John Mayer's Rig for the Summer 08 Tour

[theHoss]

It looks like he is changing things up a bit. I am curious if the Dumble(s) is(are) safe somewhere in a rack or he is leaving it(them) at home? Either way, I am sure his tonal evolution continues. I am looking forward to hearing it at the Mile High Music Fest.

http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/images/blog6.16.08.4.jpg

[Jumblefingers]

Looks like a POG and 2 Addrenalinn's in there

[TNJ]

And a Cornish something or other.

S.
j

[parker]

He's playing some festivals and fairs this summer, I'm sure the Dumbles would be safer at home.....

[B_of_H]

what does 'sr' mean?

[B_of_H]

He's playing some festivals and fairs this summer, I'm sure the Dumbles would be safer at home.....


maybe he wanted to insure them and the price tag was outragous so he went for the next best thing?

[Mickey Shane]

Stage right.

[jammybastard]

On a related note...
I've been hired to direct his set at the Mile High Music Fest, so I'm guessing it's going to show up on tv somewhere.
My money that it will be on FUSE at some point after the festival.

[theHoss]

Keep us posted, I would love to see it. Jammy, are you in CO?

[madscientist]

I'm curious to hear how different his tone is. Seems to be a more basic rig than his tour last year.

[theHoss]

I'm curious to hear how different his tone is. Seems to be a more basic rig than his tour last year.

Me too. It will be interesting to hear. I am sure there are many factors driving the streamlining. Everything from personal preferences to the logistics of festival stage rigs. As long as it is equally inspiring to him, I am sure we will get a great show.

[traviswalk]

What cabs are those? Surprising to see the move away from TR cabs as well as the Sterling Signature. I suppose that is a bit more of an "off the shelf" setup that us mere mortals can get close to buying (if you could find one of his Sig models available!). Awesome post, really appreciate that.

[ReddRanger]

Hoss, do you know what he's got in the rack?

Cool pic. His rig sounded great on the Continuum tour, but I like the look of this streamlined rig. Bet it sounds cool too.

[theHoss]

No sweat Travis. Hopefully it isn't too obvious that I am a card carrying member of the JM Man Crush Club?

Redd, I have no idea what is in the rack. When it comes to talking rigs JM would be a great guy to sit down with. Based on an earlier blog post of his, I am guessing he has a couple of Way Huge pedals on board.

http://blog.honeyee.com/john/

[traviswalk]

Don't worry Hoss, I could be a card carrying member as well...good eye on the blog.

[oldgtarz]

He's playing in my backyard this saturday. Don't have tickets, but its a public park so I might just go check it out. Or sit on my balcony depending on the wind direction :phones

edit: Its actually sunday afternoon!

[JohnK24]

Did you see the other blog post about the Way Huge Pork Loin (Pie) OD pedal he'll be using on this tour. What, the vintage TS808s are in the vault with the Dumbles ???...

It's hell to be rich and famous, ain't it

[theHoss]

He's playing in my backyard this saturday. Don't have tickets, but its a public park so I might just go check it out. Or sit on my balcony depending on the wind direction :phones

edit: Its actually sunday afternoon!

Right on, I forgot he is starting out in Europe. Post some pics if you get a chance.

[jay42]

That TR signature amp is such an oddity. How did they justify $8K for an Overdrive Supreme Reverb that doesn't have the OD? There's a ton of complexity simply deleted.

The cabs look custom. For an avowed gear whore, he may be trying to advertise less....especially if he's filming the tour. Less distraction from the main event. :stir

[Dave Orban]

I'll bet it sounds awesome!

I saw him and Clapton play in NYC (albeit on TV), and Mayer's tone was incredible, while EC's tone was like mosquito farts.

[GuitarDude]

any idea about the cab/speakers?

[dhdfoster]

I thought that I had read on here, from someone "in the know", that if you use a D styled amp that the man himself will cut you off. I wonder if there's any truth to that.

[drod2045]

just wondering, why no mic on the bottom cabs? and im surprised by the mic used. usually a sm57, right?

[Franklin]

:stir

How long ago was it when you would get run off the boards for not disliking John Mayer? I think it was less than 2 years ago. I remember a couple of years ago that there was a "bashing JM" thread where I was roasted because I mentioned that;

1) He was smart for doing the pop music he did. the world doesn't need or want another guitar hero.
- not many people believed that he could actually "play" guitar, that he was just another singer song writer/pretty face.

2) I mentioned that his biggest influnce was SRV
- this caused another explosion of hatred for John, because as we all finally now know, Stevie Ray was the original hack/imitator and that made JM just antother Stevie Ray Vaughnabe. :p

3) I predicted that John would cross over into the Blues Rock genre, and would even have a second band and tour as the Blues-Rock guitar player he wants to be.
- almost everyone thought that the idea was ludicris that anyone would be interested. Teenie boppers wouldn't want to hear Blues, and adults who like JM would not like any sort of Blues -and no respectible guitar player will want to hear another SRV clone.


Anyway, while I am a fan of John's ability and tone, I've not gone out of my way to catch one of his JM3 shows. I am glad I don't have to hide in the closet as a JM admirer anymore. :)

[drbob2u]

Overrated!

[madscientist]

Overrated!



This thread went pretty far before one of these showed up. Things are changing around here.

[dhdfoster]

I never understood exactly who is overrating him.

[Dave Orban]

I never understood exactly who is overrating him.Me, neither... but whomever is doing it is obviously pissing-off a whole contingent of H-C wanksters...

:jo

[jammybastard]

Keep us posted, I would love to see it. Jammy, are you in CO?

I'm in Wisco but I lived in CO. from '83-92. First Aurora and then Boulder where I went to college.
Last time I was there was 6 years ago so I'm excited to come back for a short visit, see some old friends, and hang out a bit before the show.

Will do on the tv show. My rough guess is that it will be on FUSE since they seem to be showing a lot of festival highlights this summer.

[oldgtarz]

Just got a call, I'm going to see the show!


:hide



No idea how close I can get but I'll upload some (phone)pics or video and post a tone-report. I actually don't know much of John's music and I hope to give you guys an unbiased gig-report! :AOK

[theHoss]

Perfect, please do. Looking forward to your report. Enjoy the show!

Just got a call, I'm going to see the show!


:hide



No idea how close I can get but I'll upload some (phone)pics or video and post a tone-report. I actually don't know much of John's music and I hope to give you guys an unbiased gig-report! :AOK

[Guitar Slinger6]

Diggin the rig. No dumbles?

