Solar Eclipse Debut!

The August 21st solar eclipse provided an opportunity for Chip to debut his new observatory at his farm. “I call my observatory ’Top of the Hill’, said Chip.  “I’ve been interested in astronomy since I was a child in the little farm town in Ohio where I grew up.  I’ve had many telescopes and variations…

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Pandora Holiday Moments on Ice : NBC Dec 1

Olympic and world champion figure skaters will be performing to the Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller for PANDORA’S Holiday Moments on Ice” with special guest Martina McBride. The live performance was on Saturday, November 9, in Jacksonville, Fl. The production was also taped for a special NBC broadcast airing Sunday, December 1, 2013 3:00pm -…

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Off To Orlando!!!!

Mannheim Steamroller performs every Saturday and Sunday at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida beginning Saturday, December 6, through Sunday, December 21. Chip conducts songs from Universal’s “Grinchmas” attraction including his special composition of “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch”…

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No Turkey but Still Thanks!

Last week, our RED touring company was in Wabash Indiana on Thanksgiving Day. They had traveled from their concert in Norfolk, Va to Wabash for a concert on Nov. 27 – the day after Thanksgiving. Before they arrived, they decided to spend their Thanksgiving serving those less fortunate. They visited the Vernon Manor Children’s Home…

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Nathan East at American Gramaphone

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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Mother’s Day Memories

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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