The weekend after Thanksgiving, Sacramento  was treated to two shows by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. For folks who have never been to a TSO show, the experience is hard to put into words.   The guys describe their show as “the multi-dimensional art form of the rock opera.”  That’s an understatement.  Take  spectacular lazers and lights, a full string section, out of this world vocals, and some of the most stunning,  hardest  rocking bass and guitar you will ever hear.  Throw in some fire, and that begins to explain a TSO show.

The Trans Siberian Orchestra have become one of the world’s top touring acts, with a $20 million-plus production that by 2008 played to over 5 million people in 80+ cities, selling more than $230 million worth of tickets.  ONE DOLLAR FROM EVERY ONE OF THOSE TICKETS IS DONATED TO A LOCAL CHARITY!!!  In Sacramento, one of the two charities was….The Me-One Foundation!  Me-One Founder/ President Heidi Wieser took the stage at the Arco Arena to receive a check for over $8,800. This is the third year that The Me-One Foundation has been the benefactor of TSO’s philanthropic generosity.    

If you are looking for a terrific holiday gift, consider one of their CD’s!  TSO has sold more than seven million copies of its first four rock operas — 1996’s CHRISTMAS EVE & OTHER STORIES, 1998’s THE CHRISTMAS ATTIC, BEETHOVEN’S LAST NIGHT in 2000 and 2004’s THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE.  Their official website is www.trans-siberian.com

Our sincere thanks to these generous, big hearted artists! 

           

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