The Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band is a community activist band in the New Orleans street band tradition, embracing a broad range of diverse music. Our performances bring joy and danceable grooves to public displays of celebration, advocacy, and solidarity. We support progressive movements and believe that through music and song, we can fight apathy and work together toward peace and social justice for all.

The band is based out of Portland, Maine and maintains a rotating roster of dozens of musicians ranging from novices to professionals aged 17-70.