Guster

From Brian on his “Moth” Storytelling event at One Longfellow Square that closed out On The Ocean Sunday afternoon: It was epic! People shared their personal Guster-themed stories whether they were funny, difficult, heartwarming, or in the case of Kainoa (pic 2) — a list of scrotum-themed band names he’d written at age 13. When Kainoa complained that I never smiled in our selfies, I stepped up to the plate Big Time. I felt so proud of this community for being so empathic, brave, and open-hearted throughout this event and the entire weekend. We bonded and cried tears together. We take care of each other. Also CLIF Bar took care of us and made sure no one got hungry while listening to the storytellers. Shout out to our fabulous sponsor!

For our Sunday OTO send-off we held a bunch of activities, including a morning bike ride with Luke around Peaks Island. Special thanks to CLIF Bar for keeping our snack game strong that morning and throughout the festival weekend!

The “Joe’s Place Stage” was a great new addition this year at On The Ocean. People got two great sets from former Guster member Joe Pisapia between main stage acts, in addition to a fun Q&A session and legendary fan Spicy V's hot sauce eating contest. The final pic is from the Lobster Bake. Always document your lobster before consuming it. 📸: Matt Cosby

The main event was Saturday night at Thompson's Point. We once again exploited the Guster Children, this time during “Nothing But Flowers” — it was a 29 song show that lasted 2.5 hours with just one costume change, and it didn’t rain. Thanks so much for joining us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lost & Gone Forever for our 3rd On The Ocean. See you in 2020... 🌊

“Pippi” was hired to play the aftershow party for On the Ocean. They were advertised as an “amazing” EDM band but only performed for three minutes before bailing and taking photos with fans all night. But what a three minutes it was. Yes that’s an inflatable pizza that hit with the “drop”... 📸 1: Justin P. Goodhart Photography 📸 2, 3: Matt Cosby

Gates are open at On The Ocean #3! C’mon down to Thompson's Point and join us. Don’t forget to take a picture where you’re the kid smashing the piano on the cover of Lost and Gone Forever.

This is the key to the city of Portland. We’re grateful, humbled, and also attempting to figure out what this opens. Thank you to Mayor Ethan Strimling, City of Portland, Maine, and WCYY Fan Page. Tonight: sold out acoustic show at First Parish Church. Tomorrow: the big show at Thompson's Point. 📸: Matt Cosby

Happy On The Ocean Eve! We just released the full day schedule for Saturday at Thompson's Point with set times for Rubblebucket, Kat Wright, Weakened Friends, and Tall Heights, including some highlights of the day's events at our new Joe Pisapia Music Stage and more. We have a kids zone! We have a hot sauce eating contest! We have a free 21+ after party at Halo At The Point featuring the North American debut of EDM super group PIPPI! Plus, check out some sweet, sweet On The Ocean exclusive merch we'll have for sale. See you soon Gusterrhoids... year 3 is going to be big 🦞 🌊 Doors are at 2PM. Be sure to come by early to snag a free commemorative 2019 fridge magnet. We'll be giving them out as you come in. Remember to keep an eye on the Guster's On The Ocean Weekend 2019 in Portland, Maine Facebook event for any updates or surprises throughout the weekend! Still need a ticket for the big day? Head here: http://bit.ly/OTO19tp

Central Park SummerStage NYC with Rubblebucket is just two days away! Here's the setlist from the last time in 2015. What do you want to hear on Thursday? And take a listen to all of last year's show below. P.S. Looking like a beautiful day for an outdoor show! Partly cloudy 85º, cooling down to 72º that night. Still looking for tickets? Head to the comments. 01 I Spy 02 Careful 03 Doin' it By Myself 04 The Captain 05 Barrel of a Gun 06 Diane 07 Ruby Falls 08 Endlessly 09 Come Downstairs and Say Hello 10 Do You Love Me? 11 Ramona 12 Bad Bad World 13 Simple Machine 14 Lightning Rod 15 Lazy Love 16 Never Coming Down 17 Kid Dreams 18 Come On Eileen 19 Hang On 20 Happier 21 This Could All Be Yours -- Encore 22 Long Night 23 the thank you hoedown 24 Satellite 25 Demons

So. Many. Colors 🌈 Easy Wonderful is back on vinyl! www.gustermerch.com

We conjured the Barenaked Ladies onto the stage at XPoNential Music Festival and an “Overexcited” / “One Week” mashup ensued.

So this is what happened last year at Guster's On The Ocean Weekend 2019 in Portland, Maine. What are your predictions for this year? Get wild and crazy. Less than two weeks to the big show at Thompson's Point!! 🌊

Adam stopped by Mast Landing Brewing Company to oversee the creation of On The Ocean 2019: A Summertime Pale Ale. This year's brew will be available at both OTO concerts, Mast Landing, and at restaurants across Portland.

Guster's cover of "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying" by Labi Siffre isn't entirely new, it's actually been floating around all year as a live song. Check out this version from Live from Here with Chris Thile that was recorded just last month! Also featuring an awesome crocheted guitar strap. Because why not?

Llamas!! In honor of the historic Llama Trek exhibit and our show here at the Minnesota Zoo tonight, we brought back a limited run of our llama (alpaca?) shirts tonight only! In other news, our road trip to On The Ocean starts tonight!

Guster's cover of Labi Siffre's "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying" is out now everywhere!

The Great Algorithm In The Sky™ dropped a doozy on me years ago - “Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying" by Labi Siffre. Not to give too much credit as anything with a one/zero knows I’m a sucker for simple, powerfully delivered, delicate, undiscovered 70’s jams. What I DIDN’T anticipate was how much this quiet protest song would crawl into my skin. Labi, raised as a Catholic but outspoken as both an atheist and as a gay man, manages to convey the struggle of identity and romance and longing in a few short bars. This one is in the tower of song. Check out the cover below courtesy of WXPN's The Key.

That’s a wrap. Farewell Napa. Farewell California. Hell of a run. Week off here we come.... back at it again on July 22nd for a sold out show in Minnesota as we make our way east for On The Ocean 2019!

1. One of our favorite gags is to make Jeff Garlin pass guitars to us at a show, but never acknowledge it to the crowd - just boast about it the next day. 2. A svelte Jeff Garlin poses for a pic with legendary Guster fan Spicy V. #bigbowlofguitartech

Anyone have a good caption for this? P.S. RIP pac man suit

Bus broke down outside of Flagstaff. Might have something to do with the fact that it’s 118 degrees in Arizona today. Show still on!

This "Gusterman" is pumped to be in New Mexico. The summer tour gets going this very evening at Meow Wolf! Next up after is Arizona and a big run of California. Still looking for a ticket for an upcoming show? Head to: www.guster.com/#tour

After 20+ years, we know Guster fans have some stories to tell! Happy stories, hilarious stories, crazy stories, deep stories; all kinds. The Thundergod himself decided to host a space to share all of these with fellow supporting fans as part of On The Ocean this year for one of the Sunday Funday events, and we're looking for submissions! The only requirements are your story is Guster related and it's 5-10 minutes to tell. You don't even have to be attending On The Ocean to have your story told. We'll have some pinch-hitter narrators helping out. More details at ontheoceanfest.com Submissions close on Monday, July 15th at 11:59PM ET. Send your draft to Brian at: [email protected] Sign-ups to attend all of the extra weekend activities will open this Wednesday at 12PM ET! Keep an eye out!

Let’s feel alive people. Back on the road!

Please stay attached to America, California. Guster hits the west coast on Tuesday!