Boys Like Girls, Gym Class Heroes, Say Anything, Madvillain, Spoon, Muse and Duke University's Stella by Starlight Get High Honors at the 2007 'mtvU Woodie Awards' Nov 10, 2007
Other top artists picking up wooden statues at the 2007 "mtvU Woodies" included Gym Class Heroes, Spoon, Madvillain, Guster and Muse ... Winners: Guster - "greened" more than 600 concerts in the last three years (Warner Bros. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gym Class Heroes, Academy Is ..., Boys Like Girls Clean Up At mtvU Woodie Awards Nov 10, 2007
The Good Woodie (Greatest Social Impact): Guster. Best Performing Woodie: Muse. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tokyo Police Club to Join Amy Winehouse, The Academy Is ... And Spank Rock As Performers at 2007 'mtvU Woodies' Oct 31, 2007
On hand to watch it all go down will be a mix of nominees, perennial college favorites and surprise guests including Gym Class Heroes, Guster, EL-P, Say Anything, Peter and Bjorn, Boys Like Girls, Cage, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and RJD2 -- who will also dj the pre-show. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Guster rocks out for crowd in BJC Oct 5, 2007
Guster lead singer Ryan Miller plays for an enthusiastic crowd last night ... The last time Guster played State College it was at the Crowbar ... Although the BJC was not close to full capacity, the audience erupted when Guster came on stage. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Online Gallery: Guster concert Oct 5, 2007
Photos from the Guster concert. By Abby Drey Collegian Staff Photographer. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Public radio Sep 29, 2007
An encore performance featuring Guster, Larry Coryell, The Slip, Mino Hatori, Hazmat Modine. 9:30 p.m. New Dimensions Radio: Living in Meaningful Coincidence: Reflections of a Physicist, by David Peat. (Montana Standard, MT)
Free concert sparks Homecoming Sep 29, 2007
Last year, the double-bill of Guster and Kansas brought out an audience of 12,000, and Homecoming Council Executive Director Shelly Stout hopes this year's music will draw even more. "Last year was the first chance we got to prove that a concert that appealed to both students and alumni could be a successful and unifying event," she said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
The Shins Lead 2007 'mtvU Woodie Awards' Nominations with Three Nods, Including 'Woodie of the Year' Sep 20, 2007
Nominees: Alicia Keys - "Keep a Child Alive"; promoting care for HIV/AIDS-infected children in Africa (J Records) Guster - "Reverb"; "greened" more than 600 concerts in the last three years (Warner Bros. Records) Linkin Park - "Music for Relief"; aids victims of world catastrophes and combats global warming (Warner Bros. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
9/17: Guster with Tally Hall Sep 15, 2007
Guster tries to shake perceptions of past ... Guster tries to shake perceptions of past ... 11, 2007 12:00 AM When Boston-based four-piece Guster first emerged in the mid-1990s, its predominantly acoustic guitars and bongo drums-based sound left it ripe to be lumped into the burgeoning jam-band craze, then sweeping through the eastern seaboard. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
9/17: Guster Sep 13, 2007
Guster, an alternative rock band that formed out of Tufts University in 1991, is known for its use of percussion instruments. Drummer Brian Rosenworcel started off substituting a traditional drum set with such instruments as bongos, cymbals, djembe and hand snares. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Securing Spektor Sep 12, 2007
After a mixed student body response to MCAB's unveiling of Guster as the headliners for last year's Spring Concert, the activities board is hoping to score a crowd-pleaser with critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Regina Spektor. "The inspiration to get Regina probably originated after MCAB and the InterCommons Council merged, which resulted in a bigger budget for concerts, prompting us to bring acts from a wider array of genres," wrote MCAB Concert co-chair Sam Morrill '08. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Young, Mellencamp Star At Farm Aid's New York Debut... Sep 11, 2007
The late afternoon was filled with appearances by the Allman Brothers Band and its extended family: In between sets from Hasidic dancehall star Matisyahu and pop-jam act Guster, Derek Trucks and his band delivered a brief trio of tunes (two of which featured Trucks' wife, Susan Tedeschi). Fellow Allmans guitarist Warren Haynes performed a short late-afternoon solo acoustic set (which featured U2's "One" and his "Fallin' Down"), before Counting Crows -- sans two original members -- convincingly... (Billboard.com)
Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival Showcases Link Between Farm and City Sep 10, 2007