[Franklin]

If it was me, I'd leave them all (don't know how many he has, 2?) in seperate and safe locations and not bring them on tour. I would settle with Two Rock I guess.....

:)

[Guitar Slinger6]

If it was me, I'd leave them all (don't know how many he has, 2?) in seperate and safe locations and not bring them on tour. I would settle with Two Rock I guess.....

:)

I think he actually has many Ds, but I agree with you I would leave them at home and take the TRs.

[rwe333]

Overrated!

Much like opinions by faceless newbies w/ 16 posts... ;)

[hurleysurf]

If it was me, I'd leave them all (don't know how many he has, 2?) in seperate and safe locations and not bring them on tour. I would settle with Two Rock I guess.....

:)

John owns many Dumble amps. At last count he had more than anyone in the world at 14 and that BEFORE he was even noted as using them on a regular basis. He was even quote somewhere as saying he would have no reservations about taking one on the road since he could afford them.

[drbob2u]

Much like opinions by faceless newbies w/ 16 posts... ;)
Nice pat on the back there. ;)

I still think he's mediocre and Jennifer Aniston's body ain't no wonderland!

[B_of_H]

John owns many Dumble amps. At last count he had more than anyone in the world at 14 and that BEFORE he was even noted as using them on a regular basis. He was even quote somewhere as saying he would have no reservations about taking one on the road since he could afford them.

what is not to like about this guy?

:dude


he's awesome.

[JohnK24]

I thought that I had read on here, from someone "in the know", that if you use a D styled amp that the man himself will cut you off. I wonder if there's any truth to that.

I doubt this would bother Mayer in anyway, as he has purchased several during the past 8 or so years. And based on what I've heard of his signature Two Rocks, why bother with Dumble ?

He's a collector, vintage pedals, guitars, Dumbles and Rolex watches. I guess his starlet collection is non-vintage though...hth

Again, it's gotta be hell to be John Mayer. :AOK

[fizbin]

Any clue on what those speaker cabs (and speakers? - lack of X-Ray vision notwithstanding) might be?

They look like maybe Avatars with the logos removed, so probably not Avatars.

[B_of_H]

I just watched this one again (mayer w/ the two rocks). I don't know why anyone dogs this kid, he's got so much taste IMO. Truly refreshing to see a pop star with so much integrity and class when it matters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSM3FL7zUdw

[Guitar Slinger6]

I just watched this one again (mayer w/ the two rocks). I don't know why anyone dogs this kid, he's got so much taste IMO. Truly refreshing to see a pop star with so much integrity and class when it matters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSM3FL7zUdw

I have this on my comp favs. Love this clip, great touch and feel. Hard to dog anyone that can play like that.

[B_of_H]

I have this on my comp favs. Love this clip, great touch and feel. Hard to dog anyone that can play like that.

I'm not nearly as into blues/rock stuff as some people here are but man I can't imagine anyone talking trash on his playing there; anyone.


(warning 30 year old content ahead)
It kind of reminded me of 'yellow ledbetter' for a while. I forgot that lick and just spent a few minutes getting reaquanted.

(i know yellow ledbetter is arguably a jimi/srv/trower rip off in some opinions-so spare me :) )


edit: btw I'd love to know what else is on that comp of favorites

[dhdfoster]

I'm not nearly as into blues/rock stuff as some people here are but man I can't imagine anyone talking trash on his playing there; anyone.


(warning 30 year old content ahead)
It kind of reminded me of 'yellow ledbetter' for a while. I forgot that lick and just spent a few minutes getting reaquanted.

(i know yellow ledbetter is arguably a jimi/srv/trower rip off in some opinions-so spare me :) )

I don't want to say "rip off", but it is very similar to Little Wing. Mike McCreedy is a huge Hendrix fan, so It's not surprising. He was even on a Hendrix tribute CD several years ago.

However, Hendrix's chordal style is extremely reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, so it just goes around and around. That's why I laugh when JM is called an SRV ripoff, as if SRV didn't borrow extremely heavily from Hendrix and Albert King. And so on, and so on.

[B_of_H]

I don't want to say "rip off", but it is very similar to Little Wing. Mike McCreedy is a huge Hendrix fan, so It's not surprising. He was even on a Hendrix tribute CD several years ago.

However, Hendrix's chordal style is extremely reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, so it just goes around and around. That's why I laugh when JM is called an SRV ripoff, as if SRV didn't borrow extremely heavily from Hendrix and Albert King. And so on, and so on.


everyone steals from everyone....embrace it.

at least that is my current belief. :)

[B_of_H]

omg -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLd22ha_-VU


I just found this 'misheard lyrics' on youtube. wow.....I think this deserves it's own thread.

an I out of the loop on this?


(sorry for the thread jack)

"make me fries" lol

[Knuckles]

Regarding the rig: so his Two Rocks are basically loud and clean and his overdrive comes from a pedal? Or are the amps a bit dirty and the pedal pushes them into orbit?
Same principle with the Dumbles? I was always under the impression that D amps eliminated the need for any sort of OD pedal.....

[B_of_H]

Regarding the rig: so his Two Rocks are basically loud and clean and his overdrive comes from a pedal? Or are the amps a bit dirty and the pedal pushes them into orbit?
Same principle with the Dumbles? I was always under the impression that D amps eliminated the need for any sort of OD pedal.....


It sounds to me like he has stock to maybe even weaker than stock output single coils. Then for puts a clean ts style pedal on to boost mids and gain but it still rings like bright singles on some stuff.

anyway that is what it sounds like to me.

[Voxy Foxy]

wonder how he's gonna use that POG.

[SoSure]

One definite use of the POG is for "In Repair." The organ sounds on the album cut of that tune are the POG.

[Voxy Foxy]

One definite use of the POG is for "In Repair." The organ sounds on the album cut of that tune are the POG.


good call. thanks.

[ntannarong]

Overrated!

At least he's rated.

[customstrat]

Damn, I was hoping to see the Blues Junior that he played through in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Q28zuvd6w

[JohnK24]

omg -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLd22ha_-VU


I just found this 'misheard lyrics' on youtube. wow.....I think this deserves it's own thread.

an I out of the loop on this?


(sorry for the thread jack)

"make me fries" lol

LMAO...this is funny !!!!!!!!! I'm sure the real lyrics are a mystery to the band. But those McCreedy riffs are killin'.

