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 #23: The Lacy J. Dalton Interview - Part Two | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:15

In part two of my interview with Lacy J. Dalton, she talks about the epiphany of discovering Nevada's wild horses, the formation of Let 'em Run, and the story behind the song "She Could Run" (which you'll hear in this episode). Read the show notes and listen to more episodes like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #22: The Lacy J. Dalton Interview - Part One | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:05

Lacy J. Dalton was a huge part of the Santa Cruz music scene in through the '60s and '70s. She moved to Nashville in the late '70s, and after a string of charting hits - including "Takin' It Easy", "Crazy Blue Eyes", and "Sixteenth Avenue" - she gave into being "homesick for the west" and headed back this way. In this first of a two-part interview, Lacy J. Dalton describes her moves east and west and talks about the plans for her next two CDs. Read the show notes and listen to more episodes like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #21: The Wailin' Jennies 3.0 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:39

Harmony is a big part of The Wailin' Jennies, but it doesn't stop there. The (mostly) Canadian folk trio is made up of three equally talented songwriters and multi-instrumentalists: Ruth Moody (guitar, banjo, accordion, bodhran) and Nicky Mehta (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, percussion) are the founding members of the group. The newest "Jennie", U.S.-born Heather Masse, joined them last year for the tour of "Firecracker", their latest release. I chatted with them by the hiss and pale light of a lantern at Camp Mather during last Fall's Strawberry Music Festival in Yosemite. Read the show notes and listen to more episodes like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #20: The Benefit of Benefits | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:17

Last Fall, we played a few benefits for some notable local charities and events. It was great being able to bring music to a cause, and it also gave us the opportunity to play for new people. In this show, you'll hear a KSCO radio interview with me and Peter Goodman of the band Cooper Street. (Our bands did a co-bill to help Felton Library Friends). Paul Machlis talks about the effort to fund a new library. And you'll also hear live versions of both of my car songs: A solo version of "Highway 17" from the KSCO interview, as well as a band version of "Good God Man How Big a Car Do You NeedRead the show notes and listen to more episodes like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #19 Texas Songwriters Part 3 - Colin Gilmore | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:16

This third in a series of talks with Texas singer-songwriters is a visit with second-generation artist Colin Gilmore. Besides obvious influences (his dad Jimmy Dale Gilmore and folks like Joe Ely), Colin talks about how choir, classical guitar, The Clash, and even Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album shaped his musical tastes. Read the show notes and listen to more episodes like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #18 Texas Songwriters Part 2 - Patrice Pike | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:36

She quit the University of Texas (while attending on a scholarship), formed the band Little Sister (which evolved into Sister Seven), and has been writing, playing, and touring ever since. This second of three "Songs and Stories" episodes with Texas songwriters features a conversation with Dallas native Patrice Pike. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #17: Texas Songwriters Part 1 - Darden Smith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:29

An interview with Texas singer/songwriter Darden Smith, in which he chats about "discovering what a songwriter" is, the differences between narrative Texan and English pop music, and the craft of songwriting itself. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #16: Meanwhile, back at the Wooden Nickel... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:29

Highlights from the monthly open mic at The Wooden Nickel Bar and Grille in Watsonville CA featuring me, Penelope Shibley, and Dayan Kai. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #15: Canadian Songwriter Tia McGraff | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:11

A visit with Canadian (by way of Nashville and back) songwriter Tia McGraff and her husband Tommy Parham. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #14: Stevie Coyle of The Waybacks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:12

A chat with singer/songwriter Stevie Coyle of The Waybacks. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #13: Still Walkin' / The Half Dome Hike | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:44

This time out, I'll pick apart "Still Walkin'", the opening track on my CD "Spotted Mule and Other Tales". I'll explain how this came about and describe how structurally, it's a bit different than my usual verse, chorus, verse, repeat chorus, etc...songs. I'll talk you on an audio tour of a "walk" up to Half Dome. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #12: A Talk with Paul Thorn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:07

Singer/songwriter Paul Thorn was raised the son of a Pentecostal preacher, spent years working in a chair factory, and was even a professional boxer - at one point he was ranked the 29th best middleweight in the world. Let's just say he has a lot of backstory to draw from as a writer. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #11: The Mark O'Connor Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:02

He's recorded with everyone from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Steve Earle to Yo-Yo Ma and Bela Fleck. Last week, I had the rare opportunity to talk with composer/musician Mark O'Connor on the eve of the debut of his first complete symphony. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #10: Strawberry Strolling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:07

Pretend you've been up all day cavorting (yes, "cavorting") in the sun, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Then, with only the light of one stubborn latern remaining, take a walk around Camp Mather and have a listen. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #9a: The Strawberry Breakfast Club (part II) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:13

In this second of two podcasts from The Strawberry Breakfast Club, you'll hear my pal Jim Dyar, along with me and Steve Bachman, playing the earlier morning set at The Strawberry Breakfast Club. Read the show notes and listen to more podcasts like this one at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

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