The Maine Experience Podcast

Episode 20 features a conversation with Producer and Songwriter Ryan Ordway.   He discusses his new partnership with The Studio Portland, his career as a musician, and his latest project Modern Clarion.   Learn more about Ryan Ordway and his music here.   Learn more about The Studio Portland here.   The Maine Music Feature is the latest single from Modern Clarion “Back Again".   You can download the song for yourself here.   Modern Clarion will be performing at the All Roads Music Festival in Belfast Maine, May 21-22 2021. Learn more here.   The Maine Soundscape was recorded at Hinckley Park in South Portland.   The Maine Experience Podcast is Produced by Audio Evolutions

Episode 19 features a conversation with producer, director, and writer Fred Greenhalgh of Finalrune Productions and Dagaz Media. He discusses his latest audio movie Dark Tome: Undertow, as well as being a creative in Maine.   Listen to the Dark Tome: Undertow on Stitcher here. Use the promo code DARK for one free month of Stitcher Premium.   Learn more about Fred and his work with audio dramas at Finalrune Productions and Dagaz Media.   The Maine Music Feature is the new single by alt rock trio theWorst, "Yes Regrets".   Learn more about theWorst here.   Check out the music video for "Yes Regrets" on Youtube and hear to more of their music on Spotify.    This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded on the Winnick Woods Trail in Cape Elizabeth, ME.   Produced by Audio Evolutions   Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Episode 18 features a conversation with the members of the band Bait Bag. They are a punk rock trio formed by three women who are making loud music with a proud message from their home on the island of North Haven, ME.   See Bait Bag perform on January 19th at 6pm as part of a special livestream presented by the Maine Women's Lobby. Find out more details here.   Learn more about Bait Bag and check out their merchandise on their website here.   The Maine Music feature is the new single from Bait Bag, "Safe Word". Released on the final day of 2020.   Listen to the new single and all of their music here on Spotify.   This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded in Kennebunk Beach, ME.   Produced by Audio Evolutions   Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter    

Episode 17 features a conversation with songwriter Travis Cyr. He discusses his creative process, the Maine music community, and details about his latest album he recorded himself this year.   See Travis perform as part of "Out of the Blue" Livestream Series on Dec 30th at 7pm. Find details here.   The Maine Music Feature is the song "Helios". The opening track off of Travis Cyr's new album, Mourning Bird Choir.   Check out the new album and the rest of Travis's music here.   This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded in September on the banks of a remote pond in the Maine North Woods.    Produced by Audio Evolutions   Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter    

Episode 16 features a conversation with Maine based writer and editor in chief of Down East magazine, Brian Kevin. He discusses his career path as a writer, his perspective on Maine, and what it takes to run a magazine. Learn more about Brian here. Read his latest feature for Down East Magazine here. This episode's Maine Music Feature is Hallicom's new track "Must've Been", off their new EP being released this week. You can pre-save now on Spotify. Learn more about Hallicom here. Listen to my interview on The Southern Maine Report with Cameron Autry here. This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded at Harris Turkey Farm in West Newfield, Maine.  Produced by Audio Evolutions Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter     

Episode 15 features a conversation with Nick Callanan, the director of the Maine Outdoor Film Festival; coming to Portland July 30th - August9th. He discusses the origins of the festival, the challenges they faced amid the Covid-19 crisis, and the story of his creative career in Maine.    Get tickets for the Maine Outdoor Film Festival here.   View a promo video for the festival here.   Check out the films and when they will be screened here.   The Maine Music feature is The Diplomat by Travis Cyr, off his 2019 release Dragon Heart Blues.   To hear and purchase Travis's Cyr's entire catalog of music, click here.   This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded on Pebble Beach in front of Mt.Kineo on Moosehead Lake. To learn more about Mt. Kineo, click here.   Produced by Audio Evolutions   Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 

