Featuring Original Members of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
 
New Album Art Released – Illustrated by Renowned Artist Ioannis (Styx, Dream Theater, Deep Purple)
 
 “An Evening with Wizards of Winter” 20 City U.S. Tour Begins November 19th
A Theatrical Holiday Rock Experience for the Entire Family
Hear Original Tunes and TSO Favorites!
It is never too early for holiday music! Yuletide rock ensemble WIZARDS OF WINTER – which features original members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra – are teaming up with Guitar World to bring you a brand new guitar-driven instrumental track entitled “Flight of the Snow Angels”. Listen here and read more details on the specific gear guitarist Fred Gorhau used to record the track: http://www.guitarworld.com/wizards-winter-premiere-new-song-flight-snow-angels-exclusive/25731
 
Featuring an electrifying and classic progressive rock sound infused with more than enough holiday cheer for the whole family, listeners will enjoy “Flight of the Snow Angels” and all of the timeless tracks on the band’s upcoming album, The Magic of Winter, produced by Eric Rachel at Traxeast (Symphony X, Skid Row, Styx) and releasing on November 12, 2015. Pre-order here: http://wizardsofwinter.com/store
 
See above for the brand new album art, illustrated by renowned artist Ioannis (Styx, Dream Theater, Deep Purple).
 
When writing “Flight of the Snow Angels”, music director/keyboardist Scott Kelly was looking to create a song that could set the right mood as an opener for both their CD and live show. “It had to be upbeat as well as majestic. Multiple ideas entered my mind. One was of snow as it is blown by the wind. The other was a concept taken from the movie City of Angels where the angels were always positioned somewhere up high and “fell” to the earth. Hopefully the visual of angels soaring through a snowy scene is evoked in the mind of the listener.”
 
Guitarist Fred Gorhau adds, “When Scott and I were working on this track, I wanted the guitars to sound like the title – lots of bounce and a majestic feel, and I think that comes across throughout the song. My favorite part of this track is the dramatic arpeggio climb on guitar and keys – it builds quite a bit into a reprise of the intro. This song sets a great mood for me and is a total blast to play.” 
 
Catch the WIZARDS OF WINTER on tour!
 
Hear “Flight of the Snow Angels” and more on tour! The WIZARDS OF WINTER recently announced “An Evening with Wizards of Winter” – a 20-city U.S. holiday tour beginning November 19th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and ending on December 29th in Harrisburg, PA. The
WIZARDS OF WINTER will perform an entire set of original holiday music at each stop of their theatrical, family-oriented rock opera experience. See below for a full listing of tour dates.
 
In addition to music from The Magic of Winter, “An Evening with Wizards of Winter”primarily includes music from the group’s previously released original Christmas album, Tales Beneath a Northern Star, which was originally written for this rock opera performance. The libretto and music together take the listener on a journey throughout space and time on the night of Christmas Eve in search of the true meaning of the season. 
 
The WIZARDS OF WINTER also cover select Trans-Siberian Orchestra tracks during the show, including “First Snow”, “Queen of the Winter Night”, “Christmas Eve in Sarajevo (12/24)”, and “Christmas Nights in Blue”.
 
Tickets for “An Evening with Wizards of Winter” are on sale now and available for purchase via www.wizardsofwinter.com/tour-dates/. 
 
“An Evening with WIZARDS OF WINTER” Tour Dates: 
11/19 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Parker Playhouse
11/20 – Clearwater, FL @ The Capitol Theatre
11/21 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
11/22 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
11/27 – Wilkes Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts
11/28 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre
12/3 – Concord, NH @ Capitol Center For The Arts
12/4 – Collingswood, NJ @ Collingswood Scottish Rite Theatre
12/5 – Easton, PA @ The State Theater Performing Arts Center
12/6 – Sugarloaf, NY @ Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center
12/9 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
12/11 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom 
12/12 – Kalamazoo, MI @ The Kalamazoo State Theatre 
12/13 – Munhall, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
12/16 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
12/17 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
12/18 – Effingham, IL @ Effingham Performing Arts Center
12/20 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
12/26 – Albany, NY @ The Egg
12/27 – Syracuse, NY @ Crouse Hinds Theater
12/29 – Harrisburg, PA @ The Forum
 
 
About WIZARDS OF WINTER:
The WIZARDS OF WINTER are an eclectic group of musicians from the NY/NJ/PA tri-state region who perform classical and progressive-influenced rock music woven throughout a theatrical holiday-themed event. While the group’s style is undoubtedly inspired by the genius of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), the WIZARDS OF WINTER are far from a TSO tribute band. The the Wizards’ original material is very unique and has a broad audience appeal, applied in a more intimate setting.

As a testament to the virtuosity of the group, several original members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra have joined the WIZARDS OF WINTER on their musical journey. Currently performing with the group are Guy LeMonnier and Tony Gaynor. Tommy Farese and Michael Lanning, also former members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, have performed with the band on occasion as well.
 
WIZARDS OF WINTER is:
Scott Kelly – Music Director, Keyboards
Steve Ratchen – Bass
Sharon Kelly – Flute, Vocals
Fred Gorhau – Guitar
Mary McIntrye – Keyboards, vocals
Tommy Ference – Drums
TW Durfy – Guitar
Natalia Niarezka – Violin
Guy LeMonnier – vocals
Vincent Jiovino – vocals
Tony Gaynor – Narration
 
To learn more about the WIZARDS OF WINTER, please visit www.facebook.com/TheWizardsofWinter and www.thewizardsofwinter.com.