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December 2010
Greetings from the MoonHouse in lovely south
Austin, Texas
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Happy Holidays, friends and neighbors.
Another year has slipped past us and we're still
standing. We performed in 7 countries in 2010,
attended the Grammys and Folk Alliance, survived several
visits to doctors and dentists, helped 3 of our parents
move into new homes, bought a grand piano and a banjo,
lost a few dear friends to illness, and learned that
we're going to be grandparents. All in all, a
pretty good year. Thanks for following along and
helping fuel our musical adventures. Chris and
Christine Due to changes at The
Wild Basin and Christine's attendance at The Grammys, we
have decided to take a break from the Annual Valentine's
Day French Show this year. We promise it will be
back and encourage you to enjoy the romance of Chris
Gage and his Monday night gig at Donn's Depot.
Perhaps Ms. Albert will even join him for some musical
love. Thank you for understanding! |
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We've been
invited to perform at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
again this year!
Wednesday, December 22, 3:30 (afternoon show).
Note: it will be at the Palmer Events Center this year
and not the Convention Center or Music Hall.
Details below.
Jingle Bells!! |
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MoonHouse Records
artists include Albert and Gage, Christine Albert,
Michael Austin, Red Willow Band and Abi Tapia.
The "Texafrance 3-Pack"
is available for just $37 and Dakota Lullaby CD/T-shirt
package for $25. And "One More Christmas" is still
one of our favorite musical efforts.
Visit the
MoonHouse
Records website to learn more and for song samples and easy purchase
options for CDs, digital album downloads
and t-shirts. |
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MoonHouse Studio
has
been rocking again with band sessions for Sarah Smith,
Lane Hedeman, Loagan and Jenny Gillespie. The new
7 foot Baldwin grand piano is in position and the
Bechstein was purchased by local legend Ian McLagan for
his home studio.
moonhousestudio.com
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Every
Christmas Eve for 8 years Chris Gage put his young sons
Sam and Casey on the spot and on video tape. Each
year they would recite another chapter of "The Night
Before Christmas."
The result is a
captivating glimpse of these young boys growing into men
before your very eyes. They agreed recently to
share this video with the world.
Watch it on YouTube here. Merry Christmas! |
December 2010
Full show schedule online
here.
Dates, venues and
times have been known to change. Please call or check the venue's
website to confirm.
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Wed. |
Dec 1 |
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Donn's Depot -
Austin, TX
First Wednesday with Albert and Gage
1600 W. 5th St. Austin, TX 512-478-0336
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9 -1 |
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Fri. |
Dec 3 |
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Camp Street Cafe - Crockett, TX
215 S. Third Street
Crockett Texas 75835 (936)544-8656 - Toll Free
(877)544-8656
www.campstreetcafe.com
Christmas music in East Texas! |
8 pm |
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Sat. |
Dec 4 |
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Donn's Depot - Austin, TX Albert
and Gage Band
(with David Carroll and Paul Pearcy)
1600 W. 5th St. Austin, TX 512-478-0336
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9 -1 |
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Sun. |
Dec 5 |
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NB House Concerts, New Braunfels, TX
email:
nbhouseconcerts@gmail.com or by phone at
830-625-0859.
Suggested donation $15 / person
Looking forward to this - singin' Christmas songs and
more!! |
5-8 pm |
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Mon. |
Dec 6,13,20,27 |
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Chris Gage at Donn's Depot - Austin, TX
Every Monday night - special musical guests drop by
from all over the world!