Other performers included Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Counting Crows, Tim Reynolds, Matisyahu, Guster, The Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Supersuckers, The Ditty Bops, Montgomery Gentry, Titty Bingo, Danielle Evin, Jesse Lenat, Jimmy Sturr, Pauline Reese, Billy Joe Shaver, Paula Nelson and 40 Points. Farm Aid kicked off its annual benefit concert with a press event that featured architects of the Good Food Movement and those with the power and desire to create more opportunities... (PR Newswire)
Farm Aid First to Offer Family-Farm Food at Major Music Event Sep 8, 2007
The stellar lineup at Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival features Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Counting Crows, Matisyahu, Guster, The Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Supersuckers, The Ditty Bops, Montgomery Gentry, Danielle Evin, Jesse Lenat, Jimmy Sturr, Pauline Reese, Billy Joe Shaver, Paula Nelson and 40 Points. Tickets for Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival are available at all Ticketmaster outlets,... (PR Newswire)
Back in Blaqk Sep 7, 2007
Tomorrow: Guster, Bleu, and Hooray for Earth are at the Bank of America Pavilion. The Charms are at T.T. the Bear's. (Boston Globe)
Scene offers many venues for audiophiles Aug 30, 2007
The venue is the most capable and the most versatile, offering seating arrangements from the upwards of 15,000 people it held for Billy Joel a few years back to the 3,000 or so it will offer for the Guster show in October, which goes on sale today. It can be hard to schedule shows, BJC Public Relations Director Bernie Punt said, because they have to deal with basketball games, career fairs and alternate programming. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Chris Carrabba Aug 30, 2007
GUSTER The modern rock band plays Oct. 14, Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale. Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday. (The Palm Beach Post)
BJC to bring big names to valley Aug 28, 2007
This fall, the BJC will feature such musical acts as Guster, Korn, Rihanna and Akon. Tickets will go on sale at noon Thursday to students for the first two shows, Guster and Korn ... The Oct. 4 concert for college rock staple Guster will feature a more intimate seating arrangement and house an audience of just 3,000, small in comparison to the average BJC concert. (Daily Collegian, PA)
A quest concludes Aug 27, 2007
With Guster pumping on her MP3 player, we headed south past beaches devoid of swimsuit-clad women, the storied Alexandria Library and an empty Hilton Hotel. Arriving at a resort that was formerly a presidential palace, Mai walked me through its elegant yet empty dining rooms before heading outside. (Modesto Bee, CA)
There's something for everyone at Download fest Aug 20, 2007
Good-natured Guster arrived next, all clever hooks and sweet harmonies, and just when we were starting to feel all warm and collegial the muscular, maniacal dance-rock outfit Modest Mouse, with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr in tow, took the stage ... With Modest Mouse, Guster, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Neko Case, Wolf Parade, and others. (Boston Globe)
Dave Derby is still going strong Aug 17, 2007
Tomorrow: The Download Festival 2007 gets underway at the Tweeter Center with Modest Mouse, Guster, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Neko Case, Wolf Parade, Band of Horses, Bang Camaro, and Apollo Sunshine. Morning Theft headlines the Middle East Upstairs. (Boston Globe)
You say you want a revolution? Aug 14, 2007
hat's nice is that (going green) has obviously caught on, says Adam Gardner, guitarist/vocalist for rock band Guster and co-founder of eco-minded nonprofit organization Reverb. t's gone from `What's biodiesel. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Farm Aid sets New York City lineup Aug 8, 2007
Guster, Matisyahu and the Ditty Bops are among the newcomers this year. The Ditty Bops have just completed a green-themed tour where they rode bicycles to different venues across the country. (Albany Times Union)
Touring bands fill up with green fuel Jul 26, 2007
STRATHAM The biofuel of local company Simply Green filled the tour buses of the rock band Guster as it played New England; later, it was rocker John Mayer's eight tractor-trailers and five tour buses in Manchester ... "We are actually making a difference. Guster alone has decreased its carbon emissions by 100,000 pounds this year with B20 biodiesel." ... "We actually notice the difference when we are using the B20 it just performs better than regular diesel," said the Guster tour driver, during... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Reverb ''Greens'' the Summer Tours of Both John Mayer and The Fray to Reduce Waste & Educate Fans Jul 18, 2007
