Open Mic w/featured songwriter and storyteller, Maggie Kraus of Little Busy.

Lamoine Grange, 7-9 pm, June 21. A free event, though donations are appreciated to support arts and renovations on the historic Lamoine Grange Hall.

Little Busy Performs Selections from their Debut EP, "Long Night!", preview on Spotify.

For nearly twenty years, Little Busy has approached songwriting as a way to make sense of the learning and longing that comes with growing up. At the center of the project is Maggie Kraus, formerly of the folk duo Hannah & Maggie. Kraus shines as a storyteller on eight full-length albums recorded since 2009, mapping a heartfelt archive of the uncountable landscapes between places like Chicago, New York City, and the rolling hills of Western Massachusetts. Maggie's debut EP, Leverett, is a jovial hometown ode written and recorded in the hills of rural Massachusetts, while their most recent record, Long Night, feels like a lovingly painted picture book of what’s possible when we let ourselves try again.

Since they began touring in 2010, Maggie has shared the stage with artists like Dar Williams, And the Kids, as well as Ben Taylor. They’ve been featured in Curve Magazine and were named one of the “100 People We Love” by GO Magazine. Kraus was one of several national finalists in the Mountain Stage New Song Contest and has performed in venues like Lincoln Center, the Connecticut Folk Festival, and the Academy of Music. Maggie is honored to be included in one of LCA's artistic offerings for the 2025 summer season.

Local musicians fill-out the evening with favorite selections and new songs. Lamoine Community Arts welcomes everyone to this free event. Donations are appreciated. For more information, visit LamoineArts.org; for play opportunities, contact Hal Lefferts at 475-777-4175. The Lamoine Grange is located at 7 Lamoine Beach Rd., Lamoine ME.