Brian Davison - vocals

Brian Davison is a staff minister at St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, where he works with members of the congregation as well as youth at the school and the Wandani Youth Outreach Ministry, providing kids throughout Milwaukee's inner City with a message of hope through Jesus. Brian's a 2000 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, and also received certification of Staff Ministry from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota in 2003.

Brian grew up in a musically talented family in Markesan, WI., learning under the guidance of his father's band, and performing often with his sisters. When not singing or playing guitar, Brian was involved in athletics during high school and college. Yet music has always been a passion, and he feels blessed to have an opportunity to sing with such talented musicians in Koiné. Brian married wife Stacey in June of 2006, and they reside in Milwaukee.

Benj Lawrenz - guitar

Benj Lawrenz is a member at St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, where he and his wife, Maureen, and their three children, Atticus and Jude, reside. A self-taught carpenter, Benj loves a challenge, and recently refurbished his entire early 19th century home on Milwaukee's near north side. He works as a custom woodworker, but his passion resides in music and ministry.   A graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, Lawrenz studied to be a minister. Yet his love for music and desire to share God's message of love with others brought him to Koiné. Benj looks forward to taking Koiné's music across the country, and sharing, in his opinion, some of the best songs ever made.

Pete Reese - bass

Pete Reese is a member at St. Phillip's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, and teaches freshmen and sophomore Latin at The Hope High School in Milwaukee's north side.   A graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, Reese has lived in the Milwaukee area for most of his life.   He's a gifted musician, and is passionate about sharing His Savior's message with others through music.  Pete is now engaged to Andy Rose Fernandez and will be married in July of 2007.  He has also announced that Benj Lawrenz will be his best man . . . congrats Benj!

Seth Kock - drums

Seth Kock is a recent graduate of Martin Luther College and is currently teaching in East Troy, WI.  He has been playing with the band since July of 2006, when Bob Buss stepped down as drummer.  Seth is now the only bachelor left in the band . . . for now.

Seth Bauer - piano

Seth Bauer is a member at St. Marcus, and is an assistant manager at Willow Run Golf Club. A gifted pianist, Seth grew up in Colorado and then in the Kettle Moraine area, where he honed his skills playing contemporary piano. He has recorded two solo albums, and enjoys the camaraderie that the other members of Koiné bring to the table. Seth and his new bride, Colleen, reside in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Bauer is a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, and is an avid golfer when not performing.