Episode #160 - Michael Gaither

Tim Flannery, songwriter - and former third base coach for the San Francisco Giants - dropped by the sty before a recent show at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz to play a few tunes and talk shop with Mojoe.

Duane Betts checks in by phone and chats with Mojoe. Betts was recently in town doing TWO shows at Felton Music Hall.

Local favorite Keith Greeninger plays live in the sty as he and Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz Guitar Company (SCGC) chat with Michael Gaither about Keith's new guitar, the 50th anniversary celebration of SCGC at Kuumbwa and the exhibit of a half century of guitar craftsmanship currently on display at the MAH in Santa Cruz. Note: The Kuumbwa show took place in June of 2026, earlier, this year. Coming up on Saturday, September 19th, the celebration continues with TWO shows: A FREE outdoor block party featuring Colin Cotter, Diggin; Trails, Adam Traum, Steve Palazzo, Shane Hall, SONia and SambaDA. An indoor show at The Rio beginning at 5:30pm with Catfish Keith, Ron Artis II, Hustle Souls, James Nash and The Brothers Comatose. Tickets for The Rio show are available at snazzyproductions.com.

Local songwriter Moshe Vilozny plays live with David Holodiloff and talk about their upcoming set at The Redwood Mountain Faire.

Songwriter Henry Warde (known previously to pig listeners as part of "Hank & Ella and The Fine Country Band) chats live in the sty with Jamie Coffis and plays new songs from his latest project, The Henry Warde Band.

Songwriters Wiley Gaby & Mike Hellman play live in the sty and talk about their upcoming songwriter night at The Ugly Mug in Soquel.

Songwriter (and fellow KPIG DJ) Michael Gaither chats with Jamie Coffis in the sty and plays a few new tunes including "Siri & Alexa." Jamie and Michael also talk about the horror-film spoof that was built around the "Siri & Alexa" tune.

Caesar Rosas of Los Lobos chats on the phone with "Neighborhood Night" host Jamie Coffis about his side-project show at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz.

Chris Jones sits in the sty, plays a few tunes, and talks to Jamie Coffis about "Letting Go," the new release from his band Wolf Jett.

Gordy Quist checks in by phone with Jamie Coffis and talks the current Band of Heathens project and tour.