Independent original music from the emerging Boston and New England scene. The entire 2-hour show can be heard live Tuesday nights from 8-10pm ET on 95.9 WATD in the Boston/South Shore/Cape Cod area, and streaming at 959WATD.com. Almost Famous has been recognized with awards and nominations from the Boston Music Awards, The New England Awards, South Shore Living Magazine, Limelight Magazine, and The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
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This podcast helps managers in organizations do their best work. We have interesting guests and provide strategies, tactics and hacks to avoid burnout, improve results and engage our teams at work.
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New England area MUTU4L performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their new singles "My Curse" and "Your Arms". Learn more at https://mutu4l.com/By John Shea
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South Shore musician Jade Moynihan performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current album "Metanoia". Learn more at https://jademoynihan.com.By John Shea
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14-year-old indie pop singer-songwriter Ava Valianti performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her recent single releases. Learn more at https://avavaliantimusic.com/By John Shea
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Singer-Songwriter Keiyana Marie Trinidad performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote her debut album "A Girls Dream". She's also joined by special guest, musician Tori Jae. Learn more at www.keiyanamarietrinidad.com.By John Shea
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South Shore musician Nate Ramos performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut album "Across The States". Learn more at www.nateramosmusic.com.By John Shea
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Recorded live on-location at The 2024 Levitate Music and Arts Festival at The Marshfield Fairgrounds. Includes interviews with Lake Street Dive, Gracie Grace and All The Good Boys, Myles Sweeney (Ripe, The Mark King Band, Joe Samba), The Blue Light Bandits, The Rins, Aldous Collins, and a BONUS interview with Ry McDonald of Co-Pilot. Learn more abo…
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Grammy considered singer-songwriter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP "Heart of a Goddess", a new single "Square One", and an upcoming performance on July 11 at the Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley summer concert series at Blackhat Brew Works in Bridgewater. Learn more at www.LaineyDionne.com.…
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South Shore singer-songwriter Steve Lanza Jr performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/stevelanzajr_music.By John Shea
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Singer-Songwriter Addie Dunworth performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more about Addie and her music at www.addiedunworthmusic.com.By John Shea
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Cape Cod-based band Nikki and the Barn Boys perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their EP "Complicated Love" and promote some upcoming performances. Learn more at www.nikkiandthebarnboys.com.By John Shea
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Bonus Episode: Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley 2024 Season Preview (6/4/24)
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The Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley 2024 Season kicks off on Thursday June 13th at Black Hat Brew Works in Bridgewater. Justin McCauley, VP of FoBMA co-hosts the 8-9PM hour and shares music from this year's roaster. Artists include: Air Traffic Controller, Mountain Weekend, Lainey Dionne, RJ McCarty, Jake Manzi, The Far Out, Drew Angus, Laroy St…
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South Shore singer-songwriter Danny Curtis of East Coast Honey performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about his debut single "What's It Worth?". He's also performing at Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley on June 27 with Steve Rondo. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/theeastcoasthoney.By John Shea
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95.9 WATD was on-site for the entire weekend of Boston Calling 2024 and had a chance to catch up with many of the local musicians who performed this year, including Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Divine Sweater, Senseless Optimism, JVK, Bad Rabbits, Tysk Tysk Task, Kieran Rhodes, Madi Diaz, The Wolff Sisters, Zola Simone and more. We also caught up …
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Scituate-born Ward Hayden of Ward Hayden and the Outliers performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their latest album "South Shore" and promote their performance at Boston Calling 2024 on Saturday May 25. Learn more at www.wardhaydenandtheoutliers.com.By John Shea
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Total Strangers perform on the WATD Tiny Stage tonight to promote their debut EP out Thursday May 23, with an album release show at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke. Learn more at www.TotalStrangersMusic.com.By John Shea
