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 ...

Polka music was the last thing Jake Kouwe expected to flourish in the South. He’s as surprised as anyone that his Chardon Polka Band is building a loyal following in the Lake Norman area and parts of ...

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 ...

Kevin Solecki, a Grammy-nominated accordionist who owns Carnegie Accordion, sells his own brand of the instrument and plays some of the most renowned brands. Solecki also offers private lessons.

Back in his polka band’s heyday, John “Stanky” Stankovic once had a globe-crossing marathon weekend by playing in England on Friday, at the Bloomsburg Fair on Saturday and in Switzerland on Sunday.

Feb. 17—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, ...

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NANTICOKE – Back in his polka band’s heyday, John “Stanky” Stankovic once had a globe-crossing marathon weekend by playing in England on Friday, at the Bloomsburg Fair on Saturday and in Switzerland ...

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 ...

For the first time in about 10 years, Pete Truszkowski and his accordion will not be making it to this year’s Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival. Truszkowski, of Mountain Top, known by festival ...