TRANS-SIBERIAN READY TO ROCK THE HOLIDAYS

09.20.05

The hottest ticket for the Christmas Season is the coolest show this winter. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), one of rock music's most exhilarating live bands, returns for a massive North American holiday concert tour that will hit more than 80 cities through the end of December. Their critically acclaimed tour kicks off on Sunday, November 6th, and is expected to surpass last year's tour in ticket sales. With one dollar from every ticket sold going to local charities and a projected attendance of over 650,000 people, TSO will once again be giving over half a million dollars to charity.

Established in 1996 by producer/composer/lyricist Paul O'Neill, who immediately brought on longtime writing partners Robert Kinkel and Jon Oliva, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has crafted inspirational music and delivered compelling live performances that have attracted fans from the ages of 7 to 70.

'TSO is a dream band to work for,' says William Morris' Marc Geiger. 'They work hard, their audience grows every year and spans at least 3 generations. People feel great after they walk out of their show and they invest in their production and take the word 'show' to a rock and roll pinnacle!'

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert tours have grown rapidly from year to year, playing live to over 1.5 million people and grossing over $50 million. Seeking to further accommodate the demand from around the country, TSO will once again morph into two bands which are scheduled to play over 80 dates this winter. The group's 2004 holiday tour was #7 in overall top grossing concerts and #2 in attendance, (Billboard Magazine) making TSO one of the Top Live Concerts in the United States. With their cutting edge production and musical vision, TSO has become a holiday essential amongst music lovers.

The group has released three critically lauded albums as well as a DVD/Video, 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.' Their 1996 debut release, CHRISTMAS EVE & OTHER STORIES, which in 2004 remained at #1 in the Top Catalog Chart for two straight weeks according to Billboard, is best known for producing the smash hit 'Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24' which is still a staple at radio during the holiday season. It has since been Certified Double Platinum and is annually one of the Top 5 Holiday Records in the U.S. Two years later the band continued its success with another radio hit 'Christmas Canon' which was showcased on the 1998 platinum selling album, The Christmas Attic. In 2004 Trans-Siberian Orchestra released The Lost Christmas Eve, which was Certified Gold in just 5 weeks. Each Christmas record is annually a Top Ten best selling holiday record as well as a Top Ten best selling catalog record in the United States (Billboard Magazine).

On the heels of last year's album, which went gold in five weeks, this winter's tour is promised to outshine all the rest. The group's exhilarating brand of rock is sure to further reaffirm their place as an American holiday tradition.

Tour dates for TSO's 2005 North American Winter Tour are as follows:

06 Nov. 2005 Lakeland, FL (Lakeland Center) 7:30pm Charity event

07 Nov. 2005 Hollywood, FL (Hard Rock Live Arena) 7:30pm

10 Nov. 2005 Erie, PA (Erie Civic Center) 7:30pm

11 Nov. 2005 Wilkes Barre, PA (Wachovia Center) 8:00pm
11 Nov. 2005 Birmingham, AL (BJCC Arena) 7:30pm

12 Nov. 2005 Wilkes Barre, PA (Wachovia Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm

13 Nov. 2005 Youngstown, OH (Youngstown Convocation Center ) 2:30pm & 7:30pm

14 Nov. 2005 Toledo, OH (Seagate Convention Center) 7:30pm
14 Nov. 2005 Nashville, TN (Gaylord Center Theatre) 7:30pm

15 Nov. 2005 Ft Wayne, IN (Allen Cty War Mem) 7:30pm

17 Nov. 2005 Indianapolis, IN (Conseco Fieldhouse) 7:30pm
17 Nov. 2005 Memphis, TN (FedEx Forum) 7:30pm

18 Nov. 2005 Lexington, KY (Rupp Arena) 8:00pm
18 Nov. 2005 Bossier City, LA (Century Tel Center) 8:00pm

19 Nov. 2005 Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum) 8:00pm
19 Nov. 2005 Oklahoma City, OK (Ford Center) 7:30pm

20 Nov. 2005 Charlotte, NC (Cricket Arena) 7:30pm
20 Nov. 2005 Omaha, NE (Qwest Center) 8:00pm

21 Nov. 2005 Raleigh, NC (RBC) 7:30pm

22 Nov. 2005 Columbia, SC (Carolina Center) 7:30pm
22 Nov. 2005 Denver, CO (Pepsi Arena) 7:30pm

23 Nov. 2005 Richmond, VA (Richmond Coliseum) 7:30pm
23 Nov. 2005 Colorado Springs, CO (World Arena) 7:30pm

25 Nov. 2005 Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun) 8:00pm
25 Nov. 2005 Salt Lake City, UT (E-Center) 8:00pm

