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To my pleasant surprise, I just received this email yesterday...

Dear TSO Fans,

TSO is proud to announce the Beethoven's Last Night Tour 2010. Experience the Beethoven's Last Night album in its entirety - as well as new material from our latest release, Night Castle! Come see TSO in an intimate theatre setting debuting songs that have never been performed live.

All tickets are being made available exclusively to members of TSO's fan club, Trans-SiberianExpress.com, and may not be available to the general public. If you want to purchase tickets for this show, you must either already be a member or sign up for Trans-SiberianExpress.com by February 1st.

We can't wait to see you on the road!

-Trans-Siberian Orchestra

DATE CITY VENUE
March 25, 2010 Cincinnati Taft Theatre
March 26, 2010 Akron Ej Thomas Perf.Arts Hall-Univ. of Akron
March 27, 2010 Cleveland Playhouse Square Center Palace Theater
March 28, 2010 Syracuse Landmark Theatre
March 31, 2010 Providence Providence Performing Arts Center
April 1, 2010 Boston The Wang Center For the Performing Arts
April 2, 2010 Hartford The Bushnell Center For the Performing Arts
April 3, 2010 Hershey Hershey Theatre
April 4, 2010 Pittsburgh Benedum Center
April 5, 2010 Erie Warner Theater
April 7, 2010 Philadelphia Tower Theater
April 8, 2010 NY Radio City Music Hall
April 9, 2010 Wilkes Barre Kirby Center For the Performing Arts
April 10, 2010 Albany Palace Theater
April 11, 2010 Washington Warner Theater
April 13, 2010 Toronto Massey Hall
April 15, 2010 Buffalo Shea's Performing Center
April 16, 2010 Columbus Palace Theater
April 17, 2010 Chicago Chicago Theatre
April 18, 2010 St Louis Fox Theatre
April 20, 2010 Grand Rapids Devos Performance Hall
April 21, 2010 Detroit Detroit Opera House
April 22, 2010 Milwaukee Riverside Theater
April 23, 2010 Des Moines Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
April 24, 2010 Minneapolis State Theater
April 25, 2010 Kansas City Kansas City Music Hall
April 27, 2010 Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall
April 28, 2010 Amarillo Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum
April 30, 2010 San Antonio San Antonio Municipal Auditorium
May 1, 2010 Houston Verizon Wireless Theater
May 2, 2010 Dallas Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie

Anyone else hear about this? I sent out an email asking if a California show will be added, okay I practically begged them for an LA venue I waited 10 years to hear Beethoven's Last Night played live!

Most of us have known about this since November

What I'm surprised about is the venue sizes. It sounds like intimate is what they're going for though. I mean I grew up in Erie and know the Warner Theater quite well, and it's very old and not very large. So I'm assuming all these venues will be the same type. I'm guessing it's not the the show/production like the one they do for the holidays. Im sure the sound and the music would be really cool to hear though. No Florida dates though. Oh well.

StevePerryHair wrote:What I'm surprised about is the venue sizes. It sounds like intimate is what they're going for though. I mean I grew up in Erie and know the Warner Theater quite well, and it's very old and not very large. So I'm assuming all these venues will be the same type.

The Chicago Theater is pretty big... (not enormous but not a small intimate setting either).

Yeah, this isn't new. O'Neill had said last year they were planning on touring during this upcoming year to support the new album and older material.

I just think it'd be kinda weird to see these guys any time after like the first week of January. I might still check it out though, the Playhouse Square theaters in Cleveland are beautiful.

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:What I'm surprised about is the venue sizes. It sounds like intimate is what they're going for though. I mean I grew up in Erie and know the Warner Theater quite well, and it's very old and not very large. So I'm assuming all these venues will be the same type.

The Chicago Theater is pretty big... (not enormous but not a small intimate setting either).

Well, Erie is a much smaller city than Chicago, so maybe they account for population size when they pick too It definitely won't be the big fire and technical show they usually have though, in a theater setting I don't think. I'd still go if they were coming to FL. Maybe they will add more dates. I mean they ORIGINATE out of Florida, so I just can't believe they would not play here. Maybe they will end the tour here or something.

Ehwmatt wrote:I just think it'd be kinda weird to see these guys any time after like the first week of January. I might still check it out though, the Playhouse Square theaters in Cleveland are beautiful.

You're right...Their Christmas albums and tours have been so much more successful than the other two albums. I just don't think O'Neill's style works as well for non-Christmas music. Unfortunately, he doesn't currently have any plans to do any more new Christmas albums. He said he'd planned the trilogy of Christmas albums and didn't want to go beyond that.

I have a thought for him, though...He could do another trilogy called something like "Christmas Past", "Christmas Present", and "Christmas Future". The first would have his take on old Christmas hymns, traditional folk songs, etc. The second would have his take on more modern stuff. And the last would be all brand-new stuff.

StevePerryHair wrote:

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:What I'm surprised about is the venue sizes. It sounds like intimate is what they're going for though. I mean I grew up in Erie and know the Warner Theater quite well, and it's very old and not very large. So I'm assuming all these venues will be the same type.

