Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Visiting Wine joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about their debut EP - Find more on them at visitingwine.com

Banded Starling stop by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to share some music, talk about their new record out next month and share some dates for upcoming shows. Listen in!!  www.bandedstarling.com  

During this special Almost Famous Early Bonus Hour on 95.9 WATD (7-8PM) we recognize some of the 2018 New England Music Award winners! Congrats to everyone who was nominated this year!! Look forward to seeing you in 2019!! See the complete list of winners at www. NEMusicAwards.com . 

The Rocking Horse Music Club stops by WATD to talk about thier new album "Waiting For The Leaves To Change" and to play some songs live in studio. Find more on them at  www.rockinghorsemusicclub.com . 

If you're wondering why the podcast is posting so early this morning it's because Almost Famous has tonight off so WATD News can bring you live Primary Night coverage....so while we're off we're reposting Prateek live on the Tiny Stage from July 24, 2018. Local singer-songwriter and promoter Jay Psaros fills in as host. Enjoy!

Singer-songwriter Sofia Lee Davis plays live on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage. Check her out online at  www.sofialeedavis.com . 

New England Award Nominated Ashley Jordan live on the Tiny Stage tonight....her album He's Crazy just make it's online debut!! Check it out and hear her play live and acoustic on WATD. 

The Daybreakers play live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Nominated for Rock Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards, vote for them now at www. NEMusicAwards.com . Also see them live at the Marshfield Fair as part of the Marshfield Fair Almost Famous Night with The Ultra and Abby Vail. 

Providence's power pop trip The Dust Ruffles stop by the Tiny Stage for this week's Almost Famous show. They're currently in the studio working on a debut album. Learn more on them at www.thedustruffles.com 

Katie Dobbins is a Somerville based singer-songwriter and podcaster and foudner of Let The Music Set You Free. She's currently working on her 2nd full-length LP with Sean McLaughlin. Tonight she's filling in on Almost Famous interviwing Plymouth-based singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella. But first, listen to her spin some of her favorite New England based musicians. Produced/Engineered By: Ryan Stant...

Jay Psaros fills in for John Shea this week....Jay is a South Shore-based musician, producer and promoter. Tonight he's interviewing Boston area singer Prateen live on the Tiny Stage. Jay Psaros -  www.jaypsarosmusic.com Prateek -  www.prateeksongs.com  

Bobby Kane is new to the New England music scene, moving to Boston's South Shore not too long ago from Manhattan. Check out his original music on this weeks Almost Famous podcast. And follow him on facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/BobbyKaneMusic/ . 

Eddie Japan live on the WATD Tiny Stage tonight to talk about their new record Golden Age. Find more on them at www. EddieJapan.com.

This week we're taking a break from the live show to bring you a special podcast only 4th of July Special. Feauring local bands and musicians with songs about America and songs about parts of America (cities, towns, states). We're back next week (July 10) with a live show. Have a happy and safe 4th of July from everyone here at Almost Famous and 95.9 WATD. 

The Ultra is one of the newest bands on the Boston scene but their off to an amazing start with the release of their debut EP and music video for their single "Lights Go Down" - hear all about it as they play live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Check out their page at -  https://rocktheultra.com/ . 

Analog Heart has a CD release show on June 23 at Thunder Road in Somerville...hear them talk about the new record and deliver a killer acoustic set live on the WATD Tiny Stage! Learn more about the band and the new record here:  https://www.facebook.com/analogheartband/  

Singer-songwriter Alex Fam stops by WATD to talk about her upcoming debut release and her new single "Energy". Find more on Alex at www. AlexFamMusic.com . 

Anna Snow live on the Tiny Stage talking about her EP Is This Us out on June 22 with a live show at Once in Somerville. Visit  https://annasnowmusic.com/  for more information on her, the show and the EP.

Providence-based singer-songwriter Brian McKenzie stops by WATD to play some songs live and talk about his latest record "Brusing From The Fall". Learn more about him and find his music and videos at www. BrianMcKenzie.com . 

Husband and wife duo - The Promise Is Hope - play some songs live on WATD and talk about their newest album Every Seed Must Die. Their CD release show is June 10 at Club Passim in Cambridge. Get more information on their event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/238389703567306/ . 

Joe Merrick jumps in at the last minute for this addition of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Joe's most recent album "Pracille" is in production and should be out soon...but he gives us a sneak peak of what's to come. Joe is also an incredibly talented producer and he introduced us to his newest client Marnie Bacon.  Learn more about Joe at www. JoeMerrick.com   Following Joe's interview....stay tun...

Singer-songwriter Lisa Bastoni plays live on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Her latest record is called The Wishing Hour and she just recently launched a crowd funding campaign to record her next.... find all her information at  www.lisabastoni.com . 

Hope and Things play live on 95.9 WATD. Find more on them and follow their Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/pg/hopeandthingsband . Also joining the conversatioin is singer songwriter Kat Kennedy and her dog Toby. Learn more about her and her new EP at www. KatKennedyMusic.com . 

The Wolff Sisters with Last Calvery play live on 95.9 WATD talking about their new record "Cahoon Hollow". Find more on them at  www.thewolffsisters.com . 

Singer-songwriter Lindesey Sampson stops by WATD to share some music and the stories behind them. Lindsey's current single is Naomi and it can be found on all streaming and music download platforms. Also check out her Tuesday songwriter residency at The Bebop in Boston on Tuesday evenings. Find information on her and her upcoming album "Visiting Wine" at www. VisitingWine.com .