Episode #125 - Michael Gaither talks Krampus with Jamie Coffis

Jamie talks shop with fellow musician and KPIG DJ Michael Gaither in this one. Let's call it a belated Christmas episode. Michael chats about the origins of Krampus (the friendly Christmas demon) and some in-costume appearances he has lined up for the month. Live tunes include the sketchy holiday songs "The Krampus Comes Out Tonight," "No More Tequila For Santa," and new one, "Tens of Dollars." Subscribe to the series in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

Local songwriter Joe Kaplow drops in for a chat and some tunes with Jamie Coffis on our "Neighborhood Night" series, replayed here as Episode #130 of "Pigs In a Podcast." Learn more about Joe at his website and in this recent interview in https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/02/19/indie-folk-songwriter-joe-kapow-plays-a-rare-hometown-gig-at-the-crepe-place/.

A radio in-the-round with songwriters Mike Hellman and Abigayle Kompst (with host Jamie Coffis joining in on one tune). Mike and Abigayle did a Nashville-style in-the-round with songwriter Jackson Emmer at The Ugly Mug in Soquel and talked it up with host Jamie.

Songwriter Rory Lynch chats with Jamie Coffis live in the sty!

San Luis Obispo songwriter Mark Adams drops into the sty with a couple of bandmates, plays tunes from his new record, "California Bound," and chats with Jamie Coffis.

Erik Rozite of local band The Dirt Rakers talks with "Neighborhood Night" host Jamie Coffis about their new record, "Americana Seed Company" and their ongoing Americana Nights at Felton Music Hall. This interview includes live versions of the songs "Unity" and "Living Here" and a studio track "Honey Jars" off their new record.

Chris Jones of the local band Wolf Jett chats with Jamie Coffis on a recent episode of "Neighborhood Night" and debuts a few new songs live on the air.

Mike Devol of the band Greensky Bluegrass chats live-in-the-sty with guest host Michael Gaither on "Neighborhood Night." Devol plays bass in the band and calls Santa Cruz home these days. 

Erik Fidel of the Beatles tribute band The Fab Four (he plays Ringo) returns to talk about the band's annual show at The Rio Theatre with "Neighborhood Night" host Jamie Coffis. Remember that you can subscribe to "Pigs In a Podcast" at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube...wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Jamie and Kellen Coffis, along with the rest of their Coffis Brothers Band, bring new songs and a new album to a special episode of "Neighborhood Night." Includes live takes on "Home" and "Do You Want To" from the new record, along with the CD tracks "I Ain't Worthy" and "Mitsubishi."