Forever Young Revisited

July 12, 2016 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cohasset, you have another great opportunity--a chance to enjoy another free 45-minute concert by three of my favorite musicians.  

Maria Annoni, Jonathon Shields, and Marina Whight bring you “Forever Young Revisited.” Billed as some of our favorite songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s and a couple beyond, this concert of superb instrumentalists and vocalists is sure to delight. Numbers range from Dan Fogelberg's "Leader of the Band"  to Bob Dylan's "Forever Young." 

MARIA T. ANNONI was born and raised in Duluth, graduated from St. Scholastica, and went on to complete graduate degrees in music theory at Ohio State.  She began playing music for the church as a child and continues her ministry to various communities--in the area and nationally.. She teaches music at Itasca Community College, and wears many other hats as well: classical guitarist, liturgical guitarist, liturgist, cantor, and chorister. She has been on sabbatical from ICC this past year during which time she completed a Master’s of Theology in scripture at St. John’s University.

JONATHON SHIELDS, born up north in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, has spent the majority of his life in northern Minnesota.  Jonathon found his love for music and the guitar when he was in 5th grade out on the East coast of Canada living in Miramichi, New Brunswick. He has been playing, writing, and performing ever since. Jonathon has played with a wide spectrum of musicians ranging from amateurs to professionals while performing across all genres, from contemporary orchestra and classical to folk, jazz, country, and rock n roll. Right now, Jonathon is attending the University of St. Thomas working on a two majors: Music Performance (B.M.), Music Business, and a minor: Recording Arts.

MARINA WHIGHT has been playing guitar and singing with Maria Annoni since the mid 80s and is thrilled to rejoin Jonathon to bring you Forever Young Revisited.  Marina is a singer, actor, dancer, choreographer, and musician.  More recently, Marina has been involved with the Grand Rapids Players, Uncommon Loons, and is currently recording and performing with Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys.  On top of her artistic endeavors, Marina teaches First Grade Students at St. Joseph's School here in Grand Rapids. 

As always, the series and the scholarship is funded by your generous donations.  Stay for a generous luncheon ($6) that benefits the Our Redeemer bell program.