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The Gourds: Don't Call It A Breakup

4045 days ago
TopixIt proved all too easy to get a little melancholy while watching the Gourds perform what they termed a "hiatus" show at Threadgill's World Headquarters last night, especially as I reflected on how they've been part of the landscape of my life as an A... more info

Shinyribs

4071 days ago
TopixNothing screams "Austin" more than migas with Kevin Russell at Cisco's. Best known as co-frontman of iconic Austin jokesters the Gourds, Russell blends right in at the Liars' Club table in the legendary Austin Tex-Mex breakfast joint, sitting beneath... more info

Old music: Marian Williams and the Stars of Faith – When Was Jesus Born?

4722 days ago
Guardian MusicSome factual guidance for those still unsure as to when exactly we celebrate the birth of Jesus You couldn't really write a much simpler song. When, asks this standard of the black American Christian tradition, was Jesus born? And the answer? "Wasn't... more info

Musical to do: Black Prairie, Shellac, the Gourds, more

4778 days ago
TopixDid you make it to Red Fang 's air guitar shred off last night? Do you remember what happened? If so, it appears Red Fang could use a little help filling in the gaps. more info

Mayer’s Playlist for September 2011

4807 days ago
TwangvilleALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Old Mad Joy, by The Gourds The Gourds latest is a bit deceiving. The band has built a reputation as a bluegrass and backporch country band, but things aren’t always what they seem. The album open as one would expect. “I Want ... more info

Austin Rockin' 9/23/11

4811 days ago
TopixLive from the Broken Spoke , our own Margaret Moser tips Fox 7 off to two Chronicle cover stars the Gourds and Nakia live this weekend, plus upcoming CDs from Speak and Carolyn Wonderland . more info

Dog YearsThe Gourds' family values

4813 days ago
TopixIn 17 years together, the Gourds have fielded everything the greater music business has thrown its way, short of that coveted million-seller or a Grammy. more info

Playlist: The Packers, Gourds, McClymonts

4843 days ago
USA Today MusicFunky '65 R&B hit 'Hole in the Wall' is this week's pick. Among intriguing track stars are the Austin quintet and Australian sister act. more info

First Listen: James Farm - 'JAMES FARM'

4977 days ago
Totally Fuzzy (Photo Jimmy Katz/Courtesy of Nonesuch Records) James Farm's self-titled debut — out April 26 2011 on Nonesuch Records. James Farm is the newish band featuring saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Matt Penman and drummer Eric... more info

Weird At My School: The Dirtbombs’ Party Store

5057 days ago
KEXP SeattleFor many musicians, covering other artists’ material comes at a peril. There is the risk of exposing one’s own weaknesses as a songwriter, or dragging a well-known tune so far from its stylistic roots that the results yield an amusing but short-l... more info

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