Guse officially formed in November of 2005 following months of experimental, free-form jamming in a Lawrence, KS basement. After becoming familiar with each others' wide variety of playing styles they began the songwriting process. Their lyrical topics range from sociopolitical commentary to exploration of the mind, sometimes dark, serious and weird, while other times beautiful, humorous and light-hearted.In January of 2007, shortly after recording a three-song demo with local producer/engineer Chubby Smith, Guse won the Lawrence division of the Waka Winter Classic, a battle of the bands for a performance slot at the Wakarusa Music Festival the following summer. Later that spring the band went on to win an online competition between the winners from each host city and was awarded with a main stage slot at the festival. As a result, Guse began to expand their fanbase beyond their devoted local following. In June of 2008 Guse released their debut album "Pepperoni Big" immediately before going on a nine-date tour of the midwest.
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In early fall of 2008 came the departure of keyboard player Steven "Lewis" Phipps who then turned his focus to band management and lighting. Guse then began working on new material. The remaining four members went on to play a few more shows before deciding to abruptly call it quits in April of 2009.
Pepperoni Big features musical guests Chubby Smith and Cherice Ware
artwork by Bobbie Powell, Kelsey Yankey, and Carrie Kruger
album design by Ace Frazier