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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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October 3, 2006

Fall Forward: October News and Shows

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We’ve had a little early California Fall rain, and the skies are clear again. Odd as it might sound, it’s […]

September 26, 2006

Voting Time: My music on Imuzik

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I know. I know. Your snail mailbox is bombarded with hardcopy election filler. Your phone machine is jammed with prerecorded […]

September 19, 2006

Kudos to The (Strawberry) Breakfast Club

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I’ve been going to the Strawberry Music Festival for well over ten years, and it’s still impossible to pick a […]

September 15, 2006

Sherry Austin: Drive On Back

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Sherry Austin has been a big influence on me since I started playing in front of people and writing about […]

September 12, 2006

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Spotted Mule and Other Tales: Now Avail. on Itunes

September 12, 2006

Ray Randall Reviews “Highway 17”

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I discovered AmericanaRoots.com, Ray Randall, and the Randall’s Random Review podcast a few months ago. Each week, Ray picks two […]

September 6, 2006

Going Home Again

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Add link to WHS photo gallery page, Home

September 5, 2006

The Bayview Hotel: Thirty-Six Songs in Two Hours

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“Thirty-six songs in two hours”. That’s how my pal Christian Raphael has been billing our bi-weekly gigs at the Bayview […]

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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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