Reverb, founded by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband, Guster guitar/vocalist Adam Gardner, is an organization that knows first hand the environmental impact of a major touring endeavor ... "In 2004 we were planning a tour and lamenting the impact that our bus, which we had nicknamed 'the Earth Eater,' had on the environment," said Guster frontman and Reverb co-founder Adam Gardner ... Reverb was founded by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband Guster... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Review: Dispatch not just another band of Boston Jul 16, 2007
When they weren't indulging their Bob Marley fixation, the three Dispatchers sounded like a friendly cross between the Dave Matthews Band, Guster, Barenaked Ladies and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. There's no doubt that drummer-guitarist-singer Brad Corrigan, bassist-guitarist-singer Pete Francis and guitarist-bassist-singer Chad Urmston are musically simpatico. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
QuestioningLive Earth's green cred Jul 6, 2007
Singer-guitarist Adam Gardner of the band Guster has been helping bands tour in an eco-friendly manner since forming Reverb with his wife Lauren Sullivan in 2004. The nonprofit organization helps acts like the Dave Matthews Band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys power their buses with biodiesel fuels, among other measures. (MSNBC -- News)
From buses to T-shirts, bands make concerted effort to go green Jun 23, 2007
Adam Gardner, guitarist-vocalist for the Boston-spawned band Guster, became so interested in finding ways to reduce his band's carbon footprint that he and his wife, Lauren Sullivan, both Tufts University graduates, began Reverb, a nonprofit green tour-consulting organization, in 2004 ... "I admire the approach Guster is taking," said Christine Geiger, 40, of Groveland, a longtime Guster fan ... Reverb's efforts even helped inspire Guster's record label, Warner Music Group, to examine its... (Boston Globe)
Spending their time giving their time Jun 12, 2007
This past year, Jack's Mannequin sang to a crowd of around 300; other performers have included Guster and Ben Folds. "It's an amazing thing for Iowa to have spawned that idea," Wilson said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Singer's gig canceled after accident May 29, 2007
Guster blows in After playing EarthFest the guys from Guster, who attended Tufts in the '90s, reconnected with their Boston memories. Spotted hanging out at the B-Side late Saturday night were Ryan Miller, Brian Rosenworcel, and Joe Pisapia with John Powhida of the Rudds and former Phish assistant manager Jason Colton, who now manages Gomez. (Boston Globe)
Guster and Tunstall power up 14th Earth Fest May 28, 2007
Thanks to a strong sun, temperatures in the 80s, and a lineup topped by hometown pop heroes Guster and Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, they got both -- along with a dedication to the day (Tunstall's "Under the Weather"), a prayer for the planet (the John Butler Trio's "Ocean"), and a sprawling, eco-friendly village of environmental awareness-raising wares ... Strange as it might seem, Tufts alums and perennial college faves Guster have been around for well over a decade now ... With:... (Boston Globe)
News and Notes May 9, 2007
"I wanted to do something completely, totally unexpected," he said, adding that he wanted to eschew typical choices like alternative band Guster, last year's USG spring concert performer. But, Heyman said, choosing Jett makes sense. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Jett to "Love Rock 'N'Roll" on Dean's Date May 8, 2007
Last year's spring concert performer was the alternative band Guster. ()()(). (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Editorial: Think outside the box May 3, 2007
Guster was the headliner and The Format opened. The concert was part of Guster's "Campus Consciousness" tour and featured information and hands-on learning opportunities about creating a more sustainable way of living ... Why were students so seemingly unenthusiastic about Guster and the band's Campus Consciousness tour. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Guster rocks carbon neutrality movement May 3, 2007
Media Credit: Chris Heinrich/Ilhan KimOn its Campus Consciousness Tour, Guster performs at Kenyon Arena. Concert-goers entering Kenyon Arena for last Friday's Guster show were met at the door by three College students sporting green T-shirts and messenger bags filled with goodies ... For the past six weeks, Guster has been touring the nation to promote green awareness and to rally student activists on college campuses. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Beyond Backstage: On the go with Guster May 3, 2007
Media Credit: Ilhan KimGuster made a stop at Kenyon Arena as a part of its nationwide Campus Consciousness tour ... I spent Friday night hanging out with Guster and their road crew backstage after the concert here at Middlebury, and then I got to do it again when they took me along to Siena College in New York - it's still sinking in ... Guster is comprised of band members Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, Joe Pisapia and Brian Rosenworcel. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Interview/Sincerity Rules Matt Nathanson Apr 29, 2007