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New Hampshire based singer-songwriter April Cushman performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote an upcoming show at the Spire Center in Plymouth on Thursday May 23. Follow April's Instagram for additional details - https://www.instagram.com/aprilcushman/.By John Shea
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South Shore singer-songwriter Matt Koelsch performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about new music and upcoming live performances in and around The South Shore. Learn more at www.mattkoelschmusic.com.By John Shea
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Roxy and the Crisis on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a video release show on April 27 at Inclusion Records in Norwell MA, and a live performance on May 11 with Eddie Japan and Jennifer Tefft at New World Tavern on May 11. Learn more at https://www.roxyandthecrisis.com.By John Shea
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Co-Founder Gracie Grace is joined by Vanna Pacella and Anna Daley Young to promote South Shore Femme Fest 2024 happening on Sunday April 21 at Stellewagen Beer Company in Marshfield. Visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southshorefemmefest/1192452 for tickets and more information.By John Shea
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South Shore singer-songwriter Billy Thompson performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his latest singles and talk about an upcoming show date at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset on April 18. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/BillyT.Rocks.By John Shea
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South Shore singer-songwriter Larsen performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut album "Club Americana". Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/larsenplays.By John Shea
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Boston band Jennifer Tefft and the Strange perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album due out in May. Learn more at www.JenniferTefft.com.By John Shea
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The Zak Jasobson Syndicate performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new single Midnight Man and promote a series of upcoming shows. Get more information at https://www.facebook.com/Zaksingstunes4U/.By John Shea
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Boston singer-songwriter Danielle Miraglia performs on the WATD TIny Stage to promoter her current album "Bright Shining Stars" and talk about an upcoming show on March 24 in Mansfield MA. Learn more at www.DanielleM.com.By John Shea
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Boston singer-songwriter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her new latest singles and an upcoming show at Club Passim in Cambridge on March 29th. Learn more at https://www.lindsayfoote.com.By John Shea
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Singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his EP Every Changing Season and an upcoming show on March 21 at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohassett with The Mallett Brothers. Learn more at www. CarlinTrippMusic.com.By John Shea
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Michael Paul Brennan with special guest Nikki Monteiro perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a series of new singles. Learn more at www.michaelpaulbrennanmusic.com.By John Shea
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Boston-based singer/songwriter Erin Wilson performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Erin also hosts several songwriter in the round events around the Boston and South Shore areas. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/erinwilsonmusic.By John Shea
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Singer-Songwriter Molly O'Leary performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a new album "Marigold" and an upcoming album release show. Molly is joined by guitarist John Fernandes. Learn more about Molly and the new album at www.mollyolearymusic.com.By John Shea
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South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote a new single and talk about an upcoming show. Learn more at www.samlukechase.com.By John Shea
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South Shore singer-songwriter Kara Tondorf performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her 2017 sophomore album "Ever After" and Wintersong: A Celebration of Female Songwriters this weekend at GAR Hall In Scituate. Visit https://www.therivershed.com/songwriters-festival-2023 for details and tickets.…
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Singer-songwriter Jenna May performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about her album "Emotions Gallery". Learn more at www.mayroseandmagic.com.By John Shea
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Cape Cod singer-songwriter Allie Jason returns to the Tiny Stage to talk about a songwriter showcase happening at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset, and about a new album due out later in the year. Learn more at www.AllieJasonMusic.com.By John Shea
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Providence singer-songwriter Brian McKenzie talks about his next EP due out at the end of January. Learn more at www.BrianMcKenzie.com.By John Shea
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Best Of The Tiny Stage 2023 (12/26/23)
