"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!"

 

The Alzen Family from Roberts, WI enjoys making toe-tapping music together and sharing it with friends.   Winners of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association 2006 Family Area Talent Contest, the Alzen Family plays gospel bluegrass music the whole family can enjoy.

 

The Alzen Family believes that music was designed to glorify God.  Because of that, the family chooses songs that either honor God with their lyrics, or exude joy with their catchy tempo.  The Alzen Family loves to smile and adds plenty of humor to their concerts.

 

The music highlights the singing and high-energy playing of the Alzen children, and consists of a wide variety of family-oriented bluegrass, gospel bluegrass, and old-time music & hymns with four-part vocal harmonies, along with silly songs for children.   To add a visual dimension, Denise also uses sign language to give added expression to some songs.   The Alzen Family also likes to share personal stories and testimonies with their audiences.

 

The family attributes its band beginnings to the Heritage Square at the Minnesota State Fair, where several years ago, they saw a family bluegrass band on stage.   At the time, the family's oldest daughter, AnaLise, was beginning her Suzuki violin lessons, and had never heard bluegrass music.   She loved the music and wanted to learn to fiddle.   This led to a chain reaction where, one by one, each Alzen Family member began to learn a bluegrass instrument.   Now, the family enjoys a busy performance schedule.

 

The Alzen Family plays at bluegrass and gospel festivals, county fairs, churches, community events, and private gatherings.   Contact Brad or Denise via phone or email to book the Alzen Family for your event.