[JohnK24]

Damn, I was hoping to see the Blues Junior that he played through in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Q28zuvd6w

Watch out or Billm will claim that has his tone stack and power stiffing mods :D (it also notes a Two Rock combo and TS-10 on his blog).

[drbob2u]

At least he's rated.

As are Britney, Fergie and Blink 182.

[madscientist]

As are Britney, Fergie and Blink 182.



None of those people have shared a stage with Buddy Guy, Eric Claption, B.B. King, and countless others.

The guy has some cred with the old timers, he can obviously play, and he's writing his own tunes. If you can't respect that, you've got some deeper issues to explore.

[dverna]

LMAO...this is funny !!!!!!!!! I'm sure the real lyrics are a mystery to the band. But those McCreedy riffs are killin'.

Mike McCready on the song:
That was written around the time of the first record [1991's Ten]. I think that was the second thing Ed and I wrote together. It came out of a jam in the studio and Ed didn't really have any lyrics. He came up with some ideas right there on the spot, and that's what we recorded. For some reason, it didn't make it on Ten. I was kind of bummed at the time. I really wanted it to be on our first record. But at the time, I was really young and just happy to be around this situation, so I did whatever.[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Ledbetter#cite_note-4)

[Scott Auld]

I just watched this one again (mayer w/ the two rocks). I don't know why anyone dogs this kid, he's got so much taste IMO. Truly refreshing to see a pop star with so much integrity and class when it matters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSM3FL7zUdw

Thanks for the link. Looks like the same strat as the Crossroads DVD.

TRY! is one of my favorite CD's in my truck.

[Scott Auld]

LOL, that misheard lyrics thing was hysterical.

[wichita_88]

I will most likely get destroyed for this, but i don't care.. lol

Everyone complains he did pop for so long...
Um... last i checked, when Clapton was with Cream, Derek and the Dom's, and even the Yardbirds - it was pop music. Blues still, but mainstream. Furthermore, guys like Jimi were considered pop.

What's so wrong about bringing blue and the history of it to the masses? I know he showed me a lot people i would've never found out about, ie - Clapton, Buddy, the 3 Kings, Robert Johnson.

People should lighten up a bit and enjoy what is. It's just music, if ya hate him - turn him off.

[dhdfoster]

I will most likely get destroyed for this, but i don't care.. lol

Everyone complains he did pop for so long...
Um... last i checked, when Clapton was with Cream, Derek and the Dom's, and even the Yardbirds - it was pop music. Blues still, but mainstream. Furthermore, guys like Jimi were considered pop.

What's so wrong about bringing blue and the history of it to the masses? I know he showed me a lot people i would've never found out about, ie - Clapton, Buddy, the 3 Kings, Robert Johnson.

People should lighten up a bit and enjoy what is. It's just music, if ya hate him - turn him off.

Hey, hey, this sort of logic and reasoning is not welcome here!

[wichita_88]

Hey, hey, this sort of logic and reasoning is not welcome here!

LOL - damn, i should learn my place...

[kevin hart]

Just a guess here, but the cabs look like they could be Kerry Wright 2X12 cabs. He's an LA guy would builds nice stuff & just did a 2X12 for Mike Landau that looks just like that.

[clothwiring]

People should lighten up a bit and enjoy what is.

How dare you suggest this. lol :)

[todd richman]

Looks like a Korg G4 leslie sim and a Way Huge Aqua Puss on the top rack shelf. I see a Boss DD-3 or 5 behind the POG. What is the large wood sided slanted box behind the Adrenalinn on the second shelf?

[gtrfinder]

Looks like a Korg G4 leslie sim and a Way Huge Aqua Puss on the top rack shelf. I see a Boss DD-3 or 5 behind the POG. What is the large wood sided slanted box behind the Adrenalinn on the second shelf?

Moogerfooger?

[JRenn]

Moogerfooger?

That was my guess, too...

[jay42]

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c)

Now you have to like this guy....

[oldgtarz]

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c)

Now you have to like this guy....

That's a very funny video!!

[Tomo]

It looks like he is changing things up a bit. I am curious if the Dumble(s) is(are) safe somewhere in a rack or he is leaving it(them) at home? Either way, I am sure his tonal evolution continues. I am looking forward to hearing it at the Mile High Music Fest.

http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/images/blog6.16.08.4.jpg

Looking good!

Tomo

[dhdfoster]

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c)

Now you have to like this guy....

Yes, that's a great video. The bear suit one is also hilarious.

Those vids make wonder if he, himself, isn't actually one of the Mayer haters around here.

[markom89]

Moogerfooger?

Assuming we're talking about the same one, that's def. not a moogerfooger...

[B_of_H]

Yes, that's a great video. The bear suit one is also hilarious.

Those vids make wonder if he, himself, isn't actually one of the Mayer haters around here.


:roll

I've thought the same thing a few times.

that show had some super funny momments. Shortly after that was probably the first time I really gave him a chance as a musician.

[PedalFreak]

Any clue on what those speaker cabs (and speakers? - lack of X-Ray vision notwithstanding) might be?

They look like maybe Avatars with the logos removed, so probably not Avatars.

I don't know for certain, but he has used the Jensen NeoD 100w for quite a long time. Could be those.

[JS335]

I have to put myself with the JM haters. Great lyricist, great singer, writes unbelievable melodies, plays the shit out of the guitar, he's funny, has a sense of humor about himself, recognizes those that came before him and he's dating Jennifer Anniston.

Yup, I hate that guy.

[jumpnblues]

Not even sure why he would need Dumbles with those Two Rocks, unless it's just to impress people. :hide


Tom

[frank62]

I suspect it will be a wall of Blues Juniors. I do know there will be at least one in the rig. A player and and an amp that is now getting some respect.

[bosstone]

I will most likely get destroyed for this, but i don't care.. lol

Everyone complains he did pop for so long...
Um... last i checked, when Clapton was with Cream, Derek and the Dom's, and even the Yardbirds - it was pop music. Blues still, but mainstream. Furthermore, guys like Jimi were considered pop.

What's so wrong about bringing blue and the history of it to the masses? I know he showed me a lot people i would've never found out about, ie - Clapton, Buddy, the 3 Kings, Robert Johnson.

People should lighten up a bit and enjoy what is. It's just music, if ya hate him - turn him off.

I don't agree with a single word you said. Certainly, in the context of the time all the examples you mentioned were the opposite or mainstream and not pop in any sense of the word.