26 Nov. 2005 Atlantic City, NJ (Etess Arena) 8:00pm
26 Nov. 2005 Boise, ID (Idaho Center) 8:00pm
27 Nov. 2005 Hershey, PA (Giant Center) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
27 Nov. 2005 Spokane, WA (Key Arena) 7:30pm

28 Nov. 2005 Hershey, PA (Giant Center) 7:30pm
28 Nov. 2005 Seattle, WA (Key Arena) 7:30pm

30 Nov. 2005 Hampton, VA (Hampton Coliseum)
30 Nov. 2005 Portland, OR (Rose Garden) 8:00pm

01 Dec. 2005 Charleston, WV (Charleston Civic Center) 7:30pm

02 Dec. 2005 Cleveland, OH (Gund) 8:00pm

02 Dec. 2005 San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion) 8:00pm

03 Dec. 2005 Cleveland, OH (Gund) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
03 Dec. 2005 Sacramento, CA (Arco Arena) 3:00pm & 8:pm

04 Dec. 2005 Dayton, OH (Nutter Center) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
04 Dec. 2005 Anaheim, CA (Arrowhead Pond) 8:00pm

06 Dec. 2005 Fresno, CA (Selland Arena) 7:30pm

07 Dec. 2005 Columbus, OH (Nationwide Arena) 8:00pm
07 Dec. 2005 San Diego, CA (Cox Arena) 7:30pm

08 Dec. 2005 Cincinnati, OH (US Bank Arena) 7:30pm
08 Dec. 2005 Las Vegas, NV (Aladdin Theatre) 7:30pm

09 Dec. 2005 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills) 8:00pm
09 Dec. 2005 Phoenix, AZ (Glendale Arena) 8:00pm

10 Dec. 2005 Chicago, IL (Allstate Arena) 8:00pm
10 Dec. 2005 Albuquerque, NM (Tingley Coliseum) 7:30pm

11 Dec. 2005 Grand Rapids, MI (Van Andel Arena) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
11 Dec. 2005 Tucson, AZ (TCC Arena) 8:00pm

13 Dec. 2005 Toronto, (ONT Air Canada Center) 7:30pm
13 Dec. 2005 El Paso, TX (Don Haskins Center) 7:30pm

14 Dec. 2005 Amarillo, TX (Amarillo Civic Center) 7:30pm

15 Dec. 2005 Providence, RI (Dunkin Donuts) 7:30pm

16 Dec. 2005 Hartford, CT (Civic Center) 8:00pm
16 Dec. 2005 San Antonio, TX (SBC Arena) 8:00pm

17 Dec. 2005 Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
17 Dec. 2005 Dallas, TX (American Airlines) 3:00pm & 8:00pm

18 Dec. 2005 Pittsburgh, PA (Mellon Arena) 2:30pm & 7:30pm

19 Dec. 2005 New York, NY (Madison Square Garden) 8:00pm

19 Dec. 2005 Austin, TX (Frank Erwin Center) 7:30pm

21 Dec. 2005 Baltimore, MD (Mariner Arena) 7:30pm
21 Dec. 2005 Little Rock, AR (Alltel Arena) 7:30pm

22 Dec. 2005 Washington, DC (MCI) 7:30pm
22 Dec. 2005 KC, MO (Kemper Arena) 7:30pm or 8:00pm

23 Dec. 2005 Rochester, NY (Blue Cross Arena) 8:00pm
23 Dec. 2005 St Louis, MO (Savvis Center) 4:00pm & 8:00pm

26 Dec. 2005 Albany, NY (Pepsi Arena) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
26 Dec. 2005 Green Bay, WI (Resch Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm

27 Dec. 2005 Boston, MA (Fleet Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
27 Dec. 2005 Minneapolis, MN (Target Center) 7:30pm

28 Dec. 2005 Buffalo, NY (HSBC Center) 7:30pm
28 Dec. 2005 Madison, WI (Alliant Energy Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm

29 Dec. 2005 Syracuse, NY (On Center) 7:30pm
29 Dec. 2005 Milwaukee, WI (Bradley Center) 7:30pm

30 Dec. 2005 Manchester, NH (Verizon Wireless Arena) 3:00pm and 8:00pm 30 Dec. 2005 Moline, IL ( Mark of the Quad) 3:00 & 8:00pm

For more information on TSO please go to www.trans-siberian.com/press2005.

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