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 ...
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 ...
The Stanky brothers — Joe and John — have been fixtures on the local music scene for decades, so much so that their stage names are practically synonymous with polka music in Luzerne County. Born with ...
The Thanksgiving Polka Weekend will celebrate its 60th anniversary Nov. 29-30 at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South. Led by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, attendees can enjoy the finest ...
No genre of music generates giggles quite like polka. But while many see polka as the soundtrack for lederhosen-wearing seniors, Marty Rome sees it as a life-changing force. “I don’t know what kind of ...
Penn-Ohio Polka Pals will celebrate the release of its “2024 52nd Anniversary Edition” CD with a show Sunday at DiLucia’s Banquet Center. The 20-song CD features new recordings by members of the group ...
WILKES-BARRE — Promoter Jim Della Croce this week said polka music is alive and doing well in Pennsylvania. “And Pennsylvania Polka is one of our strongest musical draws,” said Della Croce, who is ...
A local polka music legend passed away on Christmas Day. The Facebook page for “Stanky and the Coalminers” reports that their lead singer/musician, John “Stanky” Stankovic, has passed away on ...
BAY CITY, MI – Five o’clock in the morning may seem to early for polka dancing, dining in for breakfast and enjoying the annual treat of paczki, but it’s not for those who participate in the South End ...
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 ...
A West Bend event celebrating the long-awaited arrival of spring is coming back for its second year. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 1, Bockfest West Bend will feature Bock beer, live music, outdoor ...