[DøøG]

Much like opinions by faceless newbies w/ 16 posts... ;)
Not so faceless anymore......the guitar player.....drbob2u
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQAnLuMk_nU

[Tomo]

Enjoyed this very much!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0JHFs7iXcQ

Tomo

[DøøG]

Enjoyed this very much!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0JHFs7iXcQ

Tomo

Now how can you not like that? Groovin and cool......

[JMayerFan]

So at the show in denmark, theres two divided by 13 heads and cabs as well....He has a new bassist so I don't know if those are his or what. Also he did have one dumble at the show.

Brandon

[theHoss]

Right on, thanks for the info. How was the show?

[John Hurtt]

Mayer has it going on. Like him or hate him, he can play...write songs...sing...great tones...

It's all good...

[wichita]

Mayer has it going on. Like him or hate him, he can play...write songs...sing...great tones...

It's all good...

I totally agree.

[JMayerFan]

I wasn't actually at the show but did talk to two people who were. They said it was awesome, he had an awesome setlist...

Bigger Than My Body
Waiting on the World to Change
I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
My Sweet Lord
Wheel
Good Love is On the Way
Belief
Clarity
The Heart of Life
Crossroads
No Such Thing>
Why Georgia
Stitched Up
Gravity
http://www.johnmayer.com/media/images/pxl.gif
-- encore --
Mercy
Vultures
Say

Lots of banter and great tone.

Also, very cool, some guy had a montery strat in the front row, john grabbed it and plugged it in for a while and jammed with it!

Brandon

[JS335]

My Sweet Lord??? You're kidding me.

Just looked in Youtube. There's a short 38 second snippet. Looks pretty great.

[B_of_H]

My Sweet Lord??? You're kidding me.

Just looked in Youtube. There's a short 38 second snippet. Looks pretty great.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-H7gx6MPA

[madscientist]

looks like John's playing a PRS during "Stitched Up"


what doesn't he own at this point?

[TRW]

The PRS was the gutiar used to cut the Herbie Hancock record as far as I'm aware.

He sure has some sweet guitars and amps. From the snippets I have heard, this summer tour could be is biggest and boldest tone yet, a Dumble SSS with JM Sig into 2x2x12, with Fulltone TTE and the usual pedals plus I think a zendrive.

Seeing him on Tuesday here in the UK.
-T

[rich2k4]

does any one know f he owns any gibson les paul bursts?

i have seen him play almost every type of popular guitar multiple times except a les paul. i've only see him play one once, and it wasn't his. it was borrowed from someone.

[JJK]

does any one know f he owns any gibson les paul bursts?

i have seen him play almost every type of popular guitar multiple times except a les paul. i've only see him play one once, and it wasn't his. it was borrowed from someone.


He has used a LP on I'm Gonna Find Another You live. There's a video here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nb6vzroNwLE


Also during the concert in December he used a L-5CES on that song. It's a $9,000 guitar...:eek:

[JMayerFan]

I ust listened to the show he did in holland..Different tone in some songs. I don't really know what it was. It was almost a bit more fuzzy almost british tones on belief. Still sounds like good ol john thoguh, Awesome!

Brandon

[TRW]

Maybe it's that new Way Huge pedal... tone defo seems brasher and bolder now.

[reddgeetarzan]

I don't want to say "rip off", but it is very similar to Little Wing. Mike McCreedy is a huge Hendrix fan, so It's not surprising. He was even on a Hendrix tribute CD several years ago.

However, Hendrix's chordal style is extremely reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, so it just goes around and around. That's why I laugh when JM is called an SRV ripoff, as if SRV didn't borrow extremely heavily from Hendrix and Albert King. And so on, and so on.

Ever notice how Yellow Ledbetter and KWS's While We Cry are pretty much identical too??? Makes ya wonder....

[reddgeetarzan]

does any one know f he owns any gibson les paul bursts?

i have seen him play almost every type of popular guitar multiple times except a les paul. i've only see him play one once, and it wasn't his. it was borrowed from someone.

I've noticed that too. Once he realizes thats how you step away from the "girly man" tone to the "woman" tone, he'll be on that train. His tone is pretty good now, but wait till he figures it out with a LP......yeeeooowwzzaa!

[bosstone]

I've noticed that too. Once he realizes thats how you step away from the "girly man" tone to the "woman" tone, he'll be on that train. His tone is pretty good now, but wait till he figures it out with a LP......yeeeooowwzzaa!

I think he is just smart enough to know that almost all successful male musicians are playing to the girls in the audience, something that a lot of other players could learn from.

[reddgeetarzan]

He's not obsessed with his tone like the rest of us??? He's only playing for the women in the crowd?? Dang it......I knew it was too good to be true!!!

[bosstone]

Who says he is not obsessed with his tone. He has tone most can only dream of. Just look at the percentage of women in his audiences. I always figured that was a good thing and guys like him too. Dude, you have to get in touch with your feminine side. LOL

[dhdfoster]

If anything, he's making it cool to be a guitar player in the eyes of women. For the last several years, the epitome of cool for young-ish women was being a DJ.

[customstrat]

If anything, he's making it cool to be a guitar player in the eyes of women. For the last several years, the epitome of cool for young-ish women was being a DJ.

How about it! I could never get the fact that a DJ gets laid because he plays cd's. lol

[Dave Orban]

I think he is just smart enough to know that almost all successful male musicians are playing to the girls in the audience, something that a lot of other players could learn from.Really!

Who wants to go to another sausage party, anyway...?!? :jo

[Franklin]

I'm wondering what John thinks of this thread....


:)

[theHoss]

Good point, he is definitely bringing sexy back to the guitar. If I wasn't married, I would have a competitive advantage in the single's scene. However, because my wife is a Mayer fan, I continue to reap the rewards of being a guitarist.

Thanks John!

[oldgtarz]

Okay so I went to actually see John Mayer yesterday.

First of all: I'm not a groupie/fan, nor was I dragged to the show by my GF and I'm not a basher. Pics and video are not mine, so only a link. I will try to be as honest as I can about the gear, sounds, songs and the show itself.

The Gear:
Amps from left to right.
Marshall 20w with small speaker, Red Matchless, Hammond/keys, double 2x12cab with Dumble on top, double 2x12cab with Two Rock on top, 19" rack, two /13 half stacks, Drums, blue/purple Fuchs 1x12 and a Metropolis 2x12 combo. Clearly a bunch of gear whores... View here > (http://www.bekkersonline.nl/download/dscn1078.jpg)

JM Guitars:
Gold strat, cherry Gibson ES335, Black strat (worn), Black strat (with competition stripes), JM signature strat, PRS HB2, some acoustics.
The strats didn't sound very different from each other, he could probably do the show with just one strat. The 335 was a bit muddy. The acoustics sounded like acoustics..

