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Symphonic rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra pass the torch during mind-blowing bonanza

As is customary at any Trans-Siberian Orchestra experience, there were explosions, hydraulics, levitating platforms, pyro and lights galore when the symphonic rockers stopped [More…]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Al Pitrelli ponders gargantuan winter trek, passing of Paul O’Neill

The annual touring tradition known as Trans-Siberian Orchestra is raring to revisit the Allstate Arena for two shows on December 28 and deliver its latest, super-sized [More…]

Enchanting visuals illustrate The Moody Blues’ symphonic masterpiece at Ravinia

From its earliest days as R&B interpreters to seasons of symphonic rock, psychedelia, prog and straight up pop, The Moody Blues never nestled in a specific musical [More…]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Moody Blues and more: Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park

For additional information on Summerfest, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Moody Blues, visit Summerfest.com, RedHotChiliPeppers.com and MoodyBluesToday.com. [Show [More…]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve” Tour at Allstate Arena

Click here for a Trans-Siberian Orchestra review from the Allstate Arena. For additional information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra, visit Trans-Siberian.com. For a list of [More…]

Colossal Christmas tunes meet hard rock originals in latest Trans-Siberian Orchestra extravaganza

When Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s rock opera “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve” debuted on TV in 1999 (and DVD in 2001) boasting many of the band’s best-loved songs and a [More…]

England’s Renaissance readies a symphony of sounds for the Arcada Theatre

Like so many progressive/symphonic/classically-inspired rock groups who started out in the late ‘60s into the ‘70s, Renaissance built a massive fan base throughout Europe [More…]

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy: Progtoberfest II at Reggies Chicago

Click here for a review of Carl Palmer from Progtoberfest II at Reggies Chicago. For additional information on Carl Palmer, visit CarlPalmer.com. For a list of upcoming shows [More…]

ELP/Asia drum titan Carl Palmer closes Progtoberfest II in honor of longtime collaborator Keith Emerson

Drummer extraordinaire Carl Palmer has never shied away from his roots in Emerson, Lake & Palmer (even as he continues switching between Asia and solo life), though [More…]

The Security Project stages an all-star salute to Peter Gabriel at second installment of Progtoberfest

The spirit of Peter Gabriel came to Reggies Chicago for Saturday’s edition of Progtoberfest II (expertly curated by Kevin Pollack) as The Security Project brought an [More…]