Fayette County Opry to Feature Youth Jan. 17

The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, Jan. 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $7.

This month the opry will feature Zach Novak, Kristina Rybak and Chris Rybak.

Zach Novak, from La Grange, has lived with the challenges of Autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, and a seizure disorder for all of his 27 years. Zach discovered his love of music very early in life, teaching himself to play keyboards and piano accordion by ear, resulting in his own unique style.

In 2021 Zach’s long-time dream came true when he recorded his first CD with the help of Eugene and Brian Klekar and Klek Studio Productions. He has entertained folks at family reunions, parties, schools, Ocktoberfest in La Grange, Ellinger C of C drive thru dinners, and a December highlight was playing with the Dujka Brothers, D’Vine Testament and Wren and Friends at the Ellinger Holiday Music Show.

Zach’s most recent performance was a boot-scootin’ good time at the historic Moravia Store. You can always expect to have a good time when you hear Zach play.

Kristina Rybak is a 10-yearold upcoming singer from Hallettsville with Texas Czech and Slovak roots. Following in her father Chris Rybak’s footsteps, she is entertaining crowds all across Texas at many festivals, concerts, and parties and is sure to make a crowd sing along and have a great time.

Kristina has been performing alongside her dad Chris Rybak on stage since age two and loves to sing polkas, waltzes, and some good ole country music too. On a recent performance at the New Braunfels Wurstfest, she sang to a colossal crowd and entertained everyone with an exuberant rendition of God Bless America, paying tribute to all our past veterans and current troops.

Kristina also has her own YouTube channel where she films kids music videos and spends a lot of time reviewing toys for many companies across the world. Kristina has been traveling the world since she’s been a baby during the Europe Tours that her parents Chris and Edita Rybak have been organizing. This also gives her a chance to visit her grandparents in Slovakia, where her Mom Edita was born.

She also loves spending time with her little brother Kristian, who is learning to play drums and accordion at age two. You can find Kristina Rybak on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram under Kristina’s World OMG. Kristina is also planning to release her first music CD later this year and appreciates everyone’s support in making her dream come true.

Chris Rybak is a famous musician and singer, performing at various festivals, concerts and cultural events throughout Texas, the USA and Europe. Nicknamed the ‘Accordion Cowboy’, he is best known as an accordionist and recording artist with over 10 albums to date. Professionally performing since the age of 12 with his father’s band Leroy Rybak’s Swinging Orchestra and later founding the Chris Rybak Band, he’s been playing various styles of music including Czech and German polkas and waltzes, country and western, Cajun, Tex-Mex and gospel.

Along with his wife Edita Rybak from Slovakia, they organize European Tours each year, including going to the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Austria, Italy, Poland, France, Spain, Croatia, England, Hungary and many other places. It’s truly a trip of a lifetime. Many polka fans have toured with the couple more than once. “It’s just a great time and the people you meet on the tour become lifelong friends,” said Dennis Pustejovsky of the Waco area.

Past performances have included many special occasions, such as performing for the Prime Minister and President of the Czech Republic and playing a duet on the accordion with Larry the Cable Guy. His daughter Kristina Rybak has been following in his footsteps and is a part of his performances.

So be sure to be with Fayette County Country Music Club on Monday, Jan. 17 for another great line of entertainment.