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Michael Gaither

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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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July 17, 2013

Songs and Stories #127: Fred Reiss on “Today Cancer – Tomorrow the World”

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Click here to listen to Fred Reiss talk about “Today Cancer – Tomorrow the World” (time = 49:26) Here’s a […]

June 20, 2013

Songs and Stories #126: “Birds of Chicago”

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Click here to listen to JT and Allison of “Birds of Chicago” (time = 38:20) “Who do you sound like?” […]

June 10, 2013

Behind the Video: “Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night”

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Sometimes, things work out exactly as you hoped they would. When I finished the “Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night” CD last […]

June 6, 2013

June Newsletter: Shows, Podcasts, Corralitos

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June already. How’d that happen? It’s not the 21st yet, but we might as well call it summer: Gigs are […]

May 22, 2013

Starlite Elementary Playlist

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I finished a CD last year that used a song (and a photo) of our old, beloved Starlite Drive-In as […]

May 10, 2013

Songs and Stories #125: Nancy Cassidy’s “Song of Joy”

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Click here to listen to Nancy Cassidy’s interview (time = 49:37) When it comes to gathering podcast interviews from local […]

May 7, 2013

Ray Harryhausen – A Legend Moves On

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Funny thing about getting older. You *know* it’s gonna happen. But every time one of your childhood heroes passes away, […]

April 25, 2013

Foster Dog Update: Angelina Goes Home

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We fostered out”Angelina”, an adorable little pomeranian last week. Here’s a bit about her and a bit of a rant […]

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