Songwriters Round: Kimmer, Mike Kinnebrew, and James Koan lll
KIMMER – LISTEN TO KIMMER
Kimmer’s strength lies in the quiet spaces of her music. Moving and moody melodies that open into diary pages are being sung out loud with power and thoughtfulness. You only have to show up and open your heart to listen to her music. “God works through his people, often choosing to use them to show kindness to others.” Romans 12:6
MIKE KINNEBREW – LISTEN TO MIKE KINNEBREW
C.S. Lewis once remarked that “we read to know we are not alone,” and countless people have traveled many miles across several decades to listen to Mike Kinnebrew’s music for the same reason. He began writing songs as a teenager because he was “mesmerized by the way a song could reach out and grab you by the heart—or the throat,” and his love for language burns through each of his songs, whether he’s writing about everyday affairs like taking his kids to school and vacationing at the beach, or more vulnerable subjects like his struggles with anxiety and alcohol. His single, “What’s Left of Me,” broaches the latter with a simple, well-crafted melody and songs like “Where the Big Waves Are” and “Wrestle the Sea” tackle the former. He has a knack for finding the remarkable in the ordinary, following in the South’s long lineage of great folk artist, and draws from cross-genre influences like Tom Petty, Gabe Dixon, and Darell Scott. Whether he’s solo or flanked by a full band, Mike has mastered the art of making an audience feel a full range of emotions with a guitar in his hand.
JAMES KOAN lll – LISTEN TO JAMES KOAN lll
is a singer/songwriter and musician. His songwriting incorporates lyrical poetry combined with rock, pop-punk melodies, and folk-influenced sonic soundscapes, with an indie-rock edge pulling influences from artists such as Switchfoot, Relient K, The Beatles, Colony House, and The Beach Boys. Formerly from Phoenix, Arizona, he resides in Columbus, GA. His lyrical themes include dealing with loneliness and joy, finding his place in the world, and recognizing the beauty and wonder of the creator of the universe.
His Newest Record, “TIME,” officially debuted on June 24th, 2022. Through a long process, James Koan III independently managed the assembly of 12 singles, sharing pieces of his journey and the process of overcoming doubt, disappointment, and uncertainty. TIME is filled with jam-packed songs, including “The Beginning”, “The Radiance”, “New Chapter”, and “Neanderthals”. His record also hits highly reflective songs such as TIME, You Are There, And Here & Now (Found).
