Freezing Their Balalaikas Off

~ you think it's cold in December ?

~ try spending a few December days ~ in Moscow !!

~ that's where the Gypsy Queens were

~ right before their Christmas break ~ this month

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~ Manuel wears red ~ in the heart of historic Red Square

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~ enjoying the local flavors ~ at the best food establishments

~ the two band members ~ reveled in the local holiday fare

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~ Jason does his best Obi-Wan Kenobi

~ in the heart of the old USSR

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~ best of all ~ they got a chance to perform with

~ their old friend, superb-sax player, Jay Metcalf !!

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~ after their Moscow performances

~ the band members took a break for the holidays !!!

Here, There and Everywhere

having recently completed a two week trip
~ to Tahiti ~ on the other side of the world
~ the band returned for several gigs in London
~ earlier this month ~ from the 4th thru the 12th

~ on Sunday, December 13, they performed in Paris
~ and shortly afterward ~ on the 16th ~ they played Milan
~ three days later ~ they flew into Beirut, Lebanon
~ to perform in the ancient city of Byblos

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byblos

http://www.galenfrysinger.com/byblos.htm




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~ they've logged quite a number of miles
~ in just the last few months
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~ it's been an eventful 2009 ~ for the band
~ and 2010 ~ is shaping up as even busier !!!
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~ linked below is a video that highlights
~ the superb performance skills of
~ David ~ Didi ~ and Manuel
~ on the Brian Wilson/Mike Love classic
~ "I Get Around"
~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScZ41HabHTs&feature=related

Gwyneth Paltrow and the Gypsy Queens ~ Making a Difference !!!

~ the Gypsy Queens are on the road again
~ this month ~ flying up to London
~ for performances ~ on the 4th, 6th, 9th and the 12th

~ earlier this week ~ while in London
~ together with Academy Award-winning
~ Best Actress ~ Gwyneth Paltrow,
~ they raised 20.000£ each ~ for kids in India

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~~~~~~ manuel ~~~ didi ~~~~~~~~~~ jason ~~~~ david

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~ Didi noted that each of the Gypsy Queens

~ was very proud and pleased ~ to be a part of this effort

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~ to that end

~ the band dedicates this performance of a classic

~ Lennon/McCartney song ~ to the lovely Ms. Paltrow

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~ listen and watch for David's colorful guitar licks

~ on the song ~ which are "pure Harrison"

~ " ... and you know that can't be bad ... "

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ShfoVDNVdU&feature=player_embedded

The Gypsy Queens in Paradise ~ Homeward Bound

~ The Gypsy Queens wrapped up their time in Paradise
~ and jetted back home to Nice ~ thru Los Angeles Airport
~ this past weekend

~ but not before performing several more times
~ for the 'inhabitants' of this beautiful tropical island resort
~ Legends Resort Villas ~ in Moorea

~ http://www.legendsresortvillas.com/index.php?idversion=2
~ and they also managed ~ a quick hop to Bora Bora !!

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~ their trip also included a visit ~ and LIVE performance
~ at RFO radio
~ http://www.rforeplay.com/gyspy-queen-rfo/

~ RFO RADIO POLYNESIE

~ their music rang out over the whole South Pacific !!!

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~ here Manuel leads the band thru the classic ~ "Besame Mucho"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAGe-ApSFV4&feature=player_embedded

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~ and they followed that up with REM's "Losing My Religion"
~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HntH2utnMM&feature=player_embedded

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~ often attracting unusual fans ~ in the process !!

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~ the Gypsy Queens thank their hosts

~ and their many new fans

~ and look forward to returning

~ to their French Polynesian Paradise

~ someday ~ very soon !!

