| Current Tour: | 2015 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour |
| First Album: | Fresh Aire (1975) |
| Resources: | Official Website Twitter Profile |
Mannheim Steamroller is an American musical group that was founded by Chip Davis and co-founded by Jackson Berkey in 1974. After struggling to find a record label who was interested in what the two had to offer, they established their own music label, American Gramaphone. They created a fictitious band, Mannheim Steamroller, to promote their work. The group got part of its name from an 18th century German music technique called "The Mannheim roller." "Steam" was included in the group name in remembrance of first automobile invented and manufactured in Germany, the steam-powered engine.
Davis and his group marketed their first album Fresh Aire in stereo show rooms, which was ideal for magnifying the sound of his classical music. This 18th century-style classical rock album was produced fully with an electric bass and synthesizers. Two years later, Mannheim Steamroller released its second album, titled Fresh Aire II. In the following years they produced an additional eight Fresh Aire albums, with each one signifying a different theme. The first four albums represented the seasons: spring, fall, summer and winter. The group later decided to touch upon other themes including the moon, Greek mythology, the number seven, and the theme of infinity.
Mannheim Steamroller hit the jackpot when they released their first new age holiday album, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, comprised of Yuletide favorites. This was Mannheim Steamroller's first album to make it onto the Billboard album chart, peaking at number 50. Songs included "Deck The Halls" and "We Three Kings." Steamroller included various styles of new age music to help create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism for its listeners. Instruments included drums, percussion, bass, guitars, French horn, flute, harp, and string instruments.
Mannheim Steamroller is now known better for their Christmas albums than the Fresh Aire series. From 1984 to 2009 Steamroller released twelve Christmas albums. One of the best-selling albums of 1995 was Christmas in the Aire, ranking #1. Over a decade and a half later this album remains the 5th best-selling Christmas or holiday album, according to Nielsen/SoundScan, and in 2009 it sold over 3 million copies. After many years of successful holiday season Mannheim Steamroller tours Davis created two groups, one to tour the west coast and the other to tour the east coast. The two groups will be touring once again in 2015.
Over the years Mannheim Steamroller has sold roughly 28 million albums in the United States alone. However, Steamroller has done much to help out their fans and those in need. Mannheim Steamroller belongs to the Adopt A Hero For Christmas organization that brings happiness to wounded soldiers and their families during the holiday seasons by giving gifts. They have also donated all of their proceeds from sales of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Song to Feeding America.
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30.11.2024 02:00 |
Morristown USA |
Community Theatre At Mayo Center For The Performing Arts 30.11.2024 02:00 |
$93.95-$1050.00 |
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30.11.2024 07:30 |
Morristown USA |
Community Theatre At Mayo Center For The Performing Arts 30.11.2024 07:30 |
$89.00-$985.00 |
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01.12.2024 04:00 |
Reading USA |
Santander Performing Arts Center 01.12.2024 04:00 |
$59.86-$980.00 |
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01.12.2024 08:00 |
Highland USA |
Yaamava Resort & Casino 01.12.2024 08:00 |
$28.03-$990.00 |
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02.12.2024 07:30 |
Norfolk USA |
Chrysler Hall 02.12.2024 07:30 |
$76.76-$1025.00 |
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03.12.2024 07:30 |
Binghamton USA |
Broome County Forum 03.12.2024 07:30 |
$73.64-$965.00 |
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04.12.2024 07:00 |
Greeley USA |
Union Colony Civic Center - Monfort Concert Hall 04.12.2024 07:00 |
$66.30-$1540.00 |
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04.12.2024 07:30 |
Worcester USA |
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts 04.12.2024 07:30 |
$100.00-$533.93 |
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06.12.2024 07:00 |
Denver USA |
The Buell Theatre 06.12.2024 07:00 |
$83.45-$1155.00 |
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07.12.2024 01:00 |
Denver USA |
The Buell Theatre 07.12.2024 01:00 |
$100.00-$995.00 |
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07.12.2024 07:30 |
Oxon Hill USA |
The Theater at MGM National Harbor 07.12.2024 07:30 |
$81.03-$995.00 |
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08.12.2024 02:00 |
Denver USA |
The Buell Theatre 08.12.2024 02:00 |
$111.00-$1030.00 |
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10.12.2024 07:30 |
Mesa USA |
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater 10.12.2024 07:30 |
$89.00-$1380.00 |
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10.12.2024 08:00 |
Flint USA |
Whiting Auditorium 10.12.2024 08:00 |
$76.03-$543.65 |
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11.12.2024 07:30 |
Kalamazoo USA |
Miller Auditorium - Western Michigan University 11.12.2024 07:30 |
