Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD: Recent Episodes
John Shea
Independent original music from the emerging Boston and New England scene. The Tiny Stage Podcast is the 2nd hour of Almost Famous broadcast live Tuesday nights on 95.9 WATD
South Shore singer-songwriter Zak Jacobson of the Zak Jacobson Syndicate promotes his latest album Aces on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/Zaksingstunes4U.
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Kai Nanfelt performs on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage to promote his new single "Down" and Tune In Tune Up, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping musicians and music industry professionals access medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Learn more about Kai at www.kainanfelt.com and Tune In Tune Up at www.tuneinandtuneup.org.
Recorded On-Location: A Recap of the 2026 Levitate Music And Arts Festival featuring interviews and music from: Bebe Stockwell, Copilot, Sammy Rae and The Friends, Hans Williams, Laney Powers, and Casey Rivers. To learn more about The Levitate Foundation, please visit https://levitatefoundation.org.
South Shore / Boston band Gold Hoax is on the WATD Tiny Stage. Catch them at Bridgewater Music Alley at Blackhat Brew Works in Bridgewater with Gordon's Law on July 23. Learn more at https://goldhoax.bandcamp.com.
Honorary Boston singer-songwriter Liz Longley is on the Tiny Stage this week to promote her album New Life. Recorded on-location at The Daily Brew in Falmouth MA. Learn more about Liz Longley at www.LizLongley.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Jason Cardinal performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his album Colors, officially out on July 31. Learn more at https://jasoncardinal.com.
Rhode Island alternative metal band Taxidermy performs in a rare acoustic setup to promote their debut EP "Comatose". Learn more at www.Taxidermy.band.
Boston singer-songwriter Emi McSwain performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest projects including a new single "I Hope When I Die". Learn more at https://www.emimcswain.com.
The Grownup Noise perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote their album "No Straight Line in the Universe". Learn more at www.TheGrownupNoise.com.
Boston's The Glow perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny State to promote their performance at Bridgewater Music Alley on Thursday, July 30th. Learn more about The Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Jessye DeSilva performs on the Tiny Stage to promote a new album "Glitter Up The Dark". Learn more at https://www.jessyedmusic.com.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vanna Pacella performs on the WATD Tiny Stage with her trio. Learn more at VannaPacella.com.
This week The Tiny Stage is on-location from The Audacity Music Festival. Audacity was founded and produced by Thunderbolt Productions and held at Town River Landing in Bridgewater on Saturday, May 9. Featured acts/interviews include Gracie Grace and All The Good Boys, Nate Ramos, Laroy Streat, Total Strangers, Highwater Haulers, and Never Gonna Make It. Audacity was also held to raise awareness of The Fire For Effect foundation in Bridgewater whose mission is to honor and empower veterans, first responders, and their families by providing essential resources, support, and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Learn more at https://www.ffefinc.org.
Wareham singer-songwriter Grace Morrison is back on the Tiny Stage promoting her album Saltwater Country. She's also performing at The Spire Center in Plymouth with Sam Robbins on Thursday, May 7th. Learn more at GraceMorrison.com.
Boston area singer-songwriter Luke Curran performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his EP "Hymns". Learn more at https://lukecurranmusic.com.
The 2nd Annual Paws And Listen took place on Saturday, April 25 at The Guild in Pawtucket RI and raised money for Vintage Pet Rescue. The event was organized by New England Music Award winning artist Frank Viele and featured 12 singer-songwriters from the New England area. In this radio-podcast with additional bonus content, WATD was able to catch up with many of them including: Allison Rose, Steve Allain, Julie Rhodes, Me Like Many, Lainey Dionne, Beth Killian, Bryan Titus, and Marc Douglas Berardo!! Learn more about Vintage Pet Rescue at https://www.vintagepetrescue.org.
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.
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.
Boston singer-songwriter Jen Kearney is on the WATD Tiny Stage this week to promote her latest album "Gas Station Poet". Learn more at https://jenkearney.com.
The Local Waves perform on the WATD and promote their debut single - Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/the_local_waves.
Boston/South Shore band Overserved Again perform on the WATD Tiny Stage and talk about their latest projects. Check them out live at Brighton Music Hall on January 17. Learn more at www.overservedagain.com.
South Shore born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Julia Hutchinson performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut EP Here We Are Again. Learn more at https://juliahutchinsonofficial.com.
Nominees for the 2025 Boston Music Awards are featured. Vote now until November 17 at www.BostonMusicAwards.com. 95.9 WATD is also nominated for two awards this year - Best Podcast for Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD and John Shea for best radio DJ.
Featured Artists include: Copilot, Bebe Stockwell, Couch, Other Brother Darryl, Lily Fitts, Lainey Dionne, Tiny Habits, ToriTori, Twisted Pine, Senseless Optimism, Megan From Work, Coral Moons, The Elovaters, Clario, The Far Out, Divine Sweater, Renee Levesque, Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Lady Pills, Will Dailey, Ava Valianti, Bermuda Search Party, Jake Swamp and the Pine, Kier Burns and the Kettle Burners, Mallcops, Tall Heights, Nate Perry and Ragged Company, and more!
Radio Broadcast Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xiu6d8y52dx5p5b6/2025BostonMusicAwards11042025.mp3
PLEASE NOTE: Because of copyright reasons off-air broadcast audio for this podcast is linked here: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8r6a4xfigpeqzh62/2025AlmostHalloween10282025.mp3
Almost Halloween 2025 - Featuring spooky tracks from New England musicians including: Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, Mark Erelli, Grace Morrison, Charlotte Sands, Jay Psaros, Lainey Dionne, Cara Lately, Fil Pacino, The Running Mates, Ashley Jordan, Ringer Soundtrack, Lily Fitts, The Ghouls, Nico Rivers, Christa Gniadek, Briana White, Amplifier Heads, Vanna Paella, Hayley Reardon, John Taglieri, Wyn Doran, Charlie Farren, Izzy Ivy, Jessye Desilva, Gracie Grace and All The Good Boys, Mini Yellow Witches, and more.
Singer-Songwriter and longtime Boston radio personality Candy O'Terry is on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her upcoming album and current singles. Learn more at www.CandyOTerry.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Nate Ramos performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his latest releases and promote a show with The Pickpockets at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke on Friday, October 17. Learn more at https://www.nateramosmusic.com.
Nominees for the 2025 New England Music Awards are featured. Voting is open until the end of Friday, October 10. Check out www.NEMusicAwards.com for more information.
Drew Zieff of Jake Swamp and the Pine performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest projects. Learn more at https://www.jakeswamp.com.
Boston folk-rock band Noble Dust performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their upcoming album and their current projects. Learn more at https://nobledustmusic.com.
Brian Scully of Dalton & The Sheriffs joins the WATD Tiny Stage, along with his sons Tommy and Charlie, for a special family appearance. They chat about the band’s latest singles and share the excitement surrounding their upcoming show at Leader Bank Pavilion. Discover more about Dalton & The Sheriffs at: daltonandthesheriffs.com.
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.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Carly Tefft is on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her current single "My Kind of Blue" and update us on her latest projects. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/carlytefft
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
Boston/South Shore musician Nico Rivers performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his latest releases and projects including his band Gold Hoax. Learn more at https://www.nicorivers.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
Boston pop band Better Fires performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album "Almost Mine". Learn more at https://www.betterfires.com.
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.
Massachusetts/Vermont singer-songwriter Ryan Sweezey performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his new single "Sleepless Nights" and his current album "Out Searching". Learn more at https://ryansweezeymusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Casey Ruth Little performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her debut EP coming out this summer. Learn more at https://caseyruthlittle.com.
Sarah Blacker on the WATD Tiny Stage this week. Her album "In Waves" is celebrating it's 10th anniversary and you can celebrate on April 26th at Club Passim in Cambridge. Learn more at https://www.sarahblacker.com.
