John Stevens Polka Band returns to Triangle Park
LOCK HAVEN, PA – Friday will see the John Stevens Polka Band playing from 6 to 8 p.m. at Triangle Park in Lock Haven.
The John Stevens Polka Band formed together in January 1995. A young and energetic band released their first cassette “Doubleshot Preview” in March 1995. Then in 1996 the band released their first full recording “Come On Let’s Dance” on cassette & compact disc. This recording opened many doors for the band.
In September 1996, the band disbanded for a year while members of the band went back to school and found full time jobs. After not playing for almost a year the group got back together in September 1997 releasing their secon recording, “Everyone’s Having Fun.” This recording got the ball rolling once again for the band., playing numerous jobs all along the East Coast. In fact, in 1997 the song “Everyone’s having Fun” was named number one tune of the year on the Jolly St. Nick’s Polka Revolution show heard over WPHB 1260AM in Houtzdale,PA.
Not only is John Stevens a polka band but they can mix up the music to fit any occasion. The John Stevens Polka Band has had the chance to perform at such festivals as: Pillar Polkabration (CT), Pulaski’s Big Polka Celebration (WI), Polka Spree By The Sea (NJ), The Bethlehem Musikfest (PA), Polka Fireworks (PA), Polkamotion By The Ocean (MD), Posen Potato Festival(MI), IPA FESTIVAL (IL), Blocktoberfest(DC), The Cedar Polka Fest (MI), Kinde Polka Fest (MI), ST. Stans Festival (MI).
The band has been on numerous television shows including: Pennsylvania Polka (WVIA TV), The Jolly Joe Timmer Show (RCN CABLE), Let’s Polka (WSKG TV) and The Bethlehem Musikfest (Service Electric Cable) The band has also been on two polka cruises and currently has 18 cd releases.
The 2022 City of Lock Haven’s Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Bear Country Radio WQBR, Lock Haven Express, The Record, Clinton County, Clinton County Arts Council, Clinton County Community Foundation, Clinton County Economic Partnership & Visitor’s Bureau, Avis Building Supply, Bechdel Plumbing & HVAC, Brigandi, Gleghorn, & Haffley LLC, Cara Montarsi State Farm Insurance, Dotterer Equipment Inc., First Quality, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #4298, Hear the Birds Hearing Center, Horizon Federal Credit Union, Jersey Shore State Bank, Kauffman’s Store, Mid-Atlantic Marketing Group, Miller’s Furniture, Muncy Bank & Trust Company, Pizza City, Ridgecrest Home Sales, Susquehanna Transit, SWC Realty, and UPMC Lock Haven.
Schedules are available at the concerts while supplies last. To learn more about the 2022 Summer Concert Series, check the City of Lock Haven’s website at www.lockhavenpa.gov. The public is invited to attend this free summer concert. Seating will not be provided; therefore, the public is asked to bring a lawn chair. The rain location for the Friday evening summer concerts is The Elks Club located at 219 East Main Street in Lock Haven.
While the committee is excited to offer these free concerts this summer, residents should remain vigilant to the threat of COVID-19. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or is included in a higher risk population are encouraged to keep their health and the health of their fellow residents as their primary interest and not attend.
