Manneim Steamroller Returns to the Van Wezel for 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour, 11/16

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER, the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time, is returning to the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL for their 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour on Tuesday, November 16 at 8 p.m.

This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show. Grammy Award® winner and mastermind behind the group, Chip Davis will direct and co-produce the tour ensembles of Mannheim Steamroller. The shows will feature the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state of the art multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

In 1984, Mannheim Steamroller releasEd Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that changed the entire music industry. Already a multi-platinum recording artist through its Fresh Aire series, founder Chip Davis decided to record an album of Christmas music combining the group's signature mix of renaissance instruments with rock & roll beats. The resulting album was a runaway hit and not only propellEd Mannheim Steamroller to become the biggest selling Christmas music artist in history, but also one of the top 50 biggest selling musical acts ever (they've sold over 35 million albums).

The group's annual Christmas tour has become a tradition right along with decorating the tree, exchanging presents and spending time with friends and family.

Ticket prices range from $30 to $85. For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Van Wezel Box office at

(941) 953-3368 or log onto www.vanwezel.org. This show is sponsored by First Street Chop House & Bright House Networks.

Date of Show: Saturday, November 16, 2010 - 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $30-$85