# The Gourds > music for the unwashed and well read ## Posts - [Sign up for news - Untitled Photo Memoir](https://thegourds.com/1543-2/): Sign up for news about the upcoming photo memoir of the Gourds as seen through Jimmy Smith’s lens. http://eepurl.com/gedhjr - [Watch the hiatus show live via Ustream](https://thegourds.com/watch-haitus-show-live/): Video streaming by Ustream - [Gourds on Hiatus](https://thegourds.com/hiatus/): After 19 years together, The Gourds recently made the decision that they will be taking a hiatus. While it is unclear how long the break will last, you can expect band members to continue recording & performing with their various side projects during this time. The Gourds end their year with a show October 27th at Threadgill’s World Headquarters in Austin, TX. Tickets to that event can be purchased here: http://www.threadgills.com/events/gourds/. During the break fans have a number of ways to get their Gourd fix. The recently released documentary “All the Labor” is chock full of live footage with lots […] - [ALL THE LABOR SCREENINGS!](https://thegourds.com/all-the-labor-screenings/): for an up to date list of current screenings click here December 12, 2013 – Fort Lewis College/Durango, Colorado November 16, 2013 – Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival/Portland, Oregon November 13, 2013 – Brooklyn Heights Cinema/Brooklyn, New York November 8, 2013 – Houston Cinema Arts Festival/Houston, Texas October 19, 2013 – Flatland Film Festival/Lubbock, Texas October 11, 2013 – Dallas Videofest October 2, 2013 – Local Sightings Film Festival/Seattle, Washington September 4, 2013 Motorco Music Hall/Durham, North Carolina August 25, 2013   Top Hat Lounge/Missoula, Montana August 14, 2013 Dan’s Silverleaf / Denton, Tx July 24, 2013  Hollywood Theater/Portland, Oregon April 26, 2013 @ 8 […] - [All the Labor DVD pre-sale and poster now for sale!](https://thegourds.com/new-stocking-hat-in-the-shop/) - [Enter to win 2 Free Tickets to the Long Center this Friday, August 30th!](https://thegourds.com/enter-to-win-2-free-tickets-to-the-long-center-this-friday-august-30th/): Join the Gourds at The Long Center to say goodbye to the summer! Friday, August 30th at 9pm with Union Specific starting at 8pm This Labor Day Weekend series of electric concerts in Dell Hall has an added twist: both the artists AND the audience will get to rock out together on stage! We are giving away 2 free tickets, to enter please: 1. go to the Gourds facebook page and LIKE it 2. Make a comment on the contest post! You have until Tuesday, August 29th at 10am to enter.  Winner will be selected at random.  See you there! To buy tickets […] - [The Long Center's SO LONG TO SUMMER!](https://thegourds.com/the-long-centers-so-long-to-summer/): Three days of concerts in Dell Hall where both the artists AND the audience get to rock out together on the Meredith Family Stage! See the Gourds perform on August 30th, 2013 at 8pm Get advanced tickets here! - [New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball](https://thegourds.com/new-years-eve-masquerade-ball/): Tickets still available here. Scottish Rite Theater Doors 8pm, Ramsay Midwood, The Gourds at 10pm - [Support the New Feature Documentary About The Gourds](https://thegourds.com/949/): Make a tax-deductible contribution, get the advance DVD, and help make this movie happen. Get all the info you need to back the project at Kickstarter. - [The Gourds are heading East!](https://thegourds.com/the-gourds-are-heading-east/): Date City Venue 05/04/12 Hot Springs, NC French Broad River Festival 05/05/12 Wilmington, NC Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 05/06/12 Charleston, SC The Pour House 05/07/12 Myrtle Beach, SC The Boathouse 05/09/12 Falls Church, VA State Theatre 05/10/12 Charlottesville, VA Jefferson Theater 05/11/12 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle 05/12/12 Beaufort, NC Beaufort Music Festival Click here for more tour dates - [Christmas Discounts](https://thegourds.com/christmas-discounts/): The store will be closing for the holidays on December 16th. Please place your orders by midnight on December 15th for Christmas delivery! Any orders placed after December 15th will ship out on December 29-30th. As a gift from us to you we’re discounting all of our shirts 15%! Happy Holidays Ya’ll! - [Don't Miss the Gourds opening for Bruce and Kelly!](https://thegourds.com/dont-miss-the-gourds-opening-for-bruce-and-kelly/): KELLY WILLIS & BRUCE ROBISON HOLIDAY SHOW WITH THE GOURDS Saturday, December 10th Doors @ 7:00pm | Show @ 8:00pm The Paramount Theatre  Purchase Tickets Online Or (512) 474-1221 to purchase tickets by phone. Get Premium Tickets The best seats go to donors. Make a donation today for access to great seats. Click here for details. Join Texas