Come chill ☮️ with us in the special
Listening Space that is Flourish!
Listen to great 🎸 Musicial Artists!
🎼 Both local & from around the U.S.! 🎼
💥 Only $15 for an evening of great music, great vibes! 💥
Reserve a seat by emailing flourishmaine@gmail.com
pay w/ cash at the door
140 Main Street, Biddeford
A Special Listening Room
"Intimate settings such as Flourish in Biddeford, hold a special place in my heart. This is a great example of one of my favorite spaces to share original music with those who are there to connect. In a world of opposition and conflict, music is a universal language, and undeniably, the most important language."
Mike Maurice
Mirabelle Skipworth & Mike Maurice
May 11 8pm
Mirabelle is an Alt-Folk Singer-Songwriter from Pittsburgh PA. Her folk-inspired melodies and lyrics combined with a tinge of alt-rock influence makes for a dynamic, emotionally-intense experience. She occasionally draws on her own experiences, books, concepts, and other people’s stories. With 3 Singles, 2 EPs, & 2 Albums, Mirabelle chooses from a rich selection of songs to fill her live performance.
“Mirabelle Skipworth’s voice is soulful & sound as Klara Söderberg deeply provoking as Gillian Welch, heartbreakingly gentle as a Blaze Foley and intensely, darkly powerful enough to lead the kind of music that remixes into rock. Mirabelle’s music, while enchanting, hypnotizing, and siren-esque, is also confronting, unsettling, and provocative.
- Sophie Keats, Two Story Melody
https://mirabelleskipworth.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@mirabelleskipworth
Mike is a Biddeford Maine based Indie-folk Singer/Song Writer/Recording Artist. He combines soulful and earthy instrumentals and melancholic undertones to create a unique sound. He has collaborated with local Musicians formerly in the Portland area & shared the stage playing w/ Nirvana's Bassist, Krist Novoselic. Mike has toured as far as Baltimore, Philadelphia, & New York where he performed at The Triad Theater. He regularly performs at ArtWalks at Flourish & Performers Showcase at Flourish.
Mike released his EP “Apartment Secrets," available on all streaming services.
www.mikemauricemusic.com
Instagram.com/mikemauricemusic
https://www.youtube.com/@MikeMaurice
Carissa Johnson & Matt Nasi
May 17 8pm
Brooklyn based Carissa Johnson is known for her straight-forward lyrics, driving melodies, and her band’s inimitable live energy. Her musical career began in Boston, Massachusetts and has taken her all across the United States, playing countless shows all over the country since 2016, solo as well as with her band The Cure-Alls. She and the Cure-Alls won the New Act of the Year award at the 30th annual Boston Music Awards in 2017, the same year they won Boston’s legendary Rock n Roll Rumble, closing the era in which WZLX FM hosted the event.
Her music has been featured in SPIN Magazine, the Boston Globe, Alternative Press, and more. She is currently promoting her latest two singles “Congratulations” (Oct ‘23) and “I Surrender” (Feb ‘24) out on A Diamond Heart Production). She is also a member of supergroup SWIVEL and in early 2024 joined The Nervous Eaters on bass guitar.
https://www.carissajohnsonmusic.com/
“The dynamic and versatile singer has been drawing raves for her electric live performances, and unbelievable work ethic that has made her a grinder and non stop tour de force capable of achieving anything that she sets her mind to.”
- Music Box Pete
“You know how gen X spent too much time listening to boys in spandex when it could’ve been mainlining Joan Jett? Well let’s not make that mistake again. Carissa has it all, the songs, the voice, the sneer, and the charisma.”
- The Boston Herald
With almost a decade of shows under his belt in the bustling music scene of Colorado, Matt Nasi supported such acts as Gregory Alan Isakov, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Samples, Steve Poltz, and Hey Ocean. Since relocating to Maine in 2016 he has played at The Press Hotel, Three of Strong, Erik’s Church, Bull Feeney’s, O’Reily’s Cure, The Axe Pit and more. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley and Sarah McLachlan, Matt’s blend of Pop/Folk/Soul has something to offer every crowd.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattnasimusic/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mattnasiband
Spotify: Matt Nasi Band https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MUsedmem93tEEcMpTlxK4...
