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Michael Gaither

Music. Trivia. Humor. Gratitude.

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Michael Gaither was raised on the central California coast and takes the “write what you know” idea to heart, wrapping songs around small-town life and humorous takes on everyday stuff. His love of animals and active involvement with local animal rescue work also find their way into Michael’s songs. He has released three independently produced CDs: "Spotted Mule and Other Tales" (2006), "Dogspeed" (2009), and "Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night" (2012). In addition, Michael books and hosts the Corralitos Cultural Center Music Series. Offstage, he produces and hosts the “Songs and Stories” podcast, which features stories behind his songs and interviews with other independent songwriters.

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January 5, 2016

Songs and Stories #153: A Post-Show Chat with Amy Rigby

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Click here to listen to the Amy Rigby interview (time = 36:40) Since her late 90s debut record, “Diary of […]

November 20, 2015

Songs and Stories #152: Robert Berry and the December People

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Click here to listen to the Robert Berry interview (time = 56:59) “Big. Fun. Loud. Insanely creative.” That’s all I […]

November 9, 2015

Yes, I Talked with Bruce Campbell

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I always warn people, especially at the day job, “Never bring up dogs, music, or movies. I’ll go off on […]

October 30, 2015

Songs and Stories #151: KPIG Recap and Upcoming Podcasts

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Click here to listen to KPIG interview (time = 22:55) For a switch, here’s a chance to here *me* interviewed […]

October 28, 2015

My $0.08 From ASCAP

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Once upon a time, I really did receive eight cents from ASCAP. It’s come up in recent radio interviews, and […]

October 6, 2015

Songs and Stories #150: “Remembering Audrey Auld”

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A repeat of a 2012 interview with the late Audrey Auld. This special episode includes cuts from her final two records, “Hey Warden” and “Tonk”.

September 9, 2015

Songs and Stories #149: Cosy Sheridan

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Click here to listen to the interview with Cosy Sheridan. (time = 26:17) With over ten CDs of original material to […]

August 5, 2015

Songs and Stories #148: Kenny Butterill

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Click here to listen to the interview with Kenny Butterill. (time = 43:40) Diving his time between homes in Toronto, Canada […]

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