Singer-songwriter Adam Frates performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest singles including a collaboration with G. Love. Learn more at https://adamfratesacoustic.com/.
Berklee trained Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Mackenzie Lee Clement performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/mackenzieleeclement
Copilot on the Tiny Stage to promote their new EP "Vroom Vroom Etc" and their upcoming performance at Boston Calling. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/copilotmusic.
Sam Luke Chase and Ward Hayden of Ward Hayden and the Outliers on the WATD Tiny Stage talking about their Hometown Throwdown show at The River Club Music Hall on March 28th. Learn more at get tickets at https://www.theriverclubmusichall.com/event/hometown-throwdown-with-sam-luke-chase-band-and-ward-hayden-the-outliers.
New England singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about her current and future music projects including some new singles! Learn more at https://katiedobbinsmusic.com.
Boston Music Award 2024 Country Act of the Year Other Brother Darryl performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their debut album! Learn more at https://otherbrotherdarryl.com.
Boston born and Nashville based singer-songwriter Jillian Dawn performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her latest projects. Learn more at https://jilliandawnmusic.com.
2024 New England Music Awards Rock Act of the Year Total Strangers perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new music and upcoming show with The Far Out on Feb 22 at SoundCheck Studios in Pembroke. Plus they perform acoustic in-studio. Learn more at https://totalstrangersmusic.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Steve Rondo performs on the WATD Tiny Stage - Learn more at https://steverondomusic.com.
Boston area singer-songwriter Erin Wilson performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote a new series of singles. Learn more at www.erinwilsonmusic.com.
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Polly Bessette performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her EP "Pocketful of Melodies". Learn more at https://pollybessette.wixsite.com/music.
South Shore musician Sarah Martin talks about her New Years Eve single and plays some songs live in studio. See her at the Spire Center in Plymouth on the Main Stage on Thursday January 16!! Learn more at https://www.sarahmartinmusic.com.
It's the first live show of 2025 and the Tiny Stage guest is singer-songwriter Briana White. Learn more about Briana at https://www.instagram.com/fourfootbri.
Almost Christmas 2024 - Dropbox Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/19rz2qtlngsqn7o8vyi7m/AlmostChristmas12172024.mp3?rlkey=fmhwhjtsilewkzfuw3vp2svat&dl=0
The Aldous Collins Band, Cara Brindisi, Ashley Jordan, The Ballroom Thieves, Chad Perrone, Eddie Japan, Dwight and Nicole, Total Strangers, Lake Street Dive, Munk Duane,The Elovaters/Jackson Weatherbee, Lainey Dionne, Jay Psaros, LEW, Lori McKenna, Christa Gniadek, Liz Longley, Sarah Martin, Rocco DeRosa, Jillian Dawn, Adam Frates, Dalton & The Sheriffs, The Ghouls, Jill McCracken, Mark Erelli, Kimaya Diggs, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, OldJack, Valerie Barretto, The Something, Sam Robbins/Halley Neal, and more!
Jay Psaros is the last interview guest of 2024!! Find his latest album "Long Time Coming" and his new cover of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" on all streaming platforms and learn more at https://www.jaypsarosmusic.com/.
Singer-songwriter Derek Dibbern performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.derekdibbern.com.
Singer-songwriter Greg Hall performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his album "Birds and Roses". Learn more at https://gregghallmusic.com.
Leaving Irene performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their debut album "Basement Springs". Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/leavingirene/.
Attention: The 2024 Boston Music Awards Nominee Special is available though a special dropbox link:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/471v6kpy1gnbsyftoqq5z/BostonMusicAwards11122024.mp3?rlkey=h5uy6brwodm08ok9smohjnkjo&dl=0
Halloween-themed tracks from independent bands and musicians from Boston, The South Shore, and New England. See artist list on the Almost Famous Instagram Account - www.instagram.com/AlmostFamousRadio.
South Shore musician Dylan Block performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his current and future releases. Learn more at www.dylanblockmusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Lilly Bedard performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her latest projects. Learn more at https://www.lillybedard.com/
A preview of nominees for the 2024 New England Music Awards. Vote now until Friday October 11 at 11:59PM at www.NEMusicAwards.com.
South Shore/Cape Cod musician Grace Morrison is set to release her latest album "Salt Water Country" but needs your help with crowdfunding. Learn more at www.GraceMorrison.com.
New England born and now LA based singer-songwriter-producer MB Padfield is back on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current singles and an upcoming EP. Learn more at www.mbpadfield.com.
Massachusetts based singer-songwriter Cara Brindisi performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new singles and tease an upcoming EP and podcast series. Learn more at https://www.carabrindisi.com.
Singer/Songwriter/Producer Mike Machaby is on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut album "Moonchild Soulflower". See Mike Machaby and The Movers, along with East Coast Honey, and Larsen at New World Tavern in Plymouth on Friday, September 13. Visit https://mikemachaby.com for more information.
Grammy considered musician, composer, and singer-songwriter Munk Duane performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his new projects. Learn more at https://www.munkduane.com.
SInger-songwriter Valerie Barretto talks about her new EP, The Lucky Ones, and promotes her ablum release show on Friday August 23 at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke. Learn more at https://valeriebarrettomusic.com/.
New England area MUTU4L performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their new singles "My Curse" and "Your Arms". Learn more at https://mutu4l.com/
South Shore musician Jade Moynihan performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current album "Metanoia". Learn more at https://jademoynihan.com.
Singer-Songwriter Keiyana Marie Trinidad performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote her debut album "A Girls Dream". She's also joined by special guest, musician Tori Jae. Learn more at www.keiyanamarietrinidad.com.
South Shore musician Nate Ramos performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut album "Across The States". Learn more at www.nateramosmusic.com.
Recorded live on-location at The 2024 Levitate Music and Arts Festival at The Marshfield Fairgrounds. Includes interviews with Lake Street Dive, Gracie Grace and All The Good Boys, Myles Sweeney (Ripe and The Mark King Band), The Blue Light Bandits, The Rins, Aldous Collins, and a BONUS interview with Ry McDonald of Co-Pilot. Learn more about the Levitate Music and Arts Festival at www.levitatemusicfestival.com.
Grammy considered singer-songwriter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP "Heart of a Goddess", a new single "Square One", and an upcoming performance on July 11 at the Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley summer concert series at Blackhat Brew Works in Bridgewater. Learn more at www.LaineyDionne.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Steve Lanza Jr performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/stevelanzajr_music.
Singer-Songwriter Addie Dunworth performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more about Addie and her music at www.addiedunworthmusic.com.
Cape Cod-based band Nikki and the Barn Boys perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their EP "Complicated Love" and promote some upcoming performances. Learn more at www.nikkiandthebarnboys.com.
The Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley 2024 Season kicks off on Thursday June 13th at Black Hat Brew Works in Bridgewater. Justin McCauley, VP of FoBMA co-hosts the 8-9PM hour and shares music from this year's roaster. Artists include: Air Traffic Controller, Mountain Weekend, Lainey Dionne, RJ McCarty, Jake Manzi, The Far Out, Drew Angus, Laroy Streat, Eddie Japan, and Cody Nilsen. Learn more about Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com and hear a Spotify playlist of all this years performers at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48qfGTtKCgStLG9emFoiJD?si=6cfcc216ea284035.
South Shore singer-songwriter Danny Curtis of East Coast Honey performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about his debut single "What's It Worth?". He's also performing at Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley on June 27 with Steve Rondo. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/theeastcoasthoney.
95.9 WATD was on-site for the entire weekend of Boston Calling 2024 and had a chance to catch up with many of the local musicians who performed this year, including Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Divine Sweater, Senseless Optimism, JVK, Bad Rabbits, Tysk Tysk Task, Kieran Rhodes, Madi Diaz, The Wolff Sisters, Zola Simone and more. We also caught up with a few musicians in the crowd. Learn more about Boston Calling and their dedication to local, independent musicians at www.BostonCalling.com.