Other Guitars:
Duesenberg, 70's strat, Gibson Melody maker, Epiphone Coronet (?), Ukelele, Gibson CS339, Thinline Tele, Gibson Les Paul Bass Goldtop.

JM Sounds:
The main tone is very fendery, reminiscent of Robert Cray, dry and punchy, sounds a lot like my '64 Super Reverb at high volume. Very nice articilation, all notes are there. Lead tones are a variation on the main sound, I have no idea when he was using what pedal, it all sounded equally good.

JM Songs:
Remember that I don't know more than 3 or 4 JM songs, when I write know, I mean: I've heard the song more than 5 times but less than 15 times. Someone pointed me to a mp3 link (http://www.sendspace.com/file/bwsg66)with last night's set which is where I got most of the song titles (and have been listening to while typing).

'Vultures' is one of those and he opened with it. Nice vibe and radio (read: girl/lady) friendly. Nice song to get things going.
Next up was 'Crossroads'. Honestly, let's just forget that song. I never really liked the Clapton version and JM's is inspired by that one. Have seen local bands play it much better.
'I don't trust myself with loving you', the vibe came back and everybody seemed to relax. I know this one too and I think it's a great song.
Next up was a George Harrison, worship song. Great song, but I'm afraid the message it brings is not going to work in Holland. John made a reference to it later, I kinda killed the vibe and he felt it.
'Good Love', again one I know, great lick, you could see they were having fun (and so were we). Ended with some trippy solo by John then into 'Belief' was just brought to my attention a week ago, haven't had time to get to know the song, but again that cool vibe. Great radio song. Reminds me of Bowie's Lets Dance.
Next up was 'Slow Dancing', Slow blues with a pop twist. I admit I heard this before, but I had no idea it was JM. He wanted to turn down the lights down but somehow that's pretty difficult on june 21th in Holland.
By then it was half past beer, so we when to the closest bar to get a few.
:drink
Meanwhile JM played some acoustic songs. He also played a song on the PRS HB. View here > (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvksLBmBfrk)
After a few beers 'Gravity' set in. Someone once tried to push this song on me. Apparently it was the wrong time back then, because I liked it last night. I like the way he twists a slow blues into something more radio (!) friendly.
'Waiting on the world', again no idea it's JM. I have heard this a lot on radio while training. Nice song and again radio friendly. Nice one to close the set and take a short break.
Next up was JM's version of Duffy's 'Mercy'. He put a slow blues under it and was playing some great licks. Clearly jamming.
'Bigger than my body' started with some weird synth loop (?). Never heard it before, it took me some time to get into this, still not quite sure about it. 'Say', the final song and the guy next to him played a yuekele (baby guitar), nice song must listen to it later.

The Show:
Was it worth €50,- ($80,-)? Plain and simple, Yes.
I liked the vibe, the venue was great at a nice 10 min walk from my house, the sound was great which was a really great job considering the wind, JM played for 90+ minutes, it turned out I knew more songs than I thought and the beers and girls were great. I also like the way JM mixes his blues roots in the radio songs.

Next trip to the cd store JM is on the list!

[theHoss]

As promised you delivered the goods. Thanks for for this comprehensive report. Glad to hear that you didn't waste any Euros.

[SoSure]

Here's some clippage of that Duffy cover, "Mercy"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwRlwmpmfM

[traviswalk]

Pic from the Amps & Cab forum that was posted this morning, I can't take credit but thought I would pass along...big guy brining out the Steel String Singer!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/J-rock/srvjohn.jpg

[Cruz Azul]

Damn! Cool rig.......

[MBreinin]

I am always playing guitar here at the office. One of our secretaries doesn't think I can play because I don't play John Mayer songs.

Another attorney we work with brought his 15 year old up here to jam with me after work one day. I think, at first, he thought he was going to rip the 30 something guy a new asshole, but that didn't transpire. A little into it, he asks me if I could teach him something that would get a girl to take off her shirt for him.

I said I could teach him how to tap, because...hell, that would have gotten you laid when I was his age! He said he didn't think that would work. I said I wish I knew how to play "Waiting for the World to Change", because that would assure him at least a BJ. LOL.

Learn those Mayer tunes you single guys! I can assure you, they will open doors!

Mike

[traviswalk]

Sounds like it opens more than doors...

[ReddRanger]

I wonder who the two /13 half stacks are for? David Ryan Harris?

His rig would usually be the Metropolis (and I guess Fuchs) on the other side of the drum riser....

[theHoss]

David is playing an ODS 50 watt 1x12 combo on this tour. I am curious if the /13s are part of his rig?

[drod2045]

they might even not be hooked up for all we know. lots of ppl have gear on stage that isnt used. STP had 4 amps on stage, only used 1 i heard. also, EJ had an extra super lead on stage that wasnt plugged in

but who knows? ;)

[SoSure]

I've been reading that the Divided by 13 stacks are for the bass player, Sean Hurley.

[GTRJoe]

Anyone know what brand those 2X12 cabs are? They look cool.

[markom89]

I'm going to his show here on July 7th- I'll be sure to snap a bunch of good pictures, though I won't be the closest to the stage...

And I can attest to the whole playing JM songs to girls will open more than doors :);) I'm 18. hi. :)

His tone is killer, btw.

[ReddRanger]

I've been reading that the Divided by 13 stacks are for the bass player, Sean Hurley.
Cool, thanks. I didn't even realize they made bass amps. I just checked their website and I guess those must be the TBL 200. Sure enough, Sean was on the website.

[theHoss]

David is playing an ODS 50 watt 1x12 combo on this tour. I am curious if the /13s are part of his rig?

I stand corrected, he his giving it a run.

[Dickie Fredericks]

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/611387370c)

Now you have to like this guy....


I cant wait till Im best friends with him...

Im not freakin kidding!

Why? Cause Im just like that in real life! Oooops I meant the whole not taking it all too seriously stuff.

That was awesome.

[TRW]

Just back from the Bham UK gig, bearing in mind I have seen mayer before and listened to all his live bootlegs plus have all his records...lalala

HE WAS ON FIRE TODAY FROM START TO FINISH. His tone was more liquid and more greasy then ever, and his control of the feedback is just nuts, sustain coming outta the wazoo. SERIOUSLY. I WAS BLOWN AWAY. One slow blues ('ain't nobody's business') was seriously burning.