1600 W. 5th St. Austin, TX 512-478-0336
Visit the "Monday Night at
Donn's Depot" photo page |
9 -1 |
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Wed. |
Dec 8 |
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Artz Rib House - Austin, TX
"2nd Wednesday at
Artz with Christine Albert"
Ms. Albert
with David Carroll and Chip Dolan |
7:30-9:30 |
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Fri. |
Dec 10 |
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Christine presents/exhibits at
Central Texas Library Systems Showcase Georgetown,
TX
The Texas Chanteuse is taking her French music to
schools, libraries, museums, city arts events, etc
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8 AM-2:30 pm |
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Sat. |
Dec 11 |
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Chris with Jerry Jeff Walker -
private event |
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Fri. |
Dec 17 |
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Chris with Jerry Jeff Walker -
Gruene Hall Annual Christmas Show
www.jerryjeff.com |
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Sat. |
Dec 18 |
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Chris with Jerry Jeff Walker - Gruene
Hall Annual Christmas Show
www.jerryjeff.com |
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Wed. |
Dec 22 |
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - Austin,
TX
Palmer Events Center, 900
Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
After many years across the
river, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar will be back in
South Austin, virtually across the street from the
former site of its birthplace, the Armadillo World
Headquarters.
armadillobazaar.com
Austin’s favorite scene for holiday shopping—Austin,
style—in search of imaginative, handcrafted gifts that
range from sophisticated to funky!!! A tradition
that we are honored to be a part of. |
3:30-6PM
Afternoon show!!!! |
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Merry
Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! |
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Fri. |
Dec 31 |
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10th Annual New Year's Eve Show at
Barker House Concerts - Austin, TX
write to
mail@albertandgage.com for more info
This usually sells out with "regulars" but check with us
if you'd like to attend. It's an intimate, lovely,
warm way to welcome in the new year. |
8 pm |
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Coming up!
More shows and more details at our
website |
| Mondays |
Donn's Depot / Austin, TX - Chris
Gage |
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Sat / Jan 1 |
Chris with Jerry Jeff in
Galveston, TX |
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Jan 14 |
Waldo's - Waco |
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Sat / Jan 22 |
Albert and Gage
Band at Donn's Depot in Austin |
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Jan 25-30 |
Chris with Jerry
Jeff in Belize |
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Sat / Feb 5 |
A&G at Paramount Theater with
Sara Hickman - Austin, TX |
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Fri / Feb 11 |
Chris with Jerry
Jeff at One World Theater -
Austin, TX |
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Mon / Feb 14 |
Chris at Donn's Depot - no
Valentine's French Show this year! We'll be back! |
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Sat / Feb 18 |
Anderson Fair - Houston |
| Fri / Mar 4 |
Uncle Calvin's -
Dallas |
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Sat / Mar 5 |
Barnes House Concert - Houston |
| Sat / Mar 26 |
Chris with Jerry Jeff at
Paramount Theater - Austin, TX |
| Sun / Mar 27 |
Chris with Jerry Jeff at Gruene Hall
- Austin, TX |
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The TCA provides grants to arts presenters, schools,
libraries, theaters and other non-profits throughout
Texas to help with the cost of bringing in artists from
the roster. |
A reminder that
Christine Albert's French Show has been approved
for inclusion on the new
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Texas Touring Roster
for the Sept 2010 - August 2012 season. So, if you know of a
school, non-profit arts organization (grants are not
available for fundraising events), etc that would like to host Ms.
Albert's French Show, please keep this in mind.
The deadline for Arts Respond Performance Support Grants
is January 15, 2011 for performances April 1,
2011-August 31, 2011. (Insider tip - you can also apply
for funding for an A&G show through Christine's account,
since Christine is the Albert in Albert and Gage!)
Christine and Professor Jacki Thomas of Texas A&M -
Kingsville are developing listening comprehension
exercises as a companion to the Texafrance music -
perfect for the classroom or for individuals learning
French on their own. More soon about "Texafrance -
Ecoutez!"
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Check out Christine's
blog - "As Grows the Garden"
an experiment in making a commitment to
something for no other reason than to satisfy a creative
longing to write and to dig in the dirt.
(I started this a year ago this month and have not been very consistent lately.
Life intervened, but I'm keeping it alive this next year so hang in there with
me! - CA) |
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