Greetings from the MoonHouse in lovely south Austin, Texas. 

The oak trees have completed their messy spring cycle of leaves and green fuzz (all Austin cars have a green tint in March and April), the chance of a late frost is virtually nil, tomatoes and peppers are reaching for the sky, winter onions are seeding out and ready for the fridge to survive the summer, and our giant agave century plant is blooming with an asparagus-like stalk that's growing at least a foot per day!  Our bass player and pal David Carroll has taken it upon himself to try and rid our back 40 of rampant bamboo.  It's fighting back, popping up in a circle around each work area.  Aaargh.  Garden pictures are online here, if you'd like to follow along. 

It's a busy month for us, lots of shows and sessions and trips.  Christine heads to Florida and California (good routing...) while Chris locks himself in the studio with artists including Casey Yeager, Bob Livingston, Lesli Wood and Sarah Smith. 

Christine is also launching a new tradition this month - "Second Wednesday with Christine" at Artz Rib House in Austin.  Artz has the best ribs in the state and is one of south Austin's favorite music venues.  Christine will be joined by David Carroll on upright bass and the legendary Paul Glasse on mandolin.  Paul played with Christine for nine years and has been a part of the French band for decades now!  You can expect to hear French music, old songs of Christine's, eclectic covers and maybe even a few A&G songs.  Don't forget you can still find Chris at the Donn's Depot piano every Monday night with a cavalcade of stellar musicians who stop by to share a song or two. 

We hope to see you out and about.  Our music is available at MoonHouse Records, and video is streaming at Albert and Gage.  In the coming days we will be posting a new recording of "Wings of War", the song we wrote with Steve Brooks about Christine's uncle - Richard A. Albert - who died during World War II.  It will be available to download for free throughout the month of May, in honor of Memorial Day.  The Wings of War Page will contain not only the song, but links to a video that is in the works, an article that Christine is writing, news about the Albert and Gage performance in Wangford, England on October 9, etc.  It will evolve throughout the month, so check back often.  Thanks for your patience.  Our plates are full but we are determined to get this song out there this month.  In addition to Ms. Albert's vocals, the recording features Brad Fordham on bass,  Steve Samuel on drums, David Carroll on background vocals and Chris Gage on everything else. 

Thanks again for your support. 
Chris and Christine

The Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, Louisiana
photo by Chris Gage

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June 5 - Christine Albert Band at Donn's Depot - Austin
June 6 - Sunset Valley Concert Series - Austin
June 9 - Christine Albert at Artz Rib House
June 12 - Words and Voices Concert Series - Marshall, Texas
June 13 - Albert and Gage close the Kerrville Folk Festival!
June 26 - Red Willow Band in Sturgis, SD
More shows and more details at our website!

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