He is a straight up nasty guitar player with incredible groove. Friend I went with is a muso, PHD in composition and horn player. He is also an FOH engineer, has seen some of the best players ever and he was stunned. Literally. Band uber tight and even when they ****ed up old tunes it was seamless and on point. Mayer was funny and entertaining and most of the tunes would have been good closers for many but he just kept on coming...and you knew he had more to give.

Those who don't like his style fine, but I have rarely seen a better guitar player.

New rig is his best tone yet, varied but chunky, lush and wide! Zendrive - if that's what I heard, I want one!

-T

[8nthatK]

Mediocre? And that makes you?? Sorry...but get some chops before you rag on someone real.


Nice pat on the back there. ;)

I still think he's mediocre and Jennifer Aniston's body ain't no wonderland!

[whhilton]

Any thoughts on the new cabs being tone tubby cabs?

[TRW]

I'd love to know about the cabs...

Maybe they are Dumble? Whatever they are, the whole rig is just unreal. Really I have never heard a tone so good.

-T

[kandrus]

Okay so I went to actually see John Mayer yesterday.


'Bigger than my body' started with some weird synth loop (?). Never heard it before, it took me some time to get into this, still not quite sure about it.

That's the Adrenalinn. It's an interesting part.

Kyle

[markom89]

Any thoughts on the new cabs being tone tubby cabs?

I think that's def. possible...
I'd like to hear more about the cabs, too.

[BadAssBill]

Been a Mayer fan for a long time. Some of my friends remember when he took money at the door for a small acoustic place here in GA called Eddies Attic. I've been listening to his last CD for a while, and recently saw the same CD with 7 live tracks on it. If you haven't bought it yet...get that one for $20. The solo on Gravity alone is worth the price of admission and there is a blues song with some awesome licks on it.

[traviswalk]

You are right, this is no wonderland I would want to be a part of....are you kidding?

http://a44paco.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/jennifer-aniston.jpg?w=522&h=768

[drod2045]

I've been reading that the Divided by 13 stacks are for the bass player, Sean Hurley.

Dey-la isnt the bassist anymore???

[JohnK24]

In keeping with the mayer pic theme...this was his blog, created by JM for his pc background...very cool....

http://www.johnmayer.com/media/images/blog/jmdesktop1.jpg

the post from traviswalk plays on his laptop....

lucky guy

[JMayerFan]

If anyone is interested, this is a video of the show from last night. Probably the best video recording I've seen from a fan, awesome quality on audio and video..Check it out if you've got the hard drive space.

Brandon

http://www.mininova.org/tor/1534999

[2manygtrs]

Its got to be pretty cool to have David Ryan Harris as your guitar player. DRH has some really cool solo albums as well as The Brand New Immortals and to go WAY back, Follow For Now who if I remember correctly opened for Pearl Jam on a tour in like 91. I never really liked Pearl Jam, but the other day I was thinking to myself while mixing monitors at a 7 Dust show that I miss the music scene in the 90s. There was actually lots of good guitar playing on the radio. Granted the radio sucks these days. So, in closing I dont think theres a guy on here who wouldnt jump at the chance to be JM for at least a day or two. Jennifer Aniston? (does she count as a cougar now?)come on... Not to mention the chance to play with his band? Most guys would be happy with the chicks hes dumped(for at least a week or so). :crazyguy
I dont hate him at all. I hope he inspires a whole bunch of kids to pick up instruments because god knows hiphop wont.

[ZenFly06]

Watching the popularity of a guitar slinger rise after all these bleak years is very inspiring. I only hope there are 1000's of "JM wannabes" picking up strats to copy his stuff and take it to a new level. The DNA is out there, it has just been waiting for a host to open the public eye again.

It must be working...we played "Good Lovin's on the Way" at our gig Saturday and a club full of age 40 plus gave it the best ovatian of the night!...never mind that at I'm 53 and billiard ball bald!

[padavis]

I dont hate him at all. I hope he inspires a whole bunch of kids to pick up instruments because god knows hiphop wont.
Excellent line! Exactly how I feel too.

[customstrat]

Could someone please enlighten me to how all these pedals are tied to his pedalboard. What does he use? Is it custom, etc....

[seiko]

I dont hate him at all. I hope he inspires a whole bunch of kids to pick up instruments because god knows hiphop wont.

I don't normally get involved in these John Mayer threads, they just don't really hold much interest for me, but I have to take issue with this comment. New and interesting guitar-playing will come out of wild, different and inspiring sounds wherever they come from. This has been the case throughout music history, cases-in-point:

Jazz horn leads to Charlie Christian and the birth of jazz guitar.

Blues harmonica informs the overdriven sound of blues-boom UK guitar (Clapton et al.)

Chuck Berry uses piano licks as much of the basis of what would become RnR guitar.

And so on.

[DOMINIC]

Could someone please enlighten me to how all these pedals are tied to his pedalboard. What does he use? Is it custom, etc....
His pedalboard was custom made by them:http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/foot_controllers.htm

Pedals he uses currently(not 100% sure though):
Cornish NG2
EHX Pog
Boss DD? Delay
Ibanez TS10
Ibanez TS10
Marshall Bluesbreaker V1
Next Row up*********
"Mystery Pedal"
Adrenaline V1
Original Univibe
Next Row*********
Way Huge Aqua Puss
Korg G4


http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/images/blog6.16.08.4.jpg

[DOMINIC]

any idea about the cab/speakers?

John's cabs are George Alessandro 4x12's. The cabs are made of poplar that's stained black. The speakers in them are Celestions, Golds, Century and G12-65's. I found out through George himself. ;)

[gregory49]

His pedalboard was custom made by them:http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/foot_controllers.htm

Pedals he uses currently(not 100% sure though):
Cornish NG2
EHX Pog
Boss DD? Delay
Ibanez TS10
Ibanez TS10
Marshall Bluesbreaker V1
Next Row up*********
"Mystery Pedal"
Adrenaline V1
Original Univibe
Next Row*********
Way Huge Aqua Puss
Korg G4


I posted this. I'm preatty sure its a DD2. and the mystery pedal I found out to be the other adrenalin except version 2. They are used for I don't trust myself and bigger then my body.

Hey man thats preatty cool about the speakers did he say how he was using them??

[DOMINIC]

I posted this. I'm preatty sure its a DD2. and the mystery pedal I found out to be the other adrenalin except version 2. They are used for I don't trust myself and bigger then my body.

