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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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July 1, 2008

Reminder: NO Wooden Nickel Open Mic in July

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For you local players, here’s a quick reminder that there will be no open mic tonight – tonight’s the first […]

July 1, 2008

Hang It Up – Beginning July 1st in California

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The hands-free cell phone law goes into effect in California on July 1st. (Yay!) Not completely uncoincidentally, my song “Hang […]

June 26, 2008

Songs and Stories #34: Jeff Kazor of The Crooked Jades

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Click to hear “Songs and Stories” #34 (time = 22:59, size = 26.4 mb) “Dark, Appalachian dance music”. That’s how […]

June 22, 2008

Guardian Angels and the Trabing Fire

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I’ve always appreciated what firefighters do. This past weekend I learned to appreciate it a whole lot more. On the […]

June 18, 2008

Foster Kittens – Careful What You Ask For

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A few years back we raised Guide Dogs. Last year we fostered dogs for Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP). This […]

June 13, 2008

Howdy There, Videoranch Viewers

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If you’ve found your way here from Videoranch (we’re playing there on “Fresh Faces” this evening at 7:00 pm), welcome […]

June 9, 2008

Songs and Stories #33: Spring Strawberry 2008 Breakfast Club

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Click to hear “Songs and Stories” #33 (time = 22:59, size = 26.4 mb) This year’s Spring 2008 Strawberry Music […]

June 4, 2008

Hey, were you born in a barn? (I wish…)

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Last Saturday we played again at The Barn, a house concert series run out of an ex-winery in Gilroy, CA. […]

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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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