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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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January 19, 2018

Songs and Stories #173: Live Songs From Episodes Past

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Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Happy new year, folks. Normally about this time, I’ll post a blog listing the podcast episodes […]

December 8, 2017

Songs and Stories #172: “Michael Gaither & Steve Kritzer on KPIG”

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Songs and Stories #172: “Michael Gaither & Steve Kritzer on KPIG” Click here to listen to the KPIG interview with […]

October 19, 2017

Video Recap: Fun Times in San Luis Obispo

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I had an absolute blast making my way down to San Luis Obispo a few weeks back. I teamed up […]

October 11, 2017

“Always a Friend of Mine” (for Tom Petty)”

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When we got the news the we lost Tom Petty last week, I listened to Jamie Coffis on KPIG Radio […]

September 26, 2017

Songs and Stories #171: Jeffrey Halford’s “Lo Fi Dreams”

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Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher When you spend years with a fellow musician trading emails, crossing paths with mutual friends, and […]

August 17, 2017

Concert Review: Colin Hay in Monterey

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A good concert makes me want to go home and play. A great concert makes me want to go home and […]

August 9, 2017

Songs and Stories #170: “All In Good Time” with Rhan Wilson

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Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Oh man, this episode could NOT have a more appropriate title. Rhan Wilson and I have […]

July 20, 2017

Corporate Speak: Name Those Tunes

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Two new corporate speak-inspired songs made their way onto the new record, “Hey Karma”. Here’s the story behind them. I’ve […]

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