Scituate-born Ward Hayden of Ward Hayden and the Outliers performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their latest album "South Shore" and promote their performance at Boston Calling 2024 on Saturday May 25. Learn more at www.wardhaydenandtheoutliers.com.
Total Strangers perform on the WATD Tiny Stage tonight to promote their debut EP out Thursday May 23, with an album release show at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke. Learn more at www.TotalStrangersMusic.com.
New Hampshire based singer-songwriter April Cushman performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote an upcoming show at the Spire Center in Plymouth on Thursday May 23. Follow April's Instagram for additional details - https://www.instagram.com/aprilcushman/.
South Shore singer-songwriter Matt Koelsch performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about new music and upcoming live performances in and around The South Shore. Learn more at www.mattkoelschmusic.com.
Roxy and the Crisis on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a video release show on April 27 at Inclusion Records in Norwell MA, and a live performance on May 11 with Eddie Japan and Jennifer Tefft at New World Tavern on May 11. Learn more at https://www.roxyandthecrisis.com.
Co-Founder Gracie Grace is joined by Vanna Pacella and Anna Daley Young to promote South Shore Femme Fest 2024 happening on Sunday April 21 at Stellewagen Beer Company in Marshfield. Visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southshorefemmefest/1192452 for tickets and more information.
South Shore singer-songwriter Billy Thompson performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his latest singles and talk about an upcoming show date at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset on April 18. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/BillyT.Rocks.
South Shore singer-songwriter Larsen performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut album "Club Americana". Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/larsenplays.
Boston band Jennifer Tefft and the Strange perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album due out in May. Learn more at www.JenniferTefft.com.
The Zak Jasobson Syndicate performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new single Midnight Man and promote a series of upcoming shows. Get more information at https://www.facebook.com/Zaksingstunes4U/.
Boston singer-songwriter Danielle Miraglia performs on the WATD TIny Stage to promoter her current album "Bright Shining Stars" and talk about an upcoming show on March 24 in Mansfield MA. Learn more at www.DanielleM.com.
Boston singer-songwriter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her new latest singles and an upcoming show at Club Passim in Cambridge on March 29th. Learn more at https://www.lindsayfoote.com.
Singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his EP Every Changing Season and an upcoming show on March 21 at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohassett with The Mallett Brothers. Learn more at www. CarlinTrippMusic.com.
Michael Paul Brennan with special guest Nikki Monteiro perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a series of new singles. Learn more at www.michaelpaulbrennanmusic.com.
Boston-based singer/songwriter Erin Wilson performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Erin also hosts several songwriter in the round events around the Boston and South Shore areas. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/erinwilsonmusic.
Singer-Songwriter Molly O'Leary performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a new album "Marigold" and an upcoming album release show. Molly is joined by guitarist John Fernandes. Learn more about Molly and the new album at www.mollyolearymusic.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote a new single and talk about an upcoming show. Learn more at www.samlukechase.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Kara Tondorf performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her 2017 sophomore album "Ever After" and Wintersong: A Celebration of Female Songwriters this weekend at GAR Hall In Scituate. Visit https://www.therivershed.com/songwriters-festival-2023 for details and tickets.
Singer-songwriter Jenna May performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about her album "Emotions Gallery". Learn more at www.mayroseandmagic.com.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Allie Jason returns to the Tiny Stage to talk about a songwriter showcase happening at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset, and about a new album due out later in the year. Learn more at www.AllieJasonMusic.com.
Providence singer-songwriter Brian McKenzie talks about his next EP due out at the end of January. Learn more at www.BrianMcKenzie.com.
Tonight it's the best of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage 2023 with interview and in-studio highlights from: Air Traffic Controller, Jay Psaros, Steve Rondo, Lainey Dionne, Total Strangers, Maddi Ryan, Becca Hannah, Tyler Levs, Butcher Baglio and Estes, Cody Nilsen, Brian Montanaro, JATK, Kat Wolff, Allie Jason, Norwood Pierson, Birch Swart, and Mary McAvoy. Get access to all the WATD Tiny Stage interviews at www.AlmostFamousRadio.com.
Local sounds of the holiday season performed by bands and musicians from across New England. Including...Liz Longley, Dalton And The Sheriffs, Jillian Jensen, Dwight and Nicole, Lauren Weintraub, Adam Frates, Eli Paperboy Reed, Pat & Mal Fey, Timmy Brown, Mark Erelli, Ambar Cassidy feat Local TV, Grace Potter & The Nocturnal, Isabel Pless, Katlyn Evans & Rob Pagnano, Lori McKenna, Chad Perrone, Aldous Collins Band, Avi Jacob, Carly Tefft, Eddie Japan, Jackson Weatherbee, Lainey Dionne & Rayvon, Jay Psaros, Juliana Hatfield, Stephen Sifflard, Katie Dobbins, Sam Robbins & Halley Neal, Joe Merrick, Lake Street Dive, Kimaya Diggs, Hope Shanley, Candy O'Terry feat. Crit Harmon and Grace Kelly, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Grace Morrison, Ayla Brown, Ballroom Thieves, Amanda McCarthy, Crooked Coast, Letters to Cleo, Munk Duane, OldJack, Renee Leavitt, Sarah Martin, Morgan Clark, and more!
Singer-songwriters Sam Robbins and Halley Neal stop by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about their latest collaborative album "You And Me on Christmas Eve". Learn more at https://samrobbinsmusic.com/ or https://halleyneal.com/.
Chris Ballerini & Tyler Davis perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a new album from Chris Ballerini & The Drift. Learn more about the album by following Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.ballerini/
Jazz/Blues/Rock musician Shaun England performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.shaunenglandmusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest single "Wild". Learn more at www.katiedobbinsmusic.com.
Boston area singer-songwriter Maddi Ryan performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut EP Growing Pains. Learn more at www.MaddiRyan.com.
Justin McCauley from Root New England talks about his organization and some of the projects he's been involved in over the past few years. He also shares music from some of the artists he's worked with including: Abigail Vail, Jake Manzi, Jillian Dawn, Avi Jacob, Mountain Weekend, Laroy Street, Will Dailey, and Steve Rondo. Learn more about Root New England at www.rootnewengland.com.
