"Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release

Come celebrate with Mike Maimone, on tour for the release of his 15th album and 1st book, both called, "Guess What? I Love You."

Maimone's piano-based bluesy pop/rock music is often compared to Randy Newman, Leon Russell, Tom Waits, and Dr. John.

Los Angeles Magazine called his new memoir "an honest, moving account of love, loss and the radical act of staying open to possibility."

This show features Mike performing songs from his new album on solo piano, along with a few old favorites and covers. Guiding the audience on an emotional journey, he will also read six short selections from his book. This unforgettable set of words and music will stir the soul of anyone who attends!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30 and runs about 75 minutes.

Mike Maimone is a songwriter, pianist, producer and author whose work spans indie rock, piano-driven pop, and deeply personal storytelling. Known for his expressive piano playing and emotionally direct songwriting, Maimone’s music balances melodic craft with lyrical honesty.

Originally from Ashtabula, Ohio and now living in Laguna Beach, California (with stops in Chicago, Nashville, and Portland in between), his music and life story are defined by resilience, passion, and authenticity.

Mike has averaged over 100 tour dates/year since 2005 as a solo artist, with his trio Mutts, and as a session keyboardist, performing on late night shows, at major festivals, and storied music venues.

He is now on tour celebrating the release of "Guess What? I Love You," an album and book companion piece in tribute to his late husband, LGBTQ+ advocate and famed Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman. The album charted on college radio and had songs included on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists. The book recieved a recommendation from Kirkus Reviews and has recieved praised from press, New York Times bestselling authors, and readers alike.

Find Mike on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, and links to purchase Guess What? I Love You here.

• Averaged over 100 tour dates/year since 2005 as a solo artist, with his trio Mutts, and as a session keyboardist.
• Played Lollapolooza, Riot Fest, Sasquatch!, Summer Camp, and other festivals
• Performed with Stevie Wonder
• 56 independent releases since 2008, including 13 albums, which have sold out of several vinyl and CD pressings
• Toured supporting Plain White T’s, Blues Traveler, OK Go, M**der By Death, opened for Imagine Dragons, Weezer, Blink 182, JD McPherson, and more
• Catalog contains 200 published original songs, including film/TV placements

“Maimone brings a little queerness to traditionally straight blues-based genres.” - Jenn White, NPR

“If searching for a shortcut portmanteau to encompass... Mike Maimone, you could do worse than “Dr. John Grant,” melding the latter’s erudite social X-rays and queer queries with the former’s boisterous barroom piano promenades.” - Nashville Scene Magazine

“The man has the keyboard style of Fats Waller and Jerry Lee Lewis combined, and a vocal style that clearly recalls Tom Waits and Warren Zevon.” - Windy City Times

“A memoir that speaks true to the overwhelming grief of a cherished time cut short, and to the joy of a richly remembered relationship.” — Kirkus Reviews Verdict: Get it.

“An honest, moving account of love, loss and the radical act of staying open to possibility.” — Los Angeles Magazine

“A magnificent mixtape of love and loss.” — BookLife Reviews, a division of Publisher’s Weekly