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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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December 10, 2021

Nez (1942 – 2021)

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I’ve only been truly starstruck twice in my life: Once when I met Red Skelton. My childhood hero. Cyndy and […]

October 11, 2021

Outstanding In a Field. Literally. And For a Good Cause.

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I had the way-cool opportunity to play for the Teen Kitchen Project’s annual fundraising dinner yesterday. A great event for […]

September 6, 2021

“We’re the Elders Now” – Want Your Family Photos In the Video?

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Four (plus) years ago when my father passed (at 92…a long life, but still hard, ya know?) I was thinking […]

May 5, 2021

A Sad Goodbye to Laurie Roberts

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We lost a bay area legend yesterday morning. I just posted this to the KPIG website. I’m reposting here, with […]

March 30, 2021

“See You On the Other Side” Wins Great American Song Contest

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My week’s suddenly going pretty well. Like anyone who writes songs, I occasionally enter song contests because…well, you never know, […]

March 22, 2021

Interview: “Highway 17 Is a Killer”

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Google. It’ll find you. But sometime’s that’s a good thing. KSQD radio’s Mathilde Rand (along with her producer) does a […]

January 25, 2021

Behind the Song: “See You On the Other Side”

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I almost didn’t record “See You On the Other Side”. I’m writing this as we’re just on the “other side” […]

December 23, 2020

Our Holiday Set: Me and Steve Kritzer

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I always say the real benefit of playing music is the friends I’ve made along the way. Case in point: […]

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