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 ...

Polka music was the last thing Jake Kouwe expected to flourish in the South. He’s as surprised as anyone that his Chardon Polka Band is building a loyal following in the Lake Norman area and parts of ...

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 ...

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.

Roll out the barrel, Pennsylvanians — there’s a movement afoot to make polka the state’s official American folk music. Polka lovers from Allentown to Zelienople are encouraging their solemates to ...

Back in his polka band’s heyday, John “Stanky” Stankovic once had a globe-crossing marathon weekend by playing in England on Friday, at the Bloomsburg Fair on Saturday and in Switzerland on Sunday.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — This Saturday, the Genetti's ballroom will be packed with polka dancers and players, hosted by the Pennsylvania Polkafest with a long lineup of local and national talent. It's a ...

NANTICOKE – Back in his polka band’s heyday, John “Stanky” Stankovic once had a globe-crossing marathon weekend by playing in England on Friday, at the Bloomsburg Fair on Saturday and in Switzerland ...

What comes to mind when you hear accordion music? If you think Myron Floren and “Roll Out the Barrel,” then Joe Jenkins is out to change your mind. Accordion Joe, as he prefers to be called, wants you ...