Although Guster is a self-proclaimed "band of Jews," the Boston-native group played last Sunday night in Central Presbyterian Church in front of a packed sold-out crowd that hung on every single word and note that reverberated around those hallowed walls. The Guster band members, plus two string players, squeezed in across the front of the building under a giant cross. Drummer Brian Rosenworcel was relegated to the "kids table" as they kept calling his kit located on the floor, just in front of the first row of pews, while the keyboard was installed on the opposite side to give room on the so-called stage for the string players - cello, violin, two guitars and a bass. While the cello and violin players stayed constant at their posts, every other instrument besides drums was up for grabs at the start of each new song, in an instrument musical chairs game of sorts.
But before we get to the songs - to set the tone of this absolutely incredible show, we have to recount how Guster got on to the stage in the first place. With the strains of Pachelbel's Cannon echoing through the space, the crowd stood up and turned around to find Brian walking in with bits of paper in a basket that he tossed along the aisle. He was followed closely by Adam Gardner (guitar/bass/vocals/keys) and Luke Reynolds (bass/guitar/ back-up vocals/keys) arm in arm, and finally Ryan Miller (vocals/guitar/bass/keys) dressed in all white (undershirt and white jeans) carrying a poinsettia. Once the hilarity and irreverence of the situation settled down, the onstage banter between Ryan and Adam began, with all of the Gusters keeping the tone casual and straight up fun. Any apprehensions about the show being in a church were completely dispelled, as it truly felt like we were all just hanging out in someone's living room shooting the shit and playing great pop music together.
A few highlights from the show:
- A rare 'requests from the audience' time afforded for a few unpracticed oldies but goodies to be played, such as "Two Points for Honesty," "Happier," and "Airport Song." When someone requested "Window" (well, she accidentally requested "Windows" which naturally prompted a Microsoft joke first), Ryan and Adam slowly looked at one another and announced that they had agreed if anyone requested that song, they would play it in his/her lap. Which they proceeded to (almost) follow through on - perched on the edges of the pews around the requester with two acoustic guitars and a violin, they did a bang up job.
- The crew kept up what was likely meant to be a one time joke and sang "Aaaa-men" to a four/one chord progression that perfectly closed out every song.
- At the end of the show, the whole crew took acoustic instruments up into the balcony and played the heck out of "Jesus on the Radio," complete with banjo, and much to the delight of the farthest away audience.
This show was an absolutely joyful experience from start to finish, due in part to the complete engagement of the audience, the relaxed atmosphere created by the band, along with the talent and flexibility they brought to each song. The maturity of the group is clear, but they are still having a blast as they grow up and in to new amazing realms.
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