Stream the entire album and read a Q&A discussing aspects of the group's exciting live production and classic sound here via Pollstar: http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=821377

The Magic of Winter is produced by Eric Rachel at Traxeast (Symphony X, Skid Row, Styx) and can be ordered in physical format here (out November 13th) or purchased on tour. The digital version will be available via iTunes on November 20th.

The album features the single "The Spirit of Christmas", which you can watch the enchanting music video for here. The video was filmed at The Sherman Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA and features soaring jib and drone shots, showcasing the full power of the WIZARDS OF WINTER on-stage holiday experience. The video is directed by Tommy Jones of Videohammer Studios.

The WIZARDS OF WINTER feature original members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, so it comes as no surprise that in addition to performing an entire set of original holiday music at each stop of their theatrical, family-oriented rock opera tour, the group will also perform select TSO favorites, including "First Snow", "Queen of the Winter Night", "Christmas Eve in Sarajevo (12/24)", and "Christmas Nights in Blue".

Tickets for "An Evening with Wizards of Winter" are on sale now and available for purchase via www.wizardsofwinter.com/tour-dates/. See below for a full listing of tour dates.

"An Evening with Wizards of Winter" Tour Dates:

11/19 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Parker Playhouse

11/20 - Clearwater, FL @ The Capitol Theatre

11/21 - Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live

11/22 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

11/27 - Wilkes Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts

11/28 - Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre

12/3 - Concord, NH @ Capitol Center For The Arts

12/4 - Collingswood, NJ @ Collingswood Scottish Rite Theatre

12/5 - Easton, PA @ The State Theater Performing Arts Center

12/6 - Sugarloaf, NY @ Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center

12/9 - Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse

12/11 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom

12/12 - Kalamazoo, MI @ The Kalamazoo State Theatre

12/13 - Munhall, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

12/16 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

12/17 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

12/18 - Effingham, IL @ Effingham Performing Arts Center

12/20 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

12/26 - Albany, NY @ The Egg

12/27 - Syracuse, NY @ Crouse Hinds Theater

12/29 - Harrisburg, PA @ The Forum

About The WIZARDS OF WINTER: The WIZARDS OF WINTER are an eclectic group of musicians from the NY/NJ/PA tri-state region who perform classical and progressive-influenced rock music woven throughout a theatrical holiday-themed event. While the group's style is undoubtedly inspired by the genius of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), the WIZARDS OF WINTER are far from a TSO tribute band. The Wizards' original material is very unique and has a broad audience appeal, applied in a more intimate setting.

As a testament to the virtuosity of the group, several original members of TSO have joined the WIZARDS OF WINTER on their musical journey. Currently performing with the group are Guy LeMonnier and Tony Gaynor. Tommy Farese and Michael Lanning, also former members of TSO, have performed with the band on occasion as well.

WIZARDS OF WINTER is:

• Scott Kelly - Music Director, Keyboards
• Steve Ratchen - Bass
• Sharon Kelly - Flute, Vocals
• Fred Gorhau - Guitar
• Mary McIntrye - Keyboards, vocals
• Tommy Ference - Drums
• TW Durfy - Guitar
• Natalia Niarezka - Violin
• Guy LeMonnier - vocals
• Vincent Jiovino - vocals
• Tony Gaynor - Narration

To learn more about the WIZARDS OF WINTER, please visit:

www.facebook.com/TheWizardsofWinter

www.thewizardsofwinter.com