Spooky local tracks from New England-based musicians
Fil Pacino - Death By Lions
From: Quincy
Charlotte Sands - Six Feet Under
From: Hopkinton
Christa Gniadek - Ghosts in Every City
From: Cheshire CT
Ballroom Thieves - Roll the Bones
From: Boston
Amplifier Heads - Zombie Moon
From: Boston
Jay Psaros – Zombies
From: Weymouth
Liz Longley – Torture
From: Boston
Ruby Rose Fox - Die Pretty
From: Boston
Lainey Dionne – Vampire
From: Smithfield RI
Muddy Ruckus - Suffering and Light
From: Portland ME
Quins - The Devil's Abode
From: South Shore
Wolff Sisters - Dark River
From: Canton MA
Caravan of Thieves - Dead Wrong (Single)
From: CT
The Something – Superluminous
From: South Coast
Allie Jason - Ghost Town
From: Cape Cod
Datcha – Bonesaw
From: Boston
Lori McKenna - Killing Me (feat. Hillary Lindsey)
From: Stoughton
Hayley Reardon – Ghost
From: North Shore
Bayside High – Haunted
From: Plymouth
Molly O'Leary - Lion's Gate
From: New Bedford
Jessye Desilva - Something Wicked
From: Boston
Grace Morrison -The Beast
From: Wareham
Devils Twins - If I Was A Ghost
From: Boston
Wyn Doran – Spell
From: New Hampshire
Bayside High – Haunted
From: Plymouth
Running Mates – Black Moon
From: Boston
Nominees for the 2023 Boston Music Awards
Featuring
Divine Sweater - When the World is Ending
From: Boston
Nominated for: Artist of the year, album of the year, live act, Alt/Indie artist
Ripe - All or Nothing
From: Boston
Nominated for: Artist of the year, Album of the year, Live act, Pop artist, Vocalist - Robbie Wulfsohn
Elovaters – Castaway
From: South Shore
Nominated for: Artist of the year, Album of the year, Live act, Reggae act
Cape Crush - Sandwich Wars
From: North Shore
Nominated for: New artist, Album of the year
Chrysalis – Shapeshift
From: Boston
Nominated For: New artist, Singer-songwriter
ToriTori – Places
From: Boston
Nominated for: New artist, Album of the year, R&B Artist
Darlingside – All The Lights in the City
From: Boston
Nominated for: Song of the year, Folk artist
Charlotte Sands – Alright
From: Hopkinton
Nominated for: Song of the year, Pop artist
Grace Kelly - All That I Need
From: Wellesley
Nominated for: Jazz artist
Shallow Pools – Golden
From: Boston
Nominated for: Pop artist
Q Tip Bandits - Tip Toe
From: Boston
Nominaed for: Live artist, Pop artist
Winkler – Mona
From: Boston
Nominated for: Alt/Indie artist, Album/EP
JATK - Don't Come Knockin'
From: Boston
Nominated for: Video of the year
Chris Moreno - How to Act
From: Boston
Nominated for: Country act
Mel Go Hard - Running Back (feat. SING)
From: Boston
Nominated for: R&B artist, Music producer, Video of the year
Hayley Reardon – Honest
From: North Shore
Nominated for: Vocalist of the year
Lily Fitts - Hurts Like Hell
From: Topsfield
Nominated for: Song of the year, Vocalist of the year
Dalton & The Sheriffs - Worry No More (Ba-Ba-Da)
From: South Shore
Nominated for: Country artist
GA-20 - Dry Run
From: Boston
Nominated for: Live artist, Blues artist
Little Fuss – She’s A Liar
From: Boston
Nominated for: Alt/Indie Artist, Album of the year, Song of the year
Jake Swamp and the Pine - Go by Darkness
From: Boston
Nominated for: Folk artist
Valerie Barretto - Pickup Truck
From: Hanson
Nominated for: Country artist
Squirrel Flower – Alley Light
From: Boston
Nominated for: Alt/Indie Artist / Song
Ryan Montbleau - I Don't Want To Go
From: Boston
Nominated for: Folk artist, Vocalist of the year
Blue Light Bandits - Something Green
From: Boston
Nominated For: Rock artist
Mark Erelli – Blindsided
From: Boston
Nominated for: Album of the year, Folk artist
Ward Hayden & The Outliers – South Shore
From: South Shore
Nominated for: Country artist
Ali McGuirk – I Can’t
From: Boston/Vermont
Nominated for: Blues artist
Vote at www.BostonMusicAwards.com now until November 17.
2023 New England Music Award Nominee and 2023 Boston Music Award nominee Anna Daley Young stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to play tracks from her debut album "Go My Own Way". Learn more about Anna at https://www.annadaleyyoung.org.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Shannon Davis performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Tell Me A Story" which is available on all streaming services on October 27. Also check out her double album release show with Molly Parmenter at the Cape Cinema in Dennis on December 7th. Visit www.shannondavismusic.com for more information.
Maine singer-songwriter Tyler Levs performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his new single - "Be Mine". Allie Jason co-hosts. Learn more at https://tylerlevs.com.
Nominees for the 2023 New England Music Awards have been announced and voting goes until October 1st. This week we showcase just a few of the many talented artists this region has to offer. See the full list and vote now at www.NEMusicAwards.com.
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.
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.
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.
Little Fuss performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new EP "Lovely Distraction". Learn more at www.LittleFussBand.com.
Multi-Grammy-Award-winning South Shore singer-songwriter Lori McKenna talks about her latest album 1988. Learn more at www.lorimckenna.com.
South Shore musician Nate Ramos performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about his latest singles - learn more at www.nateramosmusic.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 stage at this years festival. You can learn more about Boston Calling at www.bostoncalling.com.
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.bandcamp.com, and more about Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
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 in Bridgewater and NOT at their usual Central Square venue. Learn more at BridgewaterMusicAlley.com. Featured artists in this show include Vance Gilbert, Ash and Eric, Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Will Evans, Noble Dust, Jake Swamp and the Pine, Halley Neal, Craig DeMelo, and The Wolff Sisters.
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.
South Shore musician Brian Montanaro performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Follow his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brianmontanaro/
South Shore singer-songwriter Lee Zangari performs on the WATD and updates us on some new projects for 2023. Learn more at www.LeeZangari.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Stephanie James performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her most recent projects and play some songs live in-studio. Learn more at www.stephaniejamesmusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Mary McAvoy performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about upcoming projects including a new single out on April 28th. To learn more visit MaryMcAvoyMuisc.com
High Tea performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album "The Wick And The Flame". Learn more at www.highteaband.com.
Birch Swart and the Wildflower Dub Squad on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/TheBirchSwartBand/.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Allie Jason performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest projects including her latest single "The Best Thing I Ever Did". Learn more at www.alliejasonmusic.com.
South Shore instrumental guitarist Norwood Pearson performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his debut album due out in April. Learn more at www.norwoodpearson.com.
Boston band Air Traffic Controller performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their latest album "Dash". Learn more at www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Becca Hannah performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new singles and shares some upcoming projects, including a new residency. Learn more at https://beccahannahmusic.com.
Cape Cod based singer-songwriter Grace Morrison is getting ready to release her next album. She stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to give us an update and a preview. Learn more at www.gracemorrison.com.
South Shore musicians Chase Stebbins and The Only Known w/special guest Meghan Donofrio perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote a video EP available now on YouTube. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaseStebbins
South Shore singer-songwriter and pianist, Kat Wolff, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a collection of new singles she's been releasing. Kat is also a member of The Wolff Sisters. Learn more at www.katwolff.com.
Boston rock legends Jon Butcher, Sal Baglio and Allen Estes have collaborated on a new album called Gypsy Caravan. Learn more at www.butcherbaglioandestes.com.
South Shore musician Kyle Morrison performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his EP "How Am I Alive?". Learn more at www.KyleMorrison.co.
South Shore born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Amber Ais talks about her current album "Coming Of Age" and shares some tracks on the Tiny Stage. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/amberais
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Cody Nilsen performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his debut album "Living Is Killing Cody Nilsen". Learn more at www.codynilsen.com.
Favorite in-studio performances and interview moments on the WATD Tiny Stage in 2022. Including: Lainey Dionne, Ambar Cassidy, Total Strangers, Andrew Geano, Anna Daley Young, Avi Jacob, Jill McCracken, Charlotte Sands, The Freight, Zola Simone, Valerie Barretto, Blacktop Strut, Dalton & The Sheriffs, OhYah, Molly O'Leary, Lexi James, Kala Farnham, Birch Swart, and more. Find all interviews from this past year and previous years in their entirety at www.AlmostFamousRadio.com.
Local sounds of the holiday season performed by independent musicians from New England. Artists include: The Aldous Collins Band, The Ballroom Thieves, Eddie Japan w/Ruby Rose Fox, Eli Paperboy Reed, Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers, Isabel Pless, Jackson Weatherbee, Jay Psaros, Jillian Cardarelli, Joe Merrick, Mark Erelli, Monica Rizzio, OldJack, Rocco Derosa, Morgan Clark, Chad Perrone, Brynn Elliott, Christa Gniadek, Dalton & The Sheriffs, Jesse Dee, Kimaya Diggs, Lake Street Dive, Munk Duane, Lori McKenna, Ricky Duren w/Kate Kadan and The Blue Light Bandits, Paige Davis, Liz Longley, Lainey Dionne, The Alternate Roots, Pat and Mal Fey of Total Strangers, Jill McCracken, Andrew Smith, Hana Kahn, Brian McKenzie, Jillian Jensen, Lauren Weintraub, Louie Bello, Marc Sherman, My Silent Bravery, The Push Stars, Susan Cattaneo, Tony Saverino, Katie Dobbins, The Running Mates, Will Dailey, and more!!
