Student Events has announced that Guster will be performing at Brandeis on May 2, as this year's spring concert. The event will be held in Shapiro Gym.
Guster, a trio started at Tufts University, has steadily grown in popularity over the years, a factor the Boston Phoenix has attributed to the band's "mildly funky, rhythm-driven sound." The band has made the Phoenix's "best of" lists numerous times.
At Brandeis, Guster will be joined by special guest Sunshine Fix, a band created by Bill Doss, who is known for his "radiant, psychedelic pop songs," according to Pulse! magazine.
Although Guster has had the event listed on its site for several weeks, Student Events has only officially signed the contract with the group last week.
"I think that this is going to be a fantastic show," Michael McKenna, activities advisor for the Department of Student Activities, said.
According to Harris Eisenberg '03, assistant director of major entertainment for Student Events, the organization has tried for some time to book Guster.
"I wanted to bring the campus an act that many have been asking for for a long time," Eisenberg said. "We have tried unsuccessfully in previous years, but I was finally able to book Guster for this semester. All of us at Student Events are expecting a sell-out show and a great night of music.
Tickets for the concert will be $4 for students with a Brandeis ID, $2 for students with an entertainment pass.
Student events has also announced the line-up for this year's Great Horned Festival which will be held on Saturday in Chapel's Field and will feature Entrain, Aaron Katz of Percy Hill and the Allstonians.