Serving 317 for nearly two decades and contributing to the vision across many roles, Marie welcomes everyone to experience the joy of making music together.

Alicia Phelps is a  vocalist, pianist and music educator based in Portland. Throughout her career Alicia has performed with Grammy award-winning vocalist/saxophonist Darmon Meader (New York Voices), the Portland Jazz Orchestra, organist/pianist Dr. Joe Utterback, jazz pianist Jed Wilson, and notable musicians throughout the Southern Maine and the Seacoast areas. Alicia works with multiple groups in Maine performing treasures from the American Songbook and pop favorites from the '90s and 00's.

Growing up on Scarborough beach, Nat now lives on Peaks Island after 25 years in and around the Mount Washington Valley where he was a successful granola entrepreneur and his band BlueBus Revival was often referred to as “the biggest thing the Valley never knew”.  We continue to peel away the onion, learning bits and pieces of his storied past………..stay tuned.

Samantha joined the 317 Main team in 2020. Her background is in non-profit events and fundraising and she received her BA from Skidmore College and her JD from the University of Maine School of Law. Samantha lives in Yarmouth with her husband and two young sons and enjoys dancing, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family and friends.

Graeme Kennedy is an award-winning musician and cultural leader who has been a driving force behind Maine’s arts community for over two decades. Throughout his career, Kennedy has pioneered innovative strategies in advancement and communications, elevating the visibility and growth of the institutions and individuals he’s worked with. As Executive Director, he is grateful to continue to connect people and enrich communities through his lifelong passion for music.

Joe joined 317 in 2020 as a Drum set Teaching Artist. He graduated from SUNY Purchase College with a BA in Liberal Arts. After college he quickly got in the NYC music scene, playing drums with multiple bands.

As Annual Fund Officer and Grants Specialist, Lori works to secure funding to support all of 317 Main’s programs. Playing music has always been a lifeline for her, learning flute and piano in her youth and as an adult, guitar. She is also a proud member of the “if you can’t sing well, sing loud” society.