Sep. 30—Joe Grkman Jr. can recall his father playing the accordion as far back as he can remember. "He'd have a friend come over to play guitar along with him," said Grkman, 70, a Westmoreland County ...

The International Polka Association was formed in 1968 to advance polka music. One way the nonprofit organization achieves that goal is through a group that does live performances. International Polka ...

WADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) — Each Tuesday morning, Gene Kovack walks into the Wadsworth Community Television office carrying a well-worn shoebox filled with 14 videotapes. The box has been repaired so many ...

Chris Bogdon was in first grade in his native Carnegie when he started taking accordion lessons. Steve Novosel, while growing up in Murrysville, took up the instrument at 9 years old. Both were raised ...

TWO THIS AFTERNOON. WELL, NEW ON 12 TODAY IS WISCONSIN POLKA DAY. GOVERNOR TONY EVERS IS MAKING THE PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLKA BECOMING OUR STATE DANCE. AND JOINING US ...

You can clap your hands and stomp your feet all you want, but it’s appearing that polka music can indeed be beat. Witness the impending fate of the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. After nearly a quarter ...

Learn about the history of polka music in Minnesota. Polka has been part of Minnesota’s rich music history for a long time. In this half-hour special, learn about Minnesota’s polka music scene. Polka ...

The Wheeling Polka Festival wrapped up on Sunday at the Wilson Lodge at Oglebay. The festival has been going on for over a decade. It started at the McLure in Wheeling, then was taken over by Deb ...

When it comes to polka bands, it’s hard to find a better crew than Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen. From ballroom shows to Octoberfest celebrations, the band is in demand year-round. Which begs the ...

Patrick Varine Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 6:01 a.m. | Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 6:01 a.m. Joe Grkman Jr. can recall his father playing the accordion as far back as he can remember. “He’d have a friend come ...