By the 1960s, the Verne Meisner Band was one of the best-known polka groups in the region. Steve received an ambivalent message from Verne when he showed an interest in music. Seven-year-old Steve ...

People will have a chance to wish Canada’s Polka King a happy 90th birthday as the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame salutes Walter Ostanek April 27 during the 41st Super Button Box Bash.