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For Immediate Release: Direct from upstate New York, Fishermen’s Village to host The Band Anastazja

Punta Gorda, FL – The Band Anastazja will present free concerts in the Fishermen’s Village Courtyard during the months of February and March. February concerts will be held Monday, February 27, 12 Noon-2 pm and 5-7 pm. March concerts will be held Thursday, March 9, 12 Noon-2 pm and 5-7 pm.

Music is no stranger to this family band that hails from the beautiful Upstate New York countryside, where makin’ music is a way of life. Armed with a banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bass, the spoons, eight kids, Mom, Dad, and Gramma, The Band Anastazja travels here, there and everywhere to entertain folks with their unique style of music and their genuineness in the real life stories that they tell and the songs to accompany them. Mom, Stacey, says that, “We need to keep the old music alive, because if we don’t, it will be gone and forgotten.” It’s not uncommon for you to hear the band playing songs that Grandma played on the radio with a new sound…songs that paved the way in country music. You’ll hear songs from Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and the Carter Family as well as some gospel and originals, including the band’s latest, “Hard Times We Never Had” telling of how good they have it today.
This family of eleven will knock your socks off with the children playing well beyond their years. From the oldest just turning eighteen, and the youngest, just a baby…they all have something to give. Lea, 18, says that “Music is my life. Well…God and music. Without those two things, I wouldn’t be who I am today.” Mom will charm you with her openness and real life stories of what it’s like in the trenches of raising a large family with humorous little stories of everyday life. “People often ask my husband and I if we’re “done” yet. We always say “no” because the look of shock and awe on their face is worth a million bucks. The funny thing is, is that they don’t even know what they’re missing. Someday I will write a song about it.”
The Band Anastazja is planning a winter tour down the lower East Coast and throughout Florida again in January and February, sharing their music with the world. “We play anywhere from churches, rv parks, festivals, and theaters and love every moment of it.” (Well…almost every moment.) Having small children brings character and challenge to the mix. “I’m still mom…even when I’m on stage. Every so often, I’ll see the little boys start to fight or Elizabeth will be trying to get away with something and I’ll have to handle it from the stage and bring them up front to sit. It’s hard at times, but it’s worth every ounce of effort. We’ve really been given so much.”
People often ask why we’ve chosen the name “Anastazja” (anna-sta-zha) as our mantra. The name comes from the Greek, meaning “Resurrection” or “Reborn.” We loved this because with so many young children and the fact that every day the Good Lord has given all of us the chance to start again, to start fresh, to leave our mistakes behind…the name just seemed captivating. We chose the Polish spelling because that is part of our heritage and we’re proud of it!
For more information on The Band Anastazja, contact Stacey Fraterrigo at 585 591-1426.

Fishermen’s Village is located off Marion Avenue Punta Gorda, Florida. For information, call 941 639-8721 or visit on line at www.fishville.com.

Kathy Burnam
Marketing/Events Manager
Fishermen’s Village
mkting@fishville.com

1200 W. Retta Esplanade #57A
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

P 941 575-3007
M 941 258-1327
F 941 637-1054


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