country music’s first couple for their annual holiday show at the historic Paramount Theatre. The singer-songwriter husband-and-wife duo will perform songs from their Christmas album, “Happy Holidays,” holiday-themed classics and more! Plus – Austin favorites, The Gourds, kick off the festivities! - [Drop What I'm Doing Video](https://thegourds.com/drop-what-im-doing/) - [Old Mad Joy MP3 download is $5 in November!](https://thegourds.com/old-mad-joy-is-amazons-deal-of-the-day-today/): If you haven’t purchased Old Mad Joy yet today is the day! Click here to buy it for $5 in November! - [Texas Monthly Review](https://thegourds.com/texas-monthly-review/): For well over a decade, the Gourds have made a career out of confounding expectations. Their backwoods appearance and down-and-dirty roots grooves suggest just another redneck party band, but beer-drinking and hell-raising don’t begin to cover all they do. Fronted by oil-and-vinegar singer-songwriters Kevin Russell and Jimmy Smith, the band churns out songs of surprising variety, some hyperliterate, others maddeningly obtuse, and, yes, a few that qualify as beer-drinkers and hell-raisers. read more here… - [NYT Texas Edition Live Pick - Beaumont!](https://thegourds.com/nyt-texas-edition-live-pick-beaumont/): The Gourds are the national band of Austin. Their junkyard sound crisscrosses the roots-music spectrum with a whacked-out, independent spirit. For their 10th studio album, “Old Mad Joy,” the fivesome recorded in Woodstock, N.Y., relinquishing production duties to Larry Campbell, an associate of Bob Dylan and Levon Helm. What you get is vintage Gourds with a coat of polish. “It has the best of both worlds in that we are playing with a familiar passion to our live shows, but still all the parts are clear, present and well-placed within the arrangements,” said Kevin Russell, the band’s guitarist and co-singer-songwriter. […] - [Win Old Mad Joy on vinyl!](https://thegourds.com/win-omg-on-vinyl/): Head over to RELIX to enter the contest to win a vinyl copy of Old Mad Joy! - [Modern Drummer - Keith Langford!](https://thegourds.com/707/): Hello, MD! It’s Keith Langford here from the Gourds in Austin, Texas. I’m writing to tell about my recent experience recording at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York, a.k.a. the Barn. The Gourds have been churning through the Americana music world since the early ’90s, with ten records under our belt. It’s impossible to play in our genre and not have great appreciation for the Band and of course Levon Helm’s drumming and singing. We were extremely fortunate to have been able to record at Levon’s studio and to have his guitarist Larry Campbell as our producer. read more […] - [Statesman - The Gourds discover new joy in recording "Old Mad Joy"](https://thegourds.com/statesman-the-gourds-discover-new-joy-in-recording-old-mad-joy/): Songwriters Kevin Russell and Jimmy Smith of Austin band the Gourds weren’t on the same page when they started talking about recording a new album. Russell wanted to leave Texas — and all the distractions of everyday life — and work with an outside producer. “I felt we kept making the same record,” Russell says of the band’s self-produced efforts. “It wasn’t a bad record, the songs were good, it was just starting to feel a little old to me.” His solution: Leave Austin for the frosty confines of Woodstock, N.Y., where they could record in former Band drummer Levon […] - [Billboard Backbeat: The Gourds Celebrate Vanguard Records Debut Album At L.A. Release Party](https://thegourds.com/backbeat-the-gourds-celebrate-vanguard-records-debut-album-at-l-a-release-party/): “This is the biggest night of our career,” Gourds accordionist/keyboardist Claude Bernard joked early on during the alt-country band’s album release party at Los Angeles’ Echo on Sept. 13. But the ear-to-ear smiles on concertgoers’ faces at the 350-capacity venue proved that it was an evening to remember. The Austin-based group was in high spirits forthe release of its Vanguard Records debut, “Old Mad Joy,” which was produced by Larry Campbell at Levon Helm Studios (aka The Barn) in Woodstock, N.Y. Cans of Tecate and peanuts (and a faint hint of the Ganja) flowed aplenty backstage before the show, where […] - [Canada East Review of Old Mad Joy](https://thegourds.com/canada-east-review/): The Gourds’ major-label debut Old Mad Joy is career fruition for these veteran Austin, Texas alternative country rockers. Guitarist Kevin Russell and bassist Jimmy Smith split compositions and lead vocals down the middle. This hallmark of two distinctive and capable frontmen and singers has always given The Gourds a rich double-pronged attack. Claude Bernard (keys), Keith Langford (drums), and multi-instrumentalist Max Johnston complete a tight quintet of men who play well