The Rodney Mashia Project at Flourish Music Cafe
CANCELED
Rodney Mashia - Vocals, Flute, Guitar
Rich Entel - Keyboards
Kit Demos - Electric & Acoustic Bass
Frank Sanfilippo - Drums, Percussion
dayes & Justin Merle at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸 Pat Morelli from the New York based Pop Rock band SWIM, started the side project known as “dayes” in 2022 to pursue his Folk roots. Morelli is now based in Boston, MA and performs at many local New England establishments. His songwriting is inspired by his love for Alternative Rock of bands like Dispatch and Mt. Joy combined with his love for Folk Artists such as Caamp, The Lumineers, and Chadwick Stokes. The hope of this nostalgic Folk Project is to bring listeners together and remind them that they are not alone. dayes has released four songs to date with the most recent release being his “Starstruck - Acoustic EP”. dayes has released his newest 5 song EP entitled “Golden”. These songs speak on topics of losing a loved one, the social and political climate of our world, and holding onto your hopes and dreams amidst these heartaches. 🎸
🎼 https://www.facebook.com/dayesmusicofficial. 🎼
🎼 https://www.youtube.com/@dayesmusicofficial 🎼
🎸 Justin Merle is Maine based & perfecting his craft in music is a top priority. He continually is writing new songs. His influences are Folk, Country & Singer-Songwriter material. He will soon be releasing his first EP on all major platforms. 🎸
🎼 https://www.youtube.com/@justinmerlemusic 🎼
🎼 https://justinmerlemusic.com/ 🎼
June Star and Mike Maurice at Flourish Music Cafe
Returning to Flourish Music Cafe, June Star, is a Folk/Alternative Southern-Rock/Americana Roots Rock Duo from Baltimore, Maryland. Formed in 1998 by Singer/Songwriter Andrew Grimm. Andrew is joined by Dave Hadley.
https://www.junestar.com/
https://www.facebook.com/junestarband
https://www.instagram.com/junestarband/?hl=en
"Overall, June Star is a musical experience that combines the rustic yet southern-rock orientated sounds of Crosby Stills & Nash with the contemporary alternative awareness of more modern bands like Phish.....
highly impressive, tasteful, sparing, and full of lived-in American character."
- Nodepression.com
Mike is a Biddeford Maine based Singer/Song Writer/Recording Artist. He has collaborated with New England area Artists & has toured with SeepeopleS, The Johnny Clay Shanks Band, & shared the stage playing w/ Nirvana's Bassist, Krist Novoselic. Mike has toured to Phiidelphia, New England & New York where he performed at The Triad Theater. He regularly performs at ArtWalks at Flourish & Performers Showcase at Flourish.
Mike has released his EP “Apartment Secrets”.
For more information visit www.mikemauricemusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/mikemauricepiano/
Eli Lev & Mike Maurice at Flourish Music Cafe
🎼 A double bill with Maine Artist Mike Maurice & Touring Artist Eli Lev! 🎼
✨ Only $10 for an evening of fab music & great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested @flourishmaine@gmail.com ✨
🎸 Mike Maurice is a Biddeford, Maine based Singer/Songwriter/Pianist. 🎹 Mike first started playing piano at the age of 4. Having studied classical most of his childhood, Mike developed a strong passion for composing and performance. Mike collaborates with New England area Artists has toured with SeepeopleS, The Johnny Clay Shanks Band, and shared the stage playing w/ Nirvana's bassist, Krist Novoselic. Primarily pursuing a solo career, Mike has released his debut EP - “ Apartment Secrets ” and is working on his 2nd EP.. 🎹
- “ We were aware of how talented Mike Maurice was on the keys, but nothing could prepare us for his fantastic guitar work on his new album "Apartment Secrets". Layers of electric and acoustic guitar are joined with mandolin and (of course) keys creating a nicely done soundtrack for Maurice's cool and soothing vocals. The songs themselves are the true stars of the show with the two singles, "Yesterday's Mistakes" and "Forest Fire" bookending a pack of really well done songs.” - Mainebrews N Musicreviews
https://www.facebook.com/mike.mauricepiano.3
https://www.instagram.com/mikemauricepiano/
Rising singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery.