Local musicians covering classic songs: Adam Ezra Group - Ophelia (The Band), Chase Stebbins feat. The Aldous Collins Band - What’s The Use (Mac Miller cover), Chris Moreno - I Remember You (Skid Row), Dalton & The Sheriffs - M.T.A. (Charlie On the M.T.A.) (Kingston Trio), Elovaters - Ooh La La (Faces), Fatal Flaw - How Will I Know (Whitney Houston), Freight – Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel - live on WATD 3-15-22), Joe Merrick - Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin), My Silent Bravery - Paradise City (Guns n Roses), Ryan Montbleau & Tall Heights - Helplessly Hoping (CSNY), Ward Hayden & The Outliers - Hackensack (Fountains of Wayne), Adam Jensen/Mission Hill - Tik Tok (Ke$ha), Ashley Jordan - Let It Be (Beatles), Darlingside & Heather Maloney - Woodstock (Joni Mitchell), Eli Paperboy Reed - Mama Tried (Merle Haggard), Evan Goodrow - In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins), Jenny Dee - Fox On The Run (The Sweet), Lake Street Dive - Rich Girl (Hall and Oates), Liz Longley - Can't Help Myself (Four Tops), Lori McKenna - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney), Total Strangers – The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson), Mike Valeras - Cool (Leonard Bernstein/West Side Story), Munk Duane - Teenage Dirtbag (Wheatus)
South Shore musicians Gordon Lloyd and Adam Law make up the duo Gordon's Law. They're currently working on new music for 2023. They perform on the final Tiny Stage segment of 2022. Learn more at www.gordonslawmusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Lexi James performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage with her band. Learn more at www.lexijamesmusic.com.
South Shore musician, singer-songwriter, and film composer Munk Duane performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about his latest singles. Learn more at www.MunkDuane.com.
Ry McD plays live on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Ry is a solo artist also known for his work with Co-Pilot and OhYah. Learn more at www.rymcd.com.
Three Berklee College of Music graduates perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage - Kat Kennedy, Emily Anderson and Joe Holt.
www.katkennedymusic.com
www.emilyandersonak.com
www.joeholtmusic.com
Almost Halloween 2022: Wyn Doran – Spell, Jay Psaros – Zombies, Ruby Rose Fox - Die Pretty, Annabel Lee - Daggers On The Table, Hope and Things - Howl At The Moon, Lainey Dionne – Vampire, Mary McAvoy - Blood Supply, Ballroom Thieves - Bury Me Smiling, Briana White – Ghost, Sleeping Lion – Casper, Vera City – Wicked, Freezepop - The Ghost Rejoins the Living, Tammy Laforest - Into The Water, LVCRFT/Sarah Barrios - Skeleton Sam, Ashley Jordan - Angels & Demons, Abbie Barrett - Blood & Bone, Caravan of Thieves - Raise the Dead, Elovaters - Shaking Off The Wolves, Jenna Lotti – Ghosts, Molly Brule - Ghost of You, Christa Gniadek - Ghosts in Every City, Grace Morrison -The Beast, Running Mates - Black Moon, Liz Longley - You Haunt Me, Fil Pacino - Death By Lions, Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys - It's Only Halloween
Kala Farnham is a CT based singer-songwriter who has been performing all over New England for close to a decade, including many shows here in the Boston/South Shore area. During the summer of 2022 she was named as the official Connecticut State Troubadour. Learn more at www.KalaFarnham.com.
Lindsay from The New England Music Awards co-hosts a spotlight on the 2022 New England Music Award Nominees. Hear tracks from The Sparkle and Fade, Andrew Geano, Dakota Smart, Lainey Dionne, Cold Engines, Melic Moon, Fil Pacino, Audrey Bussanich, Kimaya Diggs, Morgan Johnston, Sensless Optimism, Paper Tigers, Weakened Friends, Lauren King, Crooked Coast, Isabel Pless, Zola Simone, April Cushman, King Kyote, Total Strangers, Roots Of Creation, OhYah, Chelsea Curve, Molly O'Leary, Blacktop Strut, Dalton & The Sheriffs and more! The Awards Show is Sunday November 13 at Six Strings in Foxboro. Vote for your favorites and get your tickets now at www.NeMusicAwards.com.
Singer-songwriter and multiple New England Music Award winner, Frank Viele, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his new album due out next year. Learn more at www.FrankViele.com.
Singer-songwriter and multiple New England Music Award winner, Frank Viele, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his new album due out next year. Learn more at www.FrankViele.com.
Worcester MA /Nashville TN musician Olivia Frances talks about her current tour, her latest single, and plays some songs live in studio. Learn more at www.OliviaFrancesMusic.com.
Worcester MA /Nashville TN musician Olivia Frances talks about her current tour, her latest single, and plays some songs live in studio. Learn more at www.OliviaFrancesMusic.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut album coming out soon and a ticketed show in Cohasset on September 18th. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/annadaleyyoungmusic/.
South Shore singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut album coming out soon and a ticketed show in Cohasset on September 18th. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/annadaleyyoungmusic/.
Boston singer-songwriter George Woods plays some songs live in studio and talks about the Emerging Boston Area Singer-Songwriters, which he has just taken over. Learn more at www.ebassmusic.org.
Boston singer-songwriter-guitarist Savoir Faire performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP and talk about the album release show on Saturday August 27 at Atwoods in Cambridge. Learn more at www.savoirfairemusic.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Valerie Barretto is getting ready to release her debut album "Hurt & Healing" at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke on September 8th. Learn more at www.ValerieBarrettoMusic.com.
New Bedford based singer-songwriter Molly O'Leary performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her album Holding Space and some upcoming South Shore live dates. Learn more at www.mollyolearymusic.com.
South Shore musician/singer-songwriter Billy Thompson performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his new solo singles and upcoming show dates on the South Shore. Learn more at www.billythompsonproductions.com.
Rhode Island based musician Lainey Dionne returns to the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest single "2009" and talk about her performance on THursday July 28 at Bridgewater Music Alley with Sam Robbins. Learn more at www.LaineyDionne.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Jill McCracken performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her latest single "help me, hold me, heal me". Learn more at jillmccracken.com.
New England native, Berklee College of Music graduate, and now Nashville resident Stacey Kelleher performs on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage during a return to New England tour. Learn more about Stacey at www.StaceyKelleherMusic.com.
New Hampshire country-pop musician Morgan Clark and guitarist-songwriter Daniel Kassel perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Get more information on Morgan including some upcoming South Shore performance dates at www.IAmMorganClark.com.
Boston duo Ohyah performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about their latest single and upcoming projects. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/itsohyah.
South Shore singer-songwriter Miss Julia Violet performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/missjuliaviolet.
Singer-songwriter Chuck McDermott performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his album "38 Degrees and Raining" and to talk about his upcoming show at the Burren Backroom in Somerville on Thursday June 23. Learn more at www.ChuckMcDermott.com.
Singer-songwriter Jade Moynihan performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her latest album "Werifesteria" and her release show at the Burren Backroom in Somerville on June 16th. Leanr more at www.JadeMoynihan.com.
