Steve Meisner, one of Wisconsin's best-known polka musicians, died June 1 at age 62 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. As part of the band that carried his name, Meisner, a lifelong Whitewater ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Thousands are expected to turn out for one of Johnstown’s most rhythmic and lively traditions when the 27th annual PolkaFest returns to Peoples Natural Gas Park from May 30 ...

The annual Slovenian Sausage Festival returns Sept. 13, from noon to 8 p.m., at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. This Ohio tradition, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of ...

Pete Barbarich played his accordion until the day he died. "When my dad was 93, we played my son's wedding," Barbarich's son, Paul, who dabbles in accordion, told IndyStar. "Poor guy was so nervous, ...

When 95-year-old Hank Middlestead repeatedly told his family he wanted polka music at his funeral, they decided the much loved Valley City man shouldn't have to miss the party. Hank Middlestead, 95, ...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's more than these pipes that need warming up. "I have these, these little cut-off gloves, so it's easier to play the horn, but I kinda find everything from the knuckles down to ...

It’s fun, happy music with a catchy twist. Get ready to smile when Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers Polka Band perform from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at this year’s Palmerton Community Festival. Rick ...