Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD: Recent Episodes
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The Big Lonesome from Hull, MA joins us on the Tiny Stage to play some songs live from their new album “Fasicination”. Also, note the cover design inspired by Nantasket Beach!! Learn more at www.TheBigLonesome.net.
Boston-based blues guitarist and vocalist Seth Rosenbloom joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about his self titled debut album and upcoming show dates. Learn more at www.sethrosenbloom.com.
It’s the annual Year in Review special on the Almost Famous podcast. Listen to hear interview highlights and in-studio performances from Abbie Barrett, Ali McGuirk, Anna Madsen, Annalise Emerick, Brynn Elliott, Carissa Johnson, Craig DeMello, Gracie Day, Hana Kahn, Kala Farnham, Kat Kennedy, Katie Dobbins, Mally Smith, Matt York, Molly Brulé, Prateek and Sam Robbins. Sponsored as always by Tiny And Sons Glass.
2 Hours of Holiday Music - both originals and covers - all performed by independent bands and musicians from across New England.
Featured Songs:
The Alternate Routes – It’s That Time of Year (Bridgeport, CT)
Ruby Rose Fox & Eddie Japan – Christmas Baby Please Come Home (Boston, MA)
Ashley Jordan – White Christmas (Harvard, MA)
Todd Thibaud – Silent Night (Boston, MA)
Girls Guns and Glory – Holiday Heartache (Boston/Scituate, MA)
Krista Angelucci – Where Are You Christmas (Billerica, MA)
Jackson Wetherbee – Here Comes Santa Claus (Duxbury,MA)
Paige Davis – 2000 Miles (Pepperell, MA))
Johnny A – Sleigh Ride (Boston, MA)
OldJack – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Boston, MA)
Grace Morrison – [...]
Carissa Johnson was last here in 2012 when she was 14 and part of the band Left Hand Blue. Tonight she’s back as a solo artist and the 2017 Boston Music Awards’ New Artist of the Year!! Her new album “Only Roses” is out now. She’s joined in studio tonight by Vanassa Silberman. Check out Carissa’s website at www.carissajohnsonmusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella stops by WATD to talk about the Kickstarter campaign for her next album “Forgive the Birds“. She also shares a few of the songs featured on the new album, live and acoustic on the Tiny Stage. If you’d like to contribute to the album, here’s the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hayleysabella/forgive-the-birds-by-hayley-sabella-help-these-son
Boston indie pop songstress Brynn Elliott joins us on the Tiny Stage. Elliott’s songs are often inspired by her life as a student, feminism, and her studies. Listen in to hear some of her new singles, some songs performed live in studio and of course some great stories behind her music. Learn more on Brynn Elliott at www.brynnelliott.com.
Andover native Casey McQuillen joins us live on the Tiny Stage to talk about her new singles and her “You Matter” tour. Learn more on her, the singles and the You Matter Tour at www.caseymcquillen.com.
Molly Brulé talks to WATD about her new album “The Things I Know” and promotes her CD release show on Friday December 1st at the Burren in Somerville. Find more on Molly, the album and the CD Release Show at www.MollyBrule.com.
Sam Robbins from Manchester NH plays live on the Tiny Stage to play some new music and talk about his upcoming EP. Find more on him at www.SamRobbinsMusic.com. Also joining us is Peter Brown, President of Tiny and Sons Glass. The primary sponsor of Almost Famous since 2011.
Banded Starling plays live on the Tiny Stage to talk about their new EP “Sink In”. Banded Starling is a New Hampshire-based alternative folk pop duo. Long-time friends Priscilla B. and Pete Wason formed the band after having played in several bands together for nearly a decade and performing at various music festivals throughout New England. Banded Starling melds the uniqueness of alternative music, the anecdotal feel of folk, and the easy listening of pop. They aim to provide a thought-provoking but fun musical experience. Get the EP and learn more on them at www.bandedstarling.com.
The Big Lonesome, based partially in Hull Massachusetts, joins us in studio to preview their new EP “Fascination”. Nantasket Beach in Hull MA is featured prominently in the CD artwork. Get your copy of the EP and check out their upcoming tour dates at www.TheBigLonesome.net.
Kala Farnham plays live on the Tiny Stage to promote her album “Samadhi: Home Is Where You Are”. Learn more about her at http://www.kalafarnham.com.
Danielle Miraglia spends Halloween with us here at WATD talks about her new album “All My Heros Are Ghosts” officially out on December 2nd. She also plugs a Bob Dylan Tribute Show on Friday at Rick’s Music World in Raynham. Visit www.DanielleM.com for more information.
Christa Gniadek, formally from Boston, now living in LA, joins WATD live from the East Coast to give us a preview of her new album “Hard Summer” oficially out digitally on November 4th. Learn more on Christa at www.ChristaGniadek.com.
Ali McGuirk live in studio tonight with Jeff Lockhart to promote her CD “Slow Burn” officially out on November 11. Visit www.AliSings.xyz for more information. Ali is also nominated for New Act of the Year at the 2017 Boston Music Awards. Visit www.BostonMusicAwards.com to vote for her and all the amazing acts nominted this year!!
Hana Kahn in studio to promote her new single “Find Me” - check out her website at www.HanaKahn.com. Katie Dobbins also joins the conversation. Both are performing at Lilly Pad in Cambridge on Friday October 20th.
Katie Dobins…Founder of “Let The Music Set You Free” talks about the movement, the tour and her new album “She is Free”. She also talks about and plays tracks from the artists featured on her tour. Find more at www.KatieDobbinsMusic.com.
Prateek plays live on the Tiny Stage. Join him at The Burren Backroom in Somervile on Sun, Oct 15th for the release of his new single! And learn more about him and his music at https://prateekpoddar.bandcamp.com/.
Boston Catalano and Mike Visconti live on the Tiny Stage tonight. The digital version of Boston’s new album Body of Work is now available through CD Baby.
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/bostoncatalano