I know we have more than a few Trans-Siberian Orchestra fans here on the AB forum, so I thought I'd let everyone know that they finally announced their 2006 tour schedule, available here .

It's a little confusing because they apparently are playing at multiple cities on the same night. I guess they split the group up?

And, if you're interested, here's a link to a thread I wrote last year in the Pianist Corner reviewing their concert last year. Let's just say it got a rather chilly reception.

p.s. I don't care. They do a great show and I'm going again this year!

They appear to be doing afternoon matinees and then an evening show on those dates.

Thanks for the info!!

I went for the 1st time in 04, the attendance was poor. Then in 05 they sold out!!

They sure do put on an awesome show!!

CARP! No WA or OR dates.

Well, YOU got to see David Nevue though, Bob, and I didn't, so it all works out.

I don't get it. On some dates, they have three shows in two different states. Is there more than one TSO?

Yeah, I suppose. You can't always get what you want.

They were in Seattle last year and I didn't have time to go. They must not have sold enough tickets to come back again this year.

I'm thinking it's one big TSO that they divide into subgroups to tour. When I saw them last year they had maybe 3 guitarists, a narrator, two female vocalists, and they borrowed 8 members of the local orchestra to play strings. If you look at their website they have pictures of a whole bunch of performers. I guess if they can only tour for two months out of the year they have to make hay while the sun shines.

Monica,
I just got an email from David Nevue saying he is trying to put together a tour in the Northeast and will play private concerts if you can get together 20-30 people who will pay $10 each. I think you are too far out of his range this time, but maybe someday...

I've seen similar offers in his newsletter, and I was very tempted to set something up, but thus far the closest he's getting to Lexington is Wisconsin and Atlanta... not quite close enough. But one day it will happen!