Having played, on average, more than 250 shows a year opening for such respected names as Train, Howie Day, John Mayer and Guster, Matt is now preparing for life in the big league ... We've talked about the musicians on the album but you also had an impressive producer in Ron Aniello (Lighthouse, Barenaked Ladies and Guster). (VHI.com -- Virginmega.com Music News)
Picks of the week Apr 21, 2007
Tonight: Patty Griffin is at the Orpheum; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform at the Citi Wang Theatre; Bettye LaVette is at Scullers tonight and tomorrow; Guster plays at the Opera House with Mason Jennings (tomorrow as well); Humanwine is at the Paradise with Aberdeen City; the Tragically Hip plays Avalon; Chris Trapper performs at the Natick Center for the Arts; John Vanderslice plays upstairs at the Middle East; Haunt celebrates a CD release at the Lizard Lounge. Tomorrow: Junior Brown... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Generation Green: Waging a Stylish Battle Apr 21, 2007
Michael Edwards for NewsweekFill 'Er Up: Guster refuels their bus with bio-diesel before a concert ... April 16, 2007 issue - Just before the first amplified chords of Guster's hit single "Satellite" filled the hall, lead singer Ryan Miller stepped up to the mike ... For the last year and a half, Guster, a popular indie rock band, has been on a mission to spread green wisdom to its fans along with its music. (MSNBC -- Environment)
SGA President, Student Co-Chair contenders announced Apr 19, 2007
One idea Atyia presented was the formation of a concert committee to move from invitations to Guster and Wyclef to bigger-named bands such as The Roots. "Considering the amount of tuition and musical interest on campus, I think we should have a concert series," said Atyia. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Hollywood's guru of global warming Apr 13, 2007
"She is a tour de force," says Adam Gardner, cofounder of Reverb and a guitarist/vocalist with the rock band Guster. Not everyone swoons over David. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Full Story from Daily Northwestern Apr 7, 2007
U-WIRE.com/Guster setting out on Campus Consciousness tour ... Guster setting out on Campus Consciousness tour ... -- Guster is one of those bands that hangs around on the periphery of people's musical awareness -- no one-hit wonders, but plenty of talent and enough tenacity to retain relevance and a solid fan base. (U-Wire.com)
Korry: Juneau's drive at 5 loses a bit of its rock edge Apr 6, 2007
In its place: Gwen Stefani, Matchbox 20, Asia, Guster, late Aerosmith and the Wreckers. "Hard rock appeals to men," Peres said. (Juneau Empire)
Dave Matthews Gets Roots-y: Hip-Hop Act Tapped For Tour Mar 31, 2007
A host of support acts including the Roots, Guster, Stephen Marley, Xavier Rudd, Toots & the Maytals, Umphrey's McGee, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, the Wailers, Robert Earl Keen Jr. and Pete Yorn has been tapped to join DMB on various dates along the way. Presale tickets will be available to members of the band's fan club, the Warehouse, through April 9, with tickets going on sale to the general public April 21. (VHI.com -- Music News)
New UISG leaders back the arts Mar 29, 2007
"You can tell the difference from year to year as far as which UISG representatives proactively reach out to our organization, and which do not, and SCOPE has definitely benefited from the very open lines of communication between UISG and SCOPE this last year," he said, pointing to the Homecoming Concert, which featured Kansas and Guster, as an example. The show was a collaboration between UISG and the Homecoming Committee, and it benefited from an increased budget over the past year. (Daily Iowan, IA)
'Palooza adds new bands to set Mar 20, 2007
The line-up for Loyolapalooza expanded to four bands, with Utris and The Spotlight joining Guster and The Format ... "I had them in mind for a while, but I had to wait to get them approved by Guster's people and the school," said Leverrier ... Both bands will play half hour sets opening for The Format and Guster. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Music insiders try to stay upbeat at South by Southwest Mar 16, 2007
A willing participant in the digital revolution and outspoken opponent of litigation against downloaders, McBride encourages his artists -- including management and label clients such as Sarah McLachlan , Guster, Barenaked Ladies, and Dido -- to stream music on their websites, make songs available for remixing, and interact with fans, and then attempt to find a way to monetize those interactions. "I don't work from a basis of control, from a basis of force, I don't try to litigate and... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Concert update Mar 14, 2007
