Almost Famous On 95.9 Watd

Bethany and Jeff of Plastic Angels from Onset MA stop by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new projects including a new video. Enjoy!!

Singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp stops by WATD to talk about his new album "The Shape of The Island" and plays some songs live in studio. Find more on Carlin at http://carlintrippmusic.com. 

During the first hour of Almost Famous on September 25, we recognized some of the nominees for the 2018 Boston Music Awards including Will Dailey, The Ultra, Abbie Barrett, Bad Rabbits, Aubrey Haddard, Ballroom Thieves, Darlingside, Lauren Weintraub, Brynn Elliott, Happy Little Clouds, Party Bois, These Wild Plains and Sideny Gish. Vote now at www.BostonMusicAwards.com. 

Visiting Wine joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about their debut EP - Find more on them at visitingwine.com

Banded Starling stop by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to share some music, talk about their new record out next month and share some dates for upcoming shows. Listen in!! www.bandedstarling.com 

During this special Almost Famous Early Bonus Hour on 95.9 WATD (7-8PM) we recognize some of the 2018 New England Music Award winners! Congrats to everyone who was nominated this year!! Look forward to seeing you in 2019!! See the complete list of winners at www.NEMusicAwards.com. 

The Rocking Horse Music Club stops by WATD to talk about thier new album "Waiting For The Leaves To Change" and to play some songs live in studio. Find more on them at www.rockinghorsemusicclub.com. 

If you're wondering why the podcast is posting so early this morning it's because Almost Famous has tonight off so WATD News can bring you live Primary Night coverage....so while we're off we're reposting Prateek live on the Tiny Stage from July 24, 2018. Local singer-songwriter and promoter Jay Psaros fills in as host. Enjoy!

Singer-songwriter Sofia Lee Davis plays live on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage. Check her out online at www.sofialeedavis.com. 

New England Award Nominated Ashley Jordan live on the Tiny Stage tonight....her album He's Crazy just make it's online debut!! Check it out and hear her play live and acoustic on WATD. 

The Daybreakers play live on the WATD Tiny Stage. Nominated for Rock Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards, vote for them now at www.NEMusicAwards.com. Also see them live at the Marshfield Fair as part of the Marshfield Fair Almost Famous Night with The Ultra and Abby Vail. 

Providence's power pop trip The Dust Ruffles stop by the Tiny Stage for this week's Almost Famous show. They're currently in the studio working on a debut album. Learn more on them at www.thedustruffles.com 

Katie Dobbins is a Somerville based singer-songwriter and podcaster and foudner of Let The Music Set You Free. She's currently working on her 2nd full-length LP with Sean McLaughlin. Tonight she's filling in on Almost Famous interviwing Plymouth-based singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella. But first, listen to her spin some of her favorite New England based musicians. Produced/Engineered By: Ryan Stanton Katie Dobbins - www.KatieDobbinsMusic.com  Hayley Sabella - www.hayleysabellamusic.com     

Jay Psaros fills in for John Shea this week....Jay is a South Shore-based musician, producer and promoter. Tonight he's interviewing Boston area singer Prateen live on the Tiny Stage. Jay Psaros - www.jaypsarosmusic.com Prateek - www.prateeksongs.com 

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 live on the WATD Tiny Stage tonight to talk about their new record Golden Age. Find more on them at www.EddieJapan.com.

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 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 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/ 

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.