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 ...
Just Us Polka Band will be playing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Freeland Public Park pavilion. The popular area group will feature such favorites as the “Pennsylvania Polka,” “Beer Barrel ...
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, ...
WILKES-BARRE — Multi-Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr, speaking about the importance of the Wilkes-Barre area to polka music, said Northeast Pennsylvania has always been the heartbeat of polka music. After ...
Polkaholics from all across Northeastern Pennsylvania are polka dancing happily at the Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 every Sunday afternoon. Nearly four years ago, Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 President Bob ...
Dec. 4—WILKES-BARRE — Legendary 18-Grammy Award winner Jimmy Sturr promises nothing bu fun at Saturday's show at the Genetti Ballroom. "Christmas is a special time for me and I wanted to return to the ...
America is a melting pot of cultures, but what makes it rich are the foods, customs and traditions that generations of people savor and share through community events like the American-Polish Festival ...