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Tonight it's the best of the Almost Famous Tiny Stage 2023 with interview and in-studio highlights from: Air Traffic Controller, Jay Psaros, Steve Rondo, Lainey Dionne, Total Strangers, Maddi Ryan, Becca Hannah, Tyler Levs, Butcher Baglio and Estes, Cody Nilsen, Brian Montanaro, JATK, Kat Wolff, Allie Jason, Norwood Pierson, Birch Swart, and Mary M…
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Local sounds of the holiday season performed by bands and musicians from across New England. Including...Liz Longley, Dalton And The Sheriffs, Jillian Jensen, Dwight and Nicole, Lauren Weintraub, Adam Frates, Eli Paperboy Reed, Pat & Mal Fey, Timmy Brown, Mark Erelli, Ambar Cassidy feat Local TV, Grace Potter & The Nocturnal, Isabel Pless, Katlyn E…
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Singer-songwriters Sam Robbins and Halley Neal stop by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about their latest collaborative album "You And Me on Christmas Eve". Learn more at https://samrobbinsmusic.com/ or https://halleyneal.com/.By John Shea
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Chris Ballerini & Tyler Davis perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about a new album from Chris Ballerini & The Drift. Learn more about the album by following Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.ballerini/By John Shea
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Jazz/Blues/Rock musician Shaun England performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.shaunenglandmusic.com.By John Shea
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Singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest single "Wild". Learn more at www.katiedobbinsmusic.com.By John Shea
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Boston area singer-songwriter Maddi Ryan performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut EP Growing Pains. Learn more at www.MaddiRyan.com.By John Shea
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Justin McCauley from Root New England talks about his organization and some of the projects he's been involved in over the past few years. He also shares music from some of the artists he's worked with including: Abigail Vail, Jake Manzi, Jillian Dawn, Avi Jacob, Mountain Weekend, Laroy Street, Will Dailey, and Steve Rondo. Learn more about Root Ne…
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Almost Famous Halloween 2023 (10/31/23)
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Spooky local tracks from New England-based musicians Fil Pacino - Death By Lions From: Quincy Charlotte Sands - Six Feet Under From: Hopkinton Christa Gniadek - Ghosts in Every City From: Cheshire CT Ballroom Thieves - Roll the Bones From: Boston Amplifier Heads - Zombie Moon From: Boston Jay Psaros – Zombies From: Weymouth Liz Longley – Torture Fr…
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2023 Boston Music Award Nominees (10/24/23)
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Nominees for the 2023 Boston Music Awards Featuring Divine Sweater - When the World is Ending From: Boston Nominated for: Artist of the year, album of the year, live act, Alt/Indie artist Ripe - All or Nothing From: Boston Nominated for: Artist of the year, Album of the year, Live act, Pop artist, Vocalist - Robbie Wulfsohn Elovaters – Castaway Fro…
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2023 New England Music Award Nominee and 2023 Boston Music Award nominee Anna Daley Young stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to play tracks from her debut album "Go My Own Way". Learn more about Anna at https://www.annadaleyyoung.org.By John Shea
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Cape Cod singer-songwriter Shannon Davis performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Tell Me A Story" which is available on all streaming services on October 27. Also check out her double album release show with Molly Parmenter at the Cape Cinema in Dennis on December 7th. Visit www.shannondavismusic.com for more information.…
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Maine singer-songwriter Tyler Levs performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his new single - "Be Mine". Allie Jason co-hosts. Learn more at https://tylerlevs.com.By John Shea
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2023 New England Music Award Nominees (9/26/23)
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Nominees for the 2023 New England Music Awards have been announced and voting goes until October 1st. This week we showcase just a few of the many talented artists this region has to offer. See the full list and vote now at www.NEMusicAwards.com.By John Shea
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Cape Cod singer-songwriter Molly Parmenter performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Gladly" which is available on all streaming services. Also check out her double album release show with Shannon Davis at the Cape Cinema in Dennis on December 7th. Visit https://mollyparmenter.com for more information.…
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Gillian Smith keeps her professional options open
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Gillian Smith intentionally defined herself broadly as a professional. She focuses on the transferable skills, experience and value that she can offer any organization rather than narrowly defining herself as a specific function in a particular industry. I really enjoyed our conversation about what she's learned along the way.…
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