Christmas holiday traditions are marked with quality food, good music and top-class entertainment. This year residents in Denver, Saint Petersburg, Mason City and Springfield, among others, will ring in the holiday bell early with some iconic musical entertainment. Mannheim Steamroller Band is getting into the holiday spirit well before time, bringing its “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” tour to numerous cities. Celebrating its 31st anniversary this year, the annual trek will start on November 10, 2015 and is expected to run well into December. Attendance at the band’s Christmas concerts has become a tradition of its own kind, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas tickets recording huge sales each year.
About Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Innovative 18th Century Instrumental Rock
Out of 40 million albums sold so far, 20 million are Christmas albums that Mannheim Steamroller has become synonyms of. Directed by Chip Davis, the mastermind of Mannheim Steamroller, Christmas tour features classic holiday hits, multimedia effects and a set design that creates an intimate ambiance. One of the longest running tours in the industry, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas trek has become a tradition for many families and attracts attendance from multi-generational fans. The extravagant tour is produced by MagicSpace Entertainment, a company whose credentials include arranging numerous national tours, concerts, Broadway shows and museum exhibits.
A Reliable Holiday Treat
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas tour passes through almost every city in the US and this is only possible due to two touring teams. The Red Tour covers the eastern US and the Green Tour performs in all the western states. The ingenious solution is given by the talented Davis who feels that Mannheim Steamroller has long become a tradition, one nether he wants to part with nor the countless families who were present in the crowd when the Christmas concert first raised its curtains in 1984. Generations come to attend this festive event that includes all-time favorite holiday tracks, some amazing sing-alongs and mind-blowing special effects.
A lot of effort has been put in to make these concerts among the most anticipated events of the year. If you ever wanted to be in the middle of a Hallmark card, then you must attend Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert. The eclectic band even brings snow into the arena and the ambiance is joyous, festive and bellowing of holiday spirit. The event rolls through 30 years of music and the crowd gets to enjoy holiday staples like “Deck the Halls”, “Traditions of Christmas”, “Joy to the World”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Christmas Lullaby”.
Christmas Styling - the Mannheim Steamroller Way
Boasting of a jazzy, upbeat electric sound, Mannheim Steamroller’s lineup includes many talented musicians. Combining classical music with jazz and rock, their musical style is percussive and synthesized. The inclusion of special effects, technology and visual media compliments the performances without overwhelming the audience.
Some of the artists who have wowed the crowd with their performances are Becky Kia and Bobby Kunkle. Kia is simply breathtaking on violin, whereas Kunkle brings contemporary edge into the music through his modern retro keyboard playing. Elyse, Chip Davis’s daughter also performs in the shows and her vocals on New Age “Greensleeves” are out of this world.
There are many surprises for the attendees and excitement keeps on building throughout the event. If you haven’t been to Mannheim Steamroller Christmas shows before, then avail this chance. Plan a night out with your family and have the time of your life.
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