When the Jazz Arts Group Big Band takes the stage this afternoon to play music from Lawrence Welk's TV show, the tunes will be a blast from the past, not only for the audience but also the players.

Bandleader Lawrence Welk achieved fame with his bubbly “Champagne music” and beloved variety TV show — but the star’s grandson insisted his goal wasn’t to become a household name. “He didn’t care ...

Soon after he bought his first accordion, his father said: 'Accordion playing is all right for fun, Lawrence. But it’s not a life’s work... You’d better start thinking more about the farm.' Lawrence ...