As part of our PCHS feature exhibit, each month through December of 2026 we will share a new piece of music history. Be sure to come back to learn more about the music that makes Portage County so great! Jazz in Portage County was researched and written by Cheyenne Witzeling, Nick Schultz, Bill Berry, Dale Emrick, and Roger McFarland. The History of Jazz Jazz is difficult to define. Is the definition found in improvisation, historical ties to blues and ragtime, or the cultura

Polka has strong roots in Portage County. Check out this blog article to learn the history of the genre and reminisce about great local bands.

Rock and roll music has been enjoyed and played in Portage County for decades. Read this blog article to learn about some of our notable local bands.

Check out this blog article for the fascinating history of country and country rock music in Portage County.

Music from local tribal nations has echoed in Portage County for centuries. Read on to learn the history of the local tribes here and some of their diverse music history.

Folk music is the musical expression of a person, a group, or an entire culture, based on ways of life, customs, and traditions. Read on to learn about some of the folk music that has been performed in Portage County.

Fiddling has been in Portage County since at least the 1860s and still lives on today! Check out these historic and current local bands.

Take a step back in time to see how bluegrass music has evolved since 1945.