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Upcoming Stuff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These days, you’ll find (and hear) Michael playing both solo and with His New Best Friends, in addition to hosting several weekly trivia nights. There’s a lot going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday June 6th
Veggie Fest<\/a><\/strong>
<\/a>Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville

Annual event with 100+ exhibitors, plant-based restaurants, vegan treats, free food sampling, along with local beer, wine and hard cider AND live music all day. Michael & his New Best Friends (full band) play the amphitheater stage at 4:00pm. Tickets and details at vegfestsantacruz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, June 14th
Satori Cellars<\/a><\/strong>
2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 1:30 to 4:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday June 25th
The Armory<\/a><\/strong>
208 South Green Street, Sonora CA

Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 6:00 to 8:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday June 26th
Epreson House<\/a><\/strong>
22930 Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte CA

Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 5:00 to 8:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday June 27th
Sonora Tap Room<\/a><\/strong>
1 Linoberg Street, Sonora CA

Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 7:30 to 10:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, June 28th
Steveno Winery<\/a><\/strong>
2849 Batten Road, Murphys CA

Michael Gaither Duo. Music from 1:00 to 4:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday July 5th
De Tierra Vineyards<\/a><\/strong>
Mission 3SE, 5th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael plays solo from 3:00 to 5:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday July 12th
Damm Vineyards & Pinnacles Brew<\/a>ing<\/a><\/strong>
3016 Cienega Rd, Hollister

Michael & His New Best Friends return for an afternoon of originals and covers. Music from 12:30 to 3:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday August 1st
El Vaquero Winery<\/a><\/strong>
2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Michael and HNBF are opening for Lacy J. Dalton at 5:00m. Reservation link going up soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming In 2026: <\/strong>There’s a LOT more in the works for the rest of the year, too! Sign up on Michael\u2019s Monthly Mailing List<\/a><\/strong> to get info in the latest gigs as they drop in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Trivia Nights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n