Johnstown's three-day PolkaFest to feature Polish, Slovenian bands

For polka lovers, this festival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the Johnstown PolkaFest ...
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Swingmasters Polka Band to perform in Freeland

The Swingmasters Polka Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, in the Freeland Public Park pavilion. The Polskie Swingmasters are thought by many fans as being one of the best polka bands in ...
The Times Leader

Polka Bands Seek Shot Of Youth With Their Traditional Fan Base In Decline, Some Area Performers Are Trying Such Things As Playing Rock And Country Songs.

Hey, Linkin Park and Weezer fans. Give polka a chance. That’s all John Stankovic asks. His band, John Stanky and the Coal Miners, has been a Wyoming Valley mainstay for more than 50 years, but, like ...
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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 ...

Polish, Slovenian bands will be featured at Johnstown's three-day PolkaFest

For polka lovers, this festival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the Johnstown PolkaFest ...