Paddy Mills is a Maine-based folk singer and songwriter whose music carries the salt air of the North Atlantic and the stories of the people who live by it. With a voice both warm and weathered, Paddy’s songs navigate the waters between tradition and modern life — celebrating working folks, coastal communities, and the enduring pull of the sea.
Drawing inspiration from storytellers like Gordon Bok, Stan Rogers, and David Mallet, Mills blends maritime imagery with a troubadour’s heart and a craftsman’s ear for detail. His lyrics are grounded in real places and honest emotion, often delivered with dry wit and a deep respect for the heritage of New England and Atlantic Canada.
On stage, Paddy brings an easy presence — part sailor, part storyteller — inviting listeners into his songs with humor and heart. Whether performing solo with his handmade Apollonio guitar or sharing the stage with other folk musicians, his performances feel like conversations between old friends.
Mills has played coffeehouses, concert halls, schooners, ketch’s and festivals across the Northeast, earning a loyal following for his evocative songwriting and unpretentious style. His original songs, such as Cribbage in the Corner reflect his deep connection to Maine’s maritime culture and the people who make their living close to nature’s edge.
When he’s not writing or playing songs, Paddy spends as much time as he can with his wife and four kids on the waters of Maine, messing about with wooden boats.
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