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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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November 1, 2010

Songs and Stories #98: Showcasing Steve Key

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Click to hear episode #98 Steve Key is real a “jack of all trades”. However, in sharp contrast to that […]

October 27, 2010

This Sat 10/30 – Roudon-Smith “Warehouse” Concert

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I’ve been constantly ranting about the measly “day and a half” we got of summer for the past month or […]

October 25, 2010

A Little Bluegrass – This Wednesday at the Prunedale Libary

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We really are spoiled around here. I have friends who left the rapid pace of the “big city” (Watsonville, Prunedale), […]

October 12, 2010

This Sun 10/17: Closing Concert for Open Studios

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I always say “playing’s the easy part”. Hauling the gear, booking, and promoting. That’s the real work. It’s always worth […]

October 1, 2010

Songs and Stories #97: Summer recap, Fall preview, and the musical melting pot of Cafe Musique

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Click to hear: episode #97 (time = 35:40, size = 32.7 mb) Getting my last gasp of festival banter in […]

September 26, 2010

CD Review: Michael Franti – “Sunshine” in the Fall

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I have a handful of favorite artists whose new releases I pick up sight unseen (or unheard) because I know […]

September 12, 2010

Songs and Stories #96: Sherry Austin on “Love Still Remains”

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Click to hear: episode #96 (time = 32:35, size = 29.9 mb) Time for another chat with one of my favorite […]

September 6, 2010

Final Vinyl. What Song Would YOU Pick?

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We’ve all played the “Desert Island Record” game: If you were stuck on a desert island, what ten records would […]

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