Gourds - All The Labor: The Story Of The Gourds

All the Labor
This is an amazing film about one of the greatest bands I have ever heard. Great interviews, amazing music and an in-depth view into the life of the band members who are extremely gifted but not commercially successful (at least to the point that they should be). If you enjoy the Gourds, you will love this film.

Gourds - All The Labor: The Story Of The Gourds
Great documentary of one of my all time favorite bands. Couldn't have been done any better.
If you're a Gourds fan, it's a must see. If you're not already a Gourds fan, you WILL be after you watch this! I like to use this dvd to convert folks :-)
I've watched it several times, and it never gets old. Five stars all the way. This is the first time I've ever taken the time out to write a review on Amazon, if that tells you anything!

Essential
A perfect film to celebrate and get to know each of the members of The Gourds--essential for those who love their music and a great introduction to hook those unfortunate folks who do not yet know about them.

I was fortunate to have received an advance dvd copy of the film and have watched it three times on three consecutive days. The film conveys the energy of their performances, the skill and passion of each member--Jimmy Smith, Keith Langford, Max Johnston, Claude Bernard and Kev Russell. Kev Russell and Jimmy Smith write most of their songs. You get a real sense of their stylistic differences and how they ultimately complement each other so effectively. But what I really liked was the filmmakers' emphasis on how the combined contributions of every member form the unique sound and soul of The Gourds.

All the Labor evokes the essence of the title of their most recent album, Old Mad Joy. There is joy and humor throughout. The funniest moment is the...

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