TSO donates to local non-profit

Nothing makes my heart warmer than do-gooder musicians. Recently the Trans-Siberian Orchestra was in town performing their spectacle of Christmas songs.

While in town the band donated a portion of their proceeds from the Nov. 13 show to the Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op. More than $5,000 was donated to the Shreveport facility that helps local artists promote their music. Last year the band donated to the Northwest Louisiana Foodbank.

"We like to give to a local non-profit in the communities where the performances take place and it's important that we know the contributions will be used locally," Larry McGuffin, from Stone City Attractions of San Antonio, Texas, said.

I've never heard of a group that does something quite this extraordinary at each of their tour stops. The donation makes a night full of great music even more worthwhile.