Songs of Innocence and Experience

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

"...the family of Russell's wife Robin, which is also Keith Langford's family...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Natural

"...inspiration Bernard cites, a long, eclectic list that includes Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, and even jazz great Thelonius..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Dog Years

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

"...poster children for the post-Uncle Tupelo No Depression set. Keith Langford replaced Llewellin after Blitzer, having been amiably fired..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Five Days Makes One Weak

"...from South by Southwest - or Jon by Jon Langford, as some have taken to calling it this year,..."

March 27, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Mahinmi Challenges Augustin for Best Baller in Town

"...That’s not so good, Al. The D-League’s second-leading score, Keith Langford, had an unusually slow night, scoring just 14..."

Feb. 26, 2008 Sports Post by Matt Moore

The Gourds: Don’t Call It A Breakup

Beloved Austin pranksters hit pause on 19 years

"...Smith, instrumentalists Max Johnston and Claude Bernard, and drummer Keith Langford treated the throng to a jubilant, sometimes sloppy..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

Toros Season Three, Take Two; Plus Blog Contest for Fans!

"...Washington in the back-court is six-foot-four-inch former Kansas Jayhawk Keith Langford, who is averaging 24.8 points per game on..."

Dec. 10, 2007 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Dancing About Architecture

Fine Tuning or: Gavin Peace a Chance

"...Actually, he says, he simply wasn't aware that drummer Keith Langford, who was in charge of the disc, had..."

July 18, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Ring Out the Young, Ring in the "New"

"...auspicious thing," he adds. That month, with new drummer Keith Langford (currently still with the Damnations -- at least..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Review: One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz's Tribute to The Red Headed Stranger

Star-studded live interpretations achieve heartfelt Willie magic

"...Queen's steel, Trevor Nealon's keyboard, plus Conrad Choucroun and Keith Langford trading drums. The outfit broils with its own..."

May 5, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Video Premiere: Tony Kamel Steps Out Solo With An “Amen”

String band leader channels Levon Helm on Back Down Home

"...Kelley Mickwee, and Alice Spencer provide backing vocals, with Keith Langford supplying percussion for a couple tracks...."

July 14, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...The Ribs rhythm section, bassist Jeff Brown and drummer Keith Langford, unspools their own quarantine project, teasing an album..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Shinyribs Frontman Kevin Russell Will Perform Gourds Set for Electric Lounge Reunion

Reliving the wild and woolly Nineties music scene downtown

"...stardom at the Electric Lounge. Joined by Gourds/Shinyribs drummer Keith Langford, Shinyribs bassist Jeff Brown, and Poor J Brown..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

The Sacred & the Profane

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

"...Train Wreck Horns. The rhythm throbs behind Gourds drummer Keith Langford and Jeff Brown's bass, while keyboardist Winfield Cheek..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

More Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

OSMF preview

"...fleshed out a lineup with, among others, fellow Gourd Keith Langford's drumming, Shinyribs evolved into the strongest evocation of..."

April 11, 2014 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...justice. The Austin country-swamp quartet, which includes Gourds drummer Keith Langford, has been touring relentlessly on the back of..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

ACL Interview: Shinyribs

6pm, BMI stage

"...And because Shinyribs, whose players include Gourds drummer Keith Langford, bassist Jeff Brown, and pianist Winfield Cheek, is..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

No Show Ponies

Country mile

"...plying their East Coast Americana. On disc, they drafted Keith Langford, Kevin Russell, and Jimmy Smith, thus ensuring a..."

May 22, 2009 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Toros Running Wild Over D-League

"...Toros were given lemons this week, losing leading scorer Keith Langford to the exotic lure that Europe holds (you..."

March 6, 2008 Sports Post by Matt Moore

Toros Now as Good as the Knicks With Addition of Barrett

"...for them. And, oh yeah, they've got KU alum Keith Langford averaging 34 points and six assists for them...."

Feb. 27, 2008 Sports Post by Matt Moore

Toros All-Stars

"...18 points and eight rebounds, will join sharp-shooting guard Keith Langford in New Orleans on Feb. 16 to play..."

Feb. 6, 2008 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Toros on Top

"...the Toros’ roster. Darius Washington, Marcus Williams, DerMarr Johnson, Keith Langford: I can’t tell who’s where or when or..."

Jan. 14, 2008 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Austin Confessions

Chris Gray gets laid.

"...anchored by the sweat-soaked steadiness of Smith and drummer Keith Langford...."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The GourdsBolsa de Agua (Sugar Hill)

"...foundation goes to accordion player Claude Bernard and percussionist Keith Langford, who understand implicitly that flash and glitter are..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Still Good Beeble: The Catalog

"...without. Johnston melded with Claude Bernard's accordion and drummer Keith Langford (who had replaced Charlie Llewellin after Beeble), smoothing..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Independence Day

The Damnations

"...with Rob Bernard on banjo and lead guitar, and Keith Langford on drums, have been stomping out their own..."

March 6, 1998 Music Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Dancing About Architecture

Flamingo Road

"...The best-sounding song from the set, according to drummer Keith Langford, is a cover of Lucinda Williams' "Happy Woman..."

May 23, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Indian jammers Cha Wa, brass blasters the Soul Rebels, Keith Richards survivor/funk soldier Ivan Neville, nitro Philly ringers Low..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Record Reviews

"...hit makers. The album rides that momentum through the Keith Richards-gone-Motown of "Break This Chain" right until its finish..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...Zellner Bros., (Kid-Thing), Augustine Frizzell (Never Goin’ Back), and Keith Maitland (Tower). The program is supported by Amazon Studios,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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