FREE Courtroom Concert: Music of David Evan Thomas

Music of David Evan Thomas, featuring Rod Kelly Hines, baritone; Joni Griffith, soprano; Casey Rafn, piano Rod Kelly Hines is a classically trained baritone and versatile artist who enjoys performing in a variety of genres. He feels most at home in choral ensembles, enjoying the spectrum of artistry that he is able to explore within a vast range of musical styles. From 2018-2021 he was a member of the Brooklyn-based ensemble Choral Chameleon, under the direction of Vince Peterson. In 2019 he became an inaugural member of EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Eugene Rogers. He received a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, where he performed roles such as: Papageno in Die Zauberflöte (Mozart), Peter in Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck), and Masetto in Don Giovanni (Mozart). He was also a featured soloist in the opera Silent Night by Kevin Puts, presented by The Atlanta Opera in their 2017-18 season. When not on her bicycle, Joni Griffith can be found performing as an actor, instrumentalist, and vocalist. An Iowa native, Joni first came to Minneapolis to complete her Bachelors in Vocal Performance from the University of Minnesota where she immersed herself in the vibrant performance scene of the Twin Cities, performing everywhere from bars to vineyards. She is a central member of Minneapolis theater company Mixed Precipitation as well as a frequent collaborator with Combustible Company and and associate artist with The Birth Play Project. Equally at home on the violin as with her voice, Joni enjoys performing as a theatrical vocalist, composer, voice over artist, and gigging musician. She writes music and sings with her favorite indie glam-pop band d’lakes, as well as plays synth and back up vocals for KYM & The Kick! She frequently plays violin and musical saw with other local musicians, as well as touring bands and ensembles. In addition to performing, Joni has written, recorded, and performed original music for…