John Shea

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

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Independent, original music from Boston and the greater New England scene, produced and hosted by WATD Music Director John Shea. The full 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. Almost Famous and John 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. Learn more: https://959watd.com/almost-famous-wi...

Author

John Shea

Category

Music

Podcast website

www.almostfamousradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Bobby Kane (7/17/18) 18.07.2018

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 (7/10/18) 11.07.2018

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.

4th of July Podcast Special (7/3/18) 03.07.2018

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 (6/26/18) 27.06.2018

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 (6/19/18) 20.06.2018

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/  

Alex Fam (6/12/18) 13.06.2018

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 (6/5/18) 06.06.2018

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.

Brian McKenzie (5/29/18) 30.05.2018

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 . 

The Promise Is Hope (5/22/18) 23.05.2018

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 & Marnie Bacon w/Faith Francis (5/15/18) 16.05.2018

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...

Lisa Bastoni (5/8/18) 09.05.2018

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 & Things (5/1/18) 02.05.2018

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 (4/24/18) 25.04.2018

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 . 

Lindsey Sampson (4/17/18) 18.04.2018

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 . 

Louis Apollon (4/10/18) 11.04.2018

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 . 

Matt Chase (4/3/18) 04.04.2018

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 . 

Scarlett Drive (3/27/18) 28.03.2018

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 . 

Olivia Frances (3/20/18) 21.03.2018

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.  

Liz Longley (3/13/18) 14.03.2018

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 . 

Katie Dobbins (3/6/18) 07.03.2018

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...

Susan Cattaneo & Chuck McDermott (2/27/18) 28.02.2018

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 (2/20/18) 21.02.2018

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 . 

Kat Kennedy (2/13/18) 14.02.2018

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...

Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy (2/6/18) 07.02.2018

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.

Jay Psaros (1/30/18) 31.01.2018

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.

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