In 2008, Brian Brazier rolled into Lincoln with his euphonium, discovered the music scene and helped put together the Bolzen Beer Band. “That’s how I found polka,” said Brazier, who picked up a tuba ...

HUNTINGTON — From Munich, Germany, to towns and cities across the world, Oktoberfest events take place this month celebrating the love of German culture, beer and polka music. On Saturday, Sept. 24, ...

Pat Barrera hadn’t been out to see her favorite music in a while. But when she sat at a table on a recent Sunday to watch the 55th Annual Chicago Festival of Polka Bands in Orland Park, the bands ...

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 ...