Songs of Innocence and Experience

From poetry scrawled on walls to poetry inscribed on CD: the saga of the Gourds.

"...succession of bass players, and a guitarist named Rob Bernard staked their claim to the Killer Poodle and to..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Lucie Aubrac

"...Directed by: Claude Berri. Starring: Marie Pillet, Jean Martin, Bernard Verley, Heino..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Inside the Mind of the Muscles

Jean-Claude Van Damme on being Jean-Claude Van Damme

"...... And all the planes, too." – "Abstract thinker" Jean-Claude Van Damme..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Flower of Evil

Chabrol's 50th movie is a study of guilt and its perpetuation.

"...Directed by: Claude Chabrol. Starring: Nathalie Baye, Benoît Magimel, Suzanne Flon, Bernard..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Gourds: Don’t Call It A Breakup

Beloved Austin pranksters hit pause on 19 years

"...Kevin Russell and Jimmy Smith, instrumentalists Max Johnston and Claude Bernard, and drummer Keith Langford treated the throng to..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...5. Claude Bernard, accordion..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Immediate and Timeless

The Gourds

"...Llewellin's rolling and spasmodic drumming and brushing combined with Claude Bernard's steady accordion and harmonies make the perfect setting..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Music Feature

Listen to This: The Push & Shove Takes a Big Rock Swig With “These Times”

Venue and beverage scene vets unite for debut LP The Rookie

"...to fill out the sound, including brothers Rob and Claude Bernard (formerly of the Damnations and the Gourds, respectively);..."

June 2, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Islands in the (Live)stream

Crossing over from 3D to the pixelated world of livestreams

"...The proceedings came closest to a Gourds reunion when Claude Bernard hosted former bandmates Max Johnston, Kevin Russell, and..."

May 1, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Gourds Co-Leader Jimmy Smith Heads to Montana

Jimmy Smith heads for higher ground, Pete Mitchell reaches a higher plane, and Izzy Cox would like to remain upright on terra firma

"...The Hard Pans, his hard-rockin', free-ballin' collaboration with keyman Claude Bernard and guitarist Mark Creaney, garnered a modest reception..."

July 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Sacred & the Profane

The Gourds co-frontman flew the coop for Shinyribs and ain't looking back

"...Gourds' recording S.D.Q. '98 with Sahm. "He'd just call Claude [Bernard] 'Flaco,' and Jimmy [Smith] 'Danko.' Doug was in..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...the Gourds, which makes sense, as Rob and Gourdsman Claude Bernard are blood brothers. – Margaret Moser Asleep at..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Andrew Duplantis

"...a reliable anchor for his legion of guests. Gourd Claude Bernard's lonesome accordion gives "Right Above You" a sad..."

April 15, 2005 Music Review by Christopher Gray

TCB

Punk rock synchronized swimming and eating ribs with Snoop Dogg: What do people in other cities do for fun?

"...don't have other things to do: Last month, accordionist Claude Bernard welcomed his first child, a girl, with Smith..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Life, Death, and Shoofly Pie

Chatting with the Gourds' rabid online fan base, family through thick and BAD.

"...The Gourds -- Kevin Russell, Jimmy Smith, Claude Bernard, Keith Lankford, and Max Johnston -- have built..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Austin Confessions

Chris Gray gets laid.

"...banjo and fiddle danced with Kevin Russell's mandolin and Claude Bernard's accordion like three kites in a stiff March..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The GourdsBolsa de Agua (Sugar Hill)

"...for the band's solid foundation goes to accordion player Claude Bernard and percussionist Keith Langford, who understand implicitly that..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Still Good Beeble: The Catalog

"...before, but now couldn't do without. Johnston melded with Claude Bernard's accordion and drummer Keith Langford (who had replaced..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Record Reviews

"...to the band's sound without taking anything away from Claude Bernard's waltzing accordion and the hackstart trap-beating of former..."

April 3, 1998 Music Review

Caught 'em in Autumn

Earthpig & Fire

"...With Kevin Russell's lonely-yet-joyous voice, his sweet mandolin, and Claude Bernard's accordion, the Gourds' nice-guy sound occupies the space..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Music Feature

The Natural

"...Shelly Rutledge Sitting across a picnic table from Rob Bernard, guitarist for the Damnations TX and Prescott Curlywolf, conversing..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Bridesmaid

Claude Chabrol's latest film is based on a Ruth Rendell novel and, though not one of his best films, is still a good reminder of the madness that sometimes lurks in plain sight.

"...Directed by: Claude Chabrol. Starring: Benoît Magimel, Laura Smet, Aurore Clément, Bernard..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1942, 102min/b&w, 35mm) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, and Peter Lorre. Directed..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wrapped and Ready

"...shot for shot, line by line. He even re-uses Bernard Herrmann's unforgettable soundtrack. Van Sant has scored big with..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...to one of the coolest soundtracks ever written by Bernard Herrmann and his handy theremin. However, the key to..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...THE OTHER LAURENS D: Claude Schmitz Belgium, France, 2023, North American Premiere, 117 min..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Kill or Be Killed

Western revenge, Texas style

"...any level a retelling. Here he is reinvented as Claude “Sweet Tooth” Barbee (Meeks pulling treble duty, on top..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gems for the Taking

The Austin Film Society programs French films noirs

"...Next up is Claude Sautet's elegant and rarely seen crime film, Max and..."

March 27, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Dog Years

Austin's version of the Band – the Gourds – steps into those brown shoes almost literally with Old Mad Joy

"...Spoon. The original foursome of Kevin Russell, Jimmy Smith, Claude Ber­nard, and drummer Charlie Llewellin released its celebrated, Band-like..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Morales Murder Update: Amateur boxer charged

Police charge 20-year-old with manslaughter, assault, and theft in connection with June 19 death

"...him to Brackenridge Hospital; the toddler is fine.) Charles Bernard Davis, 23, told police that he was sitting in..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

1   2     NEXT ›    2 »