Experience the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour

Somewhere close to you during the December and January months, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be consuming their fans once again this year with another incredible tour.

Two Christmas's ago I took the advice of my 19 year old son and bought tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their performance in NYC, for the first time. Knowing only a couple songs and the infamous commercial in which a decorated house for Christmas blinked to the song Wizards in Winter, I knew it would be a good show. Well, I was wrong. It was AWESOME. I was totally mesmerized from the start of the show to the finish. I knew the band was theatrical rock based and I knew it would be loud and fun but what I didn't know was how many other people would share my experience. The arena was a sell-out. The audience ranged from young adults to senior citizens, all coming together to hear a wonderful Christmas story.

Yes, there was loud rock Christmas music played, the bands' hair flying, guitars wailing, drums pounding but then it went into a soloist singing opera, followed by a gospel choir, followed by narration and this continued throughout the nite. But to make it even more exciting was the visual effects! Lazers flashing, spotlights panning across the audience, strobe lights on stage, flames shooting and then, to make you want to cry, "snow" fell onto those fortunate enough to have floor seats. And yes, sadly the story does have to come to an end, but the show does not!.....

The second half was dedicated to music - rock music inspired by the artists that compelled TSO to form. You'll never hear Beethoven done quite like this! Special guest Joan Jett appeared and played onstage with TSO jamming together. The crowd roared with excitement as "I Love Rock N Roll" began. Last year, yes, my 2nd TSO concert, Emerson, Lake and Palmer front man entered the stage and started with "Welcome Back my Friends......" Another thrill for the audience!! Oh yeah, my Mom came, too - a birthday gift to her from her Grandkids!