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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Brings 20th Anniversary Tour To Erwin Center

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The world-renowned rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra performed at the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas at Austin on December 20, 2018.  The group is celebrating their 20th year of touring with an all-new production of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - the Best of TSO and More. Trans-Siberian Orchestra TSO combined the 3P's - Passion, Power, and Pyro - to present an unforgettable evening of entertainment for the enthusiastic audience. As in past performances, TSO held nothing back. The musicians were top-notch rock artists bringing their individual persons to the stage with each number and the vocalists knew exactly when to belt out a note or hold back to present just the right feeling. The scenes for each number were perfectly set with pyrotechnics, lasers, and even manufactured snow falling on the audience seated on the floor. The drummer and one keyboardist were positioned center-stage on a platform that raised and lowered depending on the selection and video ...

Guitar Greats Present Generation Axe

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On December 14, 2018, Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater saw some of rock music's greatest guitar talents join forces for the Generation Axe US Tour. Generation Axe Generation Axe Generation Axe is a rock/heavy metal super-group formed in 2016 by Steve Vai. The group is made up of five internationally renowned, extremely talented guitarists: Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tosin Abasi. They perform songs from their catalogs, as well as some well-known songs from other rock musicians. Steve Vai Guitar virtuoso, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer Steve Vai released his first solo album in 1984. Prior to that, Vai worked as  the guitarist for Frank Zappa in 1980. Vai has earned 3 Grammy Awards and 15 nominations. He is considered one of the Top 10 greatest guitarists and has sold over 15 million records. Generation Axe Steve Vai Steve Vai Steve Vai Steve Vai Steve Vai ...