Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Singer-songwriter Jenna May performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about her album "Emotions Gallery". Learn more at www.mayroseandmagic.com.

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.

Providence singer-songwriter Brian McKenzie talks about his next EP due out at the end of January. Learn more at www.BrianMcKenzie.com.

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 McAvoy. Get access to all the WATD Tiny Stage interviews at www.AlmostFamousRadio.com.

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 Evans & Rob Pagnano, Lori McKenna, Chad Perrone, Aldous Collins Band, Avi Jacob, Carly Tefft, Eddie Japan, Jackson Weatherbee, Lainey Dionne & Rayvon, Jay Psaros, Juliana Hatfield, Stephen Sifflard, Katie Dobbins, Sam Robbins & Halley Neal, Joe Merrick, Lake Street Dive, Kimaya Diggs, Hope Shanley, Candy O'Terry feat. Crit Harmon and Grace Kelly, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Grace Morrison, Ayla Brown, Ballroom Thieves, Amanda McCarthy, Crooked Coast, Letters to Cleo, Munk Duane, OldJack, Renee Leavitt, Sarah Martin, Morgan Clark, and more!

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/.

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/

Jazz/Blues/Rock musician Shaun England performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at www.shaunenglandmusic.com.

Singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest single "Wild". Learn more at www.katiedobbinsmusic.com.

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.

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 New England at www.rootnewengland.com.

Spooky local tracks from New England-based musicians Fil Pacino - Death By LionsFrom: Quincy Charlotte Sands - Six Feet UnderFrom: Hopkinton Christa Gniadek - Ghosts in Every CityFrom: Cheshire CT Ballroom Thieves - Roll the BonesFrom: Boston Amplifier Heads - Zombie MoonFrom: Boston Jay Psaros – ZombiesFrom: Weymouth Liz Longley – TortureFrom: Boston Ruby Rose Fox - Die PrettyFrom: Boston Lainey Dionne – VampireFrom: Smithfield RI Muddy Ruckus - Suffering and LightFrom: Portland ME Quins - The Devil's AbodeFrom: South Shore Wolff Sisters - Dark RiverFrom: Canton MA Caravan of Thieves - Dead Wrong (Single)From: CT The Something – SuperluminousFrom: South Coast Allie Jason - Ghost TownFrom: Cape Cod Datcha – BonesawFrom: Boston Lori McKenna - Killing Me (feat. Hillary Lindsey)From: Stoughton Hayley Reardon – GhostFrom: North Shore Bayside High – HauntedFrom: Plymouth Molly O'Leary - Lion's GateFrom: New Bedford Jessye Desilva - Something WickedFrom: Boston Grace Morrison -The BeastFrom: Wareham Devils Twins - If I Was A GhostFrom: Boston Wyn Doran – SpellFrom: New Hampshire Bayside High – HauntedFrom: Plymouth Running Mates – Black MoonFrom: Boston

Nominees for the 2023 Boston Music Awards Featuring Divine Sweater - When the World is EndingFrom: BostonNominated for: Artist of the year, album of the year, live act, Alt/Indie artist   Ripe - All or NothingFrom: BostonNominated for: Artist of the year, Album of the year, Live act, Pop artist, Vocalist - Robbie Wulfsohn   Elovaters – CastawayFrom: South ShoreNominated for: Artist of the year, Album of the year, Live act, Reggae act   Cape Crush - Sandwich WarsFrom: North ShoreNominated for: New artist, Album of the year   Chrysalis – ShapeshiftFrom: BostonNominated For: New artist, Singer-songwriter   ToriTori – PlacesFrom: BostonNominated for: New artist, Album of the year, R&B Artist   Darlingside – All The Lights in the CityFrom: BostonNominated for: Song of the year, Folk artist   Charlotte Sands – AlrightFrom: Hopkinton Nominated for: Song of the year, Pop artist   Grace Kelly - All That I NeedFrom: Wellesley Nominated for: Jazz artist   Shallow Pools – GoldenFrom: Boston Nominated for: Pop artist   Q Tip Bandits - Tip ToeFrom: BostonNominaed for: Live artist, Pop artist   Winkler – MonaFrom: Boston Nominated for: Alt/Indie artist, Album/EP   JATK - Don't Come Knockin'From: BostonNominated for: Video of the year   Chris Moreno - How to Act From: BostonNominated for: Country act   Mel Go Hard - Running Back (feat. SING)From: BostonNominated for: R&B artist, Music producer, Video of the year   Hayley Reardon – HonestFrom: North Shore Nominated for: Vocalist of the year   Lily Fitts - Hurts Like HellFrom: Topsfield Nominated for: Song of the year, Vocalist of the year   Dalton & The Sheriffs - Worry No More (Ba-Ba-Da)From: South ShoreNominated for: Country artist   GA-20 - Dry RunFrom: BostonNominated for: Live artist, Blues artist   Little Fuss – She’s A LiarFrom: BostonNominated for: Alt/Indie Artist, Album of the year, Song of the year   Jake Swamp and the Pine - Go by DarknessFrom: BostonNominated for: Folk artist   Valerie Barretto - Pickup TruckFrom: HansonNominated for: Country artist   Squirrel Flower – Alley LightFrom: BostonNominated for: Alt/Indie Artist / Song   Ryan Montbleau - I Don't Want To GoFrom: BostonNominated for: Folk artist, Vocalist of the year   Blue Light Bandits - Something GreenFrom: BostonNominated For: Rock artist   Mark Erelli – BlindsidedFrom: BostonNominated for: Album of the year, Folk artist   Ward Hayden & The Outliers – South ShoreFrom: South ShoreNominated for: Country artist   Ali McGuirk – I Can’tFrom: Boston/VermontNominated for: Blues artist   Vote at www.BostonMusicAwards.com now until November 17.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recorded live on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset. Hosted by Cape Cod Musician Allie Jason. Sound provided by Birch Swart and Jeff Rosen. Performers include Lainey Dionne, Shannon Davis, Tyler Levs, Birch Swart, Mary McAvoy, Troubadour Davis, and Brian Montanaro.

