{"id":10671,"date":"2011-09-23T12:49:43","date_gmt":"2011-09-23T17:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=10671"},"modified":"2011-09-23T12:49:43","modified_gmt":"2011-09-23T17:49:43","slug":"trans-siberian-orchestra-play-fedexforum-december-8-tickets-now-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2011\/09\/23\/trans-siberian-orchestra-play-fedexforum-december-8-tickets-now-on-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Trans-Siberian Orchestra to play FedExForum December 8; tickets now on sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra<\/a> will perform at the FedExForum Thursday, December 8. As of today, tickets are now on sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra combines a wide range of influences – classical, orchestral, progressive, rock and heavy metal to produce a one-of-a-kind show. They have released several Christmas-themed rock operas, including The Last Christmas Eve<\/em>, as well as non-Christmas, historical-themed rock operas (Beethoven’s Last Night<\/em> and Night Castle<\/em>). Friends of mine who work at the FedExForum tell me it takes more than half a day to set up for this show, because their performances rely heavily on lights, lasers, and pyrotechnics synchronized with the music.<\/p>\n

Their show appeals to all ages. The light show keeps the kids entertained; young adults get into the rock element; and older people appreciate the symphonic elements of TSO’s performances. This is an extremely popular act, and I’ve heard other cities tried to bid them out of the December 8 date. However, FedExForum management believed in the show so much that they successfully fought to keep it.<\/p>\n

One of the things I try to do on this blog is celebrate the hidden gems of Downtown and of Memphis. If you’ve never been to a Trans-Siberian Orchestra show, you’re missing out on one of the gems. Great show to attend with friends, to take a date, or go to for family night out. You can buy tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n