Tonight the holiday rock ensemble The Wizards of Winter will kick off their tour. The tour kicks off in Key West, FL and will cross the country before wrapping up at the end of December.
Originally started 10 years ago as a means to contribute to a local New Jersey food pantry, THE WIZARDS OF WINTER quickly grew beyond their regional foundation, releasing recorded music and touring the country annually with their classical and progressive-influenced rock music woven throughout a theatrical holiday-themed show.THE WIZARDS OF WINTER recently released their anxiously-awaited new album, The Christmas Dream. Featuring 10 new original songs, The Christmas Dream is a rocking holiday sleigh ride that crosses musical boundaries from prog metal to contemporary, appealing to a broad and diverse audience.This year, fans can expect to be dazzled with music from The Christmas Dream, as well as many of their own original classics that audiences have grown to cherish throughout the years.
THE WIZARDS OF WINTER 2019 Holiday Tour Dates:
- 11/13 – Key West, FL @ Key West Theatre
- 11/14 – Melbourne, FL @ Melbourne Auditorium
- 11/15 – Clearwater, FL @ The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
- 11/16 – Stuart, FL @ Lyric Theater
- 11/21 – Pueblo, CO @ Pueblo Memorial Hall
- 11/22 – Alto, NM @ Spencer Theatre
- 11/23 – Gilbert, AZ @ Higley PAC
- 11/24 – Wickenburg, AZ @ Del E. Webb PAC
- 11/29 – Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
- 11/30 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Paramount Theatre
- 12/1 – Englewood, NJ @ Bergen PAC
- 12/5 – Angola, IN @ T. Furth PAC
- 12/6 – Pontiac, MI @ Flagstar Strand Theatre
- 12/7 – Johnson Creek, WI @ Gobbler Theatre
- 12/8 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
- 12/12 – Wisconsin Rapids, WI @ Wisconsin Rapids PAC
- 12/13 – Harris, MI @ Island Resort Casino
- 12/14 – Harris, MI @ Island Resort Casino
- 12/15 – Wabash, IN @ Honeywell Theatre
- 12/17 – Canton, OH @ Canton Palace
- 12/19 – Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
- 12/20 – Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penns Peak
- 12/21 – Roanoke Rapids, NC @ Roanoke Rapids Theatre
- 12/22 – Bristol, TN at Paramount PAC
- 12/27 – Portland, ME @ Aura
THE WIZARDS OF WINTER have added even more new talent to their ranks this year, including violinist and backup vocalist Kornelia Rad, lead vocalist and auxiliary keyboardist Alexis Smith, and last but not least, lead guitarist Steve Brown.
Aside from being a founding member of hard rock icons Trixter,lead guitarist Steve Brown has performed with Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx), Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of Rainbow, Deep Purple, Yngwie Malmsteen), and on Broadway in the hit musical “Rock Of Ages”. In 2013, and again in 2018, Steve was invited to be the vicarial guitarist for the legendary Def Leppard. Lead vocalist and auxiliary keyboardist Alexis Smith has performed as a lead vocalist on Holland America cruises, in several Off Broadway and additional theatre productions, and performed a one-woman show at the Davenport Theater. Award-winning violinist and backup vocalist Kornelia Rad has toured worldwide with Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra, has worked with many accomplished European composers, and has been performing since childhood.
THE WIZARDS OF WINTER is:
- Scott Kelly – Founder, Keyboards
- Sharon Kelly – Vocals/Flute
- Fred Gorhau – Lead Guitar
- Greg Smith – Bass
- John O’Reilly – Drums
- Steve Brown – Lead Guitar
- Vincent Jiovino – Vocals
- Karl Scully – Vocals
- Alexis Smith – Vocals/Auxiliary Keys
- Kornelia Rad – Violin/Vocals
- Tony Gaynor – Narrator
Make sure to visit their social media sites for more information.
Information & Links:
- Website: https://www.thewizardsofwinter.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewizardsofwinter
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewizardsofwinter/
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