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Mad Men

With the release of their rock- and zydeco-flavored Vanguard Records debut, Old Mad Joy, Austin-based alt-country tricksters the Gourds are now rollin’ nine albums deep. Yet, even after nearly two decades as one of the most eccentric and provocative Americana bands around — see their famous, boot-stompin’ roots cover of Snoop Dogg’s “Gin & Juice” — they continue to find new ways to challenge audiences, and themselves. Catch them this Thursday, September 29, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge with songwriter Pat Sweany.