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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 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,

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53:39

Amanda McCarthy (3/24/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/03/25

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.

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51:08

Donny Hayes (3/17/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/03/18

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.

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50:00

The Search Finale - Bonus Episode (3/17/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/03/18

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)

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50:56

Mark Erelli (3/10/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/03/11

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.

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52:02

Olivia Dolphin (3/3/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/03/04

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.

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55:46

Kim Moberg (2/24/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/02/25

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.

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53:08

John Taglieri (2/17/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/02/18

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.

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47:05

Izzy Ivy (2/10/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/02/11

Maine singer songwriter Izzy Ivy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/izzyivy_music.

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54:20

Matt Koelsch and Anthony Knasas (2/3/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/02/04

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

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52:30

Kate Loraine (1/27/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/01/28

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.

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47:19

Eva Ricci (1/20/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/01/21

Boston singer-songwriter Eva Ricci performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://evaricci.com.

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47:31

Delilah Brao (1/13/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/01/14

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.

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50:15

The PickPockets (1/6/26)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2026/01/07

The PickPockets from the South Shore help kickoff 2026 on the WATD Tiny Stage. Find more information at https://thepickpocketsband.com.

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106:23

Best of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage 2025 (12/30/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/12/31

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.

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0:30

Almost Christmas 2025 (12/23/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/12/24

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

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51:45

Aldous Collins Band (12/16/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/12/17

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.

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47:38

Evelynroze (12/9/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/12/10

Singer-songwriter Evelynroze performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her album "Trials of the Flame". Learn more at https://evelynroze.com.

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54:59

Jen Kearney (12/2/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/12/03

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.

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50:34

The Local Waves (11/25/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/11/26

The Local Waves perform on the WATD and promote their debut single - Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/the_local_waves.

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54:27

Overserved Again (11/18/25)

Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD ·

2025/11/19

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.

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