A&G February City List: Austin, Waco, Winnsboro, Wimberley, Houston

Valentine's Day is upon us!  It's not too late.....
Make your reservations now for the Wild Basin soiree!  Details below...

 

February  2007

Pic of the Month

Urban Campfires in San Antonio
photo by Mike Farmer

Link of the Month

Sharon Bousquet

Celebrating the CD release of "Temple" this month (a MoonHouse Studio triumph).

 

Albert & Gage:  Have you tried putting together our puzzle?  It's a watercolor painting by Mark Nelson done during a show at Gruene Hall a couple of years ago.  Click here.  Christine's French Happy Hour at Lamberts every Thursday is picking up steam.  There is more seating now, the food is fabulous, the vibe is Paris, (Texas) all the way.  Ms. Albert continues to expand her repertoire, always adding new songs. 

MoonHouse Studio:  The Red Willow Band - "Reunion" CD and DVD mixes are complete.  South Dakotans will see a teaser broadcast during SD Public Broadcasting fundraising programming on March 3, 2007 and can receive the set through SDPB at that time as part of a donation package.  It will also be available through MoonHouse Records later this spring. 

MoonHouse Records:  We're thrilled to be part of the new age of digital downloads.  Our artists' music can be found at iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and a host of other easy to use download sites.  We even use an iPod in our kitchen while we cook!  Do you believe it?  Join the revolution.  Visit the Albert and Gage music page for more information.  Or, simply order real CDs securely with a credit card here.
MoonHouse Records - Illuminating Texas Artists since 2000.


CDs and and artist info can be found at MoonHouseRecords.com.  Albert and Gage, Christine Albert, Cowboy Johnson, Michael Austin and Red Willow Band all available now.


Podcasts with Albert & Gage, Michael Austin, Bill Small and many more can be heard at www.austinconnection.net.
  February 2007

UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS
Click here for a detailed concert schedule.  You can
call the venue to confirm any last minute changes.

Time
Four Mondays
5, 12, 19, 26
Donn's Depot - Austin, TX
Chris Gage at the piano with local luminaries guesting
1600 W. 5th St.  Austin, TX    512-478-0336
9 pm
Four Thursdays
1, 8, 15, 22
Lamberts - Austin, TX
Christine Albert's French Happy Hour
401 Second Street Austin, TX  512-374-9194  www.lambertsaustin.com
6:30-8:30 pm
  Thursday
1
Catch Christine's first set at Lamberts, then come over to
Artz Rib House -
Austin, TX
First Thursday with Chris Gage and Michael Austin
2330 South Lamar,  Austin, TX    512-448-8283     view poster
Love this gig...
7:30-9:30 pm
Friday
2
Waldo's Coffeehouse - Waco, TX
4209 N. 27th Street  254-754-0599
www.uuwaco.org

One of our favorite audiences on the planet!  Thanks guys!
7:30 pm
Wednesday
7
Donn's Depot - Austin, TX     First Wednesday of every month - DUO!
1600 W. 5th St.  Austin, TX    512-478-0336
9 pm
Friday
9
Central Market Cafe - Austin, TX
Albert and Gage Band
4001 North Lamar  512-206-1000
6:30-9 PM
Saturday
10
Crossroads Coffeehouse - Winnsboro, TX
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com
216 North Main Street  Winnsboro, TX 75494
902-342-1854 or 1-888-342-1854
1 1/2 hours east of Dallas - contact@crossroadsmusiccompany.com
You'll love this place!!  We love this place!
7:30 pm
Wednesday
14
Annual Valentine's French Show 
The Wild Basin Preserve Concert Hall - Austin, TX
805 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy.   Austin, TX  512-327-7622
 www.wildbasin.org  $25 per person  (The singles table is rockin'!!)
An evening of romantic songs in French and English, and of course plenty of Albert and Gage love songs as well.  BYO libations and nibbles - guests will be seated at tables. 
7:30 pm
Friday
16
Bookwoman - Austin, TX   Chris plays with Sharon Bousquet  
Austin CD RELEASE Concert at Bookwoman
918 W. 12th St. (12th & Lamar)
Austin, TX 78703      phone: 512-472-2785
7pm
Saturday
17
Donn's Depot - Austin, TX
1
600 W. 5th St.  Austin, Texas 512-478-0336
Albert and Gage Band (with David Carroll on bass and Bruce Logan on drums)
9-1 pm
Sunday
18

