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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What’s the difference between an accordion player and a terrorist? Terrorists have sympathizers. Yes, that’s a joke, but you can forgive the polka community for not laughing right now. On June 4, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Leinenkugel's wants to give you free beer. All you have to do is listen to polka music. The brewery is giving away a six-pack of Leinie's Oktoberfest, but participants must "enjoy 60 seconds of ...

In the McLeod County History Museum, there’s a plaque on the wall near the entrance to the west wing that reads “No power on earth has the ability to move people like the spirit of music.” The quote ...

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 ...