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 ...

When it comes to polka bands, it’s hard to find a better crew than Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen. From ballroom shows to Octoberfest celebrations, the band is in demand year-round. Which begs the ...

When I wrote a review on Fritz Scherz’s Polka Band’s last CD some people expressed surprise as if a polka band wasn’t worthy of serious consideration. My response was to quote my favorite Zen Master ...

The Steve Drzewicki Band has released a new CD, “Live at St. Stan’s A.C. Polish Fest,” from the band’s live recording June 26 at the Bay City festival. This year marked the 37th year that Steve ...

Oh, that Fritz Scherz is a good publicist. He sent along a second cut from Fritz's Polka Band's upcoming CD. "It Started with a Kiss" is a nice polka love song. He also sent along cover artwork for ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For polka lovers, this festival is an opportunity to be immersed in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the 1st Summit Bank Johnstown ...

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 ...

It’s a Friday morning at KCHK, a radio station a few miles northeast of New Prague on Highway 13, and three accordion players and a drummer are packed into the tiny studio. Between songs, they joke ...

Revered polka artist Alex Meixner has moved to New Braunfels to increase the musical profile of Krause’s Café. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Krause's Café & Biergarten Accordionist Alex Meixner has been ...

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 ...