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 ...

Pat Barrera hadn’t been out to see her favorite music in a while. But when she sat at a table on a recent Sunday to watch the 55th Annual Chicago Festival of Polka Bands in Orland Park, the bands ...

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 ...

It will be a battle of the polka family bands as the Likovic and Zolka clans take part in a squeezebox smackdown July 21 at SNPJ Farm in Kirtland. Both orchestras will celebrate the 120th anniversary ...

Clem Petrick, Portland, N.D., well remembers the polka bands and dances at Lankin, N.D., as have others who have written Neighbors recently. Clem grew up in Pisek, Lankin's neighboring town in Walsh ...

Pete Barbarich played his accordion until the day he died. "When my dad was 93, we played my son's wedding," Barbarich's son, Paul, who dabbles in accordion, told IndyStar. "Poor guy was so nervous, ...