Guster

When
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
8 p.m.
Cost: $39.50
Where
1300 SE Stark St #203
Portland, OR 97214

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Just before creating their new album Ooh La La, Guster celebrated three decades as a band, marked by Billboard hits, collaborations with Steve Lillywhite and Richard Swift, launching their own festival, and building a dedicated fanbase through relentless touring and communal live shows. Despite this milestone, Ooh La La, their ninth studio album, reveals a band still driven by the creative energy that first inspired them. It's a significant leap forward for lead vocalist Ryan Miller, guitarist Adam Gardner, drummer Brian Rosenworcel, and multi-instrumentalist Luke Reynolds, blending their early spirit with newfound confidence and sincerity.

Ooh La La, following 2019's Look Alive, marks a bold departure from its predecessor. This time, the band worked mainly with producer Josh Kaufman at Isokon Studio in Woodstock, crafting a lush sound rich in acoustic guitars and graceful piano. With additional production from Ron Aniello and Rich Costey, Ooh La La radiates warmth while exploring the complexities of modern life. "One of Josh's great strengths is finding the heart of the song," says Rosenworcel. "There's not a moment where we strike a chord that isn't meaningful to us. It feels good to still have that passion more than 30 years into our career."