As many of you know, the Maine Songwriter’s Association hosts a regular showcase and open mic at the North Star Cafe on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. The venue is intimate and the audience is mostly there to listen and/or participate. The schedule for this showcase event can be viewed on the Schedule tab of this website.
In addition to the North Star, the MSA also hosts a monthly showcase at the 302 West Smokehouse and Tavern in Fryeburg, Maine. This showcase is held the 2nd Thursday of every month and features an hour showcase slot from 8-9 pm with open mic slots following the featured performer.
Coming soon is a new showcase to be held at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. Check out the a portion of the press release below!
New Showcase Event at St. Lawrence Arts Center to Give Maine Musicians Professional Boost
The Maine Songwriters Association and the St. Lawrence Arts Center announced today a new collaboration to stage a series of concerts that will showcase the talents of Maine’s top aspiring singer/songwriters and musicians.
“The stage at the St. Lawrence Arts Center is, hands down, the best small performance venue in the Portland area and it is a privilege for any musician to perform there,” said Peter Alexander, president of the Maine Songwriters Association. “We are thrilled to make this incredible venue available for the professional and career development of our members, where they can showcase their original material.”
The concert showcases, which are scheduled every other month starting on Wednesday, March 17, will each feature three of Maine’s best aspiring musicians. Performers will be vetted and selected through a competitive process overseen by three independent judges.
“These events will give musicians a true concert performance experience,” said Deirdre Nice, executive director of the St. Lawrence Arts Center. “They also provide an ideal opportunity for club owners, agents, entertainment writers, and other music industry professionals to see new talent, and for working musicians to scout new material and new partnerships.”
FAQs on MSA Showcase at the St. Lawrence
Email booking@mainesongwriters.com to participate in any of these MSA events. Showcase slots require a full (paid) membership.
Mission Statement
The Maine Songwriters Association is a state-wide, non-profit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. The MSA mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote developing songwriters
· To encourage developing songwriters and celebrate the art of songwriting;
· To provide information and assistance to members;
· To create performance and recognition opportunities for members;
· To provide opportunities for the professional development of members;
· To enable members to meet and/or exchange ideas and information
· To facilitate member transition into the established music industry;
· To facilitate delivery of member services at National & Regional levels.
