Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Singer-songwriter Louis Apollon stops by WATD to play some songs live and promote some upcoming shows including one at The Spire Center in Plymouth opening for the Delta Generators. Find more on Louis at  www.louisapollon.com . 

Singer-songwriter Matt Chase stops by WATD to talk about his latest release "One Last Try" and his CD Release show on Saturday April 10th at River Club Music Hall in Scituate. Get all the information at www. MattChaseMusic.com . 

Country rock band Scarlett Drive stops by WATD to talk about their new single and to promote some upcoming shows. Check them out online and view their upcoming show schedule at  www.scarlettdrive.com . 

Singer-Songwriter Olivia Frances joins us on the Tiny Stage to talk about her current album "Evergreen" released in 2015 and her brand new singles "Moon To My Sun" and "It Just Takes One" which are available right now!! Find more on Olivia at www.oliviafrancesmusic.com.  

Singer-songwriter Liz Longley stops by WATD to play some songs live and spin some songs from her albums "Hot Loose Wire", "Liz Longley" and her most recent release "Weightless". Find more on Liz at www. LizLongley.com . 

Celebrating the 1 year anniversary of her first single, More Love, singer songwriter Katie Dobbins joins us on the Tiny Stage to update us on what's new in her world. Those updates include: A new podcast - http://letthemusicsetyoufree.podbean.com A new music video for Post It Notes -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRSgkBNp_Zc And an upcoming Let The Music Set You Free show at the Ventress Librar...

Chuck McDermott recently released his latest album "Gin and Rosewater" and Susan Cattaneo recently dropped her double album "The Hammer and the Heart". Both are teaming up for a show at Plymouth's Spire Center on Friday March 2nd. And you get a sneak preview right here on Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD. 

Strangers By Accident plays live on 95.9 WATD and talks about their debut full band EP "Reckless". Find more on them at www. StrangersByAccident.com . 

Singer-songwriter Kat Kennedy stops by WATD with her band to play some music live, talk about the songs and promote a Kickstarter that just launched to help her record her debut full length album. Find more information on the kickstarter and the amazing rewards you can get from contributing at  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katkennedy/kat-kennedys-debut-album   Following Kat's interview sta...

Singer-songwriters Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy stop by WATD to share some some music, play some songs live and update us on what's new in their world.

Singer-songwriter Jay Psaros stops by WATD to share some new songs, talk about a new album in the works and also shares some insight into the current state of independnet music.

Scituate-based singer songwriter Jake Durkin plays live on the Tiny Stage and invites some friends from Nashville to join him. Learn more at  www.jakedurkin.com . 

South Shore based singer-songwriter Abby Vail joins us on the Tiny Stage along with her dad Luke to talk about some new songs and new projects she's working on....including a new album for children. Find more on Abby at  www.abigailvail.com .  

The Big Lonesome from Hull, MA joins us on the Tiny Stage to play some songs live from their new album "Fasicination". Also, note the cover design inspired by Nantasket Beach!! Learn more at www. TheBigLonesome.net . 

Boston-based blues guitarist and vocalist Seth Rosenbloom joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about his self titled debut album and upcoming show dates. Learn more at  www.sethrosenbloom.com . 

It's the annual Year in Review special on the Almost Famous podcast. Listen to hear interview highlights and in-studio performances from Abbie Barrett, Ali McGuirk, Anna Madsen, Annalise Emerick, Brynn Elliott, Carissa Johnson, Craig DeMello, Gracie Day, Hana Kahn, Kala Farnham, Kat Kennedy, Katie Dobbins, Mally Smith, Matt York, Molly Brulé, Prateek and Sam Robbins. Sponsored as always by Tiny An...

2 Hours of Holiday Music - both originals and covers - all performed by independent bands and musicians from across New England.  Featured Songs: The Alternate Routes – It’s That Time of Year (Bridgeport, CT) Ruby Rose Fox & Eddie Japan – Christmas Baby Please Come Home (Boston, MA) Ashley Jordan – White Christmas (Harvard, MA) Todd Thibaud – Silent Night (Boston, MA) Girls Guns and Glory – Holida...

Carissa Johnson was last here in 2012 when she was 14 and part of the band Left Hand Blue. Tonight she's back as a solo artist and the 2017 Boston Music Awards' New Artist of the Year!! Her new album "Only Roses" is out now. She's joined in studio tonight by Vanessa Silberman. Check out Carissa's website at  www.carissajohnsonmusic.com and Vanessa Silberman at www.vanessasilbermanofficial.com . 

Singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella stops by WATD to talk about the Kickstarter campaign for her next album "Forgive the Birds". She also shares a few of the songs featured on the new album, live and acoustic on the Tiny Stage. If you'd like to contribute to the album, here's the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hayleysabella/forgive-the-birds-by-hayley-sabella-help-these-son

Boston indie pop songstress Brynn Elliott joins us on the Tiny Stage. Elliott’s songs are often inspired by her life as a student, feminism, and her studies. Listen in to hear some of her new singles, some songs performed live in studio and of course some great stories behind her music. Learn more on Brynn Elliott at www.brynnelliott.com .

Andover native Casey McQuillen joins us live on the Tiny Stage to talk about her new singles and her "You Matter" tour. Learn more on her, the singles and the You Matter Tour at  www.caseymcquillen.com . 

Molly Brulé talks to WATD about her new album “The Things I Know” and promotes her CD release show on Friday December 1st at the Burren in Somerville. Find more on Molly, the album and the CD Release Show at www. MollyBrule.com .

Sam Robbins from Manchester NH plays live on the Tiny Stage to play some new music and talk about his upcoming EP. Find more on him at www. SamRobbinsMusic.com . Also joining us is Peter Brown, President of Tiny and Sons Glass. The primary sponsor of Almost Famous since 2011. 

Banded Starling plays live on the Tiny Stage to talk about their new EP "Sink In". Banded Starling is a New Hampshire-based alternative folk pop duo. Long-time friends Priscilla B. and Pete Wason formed the band after having played in several bands together for nearly a decade and performing at various music festivals throughout New England. Banded Starling melds the uniqueness of alternative musi...

The Big Lonesome, based partially in Hull Massachusetts, joins us in studio to preview their new EP “Fascination”. Nantasket Beach in Hull MA is featured prominently in the CD artwork. Get your copy of the EP and check out their upcoming tour dates at www. TheBigLonesome.net .