John Mayer is a bad ass

JasonE
JasonE Posts: 531
edited August 2010 in Other Music
Went to see him last night at PNC. I only saw him one other time, at Live Earth, with a bunch of other artists so he wasn't on all that long then. I was really impressed with him then and was last night too. His show is not in the same league as PJ, don't get me wrong, but he is a great showman (and obviously one of the best guitarist around).

His band is amazing, as what would be expected, he changed a lot of lyrics to Jersey related towns, etc.. which I always enjoy and didn't hesitate to jam for several points throughout the night for extended periods. After seeing a full set, I have to say, he's a bad ass. It doesn't surprise me after seeing him last night that he talked about how what's her face is in bed or had a distasteful joke (I don't even know what the joke was). Again, I'm just saying aside from being an amazing talent, I could see a bit of a dark side to him.
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  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    He is really damn good. His live hendrix covers are great. Although alot of his poppy music isn't my style.

    Isn't it John Mayer?
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  • JasonE
    JasonE Posts: 531
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    Isn't it John Mayer?

    Yes! Thanks!
    "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention."

    "Rise above principal and do what's right."
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    if he wasn't constantly banging hot actresses he'd probably be able to sing the blues as well as he plays it... the poppy shit just gets more and more insulting with every album... such a waste of good blues guitar

    he seems like a genuinely fun guy in interviews and TV shows... kindof above the whole heart throb thing... just don't get why he still seems so tied to what the label and soccer moms want him to do

    I'd go see him if he did another JMT tour
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  • jessse-d
    jessse-d Posts: 11
    i agree with kilgore, if he'd leave the poppy shit alone he would be a powerhouse

    i saw him play at a festival called 'the blues and roots festival' and he could have ripped the stage up with 100% blues but he instead chose to play 'why georgia' and 'your body is a wonderland' which is a joke of a song

    so he is a frustrating figure, so much talent but for some reason he's still trying to appease the brainless pop hoardes

    it's fun reading his twitter account, as robyn pecknold of the fleet foxes says "I think John Mayer's Twitter is entertaining, for sure. You get a different opinion on that guy from reading his world-wise Tweets. "
  • JL19851
    JL19851 Posts: 209
    Like Eric Clapton post-Cream, after a while, you just have to give up and realize that the ability to play the chords well is only the first step...

    I know John Mayer can play the chords, but I also never expect him to mean it the way someone like Jack White seems to.
  • Yellow Ledbelly
    Yellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    jessse-d wrote:
    so he is a frustrating figure, so much talent but for some reason he's still trying to appease the brainless pop hoardes
    Yes to this. Dude could be a legend.
    And yes...he is awesome live. I took my favorite lady to see him in march for her birthday, somewhat reluctantly, but his live show is daaaaamn good.
    I think if he ever decides he would rather be known as one of the most bad ass guitar players in the world instead of a world-class nookie hound he will do some fantastic things....but his live show with the full band and especially his work with the John Mayer Trio is exceptional. Listen to the JM3 if you haven't already. Good stuff
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Probably the most overhyped, overrated guitarist in the history of popular music. He's an average professional guitar player technically and his fake blues bullshit don't fly with me. The fact that people compare him to SRV, Hendrix, or Clapton blows my mind.
  • lastchild11
    lastchild11 Posts: 1,308
    DewieCox wrote:
    Probably the most overhyped, overrated guitarist in the history of popular music. He's an average professional guitar player technically and his fake blues bullshit don't fly with me. The fact that people compare him to SRV, Hendrix, or Clapton blows my mind.

    agree.
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  • MilhouseVanHouton
    MilhouseVanHouton Posts: 6
    DewieCox wrote:
    Probably the most overhyped, overrated guitarist in the history of popular music. He's an average professional guitar player technically and his fake blues bullshit don't fly with me. The fact that people compare him to SRV, Hendrix, or Clapton blows my mind.

    +1. He is a tool.
  • Indian Summer
    Indian Summer Posts: 2,296
    I agree he is talented, and seems like a cool guy. But he plays with no emotion, and I just can't get into his style of music.
    "It's all happening"
  • Straitline
    Straitline Posts: 77
    I really like John Mayer's music, I have been a fan for quite a while, but........has anyone else noticed his facial expressions when he sings? Is it just me, or does anyone else find it a little painful to watch him??
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  • JasonE
    JasonE Posts: 531
    DewieCox wrote:
    Probably the most overhyped, overrated guitarist in the history of popular music. He's an average professional guitar player technically and his fake blues bullshit don't fly with me. The fact that people compare him to SRV, Hendrix, or Clapton blows my mind.

    I was reading how some of the greats, Clapton, Beck, etc.. are very particular who they will share a stage with and they all want to play with Mayer.
    "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention."

    "Rise above principal and do what's right."
  • The Champ
    The Champ Posts: 4,063
    I saw this fucker in a Mexican restaurant the other day and wanted to punch his face just for being such a douchebag..
    'I want to hurry home to you
    put on a slow, dumb show for you
    and crack you up
    so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
    god I'm very, very frightening
    and I'll overdo it'
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    JasonE wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Probably the most overhyped, overrated guitarist in the history of popular music. He's an average professional guitar player technically and his fake blues bullshit don't fly with me. The fact that people compare him to SRV, Hendrix, or Clapton blows my mind.

    I was reading how some of the greats, Clapton, Beck, etc.. are very particular who they will share a stage with and they all want to play with Mayer.

    B/c they know they'll look good.
  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    bad ass
    how about jackass

    i was really starting to be a fan then that playboy article came out.
    'it's all about the music'
    yeah, sure. but i have to like the person just a little bit to be a big fan.

    he's an idiot.
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  • small_my_table
    small_my_table Posts: 90
    Listen to SRV playing Life Without You live, then watch John Mayer play Gravity or one of his other pop ballads....enough said.
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  • Wolf At Bay
    Wolf At Bay Posts: 236
    DewieCox wrote:
    JasonE wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Probably the most overhyped, overrated guitarist in the history of popular music. He's an average professional guitar player technically and his fake blues bullshit don't fly with me. The fact that people compare him to SRV, Hendrix, or Clapton blows my mind.

    I was reading how some of the greats, Clapton, Beck, etc.. are very particular who they will share a stage with and they all want to play with Mayer.

    B/c they know they'll look good.
    Yeah, I think this is exactly the reason. And also I agree with the person who called him a tool, and the other person who called him a douche. Just because he's adept at his instrument doesn't mean he isn't full of shit.
    Weird. Why does he make me so cranky?
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  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    Wolf At Bay wrote:
    Weird. Why does he make me so cranky?

    because like i said...he's an idiot. lol!
    if he was a chick the media would've ripped him apart like they did with spears. ah, gotta love double standards.
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  • swany24
    swany24 Posts: 52
    I'm not a big fan, but "Continuum" is a great album.

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