The Chicago Theater is pretty big... (not enormous but not a small intimate setting either).

Well, Erie is a much smaller city than Chicago, so maybe they account for population size when they pick too It definitely won't be the big fire and technical show they usually have though, in a theater setting I don't think. I'd still go if they were coming to FL. Maybe they will add more dates. I mean they ORIGINATE out of Florida, so I just can't believe they would not play here. Maybe they will end the tour here or something.

maybe because theyre ORIGINATE out of Florida, they rather play anywhere BUT Florida !!

Also,,, maybe they just know that in Florida, the Christmas shows sell well cause of the HUGE amount of mature audience,,,, and the spring show is more aimed towards the younger audience

Behshad wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:What I'm surprised about is the venue sizes. It sounds like intimate is what they're going for though. I mean I grew up in Erie and know the Warner Theater quite well, and it's very old and not very large. So I'm assuming all these venues will be the same type.

The Chicago Theater is pretty big... (not enormous but not a small intimate setting either).

Well, Erie is a much smaller city than Chicago, so maybe they account for population size when they pick too It definitely won't be the big fire and technical show they usually have though, in a theater setting I don't think. I'd still go if they were coming to FL. Maybe they will add more dates. I mean they ORIGINATE out of Florida, so I just can't believe they would not play here. Maybe they will end the tour here or something.

maybe because theyre ORIGINATE out of Florida, they rather play anywhere BUT Florida !!

Also,,, maybe they just know that in Florida, the Christmas shows sell well cause of the HUGE amount of mature audience,,,, and the spring show is more aimed towards the younger audience

haha You forget I live in Orange County, not the west coast of Florida. We are HARDLY mature here

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:What I'm surprised about is the venue sizes. It sounds like intimate is what they're going for though. I mean I grew up in Erie and know the Warner Theater quite well, and it's very old and not very large. So I'm assuming all these venues will be the same type.

The Chicago Theater is pretty big... (not enormous but not a small intimate setting either).

Well, Erie is a much smaller city than Chicago, so maybe they account for population size when they pick too It definitely won't be the big fire and technical show they usually have though, in a theater setting I don't think. I'd still go if they were coming to FL. Maybe they will add more dates. I mean they ORIGINATE out of Florida, so I just can't believe they would not play here. Maybe they will end the tour here or something.

maybe because theyre ORIGINATE out of Florida, they rather play anywhere BUT Florida !!

Also,,, maybe they just know that in Florida, the Christmas shows sell well cause of the HUGE amount of mature audience,,,, and the spring show is more aimed towards the younger audience

haha You forget I live in Orange County, not the west coast of Florida. We are HARDLY mature here

YOU live there




and if youre gonna get technical about their ORIGINATION :

Trans-Siberian Orchestra was founded in 1996 in New York City by composer Paul O'Neill who approached long-time friends Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli. The group's name is inspired by the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia, which Kinkel says connects many cultures otherwise isolated, much like music.

Behshad wrote:
and if youre gonna get technical about their ORIGINATION :

Trans-Siberian Orchestra was founded in 1996 in New York City by composer Paul O'Neill who approached long-time friends Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli. The group's name is inspired by the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia, which Kinkel says connects many cultures otherwise isolated, much like music.

I would be willing to bet, per capita, that YOU live around more old people in your county than I do

And it may have been FOUNDED there, but the people who started TSO were largely from a rock group who ORIGINATED in Florida, and they record here, lives here, and they for many years kicked off their tour here in Florida, Lakeland to be exact, which is NOT a large city by any means.

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:
and if youre gonna get technical about their ORIGINATION :

Trans-Siberian Orchestra was founded in 1996 in New York City by composer Paul O'Neill who approached long-time friends Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli. The group's name is inspired by the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia, which Kinkel says connects many cultures otherwise isolated, much like music.

I would be willing to bet, per capita, that YOU live around more old people in your county than I do

And it may have been FOUNDED there, but the people who started TSO were largely from a rock group who ORIGINATED in Florida, and they record here, lives here, and they for many years kicked off their tour here in Florida, Lakeland to be exact, which is NOT a large city by any means.

I will take that bet gladly,,, most people around me move to your state as soon as they reach your age

Also,, the first three years, TSO, STARTED their tour in Pennsylvania..... the first 2 years , they didnt play a SINGLE show in Florida,,, they eventually moved their project and their recording studio to Florida, but they did not originate from Florida !

Behshad wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:
and if youre gonna get technical about their ORIGINATION :

Trans-Siberian Orchestra was founded in 1996 in New York City by composer Paul O'Neill who approached long-time friends Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli. The group's name is inspired by the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia, which Kinkel says connects many cultures otherwise isolated, much like music.

I would be willing to bet, per capita, that YOU live around more old people in your county than I do

And it may have been FOUNDED there, but the people who started TSO were largely from a rock group who ORIGINATED in Florida, and they record here, lives here, and they for many years kicked off their tour here in Florida, Lakeland to be exact, which is NOT a large city by any means.