$92.00-$1080.00 |
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11.12.2024 07:30 |
Mesa USA |
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater 11.12.2024 07:30 |
$106.00-$1250.00 |
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12.12.2024 07:30 |
Springfield USA |
Kuss Auditorium At Clark State Community College 12.12.2024 07:30 |
$56.10-$1250.00 |
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13.12.2024 08:00 |
Detroit USA |
Fox Theatre - Detroit 13.12.2024 08:00 |
$32.00-$950.00 |
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14.12.2024 04:00 |
Rosemont USA |
Rosemont Theatre 14.12.2024 04:00 |
$79.00-$840.00 |
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15.12.2024 03:00 |
Indianapolis USA |
Clowes Memorial Hall 15.12.2024 03:00 |
$80.44-$975.00 |
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15.12.2024 06:30 |
Idaho Falls USA |
Mountain America Center 15.12.2024 06:30 |
$41.84-$470.00 |
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16.12.2024 07:30 |
Salt Lake City USA |
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater 16.12.2024 07:30 |
$66.30-$1465.00 |
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17.12.2024 07:30 |
Salt Lake City USA |
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater 17.12.2024 07:30 |
$67.32-$1215.00 |
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17.12.2024 07:30 |
Green Bay USA |
Cofrin Family Hall At Weidner Center For The Performing Arts 17.12.2024 07:30 |
$87.00-$1360.00 |
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18.12.2024 02:00 |
Eau Claire USA |
Pablo Center at the Confluence 18.12.2024 02:00 |
$107.17-$550.00 |
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18.12.2024 06:30 |
Eau Claire USA |
Pablo Center at the Confluence 18.12.2024 06:30 |
$107.17-$530.00 |
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19.12.2024 08:00 |
Milwaukee USA |
Riverside Theatre - WI 19.12.2024 08:00 |
$77.51-$980.00 |
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20.12.2024 03:00 |
Shipshewana USA |
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center 20.12.2024 03:00 |
$108.90-$360.00 |
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20.12.2024 04:00 |
Cedar Falls USA |
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center 20.12.2024 04:00 |
$58.00-$1480.00 |
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20.12.2024 08:00 |
Shipshewana USA |
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center 20.12.2024 08:00 |
$121.00-$330.00 |
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20.12.2024 08:00 |
Cedar Falls USA |
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center 20.12.2024 08:00 |
$77.00-$1480.00 |
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21.12.2024 02:00 |
Des Moines USA |
Des Moines Civic Center 21.12.2024 02:00 |
$112.00-$1030.00 |
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21.12.2024 07:30 |
Des Moines USA |
Des Moines Civic Center 21.12.2024 07:30 |
$107.00-$1140.00 |
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21.12.2024 07:30 |
Springfield USA |
Sangamon Auditorium 21.12.2024 07:30 |
$45.90-$1015.00 |
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22.12.2024 02:00 |
Omaha USA |
Orpheum Theatre - Omaha 22.12.2024 02:00 |
$75.00-$1050.00 |
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22.12.2024 06:30 |
Memphis USA |
Orpheum Theatre - Memphis 22.12.2024 06:30 |
$69.00-$960.00 |
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22.12.2024 07:00 |
Omaha USA |
Orpheum Theatre - Omaha 22.12.2024 07:00 |
$87.00-$538.20 |
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23.12.2024 07:30 |
Omaha USA |
Orpheum Theatre - Omaha 23.12.2024 07:30 |
$70.38-$1005.00 |
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23.12.2024 07:30 |
Lafayette USA |
Heymann Performing Arts Center 23.12.2024 07:30 |
$84.00-$467.39 |
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26.12.2024 07:00 |
Ardmore USA |
Jerome Westheimer Center for the Performing Arts 26.12.2024 07:00 |
$110.00-$1050.00 |
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26.12.2024 07:30 |
Birmingham USA |
BJCC Concert Hall 26.12.2024 07:30 |
$54.53-$990.00 |
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27.12.2024 08:00 |
Grand Island USA |
Heartland Events Center 27.12.2024 08:00 |
$70.00-$1005.00 |
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27.12.2024 08:00 |
Jackson USA |
Mississippi Coliseum 27.12.2024 08:00 |
$46.08-$374.00 |
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28.12.2024 07:00 |
Huntsville USA |
Von Braun Center Concert Hall 28.12.2024 07:00 |
$109.27-$1000.00 |
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28.12.2024 07:30 |
Davenport USA |
Adler Theatre 28.12.2024 07:30 |
$42.72-$1015.00 |
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29.12.2024 06:00 |
Champaign USA |
Virginia Theatre - Il 29.12.2024 06:00 |
$70.20-$539.96 |
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29.12.2024 07:30 |
Lexington USA |
Lexington Opera House 29.12.2024 07:30 |
$82.16-$1050.00 |
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30.12.2024 07:30 |
Akron USA |
E. J. Thomas Hall 30.12.2024 07:30 |
$25.00-$5255.00 |
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30.12.2024 07:30 |
Louisville USA |
Kentucky Center - Whitney Hall 30.12.2024 07:30 |
$69.00-$980.00 |
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