Prior to becoming a full time musician, the Silver Spring, MD native spent three years as an 8th grade English teacher on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. The indigenous traditions he learned during this time are the inspiration for his Four Directions project. Just as each cardinal direction holds unique characteristics in the Navajo tradition, so do each of the albums in Eli’s ‘Four Directions Project.’ Together, the series imaginatively and intrepidly connects spheres and generations within a body of work that is irresistibly uplifting, emotionally resonant, and down-to-earth authentic.
https://eli-lev.com/
https://www.facebook.com/elilevmusic
Sigrid Sibley and The Northern Grey Band at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸A double bill with Maine Artists Sigrid Sibley & The Northern Grey Band!
🎼 Only $10 for an evening of fab music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested.
🎼 Sigrid's love of music spans several genres, including folk, bluegrass, classical, and rock & roll. She plays a variety of instruments including guitar, mandolin, and piano all enhancing her beautiful lyrics and her engaging music.
https//www.facebook.com/sigridsibleymusic
🎼 The Northern Grey is an eclectic family band in Maine consisting of Clifford Cameron on keys/vocals, Morgan Cameron on vocals/mandolin and Brian Smith on guitar/bass/vocals. They play their own original music and a variety of covers drawn from progressive bluegrass to rock and pop music.
https://www.facebook.com/thenortherngreyband
Dan Blakeslee & Mike Maurice at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸 Mike is a Biddeford, Maine based Singer/Songwriter/Pianist. Mike first started playing piano at the age of 4. Having studied Classical most of his childhood, Mike developed a strong passion for composing and performance. Mike collaborates with New England area Artists and has toured with SeepeopleS, The Johnny Clay Shanks Band, and shared the stage playing w/ Nirvana's bassist, Krist Novoselic. Primarily pursuing a solo career, Mike is working on 2 EPs. 🎹
🎸 https://www.facebook.com/mike.mauricepiano.3 🎹
🎹 https://www.instagram.com/mikemauricepiano/ 🎸
🎸 Dan is a Southern Maine based Singer/Songwriter with styles including Acoustic Folk and Country Folk. Dan has toured the U.S. extensively including performances with The Lumineers and Josh Ritter. He has Performed at the Newport Folk Festival. Awards include Boston Music Awards "Folk Artist Of The Year” and New England Music Awards. “Male Performer of The Year”. Dan has released 10 full length albums including “Owed To The Tanglin’ Wind” which received “Album Of The Year ” from Red Line Roots and “The Alley Walker ” recorded with the band, The Calabash Club. 🎸
https://danblakeslee.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DanBlakesleeAndTheCalabashClub
https://www.facebook.com/dan.blakeslee.5
Chris Peters & Mike Maurice at Flourish Music Cafe
🎼 A double bill with Maine Artist Mike Maurice & New Hampshire Artist Chris Peters! 🎼
✨ Only $10 for an evening of fab music & great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested @flourishmaine@gmail.com ✨
🎸 Chris Peters is a Concord NH based Singer/ Songwriter whose guitar-based music spans the spectrum of Acoustic Pop/Rock to Electric Alt-Rock, while occasionally touching the fringes of Folk and Country. These sounds are all present on the new album “The World Outside,” his third album to date. Chris has performed throughout the Northeast, from Maine to New York with 20+ years focused on songwriting, recording and performing. 🎸
🌟 “Melodic, Upbeat… finding magic in everyday life” – Hippo Press 🌟
https://chrispetersmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPetersSongs/
https://www.reverbnation.com/cpsongs
🎸 Mike Maurice is a Biddeford, Maine based Singer/Songwriter/Pianist. 🎹 Mike first started playing piano at the age of 4. Having studied classical most of his childhood, Mike developed a strong passion for composing and performance. Mike collaborates with New England area Artists has toured with SeepeopleS, The Johnny Clay Shanks Band, and shared the stage playing w/ Nirvana's bassist, Krist Novoselic. Primarily pursuing a solo career, Mike is working on 2 EPs. 🎹
https://www.facebook.com/mike.mauricepiano.3
https://www.instagram.com/mikemauricepiano/
Karen McDine & Justin Maxwell at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸Karen is a Maine Singer / Songwriter, plays the piano and guitar. She is currently recording her new album at Acadia recording studios in Portland with Musicians Justin Maxwell, Jason Ward, Joe Beninati and others. Her Indie-Folk style music is filled with stories of which all can relate. She shines with engaging music & lyrics. Karen pulls in her audience with a subtle power that is mesmerizing. Perfect for the the Flourish vibes. 🎸
https://karenmcdine.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/KarenMcDine
🎸Justin is a Maine Musician/Recording Artist. In addition to his own recordings, he can be heard as a Studio Musician on many albums of other Maine Artists. He is currently working in the Studio with Karen on her next album. 🎸
http://justinmaxwell.net
💥 Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish!
