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 #98: Showcasing Steve Key | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:02

Central coast songwriter Steve Key discusses showcasing other artists, his songwriting history, and how Kathy Mattea ended up covering his song "33, 45, 78 (Record Time)" on her debut record.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #97: Summer recap, Fall preview, and the musical melting pot of Cafe Musique | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:40

A look back a last month's American River Music Festival, a preview of my October shows, and a chat with Duane English and Brynne Albanese of Cafe Musique. For links that go with this episode, go to http://www.michaelgaither.com/home/archives/318.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #96: Sherry Austin on "Love Still Remains" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:35

Sherry Austin talks about her new record, "Love Still Remains", a tribute to the late California songwriter Kate Wolf.Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #95: Sabrina and Craig | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:33

Southern California duo Sabrina and Craig discuss their new CD, "One Home...One Heart", talk about their diverse musical backgrounds, and reveal which one of them is an Olympic gold medal. Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #94: "Time Well Spent" with Rachel Sedacca | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:20

Songwriter Rachel Sedacca discusses her "soulful, bluesy, Americana" style, life on the road with Patience (her school bus), and the details of booking your own tour. Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #93: Ten Minutes with Crooked Still | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:47

A chat with lead singer Aoife (EE-fuh) O'Donovan and bassist Corey DiMario of the string band, Crooked Still. Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #92: Behind the Scenes at The American River Music Festival | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:57

Matt Semonsen talks about this year's American River Music Festival, held in Lotus CA on September 17-19. The festival combines river rafting and hiking with workshops and main stage performances from the likes of Slaid Cleaves, Jesse Winchester, and Karla Bonoff. Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #91: "David Wilcox - Looking for Possibilities" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:32

David Wilcox plays three songs off his new record, "Open Hand", and discusses working through songwriting blocks. Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #90: "Along the Way" with Sharon Allen (Part Two) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:03

Sharon Allen plays (and talks about) "Jarrod's Song" and "Live Forver" off her new solo record, "Along the Way". Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #89: "Along the Way" with Sharon Allen (Part One) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:16

Santa Cruz songwriter Sharon Allen talks about her musical journey from the east coast to California, and what led to her new solo record, "Along the Way". Listen to this episode for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #88: James Hurley - Under the influences (Part Two) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:04

James Hurley performs "Mountains" and "Mushroom" off his new CD, "Tempest in a Teapot". And listen for details on how to get a free audiobook from http://www.audiblepodcast.com/stories.

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #87: James Hurley - Under the influences (Part One) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:04

James Hurley discusses his musical upbringing and his latest CD, "Tempest in a Teapot".

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #86: Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai "Make it Rain" (Part Two) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:24

Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai perform "That's What Makes You Strong" and the title track from their new CD, "Make It Rain".

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #85: Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai "Make it Rain" (Part One) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:32

Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai return to "Songs and Stories" to discuss their new CD, "Make It Rain".

 Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #84: Bay Area Producer Cookie Marenco and the Praises of Analog Recording (Part Two) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:00

An audio tour of Producer Cookie's studio. With this tour, we get even more insight into Cookie's approach to music, analog recording, and her engineering intern program.

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