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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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April 17, 2014

A Fisheye-Ish View of “Hang It Up”

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A few months back, I had what will definitely one of my best gigs of the year: A solo slot […]

March 28, 2014

Songs and Stories #134: Re-rockin’ and Re-stompin’ on KVMR

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Click here to listen to Wesley Robertson and Michael Gaither on KVMR (time = 33:22) Whenever I play up in […]

March 21, 2014

Belgium Review: “Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night”

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My latest CD, “Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night”, recently passed the year and a half mark. I’m starting to get asked, […]

February 20, 2014

Songs and Stories #133: Aireene Espiritu and The Hobos

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Click here to listen to the interview with Aireene Espiritu and The Hobos (time = 38:32) Seven years ago this […]

February 11, 2014

A Pirate Walks Into a Bar…

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A few weeks back, I did my first shows of 2014, and I couldn’t have been blessed to start the […]

January 11, 2014

Songs and Stories #132: Santa Cruz County Art of Guitar Exhibit and Festival

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An interview with songwriter Jayme Kelly Curtis and Santa Cruz Guitar Company founder Richard Hoover, discussing the Santa Cruz County Art of Guitar Show

January 2, 2014

2013’s Top Ten (or so) Posts and Podcasts

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The new year. New plans. New resolutions to slowly break apart. Before that all kicks in, it’s always interesting see […]

December 19, 2013

What the Flock?

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Different things make the holiday spirit officially kick in each year. It might be the fun parties. Could be the […]

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"Welcome Back: A Collection" is now available on all your favorite streaming platforms. You can also purchase the CD at shows and here on the website. $15 includes free shipping AND a New Best Friends sticker.
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