Reservations suggested.! 💥
Ryan Zimmerman & Adrian bean at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸A double bill with Maine Artist Adrian Bean & New Jersey Artist Ryan Zimmerman!
🎼 Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested.
🎼 Adrian started playing the violin, Suzuki Method, at age 4. He was involved with the USM Youth Ensemble and continued with classical instruction with known instructors including Ronald Lantz of the Portland String Quartet. Adrian has played in numerous Southern Maine venues and is currently the Violinist in the Maine based band Holly Heist.
🎼 Ryan is a singer/songwriter from Long Beach Island NJ. He is making a stop to Flourish on his current Northeast tour. Ryan is a roots musician dedicated to his craft of songwriting and performing live. His genre bending style of acoustic funk, reggae, folk, blues, punk rock and americana has been breaking rules of the standard Jersey shore Musician for over a decade.
https://www.ryanzimmermanmusic.com/
Pete Henry and Karen McDine & Justin Maxwell at Flourish Music Cafe
🎼 Maine Artists Karen & Justin join California Touring Artist Pete Henry in a double bill of fabulous music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish!
Only $10! Reservations suggested. 🎼
🎸 Singer/Songwriter Pete, an accomplished Acoustic Musician blending Jazz, Folk, & Classic Rock. Creating a unique & great style that captures his love of music from his many years of performing. Pete has a warm, engaging, relaxed connection with his audience creating a magical evening! 🎸
https://petehenrymusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/petehenrymusic/
🎸 Karen is a Maine Singer / Songwriter, plays the piano and guitar. She is currently recording her new album at Acadia recording studios in Portland with Musicians Justin Maxwell, Jason Ward, Joe Beninati and others. Her indie-folk style music is filled with stories of which all can relate. She shines with engaging music & lyrics. Karen pulls in her audience with a subtle power that is mesmerizing. Perfect for the the Flourish vibes. 🎸
https://karenmcdine.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/KarenMcDine
🎸 Justin is a Maine Musician/Recording Artist. In addition to his own recordings, he can be heard as a Studio Musician on many albums of other Maine Artists. He is currently working in the Studio with Karen on her next album. 🎸
http://justinmaxwell.net
The Groovebirds at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸 Alt/contemporary duo playing original compostions. This month's Indie Air Radio's featured Artist with their Album - Time it Takes ! "A well crafted 8 song collection that is reminiscent of Jefferson Airplanes fertile late-60’s era and Elton Johns early 70’s breakout period."
💖 Join and connect with Tracy J & Rob, this fab duo, in our intimate, high vibes Listening Room.
💫 Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish!
Reservations suggested: flourishmaine@gmail.com
https://thegroovebirds.com/home
Karen McDine & Justin Maxwell at Flourish Music Cafe
💖 Karen & Justin return!
🎼 Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish!
Reservations suggested. 🎼
🎸 Karen is a Maine singer / songwriter, plays the piano and guitar. She is curently recording her new album at Acadia recording studios in Portland with Musicians Justin Maxwell, Jason Ward, Joe Beninati and others. Her indie-folk style music is filled with stories of which all can relate. She shines with engaging music & lyrics. Karen pulls in her audience with a sublte power that is memerizing. Perfect for the the Flourish vibes.
https://karenmcdine.bandcamp.com 🎸
🎸 Justin is a Maine Musician/Recording Artist. In addition to his own recordings, he can be heard as a Studio Musician on many albums of other Maine Artists. He is currently working in the Studio with Karen on her next album.
