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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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September 27, 2023

Behind the End-of-Covid Song: “Welcome Back (to the Land of the Living)”

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Sometimes songs just take awhile. Case in point:”Welcome Back (to the Land of the Living),” the title track from the […]

August 25, 2023

Behind the Song: “Day Drinking Days”

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*** This is a repost of the story behind the song “Day Drinking Days.” It’s a drinking-in-place tune about the […]

July 3, 2023

On the “Lookout” For Trivia?

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Things are busy lately. Besides lots (and lots) of great opportunities to play music, trivia has popped up everywhere. I […]

June 17, 2023

BIG Thanks to the 2023 Redwood Mountain Faire!!!

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Remember a few years ago when we couldn’t go anywhere or play anywhere? Seems like yesterday, and it also seems […]

May 22, 2023

“Welcome Back” Release Party Pics!

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The fun thing about having a new CD is that you can call most of your shows “release parties” and […]

March 23, 2023

“Welcome Back: A Collection” – EPK

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It’s been six years since I released my last record, “Hey Karma”. Since then, I’ve been dropping the occasional digital […]

February 23, 2023

Playing for Another Marriage Proposal!

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Every gig is fun. Sometimes, though, there’s just an extra layer of “WOW HOW COOL IS THIS?” that makes them […]

February 5, 2023

Good Times on KBCZ Radio’s “Sunday Morning Live with Tina Davey”

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I hit both ends of the Monterey Bay a few days back. On Saturday, I crashed my pal Derek Bodkin’s […]

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The New CD

"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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