I could go on and on about why Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an amazing band. They come to town every year with what seems to be the goal of outdoing themselves from the prior year. Just when you thought they couldn't add more lights and explosions, they line more semis outside the arena. When you're convinced you've seen all their stage techniques, you realize they've built a walkway for the band to play above the crowd. And when you're sure they couldn't possibly play any longer, they bust out a 3 1/2 hour show to make sure you get your money's worth. All the while, throughout the past 10 years, keeping ticket prices extremely reasonable.
Despite all that, the thing that puts TSO over the top has nothing to do with the production itself.
They are the most generous band in America.
On every show, on every tour, they donate $1 from every ticket sold to the charity of the local radio station's choosing. In our case, over $100,000 has been raised for the NC Children's Hospital. Now consider how much money they've raised over the years across the country.
This week, they donated $2,000 for me to shave my head this Saturday for St. Baldrick's, an annual donation they've been making since I've been raising money for childhood cancer research.
When Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes around again the next holiday season, show them the support they've shown our community and check out the show. You won't be disappointed.
In fact, that's not even possible.
Foster
Radio 96.1
2 comments:
I must echo your posts my friend. It never ceases to amaze me at how so very genuinely caring these folks are. This truly comes from the heart.
Several band members in thier own private lives champion causes that a close to thier own heart.
Not only does TSO hit it out of the park each year with indeed a fabulous show but they continue to be generous in thier loving and giving ways.
It was nice to see the best information about the donating poor people when we r having more then required with us.
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