Koiné Returns with More Music, More Soul, Same Tradition in Volume II - Milwaukee-based contemporary Christian band releases second CD in two years - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (November 1, 2006) - Koiné, the church band from Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, has released its second album, featuring twice the amount of music, but still the same eclectic blend of traditional Lutheran hymns with a modern mix of country, blues and rock and roll.

The album, entitled Volume II, is an extension of their first CD, the self-titled Koiné, which featured 10 songs. Volume II has 16 songs, and over 65 minutes of traditional Lutheran music like you've never heard before. “We really wanted this second CD to show everyone the beauty and potential that lies in our traditional hymns, and to make them hear the words with greater meaning,” said lead singer Brian Davison. “Our music is a reflection of each member's history in the Lutheran church, but also an interesting combination of our own blend of musical talents and interests.” Davison noted that the band is heavily influenced by many of the great legends of many different genres of music, from Garth Brooks and Johnny Cash to Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin, you can hear the unique talents that the five band members bring together to produce a new sound for traditional Lutheran hymns. The band has been well received since releasing their first CD last year, and has toured to churches and other shows through 8 different states over the last year, including an appearance at Lifest, one of the largest gathering of Christian bands in the country. Among the more popular songs on the new Volume II album include This Is My Will, Jesus Priceless Treasure, and Abide With Me.

The band plays about three shows per week, and is also the house band at St. Marcus Lutheran Church on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm, located at 2215 N Palmer Street (on the corner of North Ave. and Palmer St.) near the Riverwest neighborhood. The band has been asked to travel to Ontario and North Carolina in the spring, and is planning a tour of the Western United States in the summer of 2007. For more information on the band or to order the CD, visit www.koinemusic.com.

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