Avi Jacob performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his performance at Bridgewater Music Alley on June 16. Also joining Avi in studio is Justin and Dianne of Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley. To learn more about Avi visit www.avijacob.com and for more on Bridgewater Music Alley visit www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
Justin McCaulley and Dianne MacAdam of Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley co-host the first hour of Almost Famous to preview the 2022 season. Learn more at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
The Chelsea Curve is one of Boston's newest rock acts. Their debut album is called All The Things and it was released in late March 2022. You can see them opening the Boston Calling music festival this Memorial Day weekend. To learn more visit https://redonredthechelseacurve.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-things.
Singer-songwriter Jillian Dawn performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP "How Simple This All Started". Learn more at www.JillianDawnMusic.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Abby Rose performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current single "Rewind" and talk about an upcoming all-original show in Cohasset. Learn more at www.ThisIsAbbyRose.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter released her debut album tonight on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. She was joined by her dad, Luke Vail, along with her producer, Sean McLaughlin of 37' Productions in Rockland. Her album is called Wandering Soul and it's available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about Abigail Vail at www.AbigailVailsMusic.com.
South Shore band Total Strangers performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Check out their residency every Thursday at New World Tavern in Plymouth. Stay up to date with their shows and original music at https://www.instagram.com/_totalstrangers/.
The first time "Stormstress" was on the Tiny Stage they went by the band name "Flight of Fire". Fast forward a few years they're back but now under the name "Stormstress". Their debut album "Silver Lining" comes out on April 22 and they have a big show at The Jungle in Somerville to promote it. Learn more at www.StormStressBand.com.
Boston singer-songwriter Susan Cattaneo returns to the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest album "All Is Quiet" which was recorded over the pandemic. Learn more at www.SusanMusic.com.
Dalton & The Sherifffs talk about their new single "Wide Awake" and some upcoming summer and fall shows. Learn more at www.daltonandthesheriffs.com.
Scituate singer-songwriter Birch Swart performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut single "What Are You Thinking Of". Stream the new single here - https://open.spotify.com/track/5KBiBBWpGInc0WrmhaB1Ly?si=9590daf3193f49d5.
South Shore band The Freight perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about a new album they're working on with producer Jeff Rosen. Learn more about The Freight at www.thefreightband.com.
Two-time 2021 Boston Music Award winning artist Zola Simone performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote her album "Now You See Me". Learn more at www.ZolaSimoneMusic.com.
Boston/New Hampshire singer-songwriter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her Songwriter-Roundup Streaming Series and other fun new projects she's working on virtually through her Starlight Lounge recording studio. Learn more at www.KatieDobbinsMusic.com.
Boston/Nashville pop/rock/alt singer-songwriter Charlotte Sands checks in with WATD about her new EP "Love and Other Lies" and her recent addition to the Boston Calling lineup for Memorial Day Weekend 2022. Find more information at www.charlottesands.com.
Singer-songwriter Ward Hayden of Ward Hayden & The Outliers is joined by David DeLuca on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about Ward's upcoming "solo" album tentativly called "South Shore". Learn more about Ward Hayden at www.WardHaydenAndTheOutliers.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Matt York performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about this new project - The Highwaymen Songs and Stories. Learn more at https://mattyorksongsandstories.com/
South Shore singer-songwriter Adam Frates performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/adamfratesacousticjamz.
Boston-area singer-songwriter Olivia Wendel performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current album "Windthrow". Learn more at www.OliviaWendelMusic.com.
Singer-Songwriter Andrew Geano performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his current single. Learn more at www.AndrewGeanoMusic.com
Massachusetts born and now Nashville based guitarist Mike Valeras just released his album "Cover Me" comprised of both cover songs he's inspired by, and original compositions inspired by his favorite composers. Learn more at www.mikevalerasmusic.com.
Jayden Westland from Cape Cod on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Her current single is "Are You Gonna Mind?" which can be found on all streaming platforms. Learn more about Jayden at https://www.facebook.com/jaydenwestlandmusic/.
South Shore band Blacktop Strut performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about their debut EP. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/blacktopstrut
Interview and in-studio performance highlights of 2021 on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Featuring: Craig DeMelo: The Whiskey Poet, Gracie Grace and All The Good Boys, Destiny Claymore, This Bliss, Chris Wagner of Modern Day Idols, Sam Luke Chase, Lainey Dionne, Fil Pacino, J.Kelley of the J.Kelley Band, Jennifer Tefft, Yuping Zhu, Morgan Johnston, Natalie Joly and Kaylee Federmann.
Almost Famous Christmas 2021 - Featuring: The Aldous Collins Band, Eddie Japan, Carly Tefft, Lori McKenna, Munk Duane, Lake Street Dive, Rocco Derosa, Monica Rizzio, Ashley Jordan, Andy Brink, Todd Thibaud, Jay Psaros, Mark Erelli, Katlyn Evans & Rob Pagnano, Liz Longley, Crooked Coast, The Running Mates, Amanda McCarthy, Joe Merrick, Kala Farnham, Katie Dobbins, Chad Parrone, Meagan Hickman, Jillian Jensen, Christa Ginadek Jimenez, Lovely Hoffman, Grace Morrison, Sarah Martin, My Silent Bravery, Morgan Clark, Casey McQuellin, Tony Savarino, Kim Moberg, Didn't Planet, Sir Christian and more!!
The final live guest of 2021 is South Shore acoustic singer-songwriter Jeff Rosen. Jeff is the owner/operator of Cherrywood Records in Pembroke and hosts two open mics at the Rivershed locatons in Scituate and Braintree. And also has a residence at the BBC location in Plymouth on Tuesday evenigns. Learn more about Jeff at www.JeffRosenMusic.com.
Boston musician Kaylee Federmann performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her new projects including a new single "Hit Pause". Learn more at www.KayleeFedermann.com.
Singer-songwriter Meagan Hickman performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Meagan is originally from Chicago, attended Berklee College of Music and lived in Boston for several years and now resides in Nashville. She released several new singles in 2021 and has more on the way for 2022. Learn more at https://www.meaganhickman.com.
The Ballroom Thieves stop by the remote WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage before their performance at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke. Big thanks to Jeff Rosen of Cherrywood Records for loaning WATD his studio for an hour to conduct this interview. Their 2020 album Unlovely is available for streaming on all platforms along with three singles released in 2021. Learn more at www.BallroomThieves.com.
The Dust Ruffles are a power-pop trio based out of Providence. Their latest EP is "Innocent Filth". They perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about the new album and play some songs live in studio. Learn more at www.thedustruffles.com.
A look at some Boston Music Award nominations for 2021 including Lake Street Dive, Darlingside, Kaiti Jones, Coral Moons, House of Harm, Alice Howe, Mark Erelli, Destiny Claymore, Morgan Johnston, The Ballroom Thieves, Kaylee Federmann, Natalie Joly, Linnea’s Garden, Ali McGuirk, Squirrel Flower, Future Teens, Zola Simone, Blue Light Bandits, Dwight & Nicole, Dalton & The Sheriffs, Freeepop, The Wolff Sisters, Airport, Grace Morrison, Will Dailey, Weakend Friends and more. Vote now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com.
Modern Day Idols on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Their 2nd self-titled album is now available. Learn more at https://moderndayidols.com. See them live on Sat November 6 at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain.
Playlist: Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys - It's Only Halloween, Jenna Lotti – Ghosts, Running Mates - Black Moon, Fil Pacino - Death By Lions, Caravan of Thieves - Raise the Dead, Lainey Dionne - I Love You To Death, Tammy Laforest - Into the Water, Jay Psaros – Zombies, Abbie Barrett - Blood & Bone, Briana White – Ghost, Mallett Brothers - Dangerous Enemies, Mary McAvoy - Blood Supply, Butch McCarthy/AllOneWorld - Ghosts In These Woods, Annabelle Lee - Warm Blood, Wyn Doran – Spell, Visiting Wine – Haunted, Elovaters - Shaking Off The Wolves, Didn't Planet - Abe Lincoln, Kala Farnham - A Little Ghost Story, Charlie Farren - October Moon, Molly Brulé - Ghost of You, Grace Morrison – The Beast, Halley Elwell/Vera City – Wicked, Ruby Rose Fox - Die Pretty, Danielle Miraglia - All My Heroes Are Ghosts
Cape Cod born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Morgan Johnston performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her new single "Pitty Party" and her journey from MA to Music City. Learn more about Morgan at www.Morgan-Johnston.com.
