Music - Jan. 5, 2008
"Polka King" is main squeeze for many Milwaukeeans
For Ken Charles -- the "Polka King" -- the only prerequisite for him to take a gig is that he has to think it’ll be fun.
Tags: Ken Charles, Kenny Charles, Polka King, Uncle Kenny, Love Monkeys, polka, accordion, Brew City Bruisers, weddings, Kenny Charles and the Good Times, LoDuca Brothers, Tosa Fest, Summerfest, State Fair

Music - April 12, 2005
Riverwest Accordion Club revives a Milwaukee tradition
The Riverwest Accordion Club has a tremendous repertoire of tunes, including Johnny Cash, Elvis, Bob Marley, polkas and more. They play this Friday night at OMC's "Cutting the Cheese for Charity" event.
Tags: accordion, Riverwest, Sarah Kozar, Jolly Jackpot Trio, Onopa, Sixty-Watt, Nelsonics, Landre

Milwaukee Buzz - March 9, 2005
Yodeler from Shorewest commercial finds second home in Milwaukee
Remember the Shorewest commercial with the guy and his yodeling album? OMC found the real-life master yodeler from the commercial, Kerry Christensen, and spoke to him about his "Chicken Yodel," his relationship with Shorewest and his love for German Fest.
Tags: Kerry Christensen, German Fest, yodel, Shorewest, accordion, cheese, kitsch

Music - Feb. 4, 2004
No gig too small for squeezebox virtuoso
Accordion virtuoso Stas Venglevski toured extensively throughout the world but he has also squeezed with local Irish band Leahy's Luck and at Art's Concertina Bar. He plays Valentine's Day at Joyce Parker Productions.
Tags: stas venglevski, bayan, accordion, concertina, squeezebox, Contino, conservatory

Music - Oct. 27, 2003
Meisner works hard to keep polka vibrant
The son of polka legend Verne Meisner has had a long and successful career himself. Now he's helped create an organization to help younger musicians and he's nurturing the next generation of Meisner talent.
Tags: mesiner, polka, accordion, MIFF