South Shore musician John Taglieri talks about his new singles and the history of his career. Learn more at http://johntaglieri.com.

Cape Cod musician Troubadour Davis performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his album and upcoming projects including a Songwriter Showcase organized by Allie Jason at The Red Lion Inn Cave in Cohasset on September 7th. Learn more about Troubadour Davis by following his Instagram page at  https://www.instagram.com/troubadourdavis.

Boston singer-songwriter Steve Rondo on performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://steverondomusic.com.

Total Strangers perform on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their upcoming album and upcoming performance at the 2023 Plymouth Waterfront Festival on Saturday August 26. Learn more at www.totalstrangersmusic.com.

Little Fuss performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their new EP "Lovely Distraction". Learn more at www.LittleFussBand.com.

Boston/Nashville singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about new new single "i tried" and about some upcoming projects. Learn more at www.ambarcassidy.com.

Multi-Grammy-Award-winning South Shore singer-songwriter Lori McKenna talks about her latest album 1988. Learn more at www.lorimckenna.com.

South Shore musician Nate Ramos performs on the Tiny Stage to talk about his latest singles - learn more at www.nateramosmusic.com.

New England Music Awards 2022 Pop Act of the Year winner Lainey Dionne performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her latest single releases. Learn more at www.laineydionne.com.

South Shore singer-songwriter Mariah Rose performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her career and current projects. Learn more at www.mariahrosemusic.com.

Providence singer-songwriter Tammy Laforest performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more and find her music on her BandCamp page - https://tammylaforest.bandcamp.com.

Boston band JATK performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about their latest album and some new singles. Learn more at www.JATKTheBand.com.

South Shore musician Donny Hayes performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about his EP "Love, Lies, And Lullabies Volume 1". Follow his Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/donnyhayesmusic. And learn about his hot sauce business here - https://www.instagram.com/hoppedhotsauce.

Boston Calling 2023 has come to an end. This year featured some incredible live music from Alanis Morissette, The Foo Fighters, Maren Morris, Paramore, The Lumineers, Niall Horan and many more. But it also featured many of New England's most talented musicians such as Ali McGuirk, Little Fuss, The Q-Tip Bandits, Chrysalis, Coral Moons, The Blue Light Bandits and many more. WATD had the chance to catch up with many of them back stage at this years festival. You can learn more about Boston Calling at www.bostoncalling.com.

Singer-Songwriter Nolan Driscoll performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest EP "Snail Force Winds" and talk about his upcoming performance at Bridgewater Music Alley on June 22 with Allie Jason. Co-hosting this interview are Justin McCauley, Past President of Bridgewater Music Alley and part of the programming committee, and singer-songwriter Allie Jason. Learn more about Nolan Driscoll at https://nolandriscollmusic.bandcamp.com, and more about Bridgewater Music Alley at www.BridgewaterMusicAlley.com.

This is a bonus recording of the first hour of the radio show to preview the 2023 season of Bridgewater Music Alley.  This show features co-hosts Justin McCauley, Past President and part of the Friends of Bridgewater Music Alley programming committee, along with singer-songwriter Allie Jason, who's performing at the Alley on June 22nd. Please note: The first few shows of Music Alley will be held on location at Black Hat Brew Works in Bridgewater and NOT at their usual Central Square venue. Learn more at BridgewaterMusicAlley.com. Featured artists in this show include Vance Gilbert, Ash and Eric, Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Will Evans, Noble Dust, Jake Swamp and the Pine, Halley Neal, Craig DeMelo, and The Wolff Sisters.

South Shore musician Jay Psaros performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest album Long Time Coming. Featuring special guest, singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase. Learn more at www.JayPsarosMusic.com.

South Shore musician Brian Montanaro performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Follow his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brianmontanaro/

South Shore singer-songwriter Lee Zangari performs on the WATD and updates us on some new projects for 2023. Learn more at www.LeeZangari.com.

Boston singer-songwriter Stephanie James performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her most recent projects and play some songs live in-studio. Learn more at www.stephaniejamesmusic.com.