Episode 14 features an interview with actress and producer Casey Turner. Casey discusses her career on the stage, her experience behind the scenes of productions, and her life in Maine.   See her on stage in “Pack of Lies” playing at the Good Theatre in Portland right now, running through March 8th. You can also see her in “You Got Older” at the Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland, running April 16th to May 3rd. And finally, she'll be at the Theatre at Monmouth all summer performing in "Julius Ceasar”, “Cymbeline” and “The Agitators".   The Maine Music feature is “Unlearned” by the band Gunther Brown, off their new album "Heartache and Roses”.   Get their album on streaming services and in Bull Moose record stores today. Go see them at their album release show at One Longfellow Square, February 15th in Portland. Follow Gunther Brown on Facebook for more details on upcoming events.   The Maine Soundscape was recorded at Wolfe's Neck State Park in Freeport, ME. Interview recorded at The Studio Portland. Produced by Audio Evolutions Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 

Episode 13 features a conversation with Lynda Mandolyn of the Portland based band Crystal Canyon. She discusses her career traveling the world as a musician in bands, the creative process behind the music of Crystal Canyon, and of course, what she love's about Maine. The Maine Music Feature is the song "Silverday" by Crystal Canyon Go see Crystal Canyon perform live at The Apohadian Theatre in Portland on March 13th. Follow the band the bands Facebook page here to stay tuned for more details. The Maine Soundscape was recorded a warm January day on a walk though the woods in Scarborough, Maine. Interview recorded at The Studio Portland. Produced by Audio Evolutions Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 

Episode 12 features a conversation and a performance by singer and songwriter Lucas Roy. We discuss his early musical influences, his inspiration for song ideas, and his experiences building his music career in Maine. Then Lucas performs one of his original songs "Always Be Loving You". See Lucas Roy live at Funky Bow Brewery in Lyman, ME on February 1st, from 1-4pm. See more details here.  Learn more about Lucas here. This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded at the Farm at Primo Restaurant in Rockland, Maine.  Interview recorded at The Studio Portland. Produced by Audio Evolutions Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 

Episode 11 features a conversation with the Portland-area band, Tumble.Down. They discuss how they formed, their early musical influences and of course, all of the things that make Maine a great place to make music. Go see Tumble.Down live at their E.P. Release show at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Friday, November 29th. Click here for event details. The Maine Music feature is the first single off their upcoming EP, a cover of the Kygo song “This Town”. Learn more about the band Tumble.Down here. The Maine Soundscape was recorded along the harbor in the city of Belfast, Maine. Interview recorded at The Studio Portland. Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Episode 10 of The Maine Experience features a conversation with Johanna and Steve Corman, owners of Vena's Fizz House, a cocktail bar and mixology shop in Portland, ME. They discuss the origins of their business, their passion for a great cocktail, and their love for the state of Maine.  Learn more about their special Holiday event "Miracle" taking place November 25th-30th, 2019 here. Learn more about Vena's and visit their online store here. The Maine Music feature is the track "Wasted" off of the new album Dead Man's Motto, by Greg Klein.  Check out the full album on Spotify. Check out Greg Klein and friends live at Blue in Portland, ME November 7th, 2019 at 5pm. See event details here. Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter    

Episode 9 of The Maine Experience features a conversation with two of the founding members of the Portland band, SnugHouse. They discuss how their band formed, their writing process, and what they love about the music scene here in Portland.   Learn more about SnugHouse and their upcoming shows here.   The Maine Music Feature is a track SnugHouse recorded recently, a cover of the Peggy Lee classic, “Fever”.   Hear more from SnugHouse on Spotify.   This episode's Maine Soundscape was recorded at Fore River Sanctuary.    Interview recorded at The Studio Portland.

