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You are a winner of music cd and 2 tickets to FRESH AIRE: THE MUSIC OF MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER appearing at Shea's, this Friday, March 14th Lord of the Dance - Winners! Nadine Mathis of Elma Elizabeth Lyons of ... via WIVB-TV Buffalo
Broadway in Bakersfield: 'Chicago' coming in September
You'll have to wait until summer's end to pop/six/squish. SUBSCRIPTIONS The Five-Show Premieres Series includes "Oliver!," "Sweeney Todd," "Mannheim Steamroller," "Bye Bye Birdie," and "Dirty Rotten ... via Bakersfield Californian
“One of our members in the choir came to me and said, 'You need to join this glee club,'”
For the past two decades, a group of area men has put a song in the air. Quite a few songs, actually. via Naperville Sun
Broadway in Great Falls season closes with Mannheim Steamroller
“We tried to bring them in for the Lewis and Clark Anniversary Festival but it didn't work out”
Mannheim Steamroller closes the 3 Rivers Broadway in Great Falls 2007-2008 concert season with a nearly sold-out appearance Friday at the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts theater. via Great Falls Tribune
Mannheim Steamroller in Lima SaturdayPosted 2 hours, 33 minutes ago.
“What's really cool is, in several cities we had to add shows”
"Eighteenth century rock 'n' roll." That's what Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis called his baby in the early 1970s. via Lima News
Mannheim Steamroller Contest Jam Theatrical presents: The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller is coming to the Toyota Center, April 27th at 7:00pm. KNDO and KNDU-TV are giving away pairs of tickets to go ... via KNDO
Fusion, New Age, it's provocative
What would it sound like if you added synthesizers, an electric bass and a drum kit to the music of George Frideric Handel? Probably a lot like Mannheim Steamroller at the Hanover Theatre on Friday night. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Celtic Woman brings sounds of Ireland to Missouri
Less than 2 hours away Carson Center, Paducah, Ky. Mannheim Steamroller, usually a Christmas staple, has extended it's repertoire to cover the spring season. via Southeast Missourian
Ever-changing Mannheim never running out of steam
“The Fresh Aire Music (the band's debut album in 1974) of the Mannheim Steamroller concerts and series continues to evolve”
Mannheim Steamroller founder Chip Davis says he'll be there in spirit, if not behind the drumsticks, when the band comes to Easton's State Theatre on Thursday. via Easton Express-Times
The classically based electronic music of Mannheim Steamroller will be like a breath of 'Fresh Aire' to Rochesterians when it rolls into town for a 7:30 p.m. March 12 show at the Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. ... via Democrat & Chronicle
Classical rock outfit Mannheim Steamroller was founded by Chip Davis and Jackson Berkley back in the '70s. They had a breakout hit with "Classical Gas" and are well-known for their huge holiday multimedia ... via Orlando City Beat
Mannheim Steamroller performs Friday, February 29, at the Fillmore, 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. via Miami New Times
Make reservations now for April tours
Reservations should be made now for the following April tours offered by the Iowa City Senior Center and H.U.G.S. Tours: 'Mannheim Steamroller at the Paramount,' 'Smoke on the Mountain at Circa 21 dinner ... via Iowa City Press-Citizen
Mannheim Steamroller coming to Coliseum
' The Grammy-winning pop orchestra Mannheim Steamroller will bring its trademark "Fresh Aire Music" sounds to Bloomington this spring. via The Pantagraph
Web exclusive: Freezepop, Boy in Static, DJs Jackola and Annie
“But others love it, and notice an evolution. When the band first started, I never thought we'd be half as successful.”
Freezepop, Boy in Static, DJs Jackola and Annie Radio Radio, 1119 Prospect St. Friday, Feb. via Nuvo Newsweekly
Hanover Theatre adds 3 more shows
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 554 Main St., Worcester, has announced three more shows for its inaugural season. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Mannheim Steamroller goes out for 'Fresh Aire'
New Age outfit Mannheim Steamroller has assembled its next major US trek, dubbed "The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller." The coast-to-coast jaunt is set to kick off Feb. via LiveDaily News
Groban sings 'Noel,' Plant and Krauss stay on top
Eagle Valley Music in West Vail 1. "Noel," by Josh Groban 2. "Raising Sand," by Robert Plant and Allison Krauss 3. "Mothership," by Led Zeppelin 4. "Carnival Vol. via Vail Daily News
Church site for holiday piano performance
A performance of piano holiday music will be at 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, 2701 Rochester Ave. via Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Holiday Albums Can Become Classics
“And if you can do a minimum of 250,000 as a base, that would be all right.”
Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Toby Keith have a couple apiece. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton did one together. The ever-prolific Willie Nelson has at least four of them. Most country stars, and many of their pop counterparts, have a Christmas album or two in their catalogs, and for good reason: The records are relatively easy to make and have the potential for big payoff.
'If it's really good, it can go for 20 years,' said Bill Kennedy, vice president of sales for Capitol Records Nashville. Read more