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The Gypsy Queens in Paradise ~ Week I

~ Paradise had a whole lot more toes tapping
~ when the Gypsy Queens arrived


~~~~~~~~~~ jason ~ didi ~ manuel ~ and david


~ the band arrived last week ~ for a two week gig
~ at the beautiful Legends Resort Villa in Moorea

http://www.legendsresortvillas.com/index.php?idversion=2


~ and the island will never be the same !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewggl0FrxNE&feature=player_embedded
~ the boys also got a chance to perform "LIVE FROM TAHITI"
~ on the local radio station ~ NRJ !!

~ here David takes the lead on "California Dreamin'"
~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXx_TliC8mo&feature=player_embedded

~ and Manuel adds his own magic on "My Girl"
~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODEOGuwRIo&feature=player_embedded


~ the band is enjoying every minute of this heavenly gig



~ with plenty of time for the local flora, fauna and fans !!

"Jason is busy today swimming in the Pacific with humpback whales, sharks, dolphins and rays. Woooya !! ;) "


~ here's the band doing a little recruiting among the locals



~ and having a wonderful time with their host
~ in Paradise !!

It Ain't Easy Bein' a Gypsy Queen

the band wraps up the week

~ with another trip to London today

~ their schedule is always full

~ and often involves flying or driving

~ great distances ~ to please their growing audience

~ and that means passports ~ and tickets

~ and Customs ~ and euro/pound exchanges

~ and waiting ~ and rushing ~ and waiting again

~ then they must be at peak form

~ to give the highly energetic ~ exciting shows

~ that have become their signature style

~ that makes for a great deal of fun

~ but it's also makes for a great deal of work

~ and ~ even in their off hours

~ they are working on new songs

~ and new arrangements

~ with tight, carefully planned harmonies

~ so their moments of relaxation

~ are very important to them

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~ it's not a lifestyle for everyone

~ and there were some personnel changes

~ before the group reached the unusual blend of talents

~ and musicianship ~ and comraderie ~ that they now enjoy

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~ here's a video ~ from a previous incarnation

~ that highlights the superb vocal harmonies

~ and musicianship of David, Manuel and Didi

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JlIVRV3yCo&feature=related

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~ however ~ it's not ALL hard work

~ and ~ this Friday, November 13th

~ they will fly to French Polynesia ~ for two weeks

~ to play to fans ~ on the other side of the world !!

http://www.legendsresortvillas.com/index.php?idversion=2

French Polynesia
With her world famous islands such as Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora among many, French Polynesia is a preserved paradise on Earth, made of islands that cover over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean. Breathtaking beauty, mystic islands, crystal clear lagoons, pristine environments, inhabitants’ warmth, sensational activities, remote islands exploration…

~ and the guys are all set to rock and roll ~ in Bora Bora !!

~ "PSP, Ipod touch, Ipod nano, Nintendo DS, Mini laptop, New book.... I am so ready for a 30 hour flight to tahiti !!!" ~ Jason

~ we hope to bring you news and photos

~ of this hard working band

~ enjoying the sands of the South Pacific !!

~ so ~ stay tuned !!

The Gypsy Queens & Friends

Before heading off to the other side of the globe
~ at the end of this week,
~ the Gypsy Queens took some time off
~ to have a few formal band photos taken
~ and to relax with their friends




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~ OK guys, time to start packing !!

~~~ and remember the sunscreen !!!

Kissed Twice by Gwyneth (on the cheek !! )

my apologies for the clog in the blog
~ the band works very hard to please
~ and stay in touch with ~ their fans
~ hopefully, this blog will now remain on-line and active !!

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~ early September saw the boys in chilly London
~ by mid-month ~ they had moved on to Paris
~ and then visited Zurich on the 19th
~ as they continued their travels around Europe

~ travel means waiting rooms and flights and customs
~ and here 'charter fan' Thea Kronberg
~ captured a few photos of their adventures


the Gypsy Queens ~ Jason ~ David ~ Manuel ~ and Didi



~ and in performance ~ September 2009



~ thank you, Thea !! (seen here with her biggest fan, Didi)


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~ October found the band back in Nice
~ a good bit of the time

~ as the 'home-base' of the Gypsy Queens
~ Nice brings the boys back to their closest friends
~ and to the music and musicians in and around the city

~ one of the best places for music in Nice
~ is Wayne's
~ and the band members always enjoy
~ listening or joining in ~ when they're in town !!


~ David on stage at Wayne's

~ David with friends, Signy Juliusdottier

~ (who supplied the pix) ~ and Angus !

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~ Jason ~ who is always at home behind a drum kit !!

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~ and in this final shot ~ thanks to Scott Richman !!

~ Didi and David co-pilot the sound