Travel back in time to 1984 to see the original music video for the Christmas carol that started it all – Deck the Halls. Enjoy Chip’s rocked out version of this classic Christmas carol in true Mannheim Steamroller form – watching band members and instruments fly through the air above snow covered mountain tops.
Back in 1984, “Deck the Halls” was the very first existing Christmas carol that Mannheim Steamroller reimagined. Listen to Chip explain how it paved the way for an entire album and eventually, hugely popular series in this short clip.
Chip Davis understands that “30/40” may sound a little strange, so he took a few seconds to explain the thought behind it. Discover the significance of “30/40” in this short video clip. 30/40 Options 30/40 – CD 30/40 – Ultimate Collection 3 Disc Set 30/40 – Double Disc Vinyl
DetailsMannheim Steamroller 30/40, the group’s newest album, will be released nationwide October 21. The aptly named album celebrates the 30th anniversary of Chip’s first Christmas record and the 40th anniversary of the first release in his Fresh Aire series. “This album is special to me in many ways,” says Chip. “In addition to providing an opportunity to reflect on a lifetime of…
DetailsThis Christmas is a special one for Mannheim Steamroller. We’re celebrating 30 years of show-stopping Christmas tours and the 30th Anniversary of Chip’s first Christmas record! It’s also 40 years since Mannheim Steamroller released its first Fresh Aire album, skyrocketing Chip and the band to fame. Today we have more than 40 million albums sold…
DetailsRemember the days of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and other “Rat Pack” crooners? Two Mannheim Steamroller band members, Johnny Adams and Ron Cooley, have captured the swinging and ultra-cool sounds of that era with their new album, Lucky 13 – Rat Pack Jazz. You’ll sway and sing to songs as “That’s Life”, “Fly Me To…
DetailsSpecial Christmas in July Sale! Looking for a way to beat the summer heat and bring on a little winter bliss? Mannheim Steamroller is here with a special Christmas in July sale to hasten the spirit of the holidays. We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the very first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour this year with…
DetailsMannheim Steamroller and American Gramaphone founder Chip Davis has long considered music, much like life, to be a gift. With the Fourth of July coming up, he…
DetailsA few years back, Sylvania, Ohio, the town in which Louis “Chip” Davis, Jr. grew up, honored him by declaring September 14 as “Chip Davis Day.” The celebration was held at Northview High School, which Chip graduated from in 1965, only then it was called Sylvania High School. The real honor for Chip though, was…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWhile Neil Armstrong might be more famous for being the first American to walk on the moon, on this day in 1965, Ed White became the first American to conduct a space walk. He called it the most comfortable part of the Gemini 4 mission
DetailsThe Compleat Four Seasons Sir Patrick Stewart has been very visible in a wide range of media lately, from AARP magazine to staring in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Did you know Mannheim Steamroller’s own Arnie Roth created an uncommon version of Vivaldi’s “The Compleat Four Seasons” featuring Sir Patrick reading Vivaldi’s individual Sonnets that…
DetailsHere’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 record and 30 years of having the privilege of sharing the Christmas season with you!!!! We’re also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Chip’s first Fresh…
DetailsFinalizing our 2014 tour schedule!!! Follow the link to register to be the first to know where we will be in 2014! Tour
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 honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. [vc_cta_button2 h2=”Get your Grill on!” style=”rounded” txt_align=”center” title=”Try it Today!” btn_style=”rounded” color=”black” size=”lg” position=”bottom” h4=”and…
DetailsCongratulations to our friend, noted astrophysicist ad director of the Hayden Planetarium Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson on the premier of his new television show, “Cosmos – A Spacetime Odyssey”. Dr. Tyson is often characterized as a “science rock star” and his new show combines “out-of-the-world” visuals and facts facts to tell the saga of earth…
DetailsFourteen-year old Elyse Davis, Chip’s daughter, made a special appearance …
DetailsChip has joined a noted group of celebrities whose cartoon caricatures are on the walls of the famed Palm Restaurant…
DetailsLucky 13 — Rat Pack Jazz, a new CD release from long-time Mannheim Steamroller band members Johnny Adams and Ron Cooley, has been characterized as “Music From The Golden Age of Sound”. We’re proud to now offer this unique release from two of our “Friends of the Family”
DetailsFor the sixth year in a row Mannnheim Steamroller is happy to be performing at Universal Orlando Resort…
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