Gig of the Week: Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s winter tour

Paul O'Neill founded Trans-Siberian Orchestr1996. | Bob Carey photo

Paul O'Neill founded Trans-Siberian Orchestra in 1996. | Bob Carey photo

OrlPark native Joel Hoekstris playing guitar during Trans-Siberian Orchestra's winter tour. | Lewis Lee photo

Orland Park native Joel Hoekstra is playing guitar during Trans-Siberian Orchestra's winter tour. | Lewis Lee photo

Trans-Siberian Orchestrhas ranked top 10 for both gross revenues attendance according Pollstar magazine by playing live more than 1 millifans

Trans-Siberian Orchestra has ranked in the top 10 for both gross revenues and attendance, according to Pollstar magazine, by playing live to more than 1 million fans each year. | Mark Weiss photo

Trans-Siberian Orchestris teaming with Hallmark Channel present live debut band's multiplatinum rock oper'The Lost Christmas Eve' for more than 100

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is teaming with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band's multiplatinum rock opera "The Lost Christmas Eve" for more than 100 shows in 65 cities across North America.

Since its inceptiTrans-Siberian Orchestrhas sold excess 8.5 millialbums performed more than 9 millifans 150-plus cities worldwide. | Bob

Since its inception, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has sold in excess of 8.5 million albums and performed to more than 9 million fans in 150-plus cities worldwide. | Bob Carey photo

The winter tour Trans-Siberian Orchestrwill include songs from band's new EP 'Dreams Fireflies (On Christmas Night).'

The winter tour of Trans-Siberian Orchestra will include songs from the band's new EP, "Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)."

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's rock operas have cemented bas leader rock theater. TSO is regarded as mix Who's ''Tommy' Andrew Lloyd Webber's

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's rock operas have cemented the band as a leader in rock theater. TSO is regarded as a mix of the Who's "'Tommy," Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals and Pink Floyd's expansive light show. | Bob Carey photo

Schaumburg native Roddy Chong plays strings for Trans-Siberian Orchestrwhich will perform Dec. 8 Allstate ArenRosemont.

Schaumburg native Roddy Chong plays strings for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which will perform on Dec. 8 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

' 'The Lost Christmas Eve' has always been personal favorite mine' Trans-Siberian Orchestrfounder Paul O'Neill said. 'To debut this rock

" 'The Lost Christmas Eve' has always been a personal favorite of mine," Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O'Neill said. "To debut this rock opera live marks a new and exciting chapter in TSO's rock theater evolution." | Lewis Lee photo

Gig of the Week: Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s winter tour

Considering the production that goes into every Trans-Siberian Orchestra performance, it can be tough for founder Paul O’Neill and his band to top themselves from year to year. But somehow they always pull it off. 2012 will continue that tradition as TSO’s winter tour will … Read More