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Submitted to Guster.net by Nick

04-22-2004
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA


George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
4/22/04
Support: Graham Colton Band

The "Hour of Power" Set-List
I Spy
Careful
Happier
Amsterdam
Backyard
Belle
X-Ray
Airport
Barrel of a Gun
Ramona
Homecoming King
Where The Streets Have No Name (U2 Cover)
****ENCORE****
Come Downstairs & Say Hello
What You Wish For
Demons
Fa Fa

The show was incredible. Highlights from all four of Guster's CD's were included in the concert, and even the light rain didn't dampen the spirits of the audience. Played in an open lot at Mason's campus, the stage was a typical outdoor stage with enough room for the band and their instruments. Crowdsurfing, singing along, and even an awkward silence after Ryan's reference of a "port-a-potty fetish" were included. Funny, heartfelt and charismatic--Guster did it all.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NIGHT
The AV equipment blew for a brief period, forcing the audience to belt out the words to Happier. Also notable was the impressive cover of U2's Where The Streets Have No Name, as well as the energy of their farewell song, Fa Fa. The best concert experience ever, made twice as good by the fact that it was a free show!!!