Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD
Independent, original music from Boston and the greater New England scene, produced and hosted by WATD Music Director John Shea. The 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. The program and 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.
Episodes
Ryan Demaray (9/15/26)
South Shore singer-songwriter Ryan Demaray is on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage to promote his EP Between Two Cities. Learn more at www.ryandemaray.com.
The Joneses (9/8/26)
South Shore duo The Joneses on perform on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more about their original music and their cover shows at https://www.jonesesmusic.com.
Whiskey Treaty Roadshow (8/25/26)
David Tanklefsky of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow stops by the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage to promote their latest release "Kept Rising". And see them at the Plymouth Waterfront Festival on Saturday August 29. Learn more at https://www.thewhiskeytreaty.com.
Ruby Mac (8/18/26)
Rhode Island singer-songwriter Ruby Mac is on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage this week to promote her recent projects including a new single "Antithesis of Feminists" out on Friday, August 21. Learn more and presave the single at https://rubymac.com.
Matt Bishop (8/11/26)
South Shore singer-songwriter Matt Bishop is on the WATD Tiny Stage this week. Follow his IG at https://www.instagram.com/realmattbishop
Zak Jacobson (8/4/26)
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.
Kai Nanfelt (7/28/26)
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.
Levitate Music and Arts Festival 2026 (7/21/26)
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.
Gold Hoax (7/14/26)
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.
Liz Longley (7/7/26)
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.
Jason Cardinal (6/30/26)
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.
Taxidermy (6/23/26)
Rhode Island alternative metal band Taxidermy performs in a rare acoustic setup to promote their debut EP "Comatose". Learn more at www.Taxidermy.band.
Emi McSwain (6/16/26)
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 (6/9/26)
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.
The Glow (6/2/26)
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.
Jessye DeSilva (5/26/26)
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.
Vanna Pacella (5/19/26)
Cape Cod singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vanna Pacella performs on the WATD Tiny Stage with her trio. Learn more at VannaPacella.com.
Audacity Music Festival 2026 (5/12/26)
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 o
Grace Morrison (5/5/26)
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.
Luke Curran (4/28/26)
Boston area singer-songwriter Luke Curran performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his EP "Hymns". Learn more at https://lukecurranmusic.com.
Paws & Listen 2026 - Bonus Episode (4/28/26)
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, Stev
Sioo (4/21/26)
Singer Songwriter Sioo performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://sioo.co.
Rock Out The Stigma (4/14/26)
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 mor
Carlin Tripp (4/7/26)
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.
Kara McKee (3/31/26)
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.
Amanda McCarthy (3/24/26)
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.
Donny Hayes (3/17/26)
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 Finale - Bonus Episode (3/17/26)
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)
Mark Erelli (3/10/26)
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.
Olivia Dolphin (3/3/26)
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.
Kim Moberg (2/24/26)
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.
John Taglieri (2/17/26)
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.
Izzy Ivy (2/10/26)
Maine singer songwriter Izzy Ivy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/izzyivy_music.
Matt Koelsch and Anthony Knasas (2/3/26)
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
Kate Loraine (1/27/26)
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.
Eva Ricci (1/20/26)
Boston singer-songwriter Eva Ricci performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://evaricci.com.
Delilah Brao (1/13/26)
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 (1/6/26)
The PickPockets from the South Shore help kickoff 2026 on the WATD Tiny Stage. Find more information at https://thepickpocketsband.com.
Best of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage 2025 (12/30/25)
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.
Almost Christmas 2025 (12/23/25)
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 Band (12/16/25)
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.
Evelynroze (12/9/25)
Singer-songwriter Evelynroze performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her album "Trials of the Flame". Learn more at https://evelynroze.com.
Jen Kearney (12/2/25)
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 (11/25/25)
The Local Waves perform on the WATD and promote their debut single - Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/the_local_waves.
Overserved Again (11/18/25)
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.
Julia Hutchinson (11/11/25)
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.
2025 Boston Music Award Nominees (11/4/25)
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 O
Almost Halloween 2025 (10/28/25)
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, Fi
Candy O'Terry (10/21/25)
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.
Nate Ramos (10/14/15)
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.
2025 New England Music Awards Nominees (10/7/25)
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.
Jake Swamp & The Pine (9/30/25)
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.
Noble Dust (9/23/25)
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.
Dalton & The Sheriffs w/Tommy and Charlie Scully (9/16/25)
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.
Matt York (9/9/25)
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.
Carly Tefft (9/2/25)
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
Tiny Stage Rewind: Lori McKenna (11/11/14)
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-ne
The Freight (8/26/2025)
Adam Tiro from The Freight talks about their debut LP called Tales of Maybe and how it was specifically mixed and mastered for a vinyl release. Visit https://www.thefreightband.com for more information.
Munk Duane (8/19/25)
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.
Renée Levesque (8/12/25)
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.
Tori Costa (8/5/25)
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.
Billy Thompson (7/29/25)
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.
Kristen Merlin (7/22/25)
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.
Levitate Festival 2025 (7/15/25)
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.co
Halley Elwell & Samantha Farrell (7/8/25)
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/.
Vanna Pacella (7/1/25)
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.
Nico Rivers (6/24/25)
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 (6/17/25)
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 (6/10/25)
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 (6/3/25)
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.
Boston Calling 2025 (5/27/25)
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.
South Shore Femme Fest 2025 (5/20/25)
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/southsho
Better Fires (5/13/25)
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 & Ragged Company (5/6/25)
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.
Ryan Sweezey (4/29/25)
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.
Casey Ruth Little (4/22/25)
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 (4/15/25)
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.
Adam Frates (4/8/25)
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/.
Mackenzie Lee Clement (4/1/25)
Berklee trained Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Mackenzie Lee Clement performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/mackenzieleeclement
Copilot (3/25/25)
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.
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