Guster with the Format at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom April 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $30, on sale 10 a.m. Friday. Evening With Chris Cornell at Avalon April 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $29. (Boston Globe)
5. Stars join Three 6 Mafia in May Mar 9, 2007
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis' Source for News and Information: Music. Stars join Three 6 Mafia in May. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Professor leads alt rock band Mar 9, 2007
But between the grading and testing synonymous with his job, Smithyman performs as the lead vocalist and guitarist for The Lie Society, and will soon be sharing a stage with the successful Boston-based band Guster. "We won a battle of the bands, and we're getting to open for Guster," says Smithyman. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
>> TALENTED BAND ROCKS 9:30 CLUB BIG NIGHT FOR GUSTER Mar 8, 2007
TALENTED BAND ROCKS 9:30 CLUB BIG NIGHT FOR GUSTER. Ryan Miller (left), Adam Gardner and Joe Pisapia of Guster perform in 2003 ... Guster rocks 9:30 Club. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Bluegrass locks down headliners Mar 5, 2007
And, in typical fashion, the festival features those whose music does not fit in the genre of bluegrass, such as Guster and Augie March. The festival kicks off on June 21 with a solo performance by Chris Thile, and thus ensue four long, golden days of music, food and festivarians in the park. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Celebrities Commit to Supporting American Red Cross in 2007 Mar 2, 2007
Dule Hill rose to fame as Charlie Young on the Emmy winning television series "The West Wing." He now portrays Burton 'Gus' Guster in the USA series "Psych." He has also starred in films such as "She's All That," and "Men of Honor.". Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson recently starred in the Sony Pictures film "Gridiron Gang."Past film projects include "The Scorpion King," "The Rundown," and "Be Cool." Fans can see him this fall in the Disney comedy "Game Plan." He is in production on the film "Get... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Guster to play spring concert Feb 21, 2007
Media Credit: CourtesyGuster, a major force in the alternative rock scene, will include the College in their 'Campus Consciousness' tour. Guster will headline the Middlebury College Activity Board's (MCAB) spring concert on April 27 after an opening by up-and-coming indie band The Format, according to MCAB officers ... The Spring Concert will be a part of Guster's Campus Consciousness Tour, a project sprouting from the environmental non-profit Reverb, founded by Guster guitarist Adam Gardner and... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Post the First Comment Feb 21, 2007
Guster to play spring concert - News ... Guster to play spring concert ... Media Credit: CourtesyGuster, a major force in the alternative rock scene, will include the College in their 'Campus Consciousness' tour. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
John Mayer talks life on the road, latest album Feb 14, 2007
A: Well there was the old story when I was touring, opening for Guster Tabernakle, and I was putting tea bags inside of my Poland Spring water bottles. I was thinking that even though I couldn't make hot tea, I could at least put the bag in there and keep the string out over the top of the bottle. (Northeastern News, MA)
This month in live music Feb 8, 2007
Also, everyone's favorite acoustic-rock, banjo-playing, Boston band Guster will perform at the 9:30 Club on the 28th as part of a two-night engagement ... Feb. 28 - Guster, 9:30 Club, Sold Out Page 1 of 1. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
CD Review: Band Tribute Album Lavishes Praise With Little Originality Feb 3, 2007
Taking pointers from Dylan's original arrangement of the song, Guster turn in a gloriously ramshackle "This Wheel's On Fire" with a banjo, layers of acoustic guitars and subtle Hammond organ. The loose-sounding version even surpasses the Band's. (Click2Houston, TX)
If You Only Had 10 Songs... Jan 31, 2007
Jeff S. 1) "Running to Stand Still" - U2 2) "He's My Star" - Poster Children 3) "Mudhouse" - Bob Schneider 4) "I Will Not Take These Things For Granted" - Toad The Wet Sprocket 5) "Honey And The Moon" - Joseph Arthur 6) "The Man" - Pete Yorn 7) "The Seed" - The Roots 8) "La Cienega Just Smiled" - Ryan Adams 9) "Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World" - U2 10)"Summertime - The SundaysJennifer J. 1) "Running on Empty" - Jackson Browne 2) "Brandy" - Looking Glass 3) "Wasted On The Way" -... (KIRO TV, WA)
Affleck on both sides of the camera Jan 18, 2007
Two years ago, Guster played with the Pops, and last year Jim James and My Morning Jacket got the joint jumping. Names can be reached at or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)
