Mike Garrigan Podcast

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along.

• "Royal Orleans" - written on February 1, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a short story that takes place on a train...

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Kyle Hanlin recall the July 23, 2021 Collapsis show at Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. "Stumble," "Chartreuse," and "Two Egrets" from the May performance at the Grove are featured. 

Show Notes:

• Access the Magnolia Roots Music Lounge website here. I apologize for referring to the venue as "Magnolia Street Music Hall" throughout the show. My mistake...

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three songs from the recent Collapsis reunion show at the Grove Winery & Vineyards. "High Caliber Grease," "Tell Me Everything," and "Sundrop" are featured. 

Mike Garrigan shares four previously unreleased outtakes from Semigloss Albatross: "Welcome to Oblivion," "Still Burning," "The Stranger," and "Riptide." Mike also explores a brief history of music formatting.

Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here.

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Justin Karpinos about The Smallest of Spheres, Justin's recent EP.  This episode features "The Smallest of Spheres," "Borrowed Time," and "Surfing at Night" from The Smallest of Spheres. 

Visit justinkarpinos.bandcamp.com for more information about Justin and his music. 

Mike Garrigan shares the meaning behind the many symbols located on the Semigloss Albatross gatefold. This episode features "Sailing to Byzantium" and "Semigloss Albatross" from Semigloss Albatross. 

Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here...

Mike Garrigan shares the production rationale for his new album, Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "Walk in Circles" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020.

Click here to learn more about the Mega Awesome Cover Show on September 5 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com.

Mike Garrigan shares the origins of his piano/vocal album Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "The Architects" and "End" from Semigloss Albatross and "Crocodile" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020.

Click here to learn more about the Semigloss Albatross Album Release Party on August 1 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com.

Essays:

• "The Odyssey" correlates the events of Homer's epic to the mundane reality of being in the 9th grade. 
• "Shreds" gives Mike an opportunity to shred some 80s metal licks.

Music:

• This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "The Secret of Happiness." 
• The live recording was taken from Mike's April 2020 show on StageIt.com 

Essays:

• "KDF" recalls a talent show debacle.
• "Who's Got the Jamminest Tape?" discerns between a Metallica album and a Queensryche album.

Music:

• This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Birthday Song." 
• The live recording was taken from Mike's October 2019 show on StageIt.com