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 ...

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 ...

Feb. 2—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 ...

Ohio’s Chardon Polka Band travels the country virtually to celebrate their genre. Polka musicians nationwide contribute to a delightful tapestry of unique performances that celebrate Americana, ...

It seems polka fans, especially younger ones, are a lot like members of the fictional "Fight Club." ("The first rule of polka is: You do not talk about polka.") "A lot of people are afraid to admit to ...

Whether a die-hard polka fan, curious to learn more about polka music, or just looking for a fun Saturday night, the 3rd annual Pennsylvania Polkafest might be the right experience for you. Polkafest ...

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 ...

ANSONIA — The year 2020 has shaped up to be a very special one for Peter J. Danielczuk, affectionately known as “Polka Pete,” as he celebrates 50 years of doing what he loves — promoting polka music ...

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 ...