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 ...

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 ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A soggy Friday evening couldn’t dampen the spirits of the people at Johnstown Polkafest who danced, ate and made merry while the traditional songs of button boxes, horns and drums ...

The Wheeling Polka Festival wrapped up on Sunday at the Wilson Lodge at Oglebay. The festival has been going on for over a decade. It started at the McLure in Wheeling, then was taken over by Deb ...

The Chardon Polka Band takes you on an unforgettable holiday musical journey across the country. This hour-long, toe-tapping special highlights the band’s own polka arrangements of holiday favorites ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Polka Fest 2025 is taking place at Otsiningo Park this Sunday, Sept. 28. The live mix of polka, big bands, oldies, waltzes, and classic rock will take place at the band ...

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 ...

Celebrate Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest and Hill Country fall festivals in early to mid-October with beer, wine, music, and ...

The 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame will once again serve as a ...

A local polka bandleader’s death has left a void in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s polka music circuit. Al “Jolly Joe” Truszkowski, 64, of Hanover Township, died Thursday. He had been playing, touring ...