Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories show

Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories

Summary: Songs and Stories looks at independent music from the artist’s perspective. Each episode features either the story behind one of host Michael Gaither’s own songs, interviews with another songwriter, or an audio-tour behind-the-scenes at a gig.

Podcasts:

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #173: Live Songs From Episodes Past | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:39

Live performance highlights from episode past including songs from Gurf Morlix, Blackie Farrell, Keith Greening, and Martha Groves Perry Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #172: Michael Gaither and Steve Kritzer on KPIG Radio | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:27

Michael Gaither and Steve Kritzer play from their new CDs, “Hey Karma” and “Right Where I’m Supposed to Be” live on KPIG radio. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #171: Jeffrey Halford’s “Lo Fi Dreams” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:53

Bluesy songwriter Jeffrey Halford talks about his Texas roots, his California upbringing, and his new record, “Lo Fi Dreams”. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #170: “All In Good Time” with Rhan Wilson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:00

Santa Cruz CA musician/author Rhan Wilson talks about his new book, “All In Good Time” and his new band, Jazz the Dog. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #169: “Gurf Morlix Returns with “The Soul and The Heal” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:16

Austin producer/songwriter Gurf Morlix plays from and talks about his newest release, “The Soul and The Heal”. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #168: “Greg Kihn is Re-Kihn-dled“ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:00

Bay area favorite Greg Kihn talks about songwriting, his latest release "Rekihndled", and his gratitude for surviving rock and roll. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #167: “Russell Brutsche’s ‘Bucket of Gold’ “ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:59

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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #166: “Jonathan Foster and Miracle Mile Records” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:37

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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #165: "Something Good from Martha Groves Perry" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:32

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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #164: Nancy Cassidy’s “Heart of a Song” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:22

Songwriter 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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #163: "Kevin Welch" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:10

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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #162: "Dayan Kai's Maui Update" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:52

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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #160: Scott Cooper on “Batik in Blue” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:22

Santa Cruz local favorite Scott Cooper talks about his third CD, "Batik In Blue". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #161: "Recent Radio Part Two – More New Tunes" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:20

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.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #159: “Cafe Musique Ebbs and Flows” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:58

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.

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