Finnish-American musicians Sara Pajunen and Jonathan Rundman of the folk duo KAIVAMA grew up in Northwoods cultures of long winters, lakeside saunas, rugged terrain, and solitude. The landscapes of their childhoods echo in the music of their new self-titled debut album, available June 7, 2011. Alternately ancient and modern Finnish influences reveal themselves in KAIVAMA's sound: danceable rhythms, joyous melodies, icy whispers, sleek construction, primal drones, and poppy hooks all interplay as Pajunen and Rundman explore the music of their ancestors.

Multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Rundman has toured the US and Europe as a troubadour songwriter, collecting raves from publications such as Paste, Billboard, and The New York Times.

Both raised in Finnish-immigrant epicenters not far from the shores of Lake Superior, Pajunen's hometown of Hibbing, MN and Rundman's own Ishpeming, MI are famous for vast open-pit iron ore mines. The band's name reflects this spirit of excavation. "Kaivama" is a Finnish word stemming from kaivaa: to delve or dig.

Grace Presents
Soprano Rachel Holmes
Accompanied by Steve Smith on piano

While Rachel and Steve may both be familiar faces to Grace, their debut performance as part of the Grace Presents concert series is sure to feature their talents in new and uplifting ways.

This Saturday they will present a lively and enchanting program of Mozart arias from noon - 1 p.m.

As with all Grace Presents concerts, this one is casual, free, and for everyone.  Whether you are a parent of small children who enjoys the opportunity to listen to live classical music or any one who might be interested in this genre, the architecturally stunning Grace Episcopal Church combined with the relaxed format of Grace Presents, provides a welcoming venue for introducing people of all ages to a wonderful variety of musical sights and sounds up-close and as you are.

This weekend is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and family at Grace.  Make it a date...or better yet...two!