Chardon Polka Band

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

In this brand new episode of The World According to Polka, Bob Buzecan visits the New England Accordion Connection and Museum in Connecticut! …. and what a program this visit results in!

We’ve got accordion music, stories, interviews and more! Musical guests include Die Sauerkrauts, Alex Meixner, and Alicia Jo Straka!

Check out this unforgettable episode of The World According to Polka from PBS Western Reserve!

Bob Buzecan heads to the New England Accordion Connection & Museum ...

10/15/2026

This week on The World According to Polka, we visit the New England Accordion Connection and Museum!!!

During the outing, we hear some absolutely amazing stories.... while sharing some accordion tunes from The Chardon Polka Band, Alex Meixner, Alicia Jo Straka, and Die Saurkrauts!!!!

Alex Meixner Music Alicia Jo (Baker) Straka Die Sauerkrauts Polka Band


Accordionology Accordion Love Bruce Triggs

10/15/2026

Rolling on the river!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

The new season of The World According to Polka is underway and you can catch the first episode, Mean Green Polka Machine, on YouTube!

This installment is all about sustainability and includes visits to a recycling center, thrift shop, and a recycled art shop. Musical guests include Joey Tomsick, Les Fo'Plafonds, and Esther Fitz!

Jake visits a recycling center, a local thrift shop and artist work...

10/14/2026

We’re excited to have Alicia Jo Straka joining us on The World According to Polka this week for an episode all about accordions and the folks that play them!

This Friday on PBS Western Reserve!

10/13/2026

Polka with the Portage County Seniors!

10/13/2026

Yeehaw!

10/12/2026

Ryan spreads some happy polkas for sure! Give the latest a listen!