The duo that’s been turning heads from Nashville honky-tonks to New England festivals returns to Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards on Wednesday, September 10, and they’re bringing more than just their guitars.
Since their last visit, Martin & Kelly have transformed from regional favorites into social media sensations, accumulating over 70,000 followers and 10 million TikTok views while keeping their boots firmly planted in traditional country soil.
The road between last year’s Highlands’ debut and this fall’s return has been lined with milestones.
Martin earned an honorary induction into the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society at UMass Lowell – recognition that validates what she’s always preached: “Being a musician in the 21st century means you are your own business.”
She’s lived that philosophy, securing sponsorships from Alltown Fresh and Boot Barn while the duo logged nearly 150 shows across the country.
Kelly and Martin
Their secret weapon remains unchanged: voices that shouldn’t work together but absolutely do. Their partnership is part sharp storytelling, part seamless harmony and wholly alive. Martin’s sweet, high register channels country queens like Loretta Lynn, while Kelly’s modern edge carries just enough twang to make you believe he grew up on a dirt road.
When they harmonize on originals like “Young, Broke, and Beautiful”— the track that convinced critics they were the real deal — something magical happens in that space between old and new country.
The digital age hasn’t dulled their live edge. Recent performances showcase a duo that’s learned to work intimate venues like Highlands’ apple orchard setting while maintaining the energy that’s earned them spots with Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, and Chris Stapleton. Kelly’s guitar work has drawn comparisons to Buck Owens’ legendary sideman Don Rich, while Martin commands stages with what one industry observer called “fireball” energy.
Martin and Kelly’s road-tested rapport, anchored by sharp songwriting and grounded musicianship, meets the natural ease of Highlands’ open skies. For locals who’ve seen it all, they bring something rare: songs with staying power and a sound that feels made for these mountains.
Orchard Sessions at The Farm continue to pull in premier talent, and this night promises to be a standout. Tickets are $25 for hotel guests and $50 for the public and include light bites and a cash bar – just right for an early evening show that runs from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. In case of rain, the performance shifts indoors to The Orchard House. Book your Orchard Session tickets online at OldEdwardsHospitality.com/OrchardSessions.
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