16 Facts About Guster

Guster is an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Guster's tours were originally local, but began to spread as the band gained popularity.

In 1999, Guster gave its first performance in Canada, followed by a 2004 tour in Britain that had four shows in London and one in Manchester.

Guster maintains a liberal taping policy and has a very dedicated and active taping community.

In 1996, Guster independently recorded their second album, Goldfly, releasing it early the next year.

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Guster released its fourth album, Keep It Together, in 2003, with the first single, "Amsterdam", getting significant airplay on the radio.

In 2009, Guster took part in a similar event with musician John Mayer called Mayercraft Carrier 2 aboard the Carnival Splendor.

In early 2014, it was announced that Guster was recording its seventh studio album under the production of The Shins keyboardist Richard Swift.

Guster is often recognized for its choice of instruments during their earlier years: two members playing acoustic guitars and one member playing various percussion instruments.

Guster's sound is recognized for its vocal harmonies, with both Miller and Gardner singing lead vocals on different songs; in songs such as "What You Wish For" and "Happier", the two members sing different lyrics simultaneously.

For laughs, the three original members of Guster opened a number of their own shows as the Peace Soldiers, three redneck-looking musicians.

Guster maintains a close relationship with its fans with regular studio updates and road journals on their web site, guster.

Guster once maintained a rep program, through which fans received promotional materials for upcoming concerts and albums to sell.

Guster is a constantly touring band, at times playing up to 250 shows a year.

In 2006, Guster named its spring tour the Campus Consciousness Tour.

In fall 2007, Guster headlined the Crocs' Next Step Campus Tour with Brett Dennen as a supporting act.