Amazing concert, as always with Guster. However, it was a horrible venue.
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Guster in Concert
In their early years, veteran Boston alternative rockers Guster brought a scrappy, back-porch DIY feel to their shows by performing in a stripped-down setting with hand percussion, playing bass lines on a regular guitar. When they toured in support of albums like 1995's ‘Parachute' and 1997's ‘Goldfly,' this approach proved infectious, earning them as much of a following as their early singles like "Airport Song" and "Demons" had attracted. By the time they released the ‘Lost and Gone Forever' album in 1999, though, Guster had expanded their sound both stylistically and in terms of their instrumental arsenal. They retained their tuneful, hook-laden, pop-friendly feel, but their music became richer, and their shows reflected that evolution, with drum kit replacing the percussion, real bass guitar playing the bass lines, and a fuller vibe achieved overall. Current Guster concerts incorporate elements of that early approach, with drummer Brian Rosenworcel switching back and forth between drum kit and percussion. But the humor that's always been a part of the band's aesthetic hasn't receded, and Guster shows always have a feel-good atmosphere.
Guster Background
Guster was formed in 1991, when the original band members (Ryan Miller, Adam Gardner, and Brian Rosenworcel) were all attending Tufts University. Though their sound was based around concise, melodic, pop-friendly alt-rock tunes, Guster found a following with jam-band fans early on. They self-released their first two albums, 1995's ‘Parachute' and 1997's ‘Goldfly,' but after nabbing a deal with Sire Records in '98, ‘Goldfly' was reissued. ‘Lost and Gone,' released in 1999, was the album that changed things for the band. Overseen by legendary producer Steve Lilywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel), it expanded on the stripped-down, homemade sound of Guster's earlier recordings, and earned the band a whole new audience in the process. The hits "Barrel of a Gun" and "Fa Fa" emerged from the album. Subsequent releases were increasingly successful, and 2003's ‘Keep It Together' boasted the biggest hit of the band's career: "Amsterdam." It was around this time the band expanded to a foursome with the arrival of multi-instrumentalist Luke Reynolds, who was replaced in 2010 by Joe Pisapia. But for a band that's been refining its sound for as long as they have, Guster has managed to remain remarkably true to its initial impulses, consistently creating hook-heavy tunes full of forward momentum and breezy fun in equal amounts.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 11/5/09Madison Theater - Covington Rating: 5 out of 5 Guster always delivers
by Impastable on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonGuster came out there and made every song they played count. They really got into it and played a powerful, exciting setlist. Then they came back out, and did it again. They played an entire normal setlist, then after a short break played the entire Lost and Gone Forever albums straight through. They even came back for an ENCORE, after that! Long story short, you always get what you paid for and more with Guster.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awsome show!
by Anonymous on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonGreat show! They did a great job! Can't wait to see them again!
Rating: 1 out of 5 Bad
by doghead on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonThis concert was bad - the building is crap, the sound was not loud enough and people were crammed in standing only and were talking most of the time. The band opened rough and then got better but largely went through the motions. Clearly the worst Guster show I have ever seen and one the worst shows of anyone I have seen.
Rating: 5 out of 5 another great guster performance
by Susette on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonAlways have a great time at Guster's concerts. They are an extremely talented group of musicians.
Rating: 5 out of 5 AMAZING AMAZING
by beccalovesguster on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonThe boys (Guster) were absolutely amazing==they are some of the most talented musicians in the business. From the harmonizing of Adam and Ryans voices, to the creative harmonicas and ukeleles to the out of this world drumming by Brian...they were just amazing. The venue was awesome as well and I think all the fans appreciated the Jesus on the Radio acoustic/fan sung version. The boys are just so real and one of those bands that you just absolutely must see live. Great set list as well. So cool to hear LAGF in its album entirety. Great Great Night. Thank you GUSTER!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Guster was AWESOME!!
by Lizblizz323 on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonThis was my 4th Guster concert and by far the best one. They jammed all night, Adam's freestyle about Ohio/Kentucky and comments about Skyline Chili were unforgetable. GREAT SHOW!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ping Pong Balls
by AmericanAquariumDrinker on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonThe show was great. I loved the very end when they played "Jesus on the radio" and broke out the banjo for it. It was beautiful, especially with all of the lighting!!! The show was great. My friend (who introduced me to Guster 6+ years ago) just loves that album, and so I know she really enjoyed hearing it all the way through. I really wish that they had played "Love for me" though, that song rocks!! Otherwise, it was a great show for seeing Guster for the third time!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Bad venue, Lost and Gone Forever still a classic
by Faraday on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonWe arrived about 15 minutes before showtime to find a packed house. More than packed; we could barely find a place to stand in the *bar*, let alone the floor. We spent half the concert in the bar with almost no view of the stage and terrible audio quality, considered leaving, then tried to move through the wall of humans to a spot on the floor (no room on the balcony, according to security). There were two narrow entrances to the floor, and one of them was choked by the merch table. The event was oversold, as far as I'm concerned. Didn't see anything on tap at the bar, either. Guster put on a good performance. I'm mainly a "Lost and Gone Forever" fan, and their play-through didn't disappoint. The drummer added new disco-like backbeats to a number of songs, and they sounded great. "Airport Song" and "Jesus on the Radio" closed out the encore, with a lot of new music in the best version of "Airport" I've yet heard. What was with the crowd shouting something about "dirty" during one of the songs? This is my 4th Guster show, and I've never heard that before.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent as always
by Brookles on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonGuster did not disappoint -- great performance, good set list, charming between-songs banter and high energy.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Guster Rocks!
by sassafrasgirl2 on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonOMG! Guster's concert at Madison Theater last night was absolutely AMAZING! Thank you to all the band and crew for making this one of the most memorable nights of music ever! Brian's drum pounding hands should be immortalized in the rock and roll hall of fame.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Best Band Ever, Mediocre Venue
by warner21 on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonThis is my 9th Guster concert, and they sounded as amazing as ever. They are my favorite band of all time, and hands down one of the best live bands you will ever see... Unfortunately, I saw very little because the venue was overcrowded and set up pretty poorly. I couldnt even get to the merch table to buy a shirt. The balcony was OK, but i spent most of my time at the bar because it was better than staring at the back of peoples heads. All in all, Guster is never a disappointment, but I will never return to Madison Theater.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Oh-tucky!
by twildermuth on 11/5/09Madison Theater - CovingtonGuster is always amazing live...Anytime they're near, I make sure to see them! They LOVE to make music and it shows! They LOVE to entertain their fans and they never fail! If you like their music, you'll LOVE seeing them in concert! LOVE LOVE LOVE!