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 !!!