Providence RI Singer-Songwriter Morgan Johnston performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her two projects "Songs From Quarentine" And "Songs Still From Quarentine". Learn more about Morgan at www.MorganJohnstonMusic.com.
South Coast Singer-Songwriter Keiyana Marie Triniadad performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her new single "Good To Know" out on October 22 and perform some original songs live.
Providence RI based singer-songwriter Brian McKenzie plays on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about projects he's worked on over the Covid quarentine including a new single "Through To You". Learn more at www.BrianMcKenzie.com.
South Shore singer, songwriter, actor, model, rapper and artist Destiny Claymore performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut EP "Pretty". Learn more at www.DestinyClaymore.com.
Singer-songwriter Tom Hanson performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Check out Tom's website at www.TomHanson.com.
Rhode Island musician Lainey Dionne returns to talk about her debut full-length album "Self Titled". In this First-For-Almost-Famous show we go thorugh the entire album track-by-track and walk you through how it happened! Learn more about Lainey at www.LaineyDionne.com.
J.Kelley of the J.Kelley Band plays on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote the new album "A Third of Heaven". Follow the band through their facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/thejkelleyband/.
South Shore/Cape Cod Singer-songwriter Grace Morrison performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Daughter". Learn more at www.GraceMorrison.com.
The 2021 Nominees for the New England Music Awards have been released! Lindsay Van Kauwenberg of the NEMA Planning Committee co-hosts as we take a listen to some of this year's nominated artists. Learn more and vote for your favorites now at www.NEMusicAwards.com. Public voting closes on August 31, 2021.
Singer-songwriter Bobby Kane performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about the new projects he's working on in 2021. Learn more at www.BobbyKaneMusic.com.
Singer-songwriter Kimon Kirk stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his history in the Boston music community and his most recent album "Altitude". Learn more at www.KimonKirk.com.
South Shore/Providence singer-songwriter Mary McAvoy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her most recent single and upcoming 2021 projects. Learn more at http://marymcavoymusic.com/.
Nico Rivers and Emily Graham-Handley of Gold Hoax perform on the WATD Tiny Stage and talk about their upcoming EP. Learn more at www.GoldHoax.com.
South Shore country singer-songwriter Sarah Martin performs on the Tiny Stage and talks about her 2018 album Muddy Boots and a new single "Those Days". Learn more at www.SarahMartinMusic.com.
Gracie Grance and All The Good Boys perform an acoustic set on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.GracieGoodBoys.com.
Singer-songwriter Kristian Montgomery of The Winter Kill Band perfoms on the Tiny Stage to promote his new album "Prince Of Poverty". Learn more at www.kmwkb.com.
Singer-songwriter Sarah Blacker returns to the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her performance at Soule Homestead Farm in Middlebor on June 26. Learn more about Sarah at www.SarahBlacker.com and get tickets to the Soul Homestead concert at www.SouleHomestead.org/music.
Katie Cooke is an independent musician and a small business owner on the South Shore. She's currently working on her debut EP and owns and operates The Music Loft in Central Square Bridgewater. Joining her on the WATD Tiny Stage is Justin McCaully, president of Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley. Learn more about Katie and the Music Loft at www.TheMusicLoft.com and more about Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Lainey Dionne performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her latest singles and a new album due out later in the summer. Learn more at www.LaineyDionne.com.
Singer songwriters Wyn Doran and Liz Bills perform on the WATD Tiny Stage and talk about their latest projects. Lean more about Wyn at www.WynDoran.com and more on Liz at www.LizBills.com.
Singer-songwriter Abigail Vail performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to help celebrate 10 years of Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD.
Annie Brobst performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage on her birthday!! She and her band just released their 2nd full length album "Where Her Holler" so check it out on your favorite streaming app or at AnnieBrobstMusic.com. And check her out on the South Shore on July 1st at Bridgewater Music Alley. Get details at BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.
Jade Moynihan released her EP Liberosis in November 2020. She performs live on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about some of the songs on the EP. Learn more at www.JadeMoynihan.com.
New England pop singer-songwriter Kat Kennedy checks in from the West Coast to talk about her latest single "Goodbye". Learn more at www.katkennedymusic.com.
Boston duo This Bliss performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote their 2nd album "Retroshade". Learn more at www.thisbliss.net.
South Coast Musician Craig DeMelo stops by the WATD Tiny Stage with his band to promote his latest album "Strong Waters". Learn more at www.CraigDeMelo.com.
Carlin Tripp performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his new live album "Live at the Burren" and debuts a new single. Special guest - Jay Psaros. Learn more about Carlin at www.CarlinTripp.com
South Shore musician Valerie Barretto is working on her debut album and she stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to share some songs and talk about new projects in the works. Follow Valerie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValerieBarrettoMusic/.
The Quins are on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more about them at www.thequinsband.com.
South Shore Singer-Songwriter Meghan Lynch stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her latest single "Rare" and the progress of her upcoming EP. Learn more at www.MeghanLynchMusic.com.
Cape Cod singer-songwriter Brian Sances performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his new album "Free To Fly" being released on April 20th. Learn more at www.BrianSances.com.
Singer-songwriter Jennifer Tefft performs on the Tiny Stage and talks about her new single Better Days available now on all streaming platforms. Learn more at https://www.jennifertefft.com/.
Cambridge based singer-songwriter Katie Jones joins us virtually on the Tiny Stage to talk about her next album Tossed being released on Friday March 5th with a special live stream from Club Passim in Cambridge. Learn more at https://www.kaitijonesmusic.com/.
South Shore musician Fil Pacino stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about his new album "Last Winter on Bayfield". Learn more at www.FilPacino.com.
New England singer-songwriter Tyler Fauxbel performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://tyler-fauxbel-music.company.site/
Singer-songwriter Yuping Zhu joins WATD on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Her 2019 EP is called Love Letters and her most recent single released in 2020 is "If Only I Had An Airstream". New music is planned for 2021 so follow her on Instagram to stay up to date! https://www.instagram.com/yupingzhu_
South shore musician Gordon Lloyd performs on the WATD Almsot Famous Tiny Stage. To hear more from Gordon Lloyd and his duo Gordon's Law check out www.gordonslawmusic.com.
Singer Songwriter Natalie Joly performs on the WATD Tiny Stage talking about the upcoming album she's working on and a new single titled "Will You Ever Stop". Learn more at www.nataliejoly.com.
North Shore singer songwriter Katrina Gustafson performs live on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Unspoken" officially released on Jan 28. Learn more at www.katrinagustafsonmusic.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his new EP "Old Ocean Sounds Volume 1". Learn more at www.samlukechase.com.
This is a show that's been requested many times over the years! Tonight we take a look back at the Boston/South Shore music scenes of the late 1970s - early 00s. Featuring The Neighborhoods, Bim Skala Bim, The Lyers, Til Tuesday, The Drive, Robin Lane and the Chartbusters, The Pixies, Waltham, Down Ave, The Cars, Scruffy The Cat, Ellis Paul, The Strike, Nervous Eaters, Lori McKenna, Letters To Cleo, Mission of Burma, Dresden Dolls, The Atlantics, Face To Face and Beaver Brown. Some of them come right from the original vinyl and cassettes so listen carefully for crackles, pops and tape hiss. And my co-host for the night is Brett Milano, local author, journalist and Boston music historian. Learn more at www.brettmilano.com.
