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2020 was one crazy year!! And even with a global pandemic we were still able have some incredible musicians perform live on the WATD Tiny Stage. In this episode we take a look back at some memorible moments. Including live performances and interview segments from - Molly Mae, AJ Edwards, Amanda Adams, SixFoxWhiskey, Jillian Dawn, Aldous Collins, Halley Elwell, Jessi Kenney, Monica Rizzio, Munk Duane, Dinty Child, Erika Van Pelt, Ryan Montbleau, Will Dailey and Amanda McCarthy. 

It's the annual "Almost Christmas" special featuring independent bands and musicians from Boston, The South Shore and New England performing original holiday music and unique interpretations of their favorite songs of the holiday season. This year featuring The Aldous Collins Band, Ashley Jordan, Joe Merrick, Jay Psaros, Liz Longley, Chad Perrone, Lori McKenna, Paige Davis,  Mark Erelli, Lexi James, Brian McKenzie, Matt Chase, Monica Rizzio, Morgan Clark, Munk Duane, OldJack, Susan Cattaneo, Amanda McCarthy, Carly Tefft, Didn’t Planet, Emily Anderson, Kat Kennedy, Jackson Weatherbee, Jillian Cardarelli, Will Dailey, Houston Bernard, Katie Dobbins, Vere Hill, Todd Thibaud, Renee Leavitt, Stacey Kelliher, Lexi Jordan, Lovely Hoffman, Kim Moberg, Eddie Japan, The Running Mates, Jillian Jensen, Meagan Hickman, Hunter, Kat Evans, Molly Brule, Lake Street Dive, Kala Farnham, Erin Harpe, Wyn Doran & Liz Bills, Brian Carroll & Letters to Cleo.

Singer-songwriter Will Dailey plays live on the WATD Tiny Stage on Almost Famous' 500th Show!! Learn more about WIll Dailey at www.WillDailey.com.

Tonight was the 500th episode of Almost Famous!! Lisa Azizian, co-founder, returned to co-host as we revisit some favorite performances on the Tiny Stage over the years including Adam Ezra, Lori McKenna, Highway Ghosts, Grace Morrison, Munk Duane, Jake Hill & Deep Creek, Ashley Jordan, Kat Kennedy, Mission Hill and more! Will Dailey also performed on the Tiny Stage. Find his performance in a separate podcast episode. 

Singer-songwriter Liv Cawley was last here in 2017 to promote her EP "Something Wild". Since then she has been working on several new projects including some new time in the studio and a new single released during quarentine. Learn more about Liv at www.ThisIsLiv.com. 

2012 American Idol Finalist Erika Van Pelt and South Shore Singer-Songwrtier John Taglieri perform together on the WATD Tiny Stage. Erika Van Pelt - https://erikavanpelt.com/  John Taglieri - http://johntaglieri.com/ 

Bridgewater Music Alley is a not-for-profit organization in Bridgewater, MA dedicated to bringing free, quality, original music to their community. With Covid-19 affecting live music world wide BMA decided to take their 2020 season virtual. It's through community donations that makes each season possible so please visit www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com to learn more.  To close out their 2020 Season Bridgewater Music Alley is having a virtual fundraiser featuring G Love and the Juice. While not from MA originally got his musical foundation by busking on the streets of Boston.  The complete fundraiser video will be available on Thursday evening December 3rd along with Mountain Weekend, Abigail Vail and Riley Welch. . Follow Bridgewater Music Alley on Facebook for the details.

South Shore Singer-Songwriter Jessi Kenney stops by the Tiny Stage to share some live music and the stories behind her songs. Follow Jessi on Facebook for updates on her live show schedule - https://www.facebook.com/jessikenneymusic/ 

South Shore music legend Aldous Collins of the Aldous Collins Band stops by WATD to share some new songs and share some stories in a rare solo acoustic performance. 

It's our annual Almost Halloween show!! Hear "spooky" songs from Danielle Miraglia, Wyn Doran, The Running Mates, Charlie Farren, Butch McCarthy, Annabel Lee, Ruby Rose Fox, Hope & Things, Jay Psaros, Liz Bills, Kala Farnham, Molly Brule, Joe Merrick, Fil Pacino, Chad Perrone, Ghost Grl, Grace Morrison, Hyber, Jenna Lotti, Vera City, Visiting Wine and Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys.

Cape Cod based duo Plastic Angels perform on the Tiny Stage just before their move to Nashville. They have a new single out and an album in the works. Learn more at www.plasticangels.net. 

Singer-songwriter and mountain dulcimer player Noelle Micarelli is on the WATD Almost Famous this week. Back at the end of February, just before Covid hit, Noelle won the Spire Center Open Mic Challenge in Plymouth. Part of the grand prize was playing live on WATD. Learn more at www.noellemicarelli.com. 

South Shore singer-songwriter Chuck McDermott talks about his forthcoming album "38 Degrees and Raining" and about his involvement in the Save Our Stages Act. Learn more at www.ChuckMcDermott.com. 

Singer-songwriter Matt York talks about new projects and shares some songs live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.MattYorkMusic.com. 

In this special bonus podcast you'll hear select highlights of Boston Music Award Nominees - including House of Harm, Sasha Slone, Squirrel Flower, Kaylee Federmann, Prateek, Mark Erelli, Coral Moons, Lula Wiles, Ayla Brown, Dalton & The Sheriffs, Jazzmyn Redd, Ballroom Thieves and Tanya Donelley. Vote for your favorites right now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com. 

Justin McCaully of Bridgewater Music Alley talks to WATD about their "virtual" 2020 Season which is concluding with a "surprise show" to be announced soon! Bridgewater Music Alley is a volunteer run non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality independent music to Bridgewater and the South Shore community. Learn more at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com. Along with the interview you'll hear music from artists who took park in this years season including Liz Longley, Will Dailey, Will Evans, Ryan Montbleau, Mountain Weekend and Louie Bello. 

Singer-songwriter Dan Cody has a new EP out called "Long Distance Line". Learn more at www.DanCodyMusic.com. 

Alissa Musto is a south shore songwriter and pianist who up until the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic was working as an entertainer on a cruise ship. She talks about what that experience was like and also about her time as Miss Massachusetts and promoting the importance of music education. Learn more at www.AlissaMusto.com. 

New Hampshire born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Sam Robbins stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to share some new music and talk about upcoming projects. Learn more at www.SamRobbinsMusic.com. 

North Shore born singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau is a favorite at festivals across the country...especially here in New England. But with covid almost all of those festivals and shows have been either cancelled of postponed. Tune in as Ryan talks about how he's adapted to current times and shares some songs live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more about Ryan Montbleau at www.RyanMontbleau.com.