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. – 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 ...

Known as John "Stanky" Stankovic, the 89-year-old passed away in his native Luzerne County on Christmas morning.

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.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's more than these pipes that need warming up. "I have these, these little cut-off gloves, so it's easier to play the horn, but I kinda find everything from the knuckles down to ...

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 ...

Have band will travel. Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester, a local German polka band, will bring its interactive performance style back to Dow Diamond on Saturday, August 16. The 14-musician brass and ...

Indiana Feed & Supply Manager Richard Kois Jr. recently traded his daily routine for a unique, unforgettable experience — headlining Guantanamo Bay’s annual Falltoberfest celebration. Kois, a veteran ...

Fröhliche Musiker Blasorchester is the name of mid-Michigan’s own German Polka Band. The band’s name translates to “happy musicians in a wind band” and features 14 members, including co-founders Sara ...

Nationally known accordion player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider, also known as Uncle Mike, will perform his Pint Size Polkas program at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, for Ridgeway Community ...