What's in the Aire

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It’s Christmas Fruitcake Time!

2015, What's in the AireDecember 10, 2015

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.

It’s the 30th Anniversary Christmas Tour!!!!!!

2014, What's in the AireMay 20, 2014

Here’s what you’ve been waiting for — our annual Christmas Tour announcement! This is an Extraordin-Aire-y year for Mannheim Steamroller since it’s 30 years since Chip released his first Christmas…

It’s Another Davis!!!!!

2014, What's in the AireJanuary 15, 2014

Fourteen-year old Elyse Davis, Chip’s daughter, made a special appearance …

Interviews, Interviews and More Interviews!

2014, What's in the AireDecember 12, 2014

It’s not unusual to have Chip to have upwards of 100 interviews during the Christmas season. This year’s celebration of the 30th anniversary of his first Christmas record and 40th anniversary …

Interview Tips From Chip

2015, What's in the AireSeptember 7, 2015

Happy Labor Day everyone! We hope you’re getting your grill ready to enjoy some savory food and drinks with friends. In celebration of this respite from the toil of crafting…

In Chip’s Own Words

2013, What's in the AireDecember 3, 2013

Chip visited with Eileen Buckley, the assistant news editor of WBFO…

How C.W. McCall Ended up Truckin’ in Omaha

2014, What's in the AireJune 6, 2014

The Convoy story is one that many Mannheim Steamroller fans can recite by heart. Less well known is how Mannheim Steamroller and American Gramaphone founder Chip Davis ended up in Omaha in the first place. In this post, we shed light on both…

Here is Something SCARY!!!!!

2013, What's in the AireOctober 31, 2013

Trick Or Treat – Happy Halloween!

Have a Very Merry Grinchmas!!!!

2013, What's in the AireDecember 6, 2013

For the sixth year in a row Mannnheim Steamroller is happy to be performing at Universal Orlando Resort…

Happy Father’s Day, Chip!

2018, What's in the AireJune 14, 2018

Certainly not Chip, who is celebrating National Pet Month with his hybrid timber wolves, Seti and Ramses,

Halloween Hair-Raisers!!!

2015, What's in the AireOctober 19, 2015

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!…

Halloween Celebration

2016, What's in the AireOctober 31, 2016

Halloween is one of Chip’s favorite celebrations. At a party this weekend for Mannheim friends and families…

Greensleeves Video

2014, Stories, What's in the AireDecember 2, 2014

Talent runs deep in the Davis family! Watch Chip’s youngest daughter, Elyse prepare for her riveting rendition of the Christmas classic, Greensleeeves in this short video clip.

Grammy Time- Congrats to all nominees and winners!

2017, What's in the AireFebruary 12, 2017

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…

Going To Another Place Collection

2013, What's in the AireDecember 1, 2013

Going To Another Place, a signature Mannheim Steamroller track from Fresh Aire II, has inspired a special collection that includes a debut novel by Chip’s cousin Lauren Marie. Her novel of the…

God Rest Video from Christmas Live

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 6, 2014

See the original music video for God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and discover what Chip had in mind when he ‘mannheimed’ this old Welch Christmas carol. Watch a rousing horseback…

Get Ready for Memorial Day

2014, What's in the AireMay 14, 2014

Kick off the outdoor grilling season with unique Mannheim Steamroller food products personally developed by Chip. And take a moment to remember the true meaning of this special day and…

Fractals Music Video

2014, Stories, What's in the AireDecember 9, 2014

Fractals Music Video

Four Rows of Jacks Video

2014, Stories, What's in the AireDecember 16, 2014

Four Rows of Jacks Video

Forbes Magazine says “It’s not officially Christmas…

What's in the AireOctober 20, 2015

Forbes Magazine says “It’s not officially Christmas season until you hear Mannheim Steamroller’s version of “Deck the Halls”. Read how Chip and Mannheim became synonymous with Christmas, including the annual…