Singer-songwriter Mary McAvoy performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about upcoming projects including a new single out on April 28th. To learn more visit MaryMcAvoyMuisc.com

South Shore country singer-songwriter Hope Shanley performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote her new singles and upcoming projects for 2023. Learn more on her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hopeshanleymusic.

High Tea performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote their album "The Wick And The Flame". Learn more at www.highteaband.com.

Boston duo This Bliss performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote their 2nd album "Retroshade". Learn more at www.thisbliss.net.

South Coast Musician Craig DeMelo stops by the WATD Tiny Stage with his band to promote his latest album "Strong Waters". Learn more at www.CraigDeMelo.com.

Carlin Tripp performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his new live album "Live at the Burren" and debuts a new single. Special guest - Jay Psaros. Learn more about Carlin at www.CarlinTripp.com

South Shore musician Valerie Barretto is working on her debut album and she stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to share some songs and talk about new projects in the works. Follow Valerie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValerieBarrettoMusic/.

The Quins are on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more about them at www.thequinsband.com.

South Shore Singer-Songwriter Meghan Lynch stops by the WATD Tiny Stage to talk about her latest single "Rare" and the progress of her upcoming EP. Learn more at www.MeghanLynchMusic.com.

Cape Cod singer-songwriter Brian Sances performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about his new album "Free To Fly" being released on April 20th. Learn more at www.BrianSances.com.

Singer-songwriter Jennifer Tefft performs on the Tiny Stage and talks about her new single Better Days available now on all streaming platforms. Learn more at https://www.jennifertefft.com/.

Cambridge based singer-songwriter Katie Jones joins us virtually on the Tiny Stage to talk about her next album Tossed being released on Friday March 5th with a special live stream from Club Passim in Cambridge. Learn more at https://www.kaitijonesmusic.com/.

South Shore musician Fil Pacino stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about his new album "Last Winter on Bayfield". Learn more at www.FilPacino.com.

New England singer-songwriter Tyler Fauxbel performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://tyler-fauxbel-music.company.site/

Singer-songwriter Yuping Zhu joins WATD on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Her 2019 EP is called Love Letters and her most recent single released in 2020 is "If Only I Had An Airstream". New music is planned for 2021 so follow her on Instagram to stay up to date! https://www.instagram.com/yupingzhu_

South shore musician Gordon Lloyd performs on the WATD Almsot Famous Tiny Stage. To hear more from Gordon Lloyd and his duo Gordon's Law check out www.gordonslawmusic.com.

Singer Songwriter Natalie Joly performs on the WATD Tiny Stage talking about the upcoming album she's working on and a new single titled "Will You Ever Stop". Learn more at www.nataliejoly.com.

North Shore singer songwriter Katrina Gustafson performs live on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her new album "Unspoken" officially released on Jan 28. Learn more at www.katrinagustafsonmusic.com.

South Shore singer-songwriter Sam Luke Chase performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to promote his new EP "Old Ocean Sounds Volume 1". Learn more at www.samlukechase.com.

This is a show that's been requested many times over the years! Tonight we take a look back at the Boston/South Shore music scenes of the late 1970s - early 00s. Featuring The Neighborhoods, Bim Skala Bim, The Lyers, Til Tuesday, The Drive, Robin Lane and the Chartbusters, The Pixies, Waltham, Down Ave, The Cars, Scruffy The Cat, Ellis Paul, The Strike, Nervous Eaters, Lori McKenna, Letters To Cleo, Mission of Burma, Dresden Dolls, The Atlantics, Face To Face and Beaver Brown. Some of them come right from the original vinyl and cassettes so listen carefully for crackles, pops and tape hiss. And my co-host for the night is Brett Milano, local author, journalist and Boston music historian. Learn more at www.brettmilano.com.

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.

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

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.

Plymouth singer-songwriter Jake Hill released a series of EPs during the Covid-19 Quarentine. He talks about those and shares some songs live on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Follow Jake Hill on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with his future projects.

Singer-songwriter Kate Girardi performs on the WATD Tiny Stage and talks about her current EP "One to Four" released in 2018. She also shares some new songs which will appear on her next EP being recorded this year. Learn more on Kate Girardi at www.kategirardi.com.

Singer-songwriter Amanda McCarthy stops by WATD to talk about her current album "Road Trip" and about an actual road trip she's about to make when she makes the move to Nashville. Learn more at www.amandamccarthy.com.

Singer-songwriter Lori McKenna talks about her latest album "The Balladeer". Learn more about Lori at www.LoriMcKenna.com.

The Big Lonesome joins WATD on the Tiny Stage to talk about their album "Payphones and Ashtrays" which drops in the fall. And their new single Silver Plate Stains is out today. Portions of proceeds from pre-orders of the new album will benefit Black Lives Matter and the ACLU. Get more information at www.TheBigLonesome.net.

Singer-songwriter Molly Mae stops by the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage to talk about her new projects with PB&J Records, shares some original songs and debuts a new single!! Learn more at www.MollyMaeMusic.com.

Dalton and the Sheriffs stop by WATD to preview tracks from their latest album "Luckier By Half". The album is officially available on Wednesday July 8th!! Learn more at www.daltonandthesheriffs.com.