The 2017 IPA Polka Hall of Fame inductees and 2016 IPA Polka Music Award winners have been announced: 2017 IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame inductees: LIVING CATEGORY: Fred Ziwich (North Olmstead, OH) and Andy Fenus (Pittsburgh, PA) DECEASED CATEGORY: Elmer Scheid (New Ulm, MN) and Marge Machay (Chicago, IL)…
Some believe that all it takes is maintaining a standard of excellence. As long as they conquer the technical aspects of their instrument and become fluent in the language of music, then success will grow naturally. Not to put down those aspects, but there’s more to it than that. Read…
Finally, the stars have lined up right. For the first time in its 50-year history, the Chicago-based International Polka Association is holding its annual convention where God surely intended – in Cheektowaga. The polka aficionados will be partying for three days at the Millennium Hotel on Walden Avenue. Musicians will…
Let’s imagine you and your musician friends want to host a special performance at your home. You are sitting down to plan this event and begin thinking about this really great restaurant that would provide excellent wine and hors d’oeuvres for all of the guests. It’s a newer joint in…
