Why is Guster trending?

FIRST FOUNDED in 1991, Guster is an alternative rock band from Boston.

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, a photo of college basketball reporter Matt Norlander went viral when his laptop came up with a sticker that read “Guster is for LOVERS” at March Madness.

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Why is Guster trending?

During Saturday night’s Final Four games, Matt Norlander took a seat behind the bench at Duke, North Carolina, laptop in hand.

His computer has a large, bumper-like sticker that reads “Guster is for LOVERS.”

Fans of both the band and the sport quickly recognized its subtle reputation and immediately took to the internet to draw attention to the sticker.

Sportswriter Rodger Sherman wrote via Twitter: “two timeless icons of the Final Four: Coach K and @MattNorlander’s laptop sticker GUSTER IS FOR LOVERS.”

Social media sleuths have pointed out that Norlander’s Guster sticker has indeed been seen before, dating back to at least 2016.

The official Guster account also went on Twitter, To write: “Ready for prime time y’all. #sports”, next to a photo of the laptop.

Who is Guster?

Musicians Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller and Brian Rosenworcel came together to form Guster in 1991 while still studying at Tufts University in Massachusetts.

The boys met during freshman orientation and began playing at local venues around Medford.

Together, Guster has released eight studio albums:

• Parachute (1994)
• Gold Bow Tie (1997)
• Lost and Gone Forever (1999)
• Hold It Together (2003)
• Ganging Up on the Sun (2006)
• Simply Wonderful (2010)
• Evermotion (2015)
• Looking Alive (2019)

Beginning in 2003, Joe Pisapia played multiple instruments and sang backup for the band.

Luke Reynolds replaced him in 2010.

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Will Guster go on tour in 2022?

Guster will be touring in 2022, beginning their tour in Boston:

• May 21: Boston, Massachusetts
• May 22: Boston, Massachusetts
• June 9: Richmond, Virginia
• June 10: Selbyville, Delaware
• June 11: Essex, Vermont
• June 12: LaFayette, New York
• June 14: Huber Heights, Ohio
• June 16: Indianapolis, Indiana
• June 17: Cincinnati, Ohio
• June 18: Winnetka, Illinois
• June 24: Greenfield, Massachusetts
• July 3: Gilford, New Hampshire
• July 9: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (summer festival)
• July 30: Park City, Utah
• August 10: Montclair, NJ

The band will also be returning to their own Maine music festival this year: On the Ocean.

Josh Ritter, Shovels & Rope, Amythyst Kiah and more will also perform at the On the Ocean Festival over the weekend of August 12th, 13th and 14th.

Visit the official Guster website for ticket purchase information.