Entertainment for 2023


MLF 2023 Entertainment Line-Up
“Listen for music and announcements from The Voice of the Festival”
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
- Noon t0 6:00 pm – Paddy Mills, an award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.
- 4:00 t0 5:15 pm – Ukes Rock, Midcoast Maine’s most popular ukulele group.
- 8:00 t0 9:30 pm – The Little Cornbread Muffins, four groovy cats from Midcoast Maine playing groovy tunes and having fun!
Thursday, August 3, 2023
- Noon t0 6:00 pm – Paddy Mills, an award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.
12:30 to 1:45 pm – Spencer Albee, a Portland based nationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer. Rolling Stone Magazine called Spencer a “21st Century master in the lost art of Beatlesque hooks.”
- 2:15 t0 3:30 pm – Pen Bay Steel Band, Maine’s own steel drum band.
- 3:30 t0 4:00 pm – Jim Gibson, blending his roots of Blues, Rock, Gospel and Country. Whether he’s performing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, or at the Lionel Hampton Blues and Jazz Club in Paris, France, his versatility surges before a live audience.
- 4:00 t0 5:15 pm – Rigometrics, influenced by classic rock bands, this Portland, Maine based band brings original, raw, high-energy rock music to the stage.
5:30 to 7:30 pm – The Tyler Healy Band, a premier country/country rock band. They have opened for National acts such as Joe Diffie, Terri Clark, Colt Ford, The Lacs, Jawga Boys and more. They work hard each and every day to keep their musical journey moving forward.
- 7:30 t0 8:00 pm – Jim Gibson, blending his roots of Blues, Rock, Gospel and Country. Whether he’s performing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, or at the Lionel Hampton Blues and Jazz Club in Paris, France, his versatility surges before a live audience.
8:00 to 9:30 pm – Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats, an eclectic group of seasoned musicians who know how to lay down a groove. Bonnie’s gutsy Blues vocal style and dynamic stage presence add to this awesome show.
Friday, August 4, 2023
- Noon t0 6:00 pm – Paddy Mills, an award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.
- 12:30 t0 1:45 pm – BoneBroth, a Midcoast-based band that brings their unique and funky blend of familiar and dance-worthy tunes to the stage.
2:15 to 3:30 pm – Boondock Sinners, a New England and South Florida based band, husband and wife Paul Duffy and Donna Landry Duffy formed the Boondock Sinners in 2014. With songs from Paul Simon and the Lumineers to The Beatles and the Revivalists, you’re in for a great show.
- 3:30 t0 4:00 pm – Jim Gibson, blending his roots of Blues, Rock, Gospel and Country. Whether he’s performing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, or at the Lionel Hampton Blues and Jazz Club in Paris, France, his versatility surges before a live audience.
- 4:00 t0 5:15 pm – The Returnables are a six piece classic rock band of lobstermen and friends who have been playing together for over 30 years.
- 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Breakin’ Strings, Maine’s premier bluegrass band and Nashville recording artists.
- 7:30 t0 8:00 pm – Jim Gibson, blending his roots of Blues, Rock, Gospel and Country. Whether he’s performing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, or at the Lionel Hampton Blues and Jazz Club in Paris, France, his versatility surges before a live audience.
- 8:00 t0 9:30 pm – The Shadow Riders, a six-piece band from New England performing the music of the original Marshall Tucker Band. Performing hits like, “Can’t You See” , “Take the Highway” , “Fire on the Mountain” and other popular tunes, this is innovative melding of country blues, southern rock, western swing and jazz makes this a show you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
- Noon t0 6:00 pm – Paddy Mills, an award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.
12:30 to 1:45 pm – Bards of Gungywamp, playing traditional Irish polkas, jigs, reels and originals.
- 2:15 t0 3:30 pm – Stream Reggae, Maine’s premier reggae band offering 100% authentic Reggae music from the heart and soul of the Caribbean. Combining deep roots reggae, soca, dancehall and zouk styles, Stream Reggae will be bringing a fun time.
- 4:00 t0 5:15 pm – Jim Gibson, blending his roots of Blues, Rock, Gospel and Country. Whether he’s performing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, or at the Lionel Hampton Blues and Jazz Club in Paris, France, his versatility surges before a live audience.
- 5:30 t0 7:00 pm – Defern, an indie rock band based in Nashville, TN. Heather and Michael Defern’s music has a rich blend of influences from pop, rock, blues, and a dash of punk thrown in for spice. Heather is a native of Augusta, ME.
- 8:00 t0 9:30 pm – Damn The Torpedoes, this Tom Petty Tribute Band has been mesmerizing audiences since 2007 and brings viewers the ultimate Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience!
Sunday, August 6, 2023
12:30 to 1:45 pm – Bards of Gungywamp, playing traditional Irish polkas, jigs, reels and originals.