I will take that bet gladly,,, most people around me move to your state as soon as they reach your age

Also,, the first three years, TSO, STARTED their tour in Pennsylvania..... the first 2 years , they didnt play a SINGLE show in Florida,,, they eventually moved their project and their recording studio to Florida, but they did not originate from Florida !

Yes, our state is HUGE and populated. They move to more rural or coastal counties. Trust me, I can see them when I go to the beach

And the band "Savatage" was a FLORIDIAN band, and Paul O'neil PRODUCED them, and so as I said, a few of the originating members are in fact, Floridian. And did you ever wonder WHY they'd move to Clearwater? One of them is actually from Orlando. They mentioned that during the concert. I can't remember which one though... And the Lakeland thing was a few years back, I never said it was when they started.

Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

Well YOU are getting technical. I may have WORDED things badly. Some of the key MEMBERS originated here, and that is SURPRISING with the fact they record here, live here, and have friends and family here, that they would have no florida dates. Better??

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

This is the weirdest pissing contest I have ever seen.

(well, except for that one time in Flagstaff back in '92, but that's a different matter...)

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

Well YOU are getting technical. I may have WORDED things badly. Some of the key MEMBERS originated here, and that is SURPRISING with the fact they record here, live here, and have friends and family here, that they would have no florida dates. Better??

LOL, you tell 'em.

If I remember right, that "Christmas Eve Sarajevo" song was on a Savatage album first, mid-90's I believe? So then technically couldn't one say TSO kind of started in FL? (just being a PITA lol)

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

Well YOU are getting technical. I may have WORDED things badly. Some of the key MEMBERS originated here, and that is SURPRISING with the fact they record here, live here, and have friends and family here, that they would have no florida dates. Better??

Ah now it makes sense. I forgot nowdays when a bands touring manager starts booking places, he looks more into where the band members friends , aunts and unlce live and plans the tour based on upcoming family reunions and birthday parties

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

This is the weirdest pissing contest I have ever seen.

(well, except for that one time in Flagstaff back in '92, but that's a different matter...)

Im the queen of weird pissing matches. It's what I do

Behshad wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

Well YOU are getting technical. I may have WORDED things badly. Some of the key MEMBERS originated here, and that is SURPRISING with the fact they record here, live here, and have friends and family here, that they would have no florida dates. Better??

Ah now it makes sense. I forgot nowdays when a bands touring manager starts booking places, he looks more into where the band members friends , aunts and unlce live and plans the tour based on upcoming family reunions and birthday parties

If they were smart, YES, they would

StevePerryHair wrote:

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

Behshad wrote:Savatage originated in Florida, yes . TSO didnt

So your original question would be valid if you were wondering why Savatage isnt touring in Florida

This is the weirdest pissing contest I have ever seen.

(well, except for that one time in Flagstaff back in '92, but that's a different matter...)

Im the queen of weird pissing matches. It's what I do

So, we might see you featured on one of those websites?

BJG, love the av, you look great!!
Johnny looks a bit stiff!!

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:

StevePerryHair wrote:

Behshad wrote:
and if youre gonna get technical about their ORIGINATION :

Trans-Siberian Orchestra was founded in 1996 in New York City by composer Paul O'Neill who approached long-time friends Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli. The group's name is inspired by the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia, which Kinkel says connects many cultures otherwise isolated, much like music.

I would be willing to bet, per capita, that YOU live around more old people in your county than I do

And it may have been FOUNDED there, but the people who started TSO were largely from a rock group who ORIGINATED in Florida, and they record here, lives here, and they for many years kicked off their tour here in Florida, Lakeland to be exact, which is NOT a large city by any means.

I will take that bet gladly,,, most people around me move to your state as soon as they reach your age

Also,, the first three years, TSO, STARTED their tour in Pennsylvania..... the first 2 years , they didnt play a SINGLE show in Florida,,, they eventually moved their project and their recording studio to Florida, but they did not originate from Florida !

Yes, our state is HUGE and populated. They move to more rural or coastal counties. Trust me, I can see them when I go to the beach

And the band "Savatage" was a FLORIDIAN band, and Paul O'neil PRODUCED them, and so as I said, a few of the originating members are in fact, Floridian. And did you ever wonder WHY they'd move to Clearwater? One of them is actually from Orlando. They mentioned that during the concert. I can't remember which one though... And the Lakeland thing was a few years back, I never said it was when they started.

Are some of them Scientologists?

Michigan Girl wrote:BJG, love the av, you look great!!
Johnny looks a bit stiff!!

Well, he's standing next to ME, how can he help it!?!?!

yea but the texas r the same weekend as mrfest2. aint happening, tso. gotta date that weekend.

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:yea but the texas r the same weekend as mrfest2. aint happening, tso. gotta date that weekend.

yay!

Melissa wrote:

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:yea but the texas r the same weekend as mrfest2. aint happening, tso. gotta date that weekend.

yay!

u gotta a date, 2????

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:

Melissa wrote:

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:yea but the texas r the same weekend as mrfest2. aint happening, tso. gotta date that weekend.

yay!

u gotta a date, 2????

Just my usual "date" I was thinking you meant you saved the date