the mommy avenger

Last year, I was able go see Trans-Siberian Orchestra when they came to Salt Lake City. I had no idea what to expect.

Of course, I had heard some of their songs playing on radio stations during the holiday season in years past and I’d always enjoyed them. So when I was invited to come and see the show when they made a stop at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, I was excited to see it and start off the Christmas season with this concert.

We got settled in for what I thought was going to be a calm evening enjoying some instrumental music. Low key is what I was expecting. I couldn’t have been more mistaken!

The concert began and it quickly became apparent my illusions of a quiet evening of listening to instrumental music was far off.This was actually like a rock concert! We were told a Christmas tale interspersed with unconventional spins on favorite Christmas songs and some original music, as well. Vocals and instruments rocked the arena and we were treated to unbelievable laser light show choreographed to the music. The concert was really spectacular and the visual effects were just as much a part of the production. It was really incredible!

When I arrived at the venue, we were talking to some people seated near us. They told us that they were die-hard TSO fans. I really had no idea that there was such a cult following until I looked around and watched the audience take in the all-encompassing experience that is a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert. Everyone was enthralled and mesmerized by all that was going on. Pyrotechnics, light shows, music that moved you to the core, and….there was even snow falling on top of us. They definitely know how to entertain their audience!

After my experience last year, I understood why people loved them so much. Why they would return year after year to see them. So much, in fact, that I did return this year to see them for their 2023 The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More! Tour that returned to Utah last night. I brought family members who didn’t get to see them with me and got to see their reaction, too. When they asked me what the show was going to be like, I just had to tell them they had to experience it for themselves, there really are no words to fully describe it.

When the concert began, they started to understand what I was saying. By the end, they were absolutely blown away, as was I, because TSO had outdone themselves from their concert last year. It was absolutely incredible! I can not explain to you the amount of special effects on display and talented musicians giving their all on stage for their audience. They are true entertainers.

I’m so glad I was introduced to Trans-Siberian Orchestra and that I’ve been able to see them live, it’s the best way to experience their music. It was a really fun way to kick off the holidays and I would definitely recommend it to you! Check out their tour schedule to see if they are stopping at city near you and, if not, be sure to look out for them next year, you will not want to miss this amazing experience!

^{*we were invited to facilitate a feature, all opinions are my own*}