Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories

The ten-years-and-counting "Songs and Stories" monthly podcast is produced and hosted by Americana songwriter Michael Gaither.The podcast is an "inside baseball" look at independent music, as Michael chats with fellow songwriters. Always interesting and entertaining, never scripted, and always featuring new music (both CD cuts and live performances) from the featured guest's latest record.

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #188: "Nashville's Renee Wahl"

Nashville’s Renee Wahl talks about how she moved from a twelve-year military career to a life as a full-time songwriter in Nashville.

11-11
43:07

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #187: "Mira Goto Splits Her Time Between Santa Cruz and Nashville"

Mira Goto chats about splitting her time between Santa Cruz CA and Nashville TN and how she's using social media to take her music to the next level.

08-06
50:27

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #186: Gurf Morlix Discovers A Shade of “Impossible Blue”

Austin, Texas songwriter/producer Gurf Morlix talks about his latest (his tenth) solo release, "Impossible Blue".

06-17
37:53

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #185: Christie McCarthy Talks About the Big Picture

Songwriter Christie McCarthy talks about recording "Big Picture," her latest (and fourth) release of original material, recorded in Santa Cruz, CA.

05-10
43:29

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #184: The Coffis Brothers Return to the Podcast

Jamie and Kellen Coffis of The Coffis Brothers and the Mountain Men talk about their new record, produced by Tim Bluhm of bay area favorite The Mother Hips

03-28
01:05:20

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #183: Keith Rayburn and Highway

Keith Rayburn talks about the father-song recording effort that became his debut solo CD, "Highway".

02-15
47:39

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #182: Songwriter Henry Chadwick and Marlin Fisher

Santa Cruz songwriter/producer Henry Chadwick talks about his full-length debut release, "Marlin Fisher" (avail only on colored vinyl).

01-10
50:11

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #181: Songwriter Lauren Wahl

Santa Cruz songwriter Lauren Wahl talks about her influences, how her band Simply Put came together, and plans for her next record.

10-20
38:40

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #180: Michael Gaither and His New Best Friends

The host gets interviewed for a change! Michael's new band, Michael Gaither and His New Best Friends, appears on KPIG radio for a live interview and performance.

09-28
22:54

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #179: Nancy Cassidy’s “River’s Rising”

Bay Area songwriter Nancy Cassidy talks about the literal and metaphorical themes running through her new release, "River's Rising".

08-24
31:04

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #178: Steve Fulton

A chat with Boise, ID singer, songwriter, producer Steve Fulton.

07-27
32:05

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #177: Larry Diehl

I recently met up with Roseville CA-based songwriter Larry Diehl at a songwriting retreat in northern Idaho. We talked about his latest release, "Close to the Soul" while we discussed what kind of songs come out during a weeklong retreat.

07-12
37:57

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #176: Richard Newman’s “Surfers and Shapers”

Filmmaker Richard Newman talks about his new documentary, which profiles board builders, professional surfers, and looks back on the history of the sport and culture.

05-07
57:15

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #175: “Jesse Daniel”

Jesse Daniel talks about - and plays from - his self-titled debut record. Heartfelt honky tonk by way of Santa Cruz.

04-13
41:26

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #174: “The Sweet Potatoes”

A visit with LA-based acoustic trio The Sweet Potatoes, along with tunes from their new record, "Headin' Home".

03-08
01:01:49

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #173: Live Songs From Episodes Past

Live performance highlights from episode past including songs from Gurf Morlix, Blackie Farrell, Keith Greening, and Martha Groves Perry

01-19
34:39

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #172: Michael Gaither and Steve Kritzer on KPIG Radio

Michael Gaither and Steve Kritzer play from their new CDs, “Hey Karma” and “Right Where I’m Supposed to Be” live on KPIG radio.

12-08
37:27

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

Bluesy songwriter Jeffrey Halford talks about his Texas roots, his California upbringing, and his new record, “Lo Fi Dreams”

09-26
01:00:53

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

Santa Cruz CA musician/author Rhan Wilson talks about his new book, “All In Good Time” and his new band, Jazz the Dog.

08-09
01:02:00

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #169: “Gurf Morlix Returns with “The Soul and The Heal”

Austin producer/songwriter Gurf Morlix plays from and talks about his newest release, “The Soul and The Heal”.

06-30
46:16

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