Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Happy New Year! Tonight we look back at some in-studio highlights from 2018 featuring Jay Psaros, Sam Luke Chase, Abby Vail, Eddie Japan, Hayley Sabella interviewed by Katie Dobbins, Analog Heart, Chad Perrone, Sofia Lee Davis, The Dust Ruffles, Matt Chase, Ayla Brown, Ward Hayden, Liz Longley, The Wolff Sisters, Brian McKenzie, The Daybreakers, Lauren Weintraub, Kat Kennedy and Amber Eyes. Enjoy...

Christmas Music performed by bands and musicians from across New England - Aldous Collins Band, Ashley Jordan, Eddie Japan, Grace Morrison, Hana Kahn, Jesse Dee, Joe Merrick, Kala Farnham, Katlyn Evens, Michelle Lewis, Munk Duane, Three at Home, Alternate Routes, Amanda McCarthy, Brian Carroll, Christa Gniadek, Didn't Planet, Jillian Cardarelli, Kim Moberg, Liz Longley, Lori McKenna, Matt York, St...

Ward Hayden of Ward Hayden and the Outliers (formally Girls Guns and Glory) joins us live on the Tiny Stage. Find more on him including upcoming show dates at  www.wardhaydenandtheoutliers.com . 

South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase joins us on the Tiny Stage to play some songs and share some stories. The debut of his new trio is Friday, December 7, 2018 at Tinkers Son in Norwell. Visit  www.samlukechase.com  for more information. 

Boston born and Nashville based Singer-songwriter Lauren Weintraub joins us live on the Tiny Stage this week. Learn more about her at  www.laurenweintraub.com .  

Jillian Jensen is on the Tiny Stage tonight to introduce her new band Amber Eyes. They have a single out this Friday as well as a single release party at Station Eight in Marshfield, MA on Friday November 23rd. Learn more at www.ambereyesmusic.com. 

The Houston Bernard Band has a new album out called "Lucky Man" and they perform an acoustic set live on WATD's Tiny Stage. Find more on them at www. HoustonBernardBand.com . 

It's Election Day in Massachusetts which means Almost Famous is taking the night off so the WATD News Department can provide live coverage. To keep you company until next week's show with Houston Bernard on the Tiny Stage, enjoy this Radio Replay from November 2015 with Ellis Paul live on the Tiny Stage. 

Somerville-based singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins returns to the Tiny Stage tonight to talk about her new single due out on November 14 and her next album out in early 2019. She's also a podcast host - check out her information as well as her podcast "Let The Music Set You Free" at www. KatieDobbinsMusic.com . 

Boston-based singer-songwriter Chad Perrone plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage and talk about his upcoming full band show on October 26 at City Winery in Boston. Visit http://chadperrone.bandcamp.com  for more information. 

New Hampshire-based singer songwriter Amanda McCarthy joins us live on the Tiny Stage....she's working on a new record and she shares some sneak preview tracks from that plus plays some songs live. Visit AmandaMcCarthy.com for more information. Listen and enjoy!!

Bethany and Jeff of Plastic Angels from Onset MA stop by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new projects including a new video. Enjoy!!

Singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp stops by WATD to talk about his new album "The Shape of The Island" and plays some songs live in studio. Find more on Carlin at  http://carlintrippmusic.com . 

During the first hour of Almost Famous on September 25, we recognized some of the nominees for the 2018 Boston Music Awards including Will Dailey, The Ultra, Abbie Barrett, Bad Rabbits, Aubrey Haddard, Ballroom Thieves, Darlingside, Lauren Weintraub, Brynn Elliott, Happy Little Clouds, Party Bois, These Wild Plains and Sideny Gish. Vote now at www. BostonMusicAwards.com . 

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