The ten-years-and-counting "Songs and Stories" monthly podcast is produced and hosted by Americana songwriter Michael Gaither. The podcast is an "inside baseball" look at independent music, as Michael chats with fellow songwriters. Always interesting and entertaining, never scripted, and always featuring new music (both CD cuts and live performances) from the featured guest's latest record.
Latest episodes
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53 min
Songs and Stories #191: Dayan Kai Returns with "To Be Free"
Dayan Kai is one of this podcasts returning champions. He was a guest waaaaaay back in episodes #25 and #26 (with musical pal Steve Uccello), then dropped in with Keith Greeninger…
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50 min
Songs and Stories #190: The Carolyn Sills Combo's "Return to El Paso"
Oh, is THIS going to be a fun one. Carolyn Sills and Gerard Egan, of the The Carolyn Sills Combo, first visited this podcast in 2013 – see “Songs and Stories #131”. We talked about…
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29 min
Songs and Stories #189: “Me and My New Best Friends on KPIG Radio”
Here’s a fun bonus episode for the month. KPIG Radio has always been very kind to me. They’ve played my music, had me on the air to promote my shows, and most recently (in March of…
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43 min
Songs and Stories #188: Nashville’s Renee Wahl
Sometimes, the long way around turns out to be the straightest path. Nashville’s Renee Wahl came from a military family and served 12 years in the air force. Then with a physics de…
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50 min
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. Details at http://www.michaelg…
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38 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". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Support this podcast…
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43 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. Details at http://www.michaelga…
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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. Details at http://www.…
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48 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". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Support this podcast: https://po…
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50 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). Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. -…
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39 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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Su…
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23 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. Details at http://…
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31 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". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- S…
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32 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and Stories #178: Steve Fulton
A chat with Boise, ID singer, songwriter, producer Steve Fulton. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/songsan…
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38 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 discus…
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57 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. Details at ht…
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41 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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Support this podc…
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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". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Support this podcast:…
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35 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 Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. -…
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37 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. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com. --- Suppor…