The weird guard takes the stage again tonight, as the Gourds bring their astonishing versatility to the Tex-Mex mile, Threadgill’s South tonight, 9/23. Old Mad Joy, their 10th studio album overall and their debut on the Vanguard label, was born in Woodstock but still Gourds-like by the grace of God. Also playing FREE in-store @ Waterloo, 5pm. Shiner keg attends. One way or the other, send ’em off on tour in style, they won’t be back until December at the Paramount.