and who have played together for years. Released Tuesday, The Gourds’ 11th album in 14 years is a perfect union of talent at a pivotal career stage and the […] - [Blurt Reviews Old Mad Joy](https://thegourds.com/blurt-reviews-old-mad-joy/): It seems somewhat surprising, but even at this point in their trajectory, with so many fine albums behind them, the Gourds remain relatively unknown. A sturdy roots rock combo, they have a lot of elements in their favor – a steady sense of song craft, an able instrumental arsenal and, perhaps most importantly, a willingness to persevere despite any real lack of appreciation. Old Mad Joy, an album which finds them switching labels yet again, brings encouragement that the lack of awareness may be tempered somewhat, given its resolute performances, and what will hopefully become a real record company commitment. […] - [Waterloo In Store](https://thegourds.com/waterloo-in-store/): September 23rd. 2011 at 5pm. - [KUT - played/recorded on 5-14-10 ](https://thegourds.com/kut-playedrecorded-on-5-14-10/): http://kut.org/2010/07/the-gourds-live-july-1-2010/ - [El Paso](https://thegourds.com/el-paso/) - [The Gourds perform "Hey Thurman" on the Texas Music Scene ](https://thegourds.com/the-gourds-perform-hey-thurman-on-the-texas-music-scene/) - [Burn the Honeysuckle on Texas Music Scene](https://thegourds.com/burn-the-honeysuckle-on-texas-music-tv/) - [Good Day Austin](https://thegourds.com/good-day-austin/): Austin Rockin’ August 5 Margaret Moser with the Austin Chronicle spoke to Good Day about her favorite music events of the weekend. - [Music in the Kitchen - Favorite Recipes from Austin City Limits Performers ](https://thegourds.com/music-in-the-kitchen-favorite-recipes-from-austin-city-limits-performers/):   - [When Wine Was Cheap](https://thegourds.com/when-wine-was-cheap/) - [From the old website](https://thegourds.com/from-the-old-website/): This was written by an albino half man/ half mollusk that I befriended in Leesville Louisianawhen I was a janitorial explosives expert in The UNited States Army. His name is Dan. And,he’s now residing in a minimum security whore house on the outskirts of Corsicana.Send yer cards and letters. GOURD FUN FACTS 1) Kevin Russell, in his spare time, provides the voice of the beloved animated character “Lammy”, the scripture quoting lamb on TV’s popular GO GO JESUS POWER GO TEAM. 2) Original Gourd drummer Charlie Llewellan has now found success writing teen mystery novels using the nom de plume […] ## Pages - [Refund and Returns Policy](https://thegourds.com/refund_returns/): Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. All products are unique and produced only once ordered. Returns and exchanges are not supported if you order the wrong size, color, or change your mind. The Gourds will not be held responsible and will not offer reprints or refunds if you order the wrong size or color or changed your mind. 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Well, they do: they project the alt/indie/roots sensibilities of their hometown, Austin, Texas, better than any music group going. They are also the quirkiest bunch of guys you’ll ever meet. Playing 150 gigs a year while helping raise 12 offspring among them will do that to a band. But from the first notes of “I Want It So Bad,” it’s clear this is a whole ‘nother Gourds on Old Mad Joy. Their previous recordings were all […] ## Products - [Gourds Coffee Mug](https://thegourds.com/product/gourds-coffee-mug/): Product features– Glossy ceramic finish for a modern look– Vibrant colors for eye-catching designs– Microwave-safe for easy heating– Dishwasher-safe for hassle-free cleaning– Available in size: 11oz Care instructions– Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in China Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand […] - [Gourds Can Cover - 2 sizes](https://thegourds.com/product/gourds-can-cover-2-sizes/): Introducing our stylish and functional Can Cooler! This trendy accessory keeps your favorite beverages perfectly chilled while showcasing vibrant, eye-catching designs. Made from durable materials, it offers a firm grip and stability, making it a perfect companion for outdoor gatherings, beach days, and backyard barbecues. Ideal for anyone who loves entertaining or enjoys a cold drink on warm days. The can cooler is a fantastic gift for holidays like summer parties, birthdays, or any fun celebration. Elevate your drink experience with our fashionable can cooler! Product features– 100% Polyester exterior for durability and quick drying.– Soft Foam liner for a […] - [Custom Pin Buttons](https://thegourds.com/product/custom-pin-buttons/): These Custom Pin Buttons are made from metal, yet are lightweight and durable with a strong safety pin. 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