2020 was one crazy year!! And even with a global pandemic we were still able have some incredible musicians perform live on the WATD Tiny Stage. In this episode we take a look back at some memorible moments. Including live performances and interview segments from - Molly Mae, AJ Edwards, Amanda Adams, SixFoxWhiskey, Jillian Dawn, Aldous Collins, Halley Elwell, Jessi Kenney, Monica Rizzio, Munk Duane, Dinty Child, Erika Van Pelt, Ryan Montbleau, Will Dailey and Amanda McCarthy.
It's the annual "Almost Christmas" special featuring independent bands and musicians from Boston, The South Shore and New England performing original holiday music and unique interpretations of their favorite songs of the holiday season. This year featuring The Aldous Collins Band, Ashley Jordan, Joe Merrick, Jay Psaros, Liz Longley, Chad Perrone, Lori McKenna, Paige Davis, Mark Erelli, Lexi James, Brian McKenzie, Matt Chase, Monica Rizzio, Morgan Clark, Munk Duane, OldJack, Susan Cattaneo, Amanda McCarthy, Carly Tefft, Didn’t Planet, Emily Anderson, Kat Kennedy, Jackson Weatherbee, Jillian Cardarelli, Will Dailey, Houston Bernard, Katie Dobbins, Vere Hill, Todd Thibaud, Renee Leavitt, Stacey Kelliher, Lexi Jordan, Lovely Hoffman, Kim Moberg, Eddie Japan, The Running Mates, Jillian Jensen, Meagan Hickman, Hunter, Kat Evans, Molly Brule, Lake Street Dive, Kala Farnham, Erin Harpe, Wyn Doran & Liz Bills, Brian Carroll & Letters to Cleo.
Tonight was the 500th episode of Almost Famous!! Lisa Azizian, co-founder, returned to co-host as we revisit some favorite performances on the Tiny Stage over the years including Adam Ezra, Lori McKenna, Highway Ghosts, Grace Morrison, Munk Duane, Jake Hill & Deep Creek, Ashley Jordan, Kat Kennedy, Mission Hill and more! Will Dailey also performed on the Tiny Stage. Find his performance in a separate podcast episode.
Singer-songwriter Will Dailey plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage on Almost Famous' 500th Show!! Learn more about WIll Dailey at www.WillDailey.com.
Singer-songwriter Liv Cawley was last here in 2017 to promote her EP "Something Wild". Since then she has been working on several new projects including some new time in the studio and a new single released during quarentine. Learn more about Liv at www.ThisIsLiv.com.
2012 American Idol Finalist Erika Van Pelt and South Shore Singer-Songwrtier John Taglieri perform together on the WATD Tiny Stage.
Erika Van Pelt - https://erikavanpelt.com/
John Taglieri - http://johntaglieri.com/
Bridgewater Music Alley is a not-for-profit organization in Bridgewater, MA dedicated to bringing free, quality, original music to their community. With Covid-19 affecting live music world wide BMA decided to take their 2020 season virtual. It's through community donations that makes each season possible so please visit www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com to learn more.
To close out their 2020 Season Bridgewater Music Alley is having a virtual fundraiser featuring G Love and the Juice. While not from MA originally got his musical foundation by busking on the streets of Boston.
The complete fundraiser video will be available on Thursday evening December 3rd along with Mountain Weekend, Abigail Vail and Riley Welch. . Follow Bridgewater Music Alley on Facebook for the details.
South Shore Singer-Songwriter Jessi Kenney stops by the Tiny Stage to share some live music and the stories behind her songs. Follow Jessi on Facebook for updates on her live show schedule - https://www.facebook.com/jessikenneymusic/
South Shore music legend Aldous Collins of the Aldous Collins Band stops by WATD to share some new songs and share some stories in a rare solo acoustic performance.
It's our annual Almost Halloween show!! Hear "spooky" songs from Danielle Miraglia, Wyn Doran, The Running Mates, Charlie Farren, Butch McCarthy, Annabel Lee, Ruby Rose Fox, Hope & Things, Jay Psaros, Liz Bills, Kala Farnham, Molly Brule, Joe Merrick, Fil Pacino, Chad Perrone, Ghost Grl, Grace Morrison, Hyber, Jenna Lotti, Vera City, Visiting Wine and Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys.
Cape Cod based duo Plastic Angels perform on the Tiny Stage just before their move to Nashville. They have a new single out and an album in the works. Learn more at www.plasticangels.net.
Singer-songwriter and mountain dulcimer player Noelle Micarelli is on the WATD Almost Famous this week. Back at the end of February, just before Covid hit, Noelle won the Spire Center Open Mic Challenge in Plymouth. Part of the grand prize was playing live on WATD. Learn more at www.noellemicarelli.com.
South Shore singer-songwriter Chuck McDermott talks about his forthcoming album "38 Degrees and Raining" and about his involvement in the Save Our Stages Act. Learn more at www.ChuckMcDermott.com.
Singer-songwriter Matt York talks about new projects and shares some songs live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.MattYorkMusic.com.
In this special bonus podcast you'll hear select highlights of Boston Music Award Nominees - including House of Harm, Sasha Slone, Squirrel Flower, Kaylee Federmann, Prateek, Mark Erelli, Coral Moons, Lula Wiles, Ayla Brown, Dalton & The Sheriffs, Jazzmyn Redd, Ballroom Thieves and Tanya Donelley. Vote for your favorites right now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com.
Justin McCaully of Bridgewater Music Alley talks to WATD about their "virtual" 2020 Season which is concluding with a "surprise show" to be announced soon! Bridgewater Music Alley is a volunteer run non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality independent music to Bridgewater and the South Shore community. Learn more at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com. Along with the interview you'll hear music from artists who took park in this years season including Liz Longley, Will Dailey, Will Evans, Ryan Montbleau, Mountain Weekend and Louie Bello.
Singer-songwriter Dan Cody has a new EP out called "Long Distance Line". Learn more at www.DanCodyMusic.com.
Alissa Musto is a south shore songwriter and pianist who up until the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic was working as an entertainer on a cruise ship. She talks about what that experience was like and also about her time as Miss Massachusetts and promoting the importance of music education. Learn more at www.AlissaMusto.com.
New Hampshire born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Sam Robbins stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to share some new music and talk about upcoming projects. Learn more at www.SamRobbinsMusic.com.
North Shore born singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau is a favorite at festivals across the country...especially here in New England. But with covid almost all of those festivals and shows have been either cancelled of postponed. Tune in as Ryan talks about how he's adapted to current times and shares some songs live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more about Ryan Montbleau at www.RyanMontbleau.com.
Plymouth singer-songwriter Jake Hill released a series of EPs during the Covid-19 Quarentine. He talks about those and shares some songs live on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Follow Jake Hill on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with his future projects.
Singer-songwriter Kate Girardi performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her current EP "One to Four" released in 2018. She also shares some new songs which will appear on her next EP being recorded this year. Learn more on Kate Girardi at www.kategirardi.com.
Singer-songwriter Amanda McCarthy stops by WATD to talk about her current album "Road Trip" and about an actual road trip she's about to make when she makes the move to Nashville. Learn more at www.amandamccarthy.com.
Singer-songwriter Lori McKenna talks about her latest album "The Balladeer". Learn more about Lori at www.LoriMcKenna.com.
The Big Lonesome joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about their album "Payphones and Ashtrays" which drops in the fall. And their new single Silver Plate Stains is out today. Portions of proceeds from pre-orders of the new album will benefit Black Lives Matter and the ACLU. Get more information at www.TheBigLonesome.net.
Singer-songwriter Molly Mae stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her new projects with PB&J Records, shares some original songs and debuts a new single!! Learn more at www.MollyMaeMusic.com.
Dalton and the Sheriffs stop by WATD to preview tracks from their latest album "Luckier By Half". The album is officially available on Wednesday July 8th!! Learn more at www.daltonandthesheriffs.com.