Mannheim Steamroller’s Military Man
Mannheim 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…
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A Chip Off the Old Block
A 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…
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How C.W. McCall Ended up Truckin’ in Omaha
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…
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Celebrate Space Exploration with Mannheim Steamroller
While 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
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X-Men and Mannheim Steamroller?????
The 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…
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It’s the 30th Anniversary Christmas Tour!!!!!!
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 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…
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Finalizing our 2014 tour schedule!!!
Finalizing our 2014 tour schedule!!! Follow the link to register to be the first to know where we will be in 2014! Tour
Get Ready for Memorial Day
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…
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Watch “Cosmos – A Spacetime Odessey”
Congratulations 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…
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It’s Another Davis!!!!!
Fourteen-year old Elyse Davis, Chip’s daughter, made a special appearance …
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Chip’s “Hang Up”
Chip has joined a noted group of celebrities whose cartoon caricatures are on the walls of the famed Palm Restaurant…
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Be “Lucky” This Christmas!
Lucky 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”
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Have a Very Merry Grinchmas!!!!
For the sixth year in a row Mannnheim Steamroller is happy to be performing at Universal Orlando Resort…
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Christmas Stories From Mannheim Steamroller
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 10 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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Going To Another Place Collection
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 same title combines romance and time travel just as the song is a journey through diverse emotional themes. Chip’s Romantic Melodies album of reflective and beautiful sounds…
DetailsPandora 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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Together Again! Mannheim and Macy’s!!!
For the fourth year in a row, Mannheim Steamroller is participating in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
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Our band members are rehearsing here in Omaha!
Our band members are rehearsing here in Omaha for this Saturday, November 9, when we’ll be in Jacksonville, FL for Pandora’s Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice”.
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