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    Michael Gaither

    Michael Gaither was raised on the Central California Coast and takes the “write what you know” idea to heart, crafting songs that showcase both the nostalgia of small-town life and the foibles of modern technology, always with plenty of humor in the mix. He turned to songwriting after a background in journalism and a slight brush with standup comedy. (He sold jokes to Jay Leno. A long time ago. Back when Jay Leno was still funny.) On “Hey Karma,” his latest (and fifth) release, Michael juggles his favorite themes of nostalgia, sarcasm and gratitude, taking on topics ranging from angels, to the zombie apocalypse, to the nonsense world of corporate speak. Musically this is a minimalist record focusing on the lyrics, but he manages to fit in guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukulele, pedal steel, harmonica and even accordion. Offstage, Michael produces/hosts the ten-years-running “Songs and Stories” podcast, which features stories behind his songs and interviews with other independent songwriters. You can listen to “Songs and Stories” on his web site at http://www.michaelgaither.com, in iTunes and Stitcher, and weekly on Grateful Dread Public Radio and KC Cafe Radio.


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    “New” Music and a Tribute Record from the Late, Great Audrey Auld
    Michael Gaither Posted On July 6, 2017


    Audrey Auld is often referred to as “the greatest star Nashville never heard”. Anyone who *did* hear her – or continues to play her music – would agree. Audrey passed away at the way too early age of 51 from brain cancer […]


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