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Oct212016

Nathan East at American Gramaphone

2016, What's in the Aire

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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Oct142016

Alexander Payne & Chip

2016, What's in the Aire

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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Aug112016

Benghazi Hero

2016, What's in the Aire

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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May272016

Mannheim Herd!!!

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Chip never drives around his farm without a bag of carrots.   Meet Ghost (l), a young Warlander whose sire is Storm Shadow, a world-champion show horse, followed by Twist, Acorina and Ghost’s Mom, Barbie.  Take a closer look at Twist. Can you tell that his muzzle is off-center and veers to the left?  Chip’s daughter,…

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May172016

2016 Christmas Tour – ANNOUNCED

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER ANNOUNCES 2016 CHRISTMAS TOUR
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller and the industry’s largest independent record label, American Gramaphone, announced that his annual Christmas concert tour will begin on November 15th, 2016. Two traveling ensembles will hold performances across the country.

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Apr292016

Leading Edge Music Technology

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Leading Edge Music Technology Made Possible By Chip Chip recently returned from the first  performance held in a learning facility he funded at the University of Michigan, his alma mater.  “I was so happy to attend the first live performance in the Chip Davis Technology Studio and see the results of my contribution to the…

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Dec172015

Chip’s Holiday Dozen!!!

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Listen to Chip present his “12 Songs of Christmas” during a special program on the Sirius Holly channel (13).  He will be playing both Mannheim and other artists, along with sharing the background and his personal experience of each song!   “12 Songs of Christmas” is expected to run during the day on Monday, December 21, between 9:00 am…

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Dec102015

It’s Christmas Fruitcake Time!

2015, What's in the Aire

Do you know how many of our Christmas traditions came about? Hanging stockings, Christmas fruitcake — where did these and other holiday rituals come from? Chip answers these questions and more in The Twelve Days of Christmas beginning December 11 on the WestStar Network. Mannheim Steamroller’s An American Christmas then airs from noon on Christmas Eve to midnight Christmas Day. Chip narrates heart-warming stories about the holiday season accompanied by your favorite Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music.

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Dec92015

Surprise! Elyse Performs in Orlando!

2015, What's in the Aire

Highlights of the Mannheim Steamroller concerts at Universal Orlando included a special guest appearance of Chip’s daughter, Elyse, who sang “Greensleeves”.  Elyse also played ukulele and sang an encore of  “Step Off” for the Holiday Concert fans on this unforgettable evening. The upcoming concerts are December 12, 13, 19, 20. Be sure to attend the concerts if you…

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Dec72015

Christmas Playlist Sweepstakes

2015, What's in the Aire

One of the best parts of the Christmas season is compiling a great playlist of Holiday tunes to share with family and friends.  Mannheim Steamroller wants to hear what you’re listening to this December!  Create a Christmas playlist with at least three Mannheim Steamroller tracks for your chance to win a Mannheim Steamroller Prize Pack!  …

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Dec42015

Off To Orlando!!!!

2015, What's in the Aire

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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Nov272015

No Turkey but Still Thanks!

2015, What's in the Aire

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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Halloween Hair-Raisers!!!

2015, What's in the Aire

Visit Graveyards. meet The Mummy, Addams Family and Aliens, dance with The Demon and Creatures of the Night — all with Chip’s scary spin on traditional and new Halloween compositions! Spine-tingling sound effects will make you cringe and add to your Halloween bash. Flashing teeth, space man t-shirts and Chip’s “The World Between” children’s book…

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Oct62015

Why We Spell Air AIRE

2015, What's in the Aire

Chip Davis is the son of third generation musicians, so maybe it shouldn’t be surprising that Mannheim Steamroller’s first album was entirely based on classical form. Chip began his musical training at age 4; wrote his first piece of music at age 6 (a four part chorale about his dog, Stormy); joined the Vienna Boys’…

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