Like the other members of DanceHall Detour, John brings several decades of experience performing polka music. John was a member of the Chuck Pendrak Orchestra from Philadelphia, PA, Switch, TKO, Polka Family Band, and Jolly Rich and the Polka Stars to name a few. John is also one on the most sought after accordion players, when bands need a fill-in, having performed with many of the country's top bands.