Christmas themed hard rock opera ensemble The Wizards of Winter have released their newest album entitled The Magic Of Winter, and you can stream the album in its entirety right here, courtesy of Pollstar! Comprised of former members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the band is embarking on a 20 city tour right now. You can check out the holiday album down below along with all the tour dates after the break.
From The Press Release
Holiday-themed rock opera ensemble The WIZARDS OF WINTER are pleased to reveal their brand new yuletide album, The Magic of Winter, an entire two days before physical release via Pollstar! The group is launching the album just in time for their upcoming tour “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.
Stream the entire album and read a Q&A discussing aspects of the group’s exciting live production and classic sound here via Pollstar: https://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=821377
The Magic of Winter is produced by Eric Rachel at Traxeast (Symphony X, Skid Row, Styx) and can be ordered in physical format here (out November 13th) or purchased on tour. The digital version will be available via iTunes on November 20th.
The album features the single “The Spirit of Christmas”, which you can watch the enchanting music video for here. The video was filmed at The Sherman Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA and features soaring jib and drone shots, showcasing the full power of the WIZARDS OF WINTER on-stage holiday experience. The video is directed by Tommy Jones of Videohammer Studios.
The WIZARDS OF WINTER feature original members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, so it comes as no surprise that in addition to performing an entire set of original holiday music at each stop of their theatrical, family-oriented rock opera tour, the group will also perform select TSO favorites, 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/. See below for a full listing of 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 The 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 aTSO tribute band. 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 TSO 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 TSO, 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
