Polka music may sound square to you, but we pretty much think it’s the coolest thing ever (and not in that oh-it’s-so-ironic hipster sort of way). We may even become junkies of the stuff, thanks to ...
Alex Meixner is a Grammy-nominated musician and advocate...for polka music. Though he plays multiple instruments, including trumpet and drums, he's best known as an accomplished accordion player. He ...
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For polka lovers, this festival is an opportunity to be immersed in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the 1st Summit Bank Johnstown ...
You're not really a polka lover around here unless you've danced to the music of Alec Popp or Don Roller. A nightclub owner named one of Popp's early bands the Polka Kings and the regal title stuck ...
Stanky and the Coal Miners have performed Irish polkas, Italian polkas, Russian polkas, even rock ‘n’ roll polkas. Add hip-hop to the list of experiments. Stanky and local songwriter/producer Jim ...
The Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show returns in 2022 to pay tribute to well-known polka achievers with three days of dancing and a gala, big-band stage show. The 58th Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, hosted ...
When 95-year-old Hank Middlestead repeatedly told his family he wanted polka music at his funeral, they decided the much loved Valley City man shouldn't have to miss the party. Hank Middlestead, 95, ...
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 ...
PULASKI (WLUK) -- A fun summer tradition has returned to Pulaski once again. Despite rain in the forecast, Pulaski Polka Days is back for its 46th year as hundreds of people are already joining in on ...