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THE MARK WOOD TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPERIENCE Trans-Siberian Orchestra Favorites • Classic Rock Hits • One Unforgettable Holiday Concert Experience the power, passion, and excitement of the holiday season with The Mark Wood Trans-Siberian Experience. Back by popular demand for the THIRD YEAR at the beautiful Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Mark Wood and Laura Kaye - who proudly call Tucson, Arizona their home - are thrilled to return with their electrifying touring band for an unforgettable night of Trans-Siberian Orchestra favorites and classic rock hits. Led by Wood, a founding member and original string master of Trans-Siberian Orchestra (with over 15 million records sold), this high-energy concert combines world-class musicianship, soaring vocals, breathtaking performances, and rock-and-roll excitement in a show unlike any other. Renowned worldwide as an innovator and pioneer of modern electric strings, Wood performs on his own invention—the 7-string fretted Viper electric violin—an instrument that has revolutionized modern string performance and become his signature on stages around the world. PBS calls him “the Eddie Van Halen of the violin world,” and his innovative performances have attracted a global following, generating more than 7 million views on his YouTube channel. Joined by powerhouse vocalist Laura Kaye—whose remarkable career has included performances alongside James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz, Sean Lennon, and an appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards—and backed by an exceptional touring band, Wood leads audiences through a thrilling musical journey featuring his signature arrangements of beloved Trans-Siberian Orchestra favorites, original compositions, and reimagined classics from legendary artists including Queen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Kansas, and more. Blending the spirit of the season with the energy of rock, the show creates an experience that is both powerful and unforgettable. From explosive rock anthems and breathtaking instrumental performances to powerful ballads and unforgettable moments, The Mark Wood Trans-Siberian Experience celebrates the music that moves us, inspires us, and brings audiences to their feet. Performing once again at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts makes this holiday celebration especially meaningful for Mark and Laura. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, classic rock, or simply great live entertainment, this is a concert experience you won't soon forget.