Music Interviews Good Gourds on 'Heavy Ornamentals' June 17, 2006 • The Gourds have been called the best band in Austin, Texas. That's no mean feat in a town awash in music. Band members Kevin Russell and Jimmy Smith tell John Ydstie about their latest release, Heavy Ornamentals. Good Gourds on 'Heavy Ornamentals' Audio will be available later today.