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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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June 20, 2011

Free Dropcards – And Free Music

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Want some free music – including a couple of my tunes – in exchange for helping me with a little […]

June 8, 2011

Songs and Stories #109: Annie Moscow on “Phoenix”

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Click to hear episode #109 (time = 43:01, size = 59.1 mb) I always appreciate time with a songwriter, learning […]

June 2, 2011

Video: Highway 17 Revisited

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I don’t know the exact date, but this summer (if we get summer…if it ever stops raining), it’ll make ten […]

May 23, 2011

Jansen Music Open Mic – This Thursday

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One of the best things about living in a small town is the stealthy events that often pop up. (And […]

May 16, 2011

Songs and Stories #108: Catching Up with Colin Gilmore

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Click to hear episode #108 (time = 24:05, size = 11.1 mb) My favorite “Songs and Stories” episodes are always […]

May 5, 2011

Songs and Stories #107: Backstage with Megan Slankard

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Click to hear episode #107 (time = 28:11, size = 23.0 mb) File this one that ever-expanding file of “artists […]

May 2, 2011

“Tink”

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This blog is REALLY supposed to be about music, podcasts, and the occasional plug to where I’m playing. Still, tossing […]

April 26, 2011

Nala Goes Home

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It’s been a good year for fostering dogs. I’ve almost lost count how many we’ve actually helped find homes through […]

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