When I think about the major influences that helped shape my life, both my mother and grandmother are top of mind. Music was a passion for both of them — one of my favorite memories is my grandmother playing the church organ on Christmas Eve. At the age of 16, my mother was a standout…
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Fresh Aire 7 won Chip a Grammy & tonight, new winners join the ranks. Congrats to all nominees and winners! Music artists from throughout the industry will be gathering this Sunday in Los Angeles for the 57th annual Grammy Awards. Considered the most prestigious recognition in the industry, the award honors the highest level of…
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Evan, Elyse, Kelly and Chip gathered over the past weekend. The girls cooked Thanksgiving dinner today so everyone could get together. Chip wants to send wishes for the upcoming holiday to all!
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Everyone is familiar with the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller but
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Halloween is one of Chip’s favorite celebrations. At a party this weekend for Mannheim friends and families…
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Nathan East, one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music, recently visited American Gramaphone’s headquarters. A founding member of the contemporary jazz quartet, Fourplay, East has performed and co-written songs with music artists such as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Phil Collins and Stevie Wonder. A Mannheim Steamroller fan, East was in…
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Chip joined Omaha native and famed film director Alexander Payne at a recent fundraiser for a historic theater in Omaha. Payne is the recipient of several Oscar, Golden Globe, and other awards including Best Writing, Best Screenplay and Best Director; his work has also been nominated in the Best Picture category. Payne’s filmography includes The…
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Chip recently met Benghazi hero Kris “Tanto” Paronto while he was taking a break back here in Omaha from his busy speaking circuit. The story of Kris and his team members was told in the book and movie, “13 Hours”, an account of the attack on the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Benghazi. During their visit,…
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Chip’s best Father’s Day Gift , daughters Kelly and Elyse and son Evan