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 ...

Learn about the history of polka music in Minnesota. Polka has been part of Minnesota’s rich music history for a long time. In this half-hour special, learn about Minnesota’s polka music scene. Polka ...

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 ...

In Slavic and German communities along the U.S. “polka circuit,” nobody has to be told about Frankie Yankovic and his five-man polka band. In a year they play as many as 275 one-night stands in ...

Kevin Solecki, a Grammy-nominated accordionist who owns Carnegie Accordion, sells his own brand of the instrument and plays some of the most renowned brands. Solecki also offers private lessons.

Don’t assume all polka bands are made up of old guys. The four members of The Happy Players, who played at Saturday’s Oktoberfest at the Liederkranz in Grand Island are all 22 and younger. The band, ...