Hey man thats preatty cool about the speakers did he say how he was using them??
I didn't decipher the pedals someone from a John Mayer forum did..so I can't take credit for that..

I didn't get to ask him in depth..just general...John probably mixed it up and had a little bit of each and used one speaker here and another there...

[gregory49]

greg_1006? lol :);) check out the JM od thread in the effects section to

[traviswalk]

Not to be picky, but aren't those 4 2x12s instead of 2 4x12s? This is an Alessandro 4x12:

http://www.alessandro-products.com/Images/maplewithhead_web.jpg

[Jon Silberman]

I don't normally get involved in these John Mayer threads, they just don't really hold much interest for me
Actions speak louder than words. :)

[customstrat]

His pedalboard was custom made by them:http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/foot_controllers.htm

Pedals he uses currently(not 100% sure though):
Cornish NG2
EHX Pog
Boss DD? Delay
Ibanez TS10
Ibanez TS10
Marshall Bluesbreaker V1
Next Row up*********
"Mystery Pedal"
Adrenaline V1
Original Univibe
Next Row*********
Way Huge Aqua Puss
Korg G4


http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/images/blog6.16.08.4.jpg

Thanks Dominic.

[DOMINIC]

Not to be picky, but aren't those 4 2x12s instead of 2 4x12s? This is an Alessandro 4x12:

http://www.alessandro-products.com/Images/maplewithhead_web.jpg
woops...:jo

[B Vance]

Mayer sure has a killer rig. Wow. I'd love to plug in and take it for a spin. I also love the fact that he's playing more than just strats now. I love his 335 tones and he's using what looks like a Guid Starfire in his current DVD.

[Tomo]

His pedalboard was custom made by them:http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/foot_controllers.htm

Pedals he uses currently(not 100% sure though):
Cornish NG2
EHX Pog
Boss DD? Delay
Ibanez TS10
Ibanez TS10
Marshall Bluesbreaker V1
Next Row up*********
"Mystery Pedal"
Adrenaline V1
Original Univibe
Next Row*********
Way Huge Aqua Puss
Korg G4


http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/images/blog6.16.08.4.jpg

Great job!

Something is called.."Micro synth" ?

Tomo

[Frankee]

omg -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLd22ha_-VU


I just found this 'misheard lyrics' on youtube. wow.....I think this deserves it's own thread.

an I out of the loop on this?


(sorry for the thread jack)

"make me fries" lol

Potato wave! Ha! Holy crap that's funny....

[Tomo]

I just received "Guitar Magazine" from Japan. If you can check this month's guitar magazine... (Rittor music).... featuring John Mayer!!! A lot of pics! His guitars... effects.... (pictures were taken at his concert in Chicago).... a lot of pages!

Tomo

[DOMINIC]

I just received "Guitar Magazine" from Japan. If you can check this month's guitar magazine... (Rittor music).... featuring John Mayer!!! A lot of pics! His guitars... effects.... (pictures were taken at his concert in Chicago).... a lot of pages!

Tomo

OH MY GOD YES!:drool:drool:drool:drool

I LOVE TOMO!

Do you think you can PLEASE scan the pages and translate?

[DOMINIC]

So what's the deal..can I get this in the US?

Is someone scanning it?

[sfletch]

Anybody else think his tone is a little thin? Or was that mentioned already in the umpteen pages of this thread?

[DOMINIC]

I wonder why we haven't seen him playing the Way Huge Pork Pie on stage yet....

I ordered the magazine....hope it comes soon....

[drod2045]

I talked to Rene in early July - He said Hes not using it. he wanted to keep his sound since he really likes it

Tomo talked to him in mid July and said hes using 2 TS10's

[madscientist]

Anybody else think his tone is a little thin? Or was that mentioned already in the umpteen pages of this thread?


I caught his show back in July...Thin is hardly the word I would have used to describe the tone. It was amazingly thick at times.

[DOMINIC]

What's the reason for playing two ts10's at a time? I remember Stevie Ray doing that too...

[frank62]

^Two different settings.

[drod2045]

some ppl will stack different ODs together for lead and super saturation. 2 TS10s are his method to the madness of tone (1 of many methods)

[sfletch]

I caught his show back in July...Thin is hardly the word I would have used to describe the tone. It was amazingly thick at times.

cool, I'll have to check out more recent stuff by him, or a show.

[m@2]

Anybody else think his tone is a little thin?

not me. like his playing or not (I do like his playing btw), the dude has got serious tone on the live clips I've heard

[DOMINIC]

that was the first time i heard his tone was thin...his tone is so thick and fat..i think he has the best tone these days...

i should be getting the magazine tomorrow...i'll scan it ASAP...hopefully we'll get someone to translate it..

[madscientist]

cool, I'll have to check out more recent stuff by him, or a show.


There's some good bootlegs floating around of the summer tour. Check out the Dallas show, if you can find it. He does a version of "Mercy" that is just nasty and filled with great tone.

[DOMINIC]

Scans in jpegs: http://gs62.photobucket.com/groups/h113/71ABI6CMA9/

I have pdfs too (better quality..zoom function), but files are really large..if someone wants them I'll put them up..

[fuzzbomb]

I had never really heard John Mayer or paid him much attention until I saw him on an episode of Chappelle's Show, that kid is *funny*. He plays "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and at the end (of the show) Dave Chappelle, Questlove from the Roots, and John Mayer jam on sitcom themes, I almost broke a rib laughing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL4MbTGjB7U (the skit)

I watched a few other JM youtube clips, I'm not gonna run out and buy any of his albums but the guy can definitely play.

[IndieHead]

his black heavy relic strat with pearl tuners looks to be his favourite! i have seen some replicas on Ebay of that guitar..... just adds to my GAS for a relic'd strat......

[future2future]

I ust listened to the show he did in holland..Different tone in some songs. I don't really know what it was. It was almost a bit more fuzzy almost british tones on belief. Still sounds like good ol john thoguh, Awesome!

Brandon

Maybe the cabs. Allessandro cabs

[megl]

John's cabs are George Alessandro 4x12's. The cabs are made of poplar that's stained black. The speakers in them are Celestions, Golds, Century and G12-65's. I found out through George himself. ;)

How is the speaker configuration? Does mix the speakers or is it Golds in one, 65's in another and so on?

/megl

[mnjordan]

You guys said there was a adrenalin pedal in his rack, and he used that on "I Don't Trust Myself" - I can't find a damn thing about this pedal on Google.

