Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD
Music Podcasts
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...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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
Language:
English
Contact:
617-653-5646
Email:
johnshea@959watd.com
Episodes
Sioo (4/21/26)
4/21/2026
Singer Songwriter Sioo performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://sioo.co.
Duration:00:53:22
Rock Out The Stigma (4/14/26)
4/14/2026
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.com/shows/marc-roberge-of-o-a-r-with-aldous-collins-hitch-set-in-stone-a-fundraiser-for-plymouth-bay-house-30-apr.
Duration:00:55:12
Carlin Tripp (4/7/26)
4/7/2026
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.
Duration:00:52:33
Kara McKee (3/31/26)
3/31/2026
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.
Duration:00:48:03
Amanda McCarthy (3/24/26)
3/24/2026
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.
Duration:00:53:39
Donny Hayes (3/17/26)
3/17/2026
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.
Duration:00:51:08
The Search Finale - Bonus Episode (3/17/26)
3/17/2026
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)
Duration:00:50:00
Mark Erelli (3/10/26)
3/10/2026
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.
Duration:00:50:56
Olivia Dolphin (3/3/26)
3/3/2026
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.
Duration:00:52:02
Kim Moberg (2/24/26)
2/24/2026
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.
Duration:00:55:46
John Taglirei (2/17/26)
2/17/2026
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.
Duration:00:53:08
Izzy Ivy (2/10/26)
2/10/2026
Maine singer songwriter Izzy Ivy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/izzyivy_music.
Duration:00:47:05
Matt Koelsch and Anthony Knasas (2/3/26)
2/3/2026
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
Duration:00:54:20
Kate Loraine (1/27/26)
1/27/2026
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.
Duration:00:52:30
Eva Ricci (1/20/26)
1/20/2026
Boston singer-songwriter Eva Ricci performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://evaricci.com.
Duration:00:47:19
Delilah Brao (1/13/26)
1/13/2026
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.
Duration:00:47:31
The PickPockets (1/6/26)
1/6/2026
The PickPockets from the South Shore help kickoff 2026 on the WATD Tiny Stage. Find more information at https://thepickpocketsband.com.
Duration:00:50:15
Best of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage 2025 (12/30/25)
12/30/2025
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.
Duration:01:46:23
Almost Christmas 2025 (12/23/25)
12/23/2025
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
Duration:00:00:30
Aldous Collins Band (12/16/25)
12/16/2025
Duration:00:51:45