Wimberley, Texas - Sharon Bousquet &  Kim Miller with Chris Gage
CD RELEASE CONCERT for SHARON'S "TEMPLE" CD   (Co-produced by Chris Gage)
Sunday, February 18th, 2pm at the Healthy Living by Design Studio
14500 Ranch Road 12 - Wimberley Mountain Plaza   (across from Bowen Elementary School)
Wimberley, Texas      512.847.8026  Suggested donation: $15.00

2 pm
Saturday
24
Anderson Fair - Houston, TX
2007 Grant  Houston, TX  713-528-8576
www.andersonfair.com  Great room - great sound - great folks!
9 pm
Sneak
Peeks!
March 6 - Central Market Cooking School - Austin, TX
4001 North Lamar  512-206-1000  click here for info as it becomes available
Chris and Christine "teach" a cooking class as part of a series taught by Austin musicians.  More details to follow but save the date.  Chris is quite the chef and Christine is his lovely assistant - cleaning up around him! Music, food and wine!  Early reservations recommended.

March 9 - Sorge's - Temple, TX
1323 S. 57th Street Temple, TX 76504       254-899-1492      www.sorge-s.com
March 23 - Camp Street Cafe - Crockett, TX
March 24 - Austin Acoustic Series - Austin, TX  first UU chuch of Austin 4700 Grover Ave  
www.austinacousticseries.com
for ticket
s and information call: 512-789-9219
 

...a note from Christine...

     Love hurts.  Love is alive.  Love is a many-splendored thing.  It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.  You've lost that loving feeling.  The Lovin' Spoonful.  Love notes.  Love songs.  Love poems.  Love stories.  All you need is love.  Love is all you need.  I love you.  I don't love you.  But I love you.  Puppy love.  Unrequited love.  True love.   Falling in love.  Falling out of love.  Love conquers all.  To love and be loved.  Lover's Leap.  Love is a game.  Love is war.  Romantic love.  Platonic love.   Timeless love.  Careless love.  Baby love.  The glory of love.  Love at first sight.  You're nobody till somebody loves you.  All's fair in love and war.  Star-crossed lovers.  Love is blind.  Peace and love. 
     Love to see you at the gig!
       
     Christine 
PS  I stole this concept from Chris.  He did his note first this month!

Non-Profit of the Month

Swan Songs is now a partner in the Randalls Good Neighbor Program.  For every dollar you spend at Randalls grocery stores, they will donate 1% to Swan Songs.  All you have to do is take your Randalls card to the customer service window and ask to add Swan Songs as a recipient organization to your card.  Our number is #11463 and that is important to take with you when you sign up.  Every time you shop, you'll be supporting the Swan Songs mission.

Quote of the Month
Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves. 

Blaise Pascal
French mathematician, physicist
 (1623-1662)

...and a note from Chris...    

     Time flies.  Time stands still.  Time is a magazine.  Time is the most important thing a musician can master.  Time is on my side.  Does anybody really know what time it is?  The current time is 2:17 a.m.  I wouldn't give you the time of day.  Time after time.  If I could save time in a bottle......the first time ever I saw your face....I had the time of my life...living on Tulsa time....  A time to be born, a time to die.  A time for peace, I hope it's not too late.  Time is a precious commodity.  If I only had more time.  There's not enough hours in the day.  Time out.  Mostly I want to know, is there going to be a next time?  There's no time like the present.  Time has come today.  If there was ever a time......the time is now.
     See you at the gig.  I'll try to be on time. 

      Chris

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