TSO Concert

On Monday, November 10th, Mike, Krystal and I went to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert in Boise. If you have never been to a show let me explain a little about it.

First about the band. The concert only lasts from the first of November to the about the first week in January. They have two sets of artists that perform the shows. One on the East coast and one on the West coast. So some of the video's found on You Tube may not have the same set of performers that we saw and yes the lights were really that bright. (Be sure to check out the video at the bottom and other video's on YouTube. It is nothing like being there but gives you a great idea of what you will see.)

There are two parts to the show. The first part is a Christmas story with the music from their album "Christmas Eve and Other Stories." They use both a narrator and songs to tell the story.

The second part of the concert is more like you would expect a concert to be. With them playing songs from their other three albums. Along with all the songs is the best show with lights, fire, fireworks, and even snow.

The first time Mike and I went was in 2005 in Salt Lake City. Along with us was my sister Tallene and her husband Mac, Mike's sister Megan and her husband Scott and we had an extra ticket so we took Mike's 80 year old Grandma. We sat just to the right of the stage in the bleachers section. It was great because we were able to watch one of the amazing pianist's that they have. Everyone loved the show and has always wanted to back. Even Grandma says that it was the best show she has ever seen and enjoyed herself.

This year when we went we were on row M on the floor and right in the middle of the stage. It was a lot of fun to be so close and was great seats to see everything.

One of the coolest parts actually happens after the show is over. About 15 minutes after the show is over all of the band members and singers sit in tables and autograph items and shake hands and talk to you. It is great because then you are able to tell them what a great job they did.

While we were waiting for them to come out, where we were standing looked out onto where the stage was. We were able to watch the workers tear down the stage, all the lights and other equipment that makes the concert work. It was fascinating to watch all the work that goes into setting up and taking down one show.

If you ever get a chance to go I highly suggest it. It is a great show for people of all ages and the best show we have ever seen and I know everyone who we have taken agree.