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Michael Gaither

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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 17, 2020

Repost: What the Flock?

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I was trying to figure out long we’ve had our fake, flocked Christmas tree. Then I remembered this blog, circa […]

October 28, 2020

Two Texas Greats. Taken Too Soon.

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I remember KPIG Radio’s Ralph Anybody telling the story of a call from a listener: “Can you play that song […]

October 19, 2020

The “Love You Madly” Fire-Relief Series: “Little Angels Everywhere”

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Many relief efforts have come up recently in wake of the devastating fires that ravaged the central coast. Event Santa […]

September 21, 2020

Behind the Song: “Day Drinking Days”

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Sometimes all you have to do is pay attention, and a song opening drops into your lap. Awhile back I […]

June 11, 2020

Behind the Video: “Ripple”

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So what do you do when you’re sheltered-in-place and happy to have a boatload of musicians at the ready? You […]

May 19, 2020

Behind the Song: “Tuesday Nights at Eight (for Red Skelton)”

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Aside from the obvious weirdness from being sheltered in place the last six…er, eight weeks (but who’s counting, right?), there […]

April 2, 2020

Supporting Venues Who Support Our Music

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Both as a solo musician, and with my New Best Friends, I’m super fortunate to regularly play local venues who […]

March 13, 2020

Songs and Stories #191: Dayan Kai Returns with “To Be Free”

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Browse and listen to the entire podcast archive at AnchorFM.com. Dayan Kai is one of this podcasts returning champions. He […]

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"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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