Gourds

The Gourds are an American alternative country and bluegrass band, formed in Austin, Texas during the summer of 1994. more...

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The band's original line-up consisted of Shinyribs Russell on guitar/mandolin/vocals, Jimmy Smith on bass/guitar/vocals, Claude Bernard on accordion/guitar/vocals, and Charlie Llewellin on drums/percussion. Llewellin was replaced by current drummer Keith Langford after the second album, and multi-instrumentalist Max Johnston was added in time for the third album. With two primary songwriters in Jimmy Smith and Shinyribs Russell, the band's studio albums attempt to distribute their contributions evenly. Max Johnston also provides the occasional song, and part of the band's success can certainly be understood as a function of their diverse songwriting talent. Overall, the Gourds enjoy a dedicated fan base and have become a favorite among tapers for their high-energy live performances. After releasing eight full studio albums and touring extensively throughout the United States and Europe, they may be best known for their cover version of Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice", a song that achieved great popularity during the heyday of Napster, even though it was regularly credited to other bands (e.g., Phish , Soggy Bottom Boys). In response to the song's unexpected popularity, the band somewhat reluctantly recorded a studio version for their 1998 Gogitchyershinebox EP. Today, nearly 12 years after the song's live debut it is not uncommon to hear fans calling for it before the band has even taken the stage. This has led some to suggest the song is a kind of albatross, but the band has recently reembraced it as as extended encore. Though the Gourds studio efforts have been well received, they are generally considered a live experience, and their best shows are rumored to take place in Missoula, MT.

Members

Shinyribs Russell – mandolin, guitar, vocals; Jimmy Smith – bass, guitar, percussion, vocals; Claude Bernard – accordion, organ, guitar, maracas, vocals; Keith Langford – drums, harmonica; Max Johnston (of Uncle Tupelo and Wilco) – fiddle, lap steel, mandolin, guitar, banjo, vocals;

Discography

Dem's Good Beeble – 1997; Stadium Blitzer – 1998; Gogitchyershinebox - 1998; Ghosts of Hallelujah – 1999; Bolsa de Agua – 2000; Shinebox – 2001; Cow Fish Fowl or Pig – 2002; Growin' a Beard – 2003; Blood of the Ram – 2004; Heavy Ornamentals – 2006; Noble Creatures – 2007;

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