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Common Language, Common People, Extraordinary Message Koin's humble roots originate in the heartland of America, in a city known for it's rich German history, it's famous barley and hops, and many festivals - Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's here that five unique artists, each with their own talents and abilities, came together in 2003 to put a new twist on traditional, Lutheran music. Staring at each other, blankly, with their instruments in one hand and their hymnals in the other, Koin set about reinventing the way we listen to hymns. To date, Koin has toured across 32 states since it's inception, producing 5 studio albums and a repertoire of over 200 hymns and liturgical pieces. They sell their CDs all over the world in places as far Germany, Australia and Hong Kong. This year alone, Koin will play around 200 events at churches, community festivals, grade schools, high schools, and colleges. This is a full-time ministry for the members of the group, and is supported almost entirely by the generosity of people who come to their events. The group consists of: Brian Davison - singer, Tracy Fedke - singer, Seth Bauer - piano, Seth Kock - drums, Benj Lawrenz - guitar, and Matt Scott - Bass. Koin is a Greek word that means common. Koin Greek was the language that the New Testament was originally written in. It was a common language for the common man - everyone could understand it. The members of Koin are common people too. They play common instruments and common hymns that many know and enjoy. The only extraordinary thing about Koin and what they do is the message that they proclaim through the music they play. The same message of the Bible - Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.