More Mannheim

By a bit of a twist of fate, Julia, Veronica and I ended up back at the second performance of Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas show tonight in Omaha.

Selections from Fresh Aire II played before the show started.

The view at right is what we enjoyed from our seats in the seventh row. For the second straight night, the performance was taped for broadcast next year – but this time the boom cameras were on the right side of the Orpheum Theater stage.

Chip Davis (and family) were on hand again, only this time he was in a tuxedo instead of a Michigan sweatshirt. And he touted out two over-sized drum sticks in his first appearance (but still didn't play the drums).

The show had good energy, though a problem with the lights right at the start threatened to spoil the mood. But the audience took it in stride and even began cheering until things got going with "Deck the Halls."

Julia and Veronica said they had a great time and Veronica especially took note of the violinist, telling us all about her electric violin and how it differs from the one she plays at school. That was nice.