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 ...

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 ...

NANTICOKE — Two things have been constants in the life of John “Stanky” Stankovic over many decades: Polka music, and service to his volunteer fire department. An event on Saturday will honor both.

The musical genre of polka often invokes a serious case of the giggles (just ask Weird Al). Yet despite its whimsical nature, the dance has a rich history, and is one of the few remaining dances from ...

I love polka. It’s part of the Wisconsin culture that brought me to Madison in 2004. A 2020 New Year’s resolution to learn how to use DJ turntables became an adventure in firing up my brain in new ...

PULASKI, Wis. (WBAY) - With the Packers playing on Christmas this year, fans in Pulaski are also excited for a local polka band that will be featured by Fox Sports during the game and exposed to a ...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — This Saturday, the Genetti's ballroom will be packed with polka dancers and players, hosted by the Pennsylvania Polkafest with a long lineup of local and national talent. It's a ...

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 ...