Spring’s Orchard Sessions

Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: April 2025

Mike Kinnebrew

There are certain sounds that just belong to a place, like the way the wind hums when it “wooshes” through the trees or the riotous chirping of crickets on a warm summer night in the woods. And then, there’s Mike Kinnebrew. His voice – rich, and velvety, laced with the kind of storytelling that pulls you in tight – as much a part of the Orchard Sessions as the setting itself.

On Wednesday, April 23, under the boughs of fruit trees and the open expanse of Highlands’ Mountain sky, Kinnebrew’s voice will once again fill the air at The Farm at Old Edwards. If you’ve ever been before, you know – there’s something about the way the music feels at home here, it makes you glad to feel a sense of human connection. And if you haven’t been? Well, let’s just say, it’s time.

It’s been a whirlwind few months for Kinnebrew. His new album, Call It Life, was released on January 10 and has already been met with glowing reviews.

He co-wrote a song with Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon – the hitmaker behind “God Bless the Broken Road” and “Cowboy Take Me Away.”

In January, he played his first-ever performance at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café, a dream he’s had since watching Live at the Bluebird on cable TV 20 years ago. Equally noteworthy was his recent set at the 30A Songwriters Festival, sharing the stage with Melissa Etheridge and Amos Lee.

But through it all, his heart remains with the Orchard Sessions.

“As I’ve traveled more and more, my belief that there is something magical about playing music for my wonderful friends in Highlands has only deepened,” he says. “I’m simply excited and hopeful for the memories we’ll make at another Orchard Session in the spring.”

For this performance, Kinnebrew will be bringing a special guest or two—still to be announced. Expect a setlist that spans his career, including songs from Call It Life—honest, introspective, and unafraid to lean into life’s contradictions.

The Orchard Sessions aren’t just concerts; they’re gatherings, moments where music and place intertwine to create something truly special. Kinnebrew himself sums it up best: “I stare at the Orchard Sessions dates on my calendar all year long, wishing they would come sooner.” And really, so do we.

All Orchard Sessions are open to the public. Concerts run from 6:00–8:00 P.M. with a $25 cover charge for Old Edwards Inn and Half-Mile Farm guests and members, and $50 for the public. A cash bar and complimentary snacks round out the experience.