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 ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Calling all polka lovers who want to immerse themselves in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the 1st Summit Bank Johnstown ...

John “Stanky” Stankovic, the legendary Northeast Pennsylvania polka king who entertained millions of people from around the ...

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 ...

The Chardon Polka Band celebrates Halloween with special guests, music, tricks and treats. Join Jake and the Chardon Polka Band for a festive Halloween gathering with special guests, music, tricks and ...

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 ...

DICKINSON (WBNG) -- Community members came out in full force to enjoy another year of “Polka Fest” at Otsiningo Park. The festival featured a live performance by Grammy Award-Winner Jimmy Sturr & His ...

Although the popularity of polka has waned in the last couple of decades, the genre is far from dead in the Northland. In fact, Duluthian Ray Ahlgren was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at ...

In Slavic and German communities along the U.S. “polka circuit,” nobody has to be told about Frankie Yankovic and his five-man polka band. In a year they play as many as 275 one-night stands in ...

The Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show returns in 2022 to pay tribute to well-known polka achievers with three days of dancing and a gala, big-band stage show. The 58th Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, hosted ...

John “Stanky” Stankovic, a legendary pioneer of polka music, died on Christmas Day, leaving behind a legacy that was known throughout the world. He was 89.