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Episode 562: Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Jeff Plate

In Episode 562 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we are joined by Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate. Jeff stops by for his annual visit to talk about the TSO’s 2025 “Ghost of Christmas Eve: The Best of the TSO & More” tour. The band recently announced their 64 city, 48 day tour. We talk about the 25th anniversary vinyl release of Beethoven’s Last Night and what it was like approaching non-holiday music for the first time as a band, the making of the original Ghost of Christmas Eve special, tour preparation and so much more.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings the “Ghost of Christmas Eve: The Best of the TSO & More” tour to the PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, December 20, 2025 for two shows (2:30 and 7:30). A limited number of $55 tickets (fees included) are available while supplies last.