Bars & Clubs - Jan. 18, 2009
Polka tradition lives on at Concertina Beer Hall
A year ago, Andy Kochanski fulfilled his dream of owning a bar. But his isn't just any bar; it's the last of a breed, a one-of-a-kind place where people young and old can kick up their heels to an old-fashioned polka. Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall is a heaven for squeeze-box enthusiasts, but he's also opening the stage to different genres.
Tags: andy kochanski, concertina beer hall, accordion, polka

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