Upcoming Shows
These days, you’ll find (and hear) Michael playing both solo and with His New Best Friends, in addition to hosting two weekly trivia nights. There’s a lot going on.
Friday March 6th
Starling Bar
19380 CA-12, Sonoma, CA
Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Saturday March 7th
The Block
20 Grey St, Petaluma, CA 9
Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Saturday March 21st
The Crepe Place
1143 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA
Michael and His New Best Friends (trio mode) play on the outdoor garden stage from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. No cover.
Saturday April 4th
Kelly Brewing Company
70 E 4th St, Morgan Hill CA
Michael and His New Best Friends (trio mode) from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Tuesday April 6th
KSQD Radio, 89.5FM, 98.7FM and 90.7FM, Santa Cruz
Michael sits in and plays a few tunes live on Andy Fuhrman’s show at 11:30am. Tune in live or listen in on the web.
Sunday April 12th
Moe’s Alley
1535 Commercial Wy, Santa Cruz
Michael & His New Best Friends open for Jeffrey Halford & The Healers. (Michael will sit in on harp with the band for a tune or two.) Early show at 4:00pm.
Sunday April 19th
Damm Vineyards
3016 Cienega Rd, Hollister CA
Michael and His New Best Friends (trio mode) from 12:30 to 3:30pm. Locally made wine AND beer on site.
Coming In 2026: There’s a LOT more in the works for the new year, too! Sign up on Michael’s Monthly Mailing List to get info in the latest gigs as they drop in!
Ongoing Trivia Nights
- Trivia Wednesdays at Bargetto Winery, 3535 North Main Street, Soquel. This weekly series begins at 6:30pm every Wednesday. Michael hosts every other week, trading off with David L. Hays Jr.
- Tacos & Trivia – Every Thursday at El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd in Corralitos. One long game with four categories, including visual and audio rounds, centered around a trivia theme for the evening. Wine to the three top-scoring teams. Game starts at 7:00pm. No reservations necessary.
Tip: For El Vaquero Winery, check Michael’s Instagram @michael_gaither