Episode 8 features a conversation with professional musician, Rob Duquette. He discusses his career, music, practice routine, and what he loves about Maine. Learn more about Rob Duquette and his music here. Get tickets for duquette at Cadenza in Freeport, ME July 20th here. Episode 8's Maine Music feature is a song by Rob Duquette called "You'll Be the Tree" Epsiode 8's Maine Soundscape was recorded on a recent camping trip in Bangor, ME. Interview recorded at The Studio in Portland, ME.  Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Episode 7 features a conversation with Shea Gunther, founder of the company MJToday Media, who produces podcasts and news for the legal marijuana industry. Shea discusses his career in digital media, his passion for cannabis legalization, and his love of Maine.  Learn more about MJToday Media here. Episode 7's Maine Music Feature is the song "Best Friends" by the band When Particles Collide. Learn more about When Particles Collide here. See their upcoming tour dates in Maine here.  The episode 7 Maine Soundscape was recorded at Hinckley Park in South Portland, Maine. Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Episode 6 of The Maine Experience Podcast features a chat with a videographer friend of mine, Kevin Sennett. Kevin had an early passion for art and media and turned that into a successful career. He shares the arc of that career, what he is thinking about when he is on a shoot, and what it was like growing up in Maine. Check out some of Kevin's work here. Episode 6's Maine Music Feature is the new single "Boomerang" from the band Crystal Canyon. See Crystal Canyon June 28th at the Port City Music Hall, get tickets here. Hear more music from Crystal Canyon here. The Maine Soundscape features some early morning bird calls recorded on a recent trip to Mt. Desert Island, ME.  

Episode 5 of The Maine Experience Podcast features a conversation with singer songwriter Jenny Van West. Jenny shares what built the foundation of her love of music, and the production process of her last two records. She discusses her passion for her other projects, the Maine Immigrant Musical Instrument Project, the International Open Mic, and the Women's Singer-Songwriter-Composer Showcase. Learn more about Jenny here. The Maine Music Feature showcases the title track off Jenny's latest album, Happiness to Burn. The Maine Soundscape in Episode 5 was recorded at a campground near Acadia National Park on Mt Desert Island, ME.   

Episode 4 of The Maine Experience features a conversation with James LaPlante, owner of Sputnik Animation and SoPo Coworks. James discusses the artistic challenges of animating for documentaries and his career arc from a young person inspired by a film to running an Emmy nominated animation studio in Maine. He also chats about his love of Maine and his co-working space in South Portland.  Learn more about Sputnik Animation here.  Learn more about SoPo Coworks here. The Maine Music feature this episode is a song called “Coastal Route” by The Gainers, a band from the midcoast area of Maine. Their new E.P. released this year is available here. The Maine Soundscape features sounds recorded on The Eastern Trail in Scarborough, ME.  Thanks so much to The Portland Pod for hosting The Maine Experience Podcast. Learn more about The Portland Pod here. Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Episode 3 of The Maine Experience features an interview with photographer Mark Rockwood. Mark has been doing commercial photography in Maine for over 30 years. He has a long history with Portland and Maine, going back to when he first attended school there in 1969. Mark provides insight on photography both as a business and an art. He also shares his feelings on his love of Maine, and some of the places he enjoys most.  Learn more about Mark by visiting his website here.  Follow Mark on Instagram  This episodes Maine Music Feature is a song by Jenny Van West called "Live in a New Way"  Learn more about Jenny by visiting her website here.  This episodes Maine Soundscape was recorded at Pine Grove Preserve in Falmouth, Maine  Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter    

Episode 2 features songwriter Greg Klein. Greg has been a staple on the Maine music scene for more than 15 years. He has performed and recorded with projects such as Dark Hollow Bottling Company and The Worrisome Hearts. Greg has a new album coming out on May 24th called Dead Man's Motto. Greg was nice enough to sit down and discuss his music, songwriting, family, and of course Maine. He was also gracious enough to perform a couple of songs. Listen to him perform “The Crossing” at 53:45 mark in this episode. Check out the video for Greg's new song “So What” Check out Greg's new album on Spotify Get tickets for Greg's album release party Follow Greg on Facebook Thanks to The Studio Portland for hosting The Maine Experience Podcast Follow The Maine Experience Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Our introductory episode features a short description from the host, introducing himself and the origin of The Maine Experience. There is a short sneak peak of things to come in future episodes as well as a song by Maine artist Greg Klein called “So What” off his new record Dead Mans Motto.   Watch the video for “So What” here: https://youtu.be/_R4_qke0gA8   Greg will be performing at Frontier in Brunswick Maine May 24th with Special Guest Builder of the House.   Get tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4108915   Follow The Maine Experience on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/audioevolutions.net/ https://twitter.com/MEexperiencepod https://www.instagram.com/maineexperiencepod/