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Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD
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Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Hosted by John Shea · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 500 episodes

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Episodes
500
Last ep.
13 days ago
Avg length
53m
Booking Probability™
37
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Listen Score
38
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Virality (30d)
56
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About this podcast

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-with-john-shea

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About the host

John Shea hosts Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD, a music show with 500 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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The Glow (6/2/26)

Jun 2, 202651m0

Boston's The Glow perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny State to promote their performance at Bridgewater Music Alley on Thursday, July 30th. Learn more about The Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMus

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Jessye DeSilva (5/26/26)

May 26, 202654m0

Boston singer-songwriter Jessye DeSilva performs on the Tiny Stage to promote a new album "Glitter Up The Dark". Learn more at https://www.jessyedmusic.com.

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Vanna Pacella (5/19/26)

May 19, 202651m0

Cape Cod singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vanna Pacella performs on the WATD Tiny Stage with her trio. Learn more at VannaPacella.com.

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Audacity Music Festival 2026 (5/12/26)

May 12, 202654mEp. 5220

This week The Tiny Stage is on-location from The Audacity Music Festival. Audacity was founded and produced by Thunderbolt Productions and held at Town River Landing in Bridgewater on Saturday, May 9. Featured acts/inter

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Grace Morrison (5/5/26)

May 5, 202650m0

Wareham singer-songwriter Grace Morrison is back on the Tiny Stage promoting her album Saltwater Country. She's also performing at The Spire Center in Plymouth with Sam Robbins on Thursday, May 7th. Learn more at GraceMo

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Luke Curran (4/28/26)

Apr 28, 202653m0

Boston area singer-songwriter Luke Curran performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his EP "Hymns". Learn more at https://lukecurranmusic.com.

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Paws & Listen 2026 - Bonus Episode (4/28/26)

Apr 28, 20261h 2m0

The 2nd Annual Paws And Listen took place on Saturday, April 25 at The Guild in Pawtucket RI and raised money for Vintage Pet Rescue. The event was organized by New England Music Award winning artist Frank Viele and feat

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Sioo (4/21/26)

Apr 21, 202653m0

Singer Songwriter Sioo performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://sioo.co.

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Rock Out The Stigma (4/14/26)

Apr 14, 202655m0

This week it's all about Rock Out The Stigma with Aldous Collins, Hitch, and Lainey Dionne perform on the Tiny Stage. Rock Out The Stigma is a benefit show happening at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke for Mental Health Aw

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Carlin Tripp (4/7/26)

Apr 7, 202652m0

Boston-area singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp, joined by Billy Thompson, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest project "Dead Reckoning". Learn more at https://carlintrippmusic.com.

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Kara McKee (3/31/26)

Mar 31, 202648mEp. 5210

Rhode Island singer-songwriter Kara McKee performs on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut album Love and Guts - learn more at https://karamckeemusic.com.

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Amanda McCarthy (3/24/26)

Mar 24, 202653mEp. 5200

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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Donny Hayes (3/17/26)

Mar 17, 202651mEp. 5190

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

Mar 17, 202650mEp. 5180

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 feature

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Mark Erelli (3/10/26)

Mar 10, 202650m0

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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Olivia Dolphin (3/3/26)

Mar 3, 202652mEp. 5170

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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Kim Moberg (2/24/26)

Feb 24, 202655m0

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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John Taglieri (2/17/26)

Feb 17, 202653m0

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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Izzy Ivy (2/10/26)

Feb 10, 202647m0

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

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

Feb 3, 202654m0

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 - http

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Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD is hosted by John Shea. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 500 episodes.

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Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD has published 500 episodes.

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