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 ...

Three residents with connections to the Metrocom are using the Internet to keep traditional German-style music alive, as they aim to pass on to listeners the music they love. For the past six years, ...

Recently, classic-rock fans in the Champlain Valley tuning to Barre’s 107.1 “Frank” FM were surprised to find that, rather than their daily fix of “More Than a Feeling” and “Rock You Like a Hurricane, ...

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 raised ...

The musical genre of polka often invokes a serious case of the giggles (just ask Weird Al). Yet despite its whimsical nature, the dance has a rich history, and is one of the few remaining dances from ...

Ohio’s Chardon Polka Band travels the country virtually to celebrate their genre. Polka musicians nationwide contribute to a delightful tapestry of unique performances that celebrate Americana, ...

NANTICOKE — Two things have been constants in the life of John “Stanky” Stankovic over many decades: Polka music, and service to his volunteer fire department. An event on Saturday will honor both.

Sep. 30—Joe Grkman Jr. can recall his father playing the accordion as far back as he can remember. "He'd have a friend come over to play guitar along with him," said Grkman, 70, a Westmoreland County ...