "Almost Mine". Learn more at https://www.betterfires.com.

Duration:00:55:26

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Nate Perry & Ragged Company (5/6/25)

5/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:51:39