Western Pennsylvania musicians strive to preserve polka tradition
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 ...
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Polka music lives on, thanks to the musicians of tomorrow
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 ...
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Polka, a stein-holding contest and fire-poked beer: What to know about Bockfest West Bend
Polka Party TV show, Ted Lange and the band Squeezebox, will close out the fest with upbeat polka music from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets for Bockfest are $15 which includes admission, a custom 25 oz.
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Polka: Wisconsin's State Dance
and he and his sidemen converge on a dance hall or outdoor polka festival. Casual in his dress and personal style, Karl is nonetheless very serious about his music. He is recognized as the ...