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One of greatest little bands to hit the jazz/rock world, O’2L, delivers a freshness in music that awakens the soul. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Jane Mangini and Al Pitrelli effortlessly incorporate elements of jazz, blues, rock, and contemporary electronica into arrangements that are comparable to peers such as Saint Germain, Deep Forest, and Enigma, as well as Hollywood composer/arrangers like Craig Armstrong (Romeo + Juliet, Massive Attack) and David Arnold (the James Bond franchise, Björk). O’2L has a pulse that can’t be ignored.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) went unnoticed for only so long before becoming one of rock music’s most exhilarating live bands, it’s only a matter of time before O’2L captivates the country with it’s distinctive sound. The reinterpretation of the Doors’ 1971 hit, “Riders on the Storm,” fluidly conveys the ingenuity that is laid out on the album’s 13 tracks, however it only hints at the brilliance of the collaboration between Jane Mangini and Al Pitrelli.

O’2L’s sophomore album, Doyle’s Brunch, is named for an Irish pub in Boston where Jane once worked, a neighborhood hangout with true personality. The colorful characters that came and went are resurrected in instrumentals that capture the frenetic energy of the venue on a Sunday morning. The telling of stories without words is eloquently achieved through Jane’s soulful touch on keyboards and Al’s intuitive lead on guitar.

On "Come And Get It", Jane's light, lively runs and rhythmic dexterity intermingle with jazzy brass and Al's deft, sensitive fills. The fast paced, jubilant "Mountain City Playhouse" suggests the original Star Wars cantina band, dropped into the middle of a Wild West saloon. "City Chicken" burbles along like New Orleans funk, punctuated by mellow interludes that recall the deceptively sophisticated arrangements of Steely Dan, while "Missing Kate" anchors its stately atmospherics established via classical string textures with subdued hip-hop beats.
O’2L’s craftsmanship is attributed to complimentary minds and exceptional talent. Jane, a Florida native, attended Berklee in Boston. In addition to touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for the past few years, Jane has recorded two records and played with New England Favorite, Rick Berlin. A classically trained musician, Al Pitrelli has made his mark in the rock world performing with heavy metal groups like Megadeth and Savatage. He also worked with Alice Cooper, Asia and Dee Snider’s group Widowmaker.
Together, with the help of John O.Reilly (drummer from TSO west), Tommy Farese ,Kelly Keeling ,Maxx Mann (singers from TSO west) and Chris Altenhoff (bassist and musical director for the TSO backup band), Mangini and Pitrelli tour the country painting a vivid picture and bringing it to life. O’2L has an edge that manifests pure spirit and grace, creating a sound that will forever linger in the blueprints of jazz/rock fusion. 


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Trans-Siberian Orchestra  2007 Winter Tour

November - 07

2 TSO - Lakeland Civic Center
Lakeland, FL

3 TSO - Lakeland Civic Center
Lakeland, FL

4 TSO - BankAtlantic Center
Sunrise, FL

5 TSO - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, FL

7 TSO - Thompson Bolling Arena
Knoxville, TN

8 TSO - Phillips Arena
Atlanta, GA

9 TSO - Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi, MS

10 TSO - New Orleans Arena
New Orleans, LA

11 TSO - Mississippi Coliseum (3:00 pm)
Jackson, MS

11 TSO - Mississippi Coliseum (7:30 pm)
Jackson, MS

14 TSO - United Spirit Arena
Lubbock, TX

16 TSO - Don Haskins Center
El Paso, TX

17 TSO - US Airways Arena (3:00 pm)
Phoenix, AZ

17 TSO - US Airways Arena (8:00 pm)
Phoenix, AZ

18 TSO - Mandalay Bay Events Center
Las Vegas, NV

19 TSO - Cox Arena
San Diego, CA

20 TSO - The Pond
Anaheim, CA

21 TSO - HP Pavilion
San Jose, CA

23 TSO - Save Mart Center
Fresno, CA

24 TSO - Reno Events Center
Reno, NV

25 TSO - Arco Arena (3:00 pm)
Sacramento, CA

25 TSO - Arco Arena (7:30 pm)
Sacramento, CA

27 TSO - Energy Solutions Arena
Salt Lake City, UT

28 TSO - Idaho Center
Nampa, ID

30 TSO - GM Palace
Vancouver, CAN

December - 07

1 TSO - Key Arena (3:00 pm)
Seattle, WA

1 TSO - Key Arena (8:00 pm)
Seattle, WA

2 TSO - Rose Garden Arena (3:00 pm)
Portland, OR

2 TSO - Rose Garden Arena (7:30 pm)
Portland, OR

5 TSO - World Arena
Colorado Springs, CO

6 TSO - Pepsi Center
Denver, CO

7 TSO - Kansas Coliseum
Wichita, KS

8 TSO - Sprint Center (3:00 pm)
Kansas City, MO

8 TSO - Sprint Center (8:00 pm)
Kansas City, MO

9 TSO - Scottrade Center (3:00 pm)
St Louis. MO

9 TSO - Scottrade Center (7:30 pm)
St Louis, MO

12 TSO - Qwest Center
Omaha, NE

13 TSO - Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines, IA

14 TSO - Alerus Center
Grand Forks, ND

15 TSO - Target Center (3:00 pm)
Minneapolis. MN

15 TSO - Target Center (8:00 pm)
Minneapolis, MN

16 TSO - Bradley Center (3:00 pm)
Milwaukee, WI

16 TSO - Bradley Center (7:30 pm)
Milwaukee, WI

17 TSO - Conseco Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN

20 TSO - Fed Ex Forum
Memphis, TN

21 TSO - Century Tel Center
Bossier City, LA

22 TSO - Ford Center (3:00 pm)
Oklahoma City, OK

22 TSO - Ford Center (8:00 pm)
Oklahoma City, OK

23 TSO - AT&T Center (3:00 pm)
San Antonio, TX

23 TSO - AT&T Center (8:00 pm)
San Antonio, TX

26 TSO - Frank Erwin Center
Austin, TX

27 TSO - Toyota Center (3:00 pm)
Houston, TX

27 TSO - Toyota Center (7:30 pm)
Houston, TX

28 TSO - American Airlines Center (3:00 pm)
Dallas, TX

28 TSO - American Airlines Center (8:00 pm)
Dallas, TX

29 TSO - Alltel Arena (3:00 pm)
Little Rock, AR

29 TSO - Alltel Arena (8:00 pm)
Little Rock, AR

30 TSO - Gaylord Entertainment Center
Nashville, TN

31 TSO - BJJC Arena (9:30 pm)
Birmingham, AL

January - 07

3 TSO - Peoria Civic Center Arena
Peoria, IL

4 TSO - The Mark of the Quad Cities
Moline, IL

5 TSO - Alliant Energy Center (3:00 pm)
Madison, WI

5 TSO - Alliant Energy Center (8:00 pm)
Madison, WI

6 TSO - Resch Center (3:00 pm)
Green Bay, WI

6 TSO - Resch Center (7:30 pm)
Green Bay, WI



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Hope to see you on the road!!
John O.