Give vintage holiday items a fresh look

Forget Bing Crosby's classic "White Christmas." For me, Christmastime will forever be evoked by David Cassidy crooning "My Christmas Card to You," and I still have the 1972 Partridge Family holiday record album to prove it.

Radio Humorist Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd, the radio humorist from Hammond, Ind., is the subject of a new documentary being produced by Nick Mantis. Shepherd was honored in New York City Jan. 23 with a tribute event at The Paley Center for Media.

Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman has a new album called "re:creation" and fall tour, which brings him to Valparaiso for a concert on Oct. 14.

Future of Faith: Steven Curtis Chapman bringing new tour to Valparaiso next week

Music legend Steven Curtis Chapman is amazed at how technology has changed the music industry.

OFFBEAT: Reader seeks reason for Diana Krall's concert cancellation

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Singer Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, in addition to being married, are now joining forces to introduce the new 11-piece ensemble-Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Guitarist Derek Trucks launching new band with Chicago Theatre concert Thursday

Two names of the music world, singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, in addition to being married, are now joining forces to introduce the new 11-piece ensemble-Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Graham Colton

Singer Graham Colton has just released "Pacific Coast Eyes," his latest album, and will perform in Evanston, Ill., on June 27.

OFFBEAT: Singer Graham Colton hits Chicago area with new CD and practical performer sense

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Polka Album

Eddie Blazonczyk Jr.and The Versatones are considered the nation's No. 1 polka band, boasting more than 60 albums, including themed favorites like a Hawaiian specialty album.