Michael Gaither - Songs And Stories

Cosy Sheridan talks about her latest release, “Pretty Bird,” using alternate tunings, and teaching in folk music camps. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Candadian songwriter Kenny Butterill discusses - and play songs from - his third CD, "Troubadour Tales". Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Austin producer/songwriter Gurf Morlix discusses his latest, "Eatin' At Me" and legendary songwriter Blackie Farrell talks about his long-awaited debut album. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Revisting a 2005 interview with Mary Gauthier about the craft of songwriting, along with news about Michael's latest videos and other website items of note. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

A kitchen table chat with composer and songwriter Ernest Troost. He's won an Emmy AND a Kerrville New Folk award, and he wrote the score for "Tremors". See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Will Kimbrough talks about his new CD, "Sideshow Love" and his past "day jobs" of playing with Todd Snider and Rodney Crowell. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Brigitte DeMeyer talks about her new release, "Savannah Road", and what it's like working with Will Kimbrough, who's also in this interview. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

A quick look at host Michael Gaither's upcoming shows and podcasts, along with a recent radio appearance on KZSC radio in Santa Cruz, CA. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Southern California songwriter Brad Colerick discusses - and plays songs from - his latest release, "Tucson". See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

A visit back to a previous episode. Songwriter/storyteller Chuck Brodsky talks about songwriting, and host Michael Gaither talks about Chuck's upcoming Santa Cruz/San Jose shows in January 2015. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Keith Greeninger talks about "Soul Connection," his new CD, and Wind River Studios, his new recording space in the Santa Cruz Mountains. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Northern California singer/songwriter Jim Dyar talks about his latest release...and reminices about late night festival playing with host Michael Gaither. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Singer and venue owner Bourne Archer talks about Treasures Roadhouse, a new music venue in south Santa Cruz County, CA. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Songwriter Bev Barnett discusses her new site, heybev.com, which provides social media advice for musicians. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Austin producer/songwriter Gurf Morlix talks about working with Warren Zevon, Lucinda Williams, and Slaid Cleaves, the Blaze Foley tribute project, and his recent solo records. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

"Songs and Stories" host Michael Gaither is interviewed (for a switch) on KVMR's "Rockin' and Stompin'". Episode includes live performance and stories behind many of his songs. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Songwriter Jayme Kelly Curtis and Santa Cruz Guitar Company founder Richard Hoover discuss the upcoming Santa Cruz County Art of Guitar Exhibit and Festival, which celebrates nearly 20 luthiers located in Santa Cruz County. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

California-based Aireene Espiritu and UK band The Hobos discuss the logistics life on the road, the London festival scene, Aireene's plans for her next CD, and the notion of long-distance music collaboration. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Carolyn Sills and Gerard Egan discuss their debut release, "The Carolyn Sills Combo," which combines western swing, surf rock, jazz, and old pop and country, which creates a familiar, yet totally unique sound. This interview takes place after hours at Santa Cruz Guitars in Santa Cruz, CA. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

Clawhammer/clogger/songwriter Evie Ladin and percussionst Keith Terry discuss Evie's newest record, "Evie Ladin Band". See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.