Can anyone point me in the direction of this thing? I've been trying to cop that tone for a while now, with no luck.

[megl]

You guys said there was a adrenalin pedal in his rack, and he used that on "I Don't Trust Myself" - I can't find a damn thing about this pedal on Google.

Can anyone point me in the direction of this thing? I've been trying to cop that tone for a while now, with no luck.

http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/

[mnjordan]

http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/

Ah, thanks a ton!

[megl]

Ah, thanks a ton!

No probs man

It's a pretty wack pedal. I think Mayer has version II:

http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/products/adrenalinn2.shtml

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWIXE1mZc-U&feature=related

/megl

[Tomo]

How is the speaker configuration? Does mix the speakers or is it Golds in one, 65's in another and so on?

/megl

When he was at Berklee. Saw 2-12 with Century.

Tomo

[jonbaker]

When he was at Berklee. Saw 2-12 with Century.

Tomo

Do you know if it was Century Vintage or just the regular one?

[phishysounds]

he kicked ass at the verizon ampitheater. I want to see him do a collab with victor wooten or dave schools.

[DoubleRGuitars]

i've been following john for a long time and i must admit that i loved witness his gear evolution. it's watching a person's tone develop before your very eyes. cool for a gear whore like me.

[Tomo]

Do you know if it was Century Vintage or just the regular one?

Don't remember... I took some pics. Tomo

[jonbaker]

Don't remember... I took some pics. Tomo

Sweet! I would love to see them if you get the chance! :)

[jota]

I had never really heard John Mayer or paid him much attention until I saw him on an episode of Chappelle's Show, that kid is *funny*. He plays "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and at the end (of the show) Dave Chappelle, Questlove from the Roots, and John Mayer jam on sitcom themes, I almost broke a rib laughing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL4MbTGjB7U (the skit)

I watched a few other JM youtube clips, I'm not gonna run out and buy any of his albums but the guy can definitely play.

That was great:rotflmao

[silencer eleven]

Okay so I went to actually see John Mayer yesterday.

First of all: I'm not a groupie/fan, nor was I dragged to the show by my GF and I'm not a basher. Pics and video are not mine, so only a link. I will try to be as honest as I can about the gear, sounds, songs and the show itself.

The Gear:
Amps from left to right.
Marshall 20w with small speaker, Red Matchless, Hammond/keys, double 2x12cab with Dumble on top, double 2x12cab with Two Rock on top, 19" rack, two /13 half stacks, Drums, blue/purple Fuchs 1x12 and a Metropolis 2x12 combo. Clearly a bunch of gear whores... View here > (http://www.bekkersonline.nl/download/dscn1078.jpg)

JM Guitars:
Gold strat, cherry Gibson ES335, Black strat (worn), Black strat (with competition stripes), JM signature strat, PRS HB2, some acoustics.
The strats didn't sound very different from each other, he could probably do the show with just one strat. The 335 was a bit muddy. The acoustics sounded like acoustics..

Other Guitars:
Duesenberg, 70's strat, Gibson Melody maker, Epiphone Coronet (?), Ukelele, Gibson CS339, Thinline Tele, Gibson Les Paul Bass Goldtop.

JM Sounds:
The main tone is very fendery, reminiscent of Robert Cray, dry and punchy, sounds a lot like my '64 Super Reverb at high volume. Very nice articilation, all notes are there. Lead tones are a variation on the main sound, I have no idea when he was using what pedal, it all sounded equally good.

JM Songs:
Remember that I don't know more than 3 or 4 JM songs, when I write know, I mean: I've heard the song more than 5 times but less than 15 times. Someone pointed me to a mp3 link (http://www.sendspace.com/file/bwsg66)with last night's set which is where I got most of the song titles (and have been listening to while typing).

'Vultures' is one of those and he opened with it. Nice vibe and radio (read: girl/lady) friendly. Nice song to get things going.
Next up was 'Crossroads'. Honestly, let's just forget that song. I never really liked the Clapton version and JM's is inspired by that one. Have seen local bands play it much better.
'I don't trust myself with loving you', the vibe came back and everybody seemed to relax. I know this one too and I think it's a great song.
Next up was a George Harrison, worship song. Great song, but I'm afraid the message it brings is not going to work in Holland. John made a reference to it later, I kinda killed the vibe and he felt it.
'Good Love', again one I know, great lick, you could see they were having fun (and so were we). Ended with some trippy solo by John then into 'Belief' was just brought to my attention a week ago, haven't had time to get to know the song, but again that cool vibe. Great radio song. Reminds me of Bowie's Lets Dance.
Next up was 'Slow Dancing', Slow blues with a pop twist. I admit I heard this before, but I had no idea it was JM. He wanted to turn down the lights down but somehow that's pretty difficult on june 21th in Holland.
By then it was half past beer, so we when to the closest bar to get a few.
:drink
Meanwhile JM played some acoustic songs. He also played a song on the PRS HB. View here > (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvksLBmBfrk)
After a few beers 'Gravity' set in. Someone once tried to push this song on me. Apparently it was the wrong time back then, because I liked it last night. I like the way he twists a slow blues into something more radio (!) friendly.
'Waiting on the world', again no idea it's JM. I have heard this a lot on radio while training. Nice song and again radio friendly. Nice one to close the set and take a short break.
Next up was JM's version of Duffy's 'Mercy'. He put a slow blues under it and was playing some great licks. Clearly jamming.
'Bigger than my body' started with some weird synth loop (?). Never heard it before, it took me some time to get into this, still not quite sure about it. 'Say', the final song and the guy next to him played a yuekele (baby guitar), nice song must listen to it later.

The Show:
Was it worth €50,- ($80,-)? Plain and simple, Yes.
I liked the vibe, the venue was great at a nice 10 min walk from my house, the sound was great which was a really great job considering the wind, JM played for 90+ minutes, it turned out I knew more songs than I thought and the beers and girls were great. I also like the way JM mixes his blues roots in the radio songs.

Next trip to the cd store JM is on the list!

do you remember which guy was playing the duesenberg? love those guitars and his guitar players tones.

Jordan

[theHoss]

do you remember which guy was playing the duesenberg? love those guitars and his guitar players tones.

Jordan

I believe Robbie plays the Dues, I don't ever remember seeing DRH playing one?

[won]

Pic from the Amps & Cab forum that was posted this morning, I can't take credit but thought I would pass along...big guy brining out the Steel String Singer!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/J-rock/srvjohn.jpg


SOOOOOO SEXYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :drool