BIDDEFORD — Andy Lightning, 28, began his set on Saturday night at Elements Café in Biddeford by preparing his acoustic guitar, promotional poster, and microphone, for the evening.

The performer has been playing local sets since he was 18, with roots in indie rock — with bands such as Arctic Monkeys — and has continued for a decade. He frequently performs multiple sets per day, and spends roughly 50 to 70 nights on the road per month.

Before his performance at Biddeford’s Elements, Lightning said he’d been in New Hampshire that morning and Portland that afternoon. He arrived an hour before his slot Saturday evening and spoke with bartenders and patrons. Throughout his set, which lasted two hours, he laid out his life in pointed vocal phrases and winding guitar movements.

Lightning has stayed attached to the medium for a decade on account of his creative process.

“Being able to play new songs, or songs that I finally mastered,” said Lightning, “is great. [And] once you see peoples’ eyes light up on a certain part, you want to see that more.”

The guitarist is originally from Massachusetts, but holds ties to New Hampshire and Maine through his performances. He has performed at Colby College in Waterville, and is scheduled to perform at the newly-founded Flourish Music Café on Saturday, April 6.

Besides his growing career as an experienced indie performer, unaccompanied by a studio or record label, Lightning holds a teaching position in audio visual production in Massachusetts.

The teaching gig is his cruise control, said Lightning.

As he and other performers strive to establish a presence with their music, Lightning believes it is imperative that community supports its members.

“We need to support each other, we need to go to each other’s shows. We need to promote each other, and celebrate each other’s success,” he said.

For all of its faults, indie performance draws Lightning to perform for appreciative patrons, such as the fluctuating crowd of 20 or so listeners at Elements on Saturday.

Though he is considered inane by some, he is encouraged by those he meets along the path. In his piece, “Talking to Strangers,” Lightning echoed his motivation for copious nights spent in transit, far from home and comfort.

“It’s the reason I don’t mind talking to strangers,” sang Lightning, nodding his head, “so maybe they’ll be friends when I’m in town.”

Andy Lightning can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, GooglePlay, and amazonmusic. He can be found on Instagram, @withLightning, and on YouTube under his title.