By BILL BURGER
Co-President, LaPorte Community Concert Association

LAPORTE — Hailing from Alaska’s capital City of Juneau the Zahasky family brings the best of American music to their audiences, and their next audience will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 at the LaPorte High School Auditorium, 700 First St., LaPorte. This dynamic family band arrives here under the auspices of the LaPorte Community Concert Association which brings top entertainers to our stage year after year.

This dynamic family band occupies itself by entertaining visitors on board cruise ships in Alaskan waters and at the Chilkat Theatre during the Alaskan summer months. The family also tours nationally on board a bus in the lower 48 states each fall and winter.

The Zahasky family consists of Paul and Melissa, husband and wife and their 4 children, daughters Laura, Emily and Abigail, and son Quinn. Their show moves along at a lively pace, performing American-roots music favorites such as swing, jazz, bluegrass, pop, gospel and an occasional original tune. As gifted instrumentalists, they often swap instruments during a performance. They knit it all together with Zahasky family signature vocal harmonies.

The family narration brings to life ancient customs and stories as well as an intimate peek at the lives of contemporary Alaskans — laced with humor, scandal, tragedy and celebration. They also often dress in hand-made native Eskimo costumes.

This dynamic family band which makes their home on the last frontier, is often the subject of much curiosity and inspiration for those who are fortunate enough to enjoy one of their shows.

This concert is included on the LaPorte Community Concert Season Ticket. The public may purchase tickets at the door at a cost of $15 for adults and $5 for students of the high school. For more information, call (219) 362-8262 or (219) 362-5292.