Wizards of Winter Celebrate 10th Anniversary with New Holiday Album, Tour

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Wizards of Winter Celebrate 10th Anniversary with New Holiday Album, Tour

Written by James Zahn

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Wizards of Winter Celebrate 10th Anniversary with New Holiday Album, Tour

The Wizards of Winter are ready to rock another holiday season with a new album, The Christmas Dream.

Available now, the 10th anniversary set from the holiday rock ensemble includes 10 new tracks from the group comprised of former members of classic rock bands, such as The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, The Irish Tenors, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper Band and more. In support of the new album, The Wizards of Winter will embark on a holiday tour across North America.

This Year's Lineup Includes:

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

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 PAC
12/13 & 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 @ Paramount PAC

More dates TBA

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