By the 1960s, the Verne Meisner Band was one of the best-known polka groups in the region. Steve received an ambivalent message from Verne when he showed an interest in music. Seven-year-old Steve ...

It’s really great seeing younger people get excited and dance to polka music.” Part of that effort involves spreading the music far and wide. “When I was a kid, we’d go to church on Sunday ...

Music was a huge part of the 1970s, but while rock and R&B were busy topping the charts, a different off-beat sound was taking over small town community centers. For some reason, polka groups were ...

"We are members of Polka Bandski, and the Wyoming Valley Concert Band and The Chino Pachi Band ... and it's such a great cause," said LaFrance. Next time you're on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre ...