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 #188: "Nashville's Renee Wahl" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:07

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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #187: "Mira Goto Splits Her Time Between Santa Cruz and Nashville" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:27

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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #186: Gurf Morlix Discovers A Shade of “Impossible Blue” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:53

Austin, Texas songwriter/producer Gurf Morlix talks about his latest (his tenth) solo release, "Impossible Blue". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #185: Christie McCarthy Talks About the Big Picture | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:29

>Songwriter Christie McCarthy talks about recording "Big Picture," her latest (and fourth) release of original material, recorded in Santa Cruz, CA. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #184: The Coffis Brothers Return to the Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:20

>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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #183: Keith Rayburn and Highway | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:39

>Keith Rayburn talks about the father-song recording effort that became his debut solo CD, "Highway". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #182: Songwriter Henry Chadwick and Marlin Fisher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:11

>Santa Cruz songwriter/producer Henry Chadwick talks about his full-length debut release, "Marlin Fisher" (avail only on colored vinyl). Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #181: Songwriter Lauren Wahl | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:40

Santa Cruz songwriter Lauren Wahl talks about her influences, how her band Simply Put came together, and plans for her next record. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #180: Michael Gaither and His New Best Friends | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:54

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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #179: Nancy Cassidy’s “River’s Rising” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:04

Bay Area songwriter Nancy Cassidy talks about the literal and metaphorical themes running through her new release, "River's Rising". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #178: Steve Fulton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:05

A chat with Boise, ID singer, songwriter, producer Steve Fulton. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #177: Larry Diehl | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:57

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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #176: Richard Newman’s “Surfers and Shapers” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:15

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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #175: “Jesse Daniel” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:26

Jesse Daniel talks about - and plays from - his self-titled debut record. Heartfelt honky tonk by way of Santa Cruz. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #174: “The Sweet Potatoes” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:00

A visit with LA-based acoustic trio The Sweet Potatoes, along with tunes from their new record, "Headin' Home". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

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