Aaron Joy & Roman Midnight Music Presents: The World Of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!

A look at the events surrounding the most extensive album by TSO 'Night Castle' that also took the longest to compose & introduced a new array of musicians to the TSO family. It also is the first TSO album to include numerous Savatage songs & a guest musician.

A look at many of the famous faces that have graced the TSO stage over the years.

A look at the 'Japan Live 94' the only live album/video by Savatage recorded on the Handful of Rain tour. It's the first appearance of Jon Oliva in a lead vocal role after 2 years.

A look at two other guitarists who have played/toured with TSO. Berklee trained Damon LaScot has played country & rock music & toured extensively with Meat Loaf. Tristan Avakian has worked with Syl Sylvain, Lauryn Hill, Biohazard & Broadway's Rock Of Ages, Cirque De Soleil, Movin' Out, Hedwig & Van Helsing's Curse. This is a second attempt of an earlier episode that was marred by internet troubles thus the full episode did not broadcast.  

A look at two of the guitarists who've played with TSO onstage. Joel Hoekstra has played with Night Ranger, Foreigner, Jeff Scott Soto, amongst numerous other bands & in numerous Broadway shows & on tv. New Yorker George Cintron, known for his 80's band Cintron & as an early proponent of D.I.Y. recording, has  played in numerous cover/tribute bands plus work with Danger Danger, Good Rats, Blue Oyster Cult, Enrique Iglesias.

A look at rhythm guitarist Angus Clark whose regularly toured with TSO for a decade. He's also played with Kitaro, Jethro Tull/TSO violinist Anne Phoebe, hard rockers Drill, Trouble Club, Naked Sun & Daredevil Squadron & has appeared on Broadway with 'Rock Of Ages'

A look behind the scenes of Savatage/TSO at musician, studio & tour sound engineer Dave Wittman. Wittman has been working with producer Paul O'Neill since their 1970's work with the prog-rock band Slowburn & has also worked with Kiss, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Psychedelic Furs & many more.

A look at Van Helsing's Curse, the classical/rock fusion Halloween album and tour created by Dee Snider after being inspired by TSO. Included TSO members Al Pitrelli, Jane Mangini, Mark Wood, Tommy Farese.

A look at innovative violinist/composer/luthier Emmy-winning Mark Wood whose famous for his electric violin work. He's played with TSO, Steve Vai, Lenny Kravitz, Celine Dion, Billy Joel in addition to becoming a reknown treacher with his own rock orchestra camp with wife Laura Kaye.

A look at Trans-Siberian Orchestra two regular faces behind the bass, outside of Savatage member Johnny Lee Middleton, David Z & Chris Altenhoff. David Z also plays with Chris Caffery, Z02 & is on the tv show 'Z Rock'. NYC music degree holder, Chris Altenhoff has played with O'2L & Queen V.

A look at the very important Narrators that string the Christmas story together during a TSO concert: Philip Brandon, Tony Gaynor, Bryan Hicks & Tim Cain.

A look at the Chicago based Savatage tribute band the Savatage Experience, formed from the metal band Sacred Dawn with singer Troy Daniels of the official Savatage tribute band Streets. The band has been endorsed by Jon Oliva and drummer Steve Wacholz. Also looks at the Trans-Sylvanian Orchestra, a trio that released the Halloween themed take-off of TSO 'Music Of The Night'.

A look at Savatage's third album 'Power Of The Night' from 1985, the last album of the original line-up.

A look back in time to 1985 during 'Power Of The Night' when the original Savatage line-up performed at the legendary CBGB's club. Payment for the gig was mastered soundboard recordings, shared courtesy of original bassist Keith Colllins.

A look at former TSO vocalist Kelly Keeling whose worked with Baton Rouge, Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus, Paris Keeling, O'2L, Blue Murder, Dokken, Michael Schenker Group, King Kobra and more