Karen McDine & Morgan Myles at Flourish Music Cafe
🎸 A double bill with local Artist Karen McDine & Nashville based Morgan Myles! 🎸
🎼 Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested. 🎼
🎸 Morgan is featured in Rolling Stone Magazine’s "One to Watch" list, won 2020’s Nashville’s Independent Artist of the year, has toured with Reba, Luke Bryan, Charlie Daniels, Old Dominion and more and is currently touring with her debut album "Therapy". Morgan says of her new album - "I hope this music ultimately connects and helps people to heal." Morgan has a new single. "Woman of My Word" and partners with local women’s organizations to perform for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and hardships.
Her music is filled with empowering and soulful ballads. She engages her audience well which is perfect for the intimacy inherent at Flourish. Soul, rock & fun! 🎸
https://www.morganmyleslive.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MorganMylesLIVE/about
🎸 Karen is a Maine singer / songwriter, plays the piano and guitar. She is curently recording her new album at Acadia recording studios in Portland with Musicians Justin Maxwell, Jason Ward, Joe Beninati and others. Her indie-folk style music is filled with stories of which all can relate. She shines with engaging music & lyrics. Karen pulls in her audience with a sublte power that is memerizing. Perfect for the the Flourish vibes. 🎸
https://karenmcdine.bandcamp.com
Sigrid Sibley & Sunshine Nights at Flourish Music Cafe
A double bill with Musical Artists Sigrid Sibley & Sunshine Nights!
Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested.
🎸 Sigrid’s love of music spans several genres, including folk, bluegrass, classical, & rock & roll. She plays a variety of instruments including guitar, mandolin, and piano all enhancing her beautiful lyrics and her engaging songs.
Facebook - @sigridsibleymusic
🎸 Sunshine Nights is a Brooklyn based Americana-roots songwriting partnership between Amy Priya and Stephen Sunshine. Their songs evoke a charming union of styles, a dichotomy of the old and new, indie-folk sentiment blended with old time blues, bluegrass and a tinge of traditional jazz. Their music is nostalgic in process and vision but finds a uniqueness in the context of bustling New York life far removed from the origins of the music they love.
https://www.facebook.com/sunshinenights
🌅 It is an especially fun evening as it is Midsommar/Midsummer - a Swedish holiday celebrated on or around the Summer Solstice. It is quite literally the “middle of the summer” - a time for rest and celebration between spring planting and the fall harvest. Traditionally, the day is spent singing festive songs, dancing around a decorated pole, weaving flower crowns, and worshipping the life force. Celebrate with us! 🌅
Rudy Mackinnon & Jim Lord at Flourish Music Cafe
A double bill with Muscal Artists Rudy Mackinnon & Jim Lord
Only $10 for an evening of great music, great vibes in the special Listening Room that is Flourish! Reservations suggested.
🎸 Jim Lord is a Virginia-based folk/rock singer/songwriter/finger-style guitarist.
www.jimlord.com
🎸 Rudy Mackinnon is an indie folk/rock singer/songwriter based in Maine & hails from Scotland.
Music Cafe at Flourish w/ Sigrid & Katie
Singer/Songwriters - Sigrid Sibley & Katie Delcourt return to Flourish in an evening of fun & musical artistry!
Both are from Maine & are finishing their Musical Degrees. Each bring their own indie folk style to their performances.
Sigrid is adept with mandolin, guitar. Her vocals enhance her original songs - songs infused with beautiful stories. Sigrid brings a special originality to covers of traditional songs.
Katie is adept with guitar, piano, flute. Her vocals support her original songs - songs filled with humor & descriptions of navigating the challenges of everyday life. She also adds some covers with her own, unique interpretations.
Entry is $8.
A special evening in the magical listening room that is Flourish.
EMERGING, EVOLVING, & EXPANDING at Flourish!
Tommy Kelly: Summer Tour 2020
Come in and enjoy the good vibes from Tommy Kelly!
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Admission: $8
Everyone Of Us, Spring Tour
An Original Indy Folk Rocking, Singer Songwriter, with Jam Band roots. Guitar, Bass Pedals and Harmonicas, all at once! No looping machine! https://www.andrewalling.com/