Portland, Or -- The 2021 Aaron Meyer Christmas Special, Rock The Holidays, will highlight the journey of a Concert Rock Violinist as it showcases the myriad talents of local Northwest performers.
The high-energy one-hour holiday celebration is scheduled to air three times over the Christmas holiday week on the FOX 12 Oregon stations and the FOX12 app. It offers an uplifting Christmas show with something for all music lovers, of all ages.
Through a combination of musical performances and narration, Meyer shares his story from his start as a young, classically trained musician, through his evolution into a concert rock violinist.
“Our goal this year,” said Meyer, “is to weave together a sense of holiday tradition with my own journey of music and faith.”
Whether it’s a reimagined rock violin rendition of Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker, featuring a stunning pas-de-deux by dancers from Oregon Ballet Theater, or a cover of Aerosmith’s Dream On, accompanied by a string quartet of some of Portland’s premiere’s musicians, Meyer, and his 5-piece band take the traditional holiday show to extraordinary heights.
Making their annual appearance on the Aaron Meyer program will be the Brown Sisters, three of Portland’s most angelic voices, sharing their harmonies in true holiday form.
Special guest appearances include 12 advanced string players from the Metropolitan Youth Symphony debuting string arrangements from Meyer’s Concert Rock version of The Nutcracker, Meyer’s latest album release. The show also offers a heartwarming performance by a student band featuring some of Aaron’s violin students.
The show, presented by Weston Kia and Lewis Audio Video, will be broadcast on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day on KPTV FOX 12 Oregon stations, and on the FOX 12 App.
Rock the Holidays, the Aaron Meyer Christmas Special
Dec 24, 25, and Jan 1
On FOX 12 Oregon and FOX 12+
On the FOX 12 app
Check local listings for times
More info at www.aaronmeyer.com
Aaron Meyer, Concert Rock Violinist
One of the nation’s top rock violinists, Aaron Meyer, and his band have been mesmerizing audiences for more than two decades, injecting new life and excitement to familiar classical pieces and rock-n-roll favorites. From Mozart and Vivaldi to Queen and Led Zeppelin, Meyer’s unique arrangements and passionate stage presence have been exciting and engaging fans of all ages across the world, reflecting his mission to spread joy through the power of music.
Classically trained from age 5, young Meyer earned a solo opportunity with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 11. He moved from the east coast to Oregon in the 1990s, joining the nationally renowned band Pink Martini in 1996. In 2000, he formed his own band and began his career as a concert rock violinist, performing around the region and across the world.
Aaron Meyer’s mission is to spread joy through the power of music.
Aaron Meyer, Concert Rock Violinist
WEBSITE: www.aaronmeyer.com
Aaron Meyer School of Music: https://www.aaronmeyer.com/music-education