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.
Nov 11, 2019•43 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories
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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.
Aug 06, 2019•50 min
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".
Jun 17, 2019•38 min
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.
May 10, 2019•43 min
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
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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".
Feb 15, 2019•48 min
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).
Jan 10, 2019•50 min
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.
Oct 20, 2018•39 min
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.
Sep 28, 2018•23 min
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".
Aug 24, 2018•31 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #178: Steve Fulton
A chat with Boise, ID singer, songwriter, producer Steve Fulton.
Jul 27, 2018•32 min
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.
Jul 12, 2018•38 min
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.
May 07, 2018•57 min
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.
Apr 13, 2018•41 min
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".
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 1 min
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
Jan 19, 2018•35 min
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.
Dec 08, 2017•37 min
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”
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 1 min
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.
Aug 09, 2017•1 hr 2 min
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”.
Jun 30, 2017•46 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #168: “Greg Kihn is Re-Kihn-dled“
Bay area favorite Greg Kihn talks about songwriting, his latest release "Rekihndled", and his gratitude for surviving rock and roll.
Apr 19, 2017•35 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #167: “Russell Brutsche’s ‘Bucket of Gold’ “
Santa Cruz songwriter and painter Russell Brutsche talks about - and plays songs from - his latest release, "Bucket of Gold". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Feb 13, 2017•55 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #166: “Jonathan Foster and Miracle Mile Records”
Jonathan Foster talks about "Help Me Run", his latest Americana release, and what led him to form Miracle Mile Records, an indie label out of Redding CA. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Jan 02, 2017•33 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #165: "Something Good from Martha Groves Perry"
Martha Groves Perry talks about her journey from classically trained musician to her new singer/songwriter release "Something Good". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Nov 07, 2016•54 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #164: Nancy Cassidy’s “Heart of a Song”
Nancy Cassidy talks about her new release, "Heart of a Song," which was born out her time performing in rest homes and for Bread and Roses events. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Oct 28, 2016•41 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #163: "Kevin Welch"
Kevin Welch talks about the beginnings of the Americana genre, touring The Dead Reckoners, and the songwriting retreats from his Texas hill country home. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Sep 23, 2016•46 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #162: "Dayan Kai's Maui Update"
Once a staple on the Santa Cruz music scene, Dayan Kai moved back to his Maui home a few years ago. We catch up on latest projects and hear some of his music. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Aug 18, 2016•39 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #161: "Recent Radio Part Two – More New Tunes"
jdru5ctg Host Michael Gaither becomes the interviewEE for a switch. Includes live performances of songs going on the new CD. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Jul 07, 2016•33 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #160: Scott Cooper on “Batik in Blue”
A chat with the SLO gypsy jazz swing tango folk wild classical outfit about their new record, "Ebb and Flow". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Jul 07, 2016•58 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #159: “Cafe Musique Ebbs and Flows”
A chat with the SLO gypsy jazz swing tango folk wild classical outfit about their new record, "Ebb and Flow". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
Jun 15, 2016•48 min
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