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| The Southeast Alaska Odyssey Show |
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| PHOTOGRAPHY |
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| This show includes a captivating photographic slide show of Southeast Alaskan native culture, history, hard rock mining enterprises, wildlife, scenery and contemporary lifestyle and adventure. |
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| LIVE MUSIC |
| With the formation of the Alaska String Band audiences have delighted in the youthful exuberance of our family which exhibits extraordinary musicianship, technical skill and interpretative ability. This live music performance by the Alaska String Band includes fetching tunes and winsome melodies in a wide genre of musical styles including bluegrass, dawg, Celtic, swing, gospel, blues and original. A ballad, The Wreck of the Princess Sophia, soulfully depicts the courage and tragedy of early explorers in Alaska’s untouched wilderness. In contrast tales of humor and contemporary northern living are expressed in song. Our music is interspersed throughout the show and also accompanies the various photographic portions of the show. |
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| DANCING |
| Also of interest are energetic dances such as the appearance of Quinn the Eskimo and his Hoonah-lu-lu honey(s) when they take the stage singing Alaska’s own “Hoonah-lu-lu Hula,” affectionately named for the Southeast Alaskan native Tlingit village, Hoonah. Our youngest member Abigail encourages willing audience participants to dance along with one of our beautiful waltzes. All band members clog along with some of our livelier bluegrass tunes. |
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| COSTUMES |
| The Alaska String Band appears in costumes fashioned from the Eskimo kuspuk pattern. From the Alaskan native Yupik tribe comes the term “qaspeq.” This article of clothing was traditionally crafted as a hooded cover-all made from skins to be worn over a fur parka, thus keeping the fur clean. The kuspuk dress or jacket continues to be a favorite attire for Alaskans year around and for special occasions such as a potlatch or wedding ceremony. Kuspuks today are exculsively crafted by hand in the homes of Alaskans throughout the state. They are fashioned from various fabrics chosen for durability depending on the occasion and season of year. Calico cotton is a popular choice for the women’s dresses which sport hoods, flounced skirts, and Eskimo style pockets. All kuspuks are generously decorated with rickrack or ribbon trim and at times edged in fur. Working from a vibrant palet of beautiful materials, the Alaska String Band celebrates this custom designing and sewing their own costume wardrobe. |
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| STORIES |
| With engaging contributions from each member of our cast, from the youngest player to the eldest; interesting, amusing, and informative dialogue is interspersed throughout the show. |
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| PERSONAL CONTACT |
| The Alaska String Band is pleased to engage in conversation and answer questions posed by interested audience members before or after showtime as time allows. |
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| ALASKA MADE PRODUCTS |
| With permission, the Alaska String Band will make available its self-produced Alaskan made products. These include: |
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| We are confident that you will be pleased when met with this delightfully memorable Alaskan entertainment. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future. |
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