The Grammy-winning guitarist, Johan Mayer announced on Thursday that he’ll be embarking on a solo acoustic tour this spring, hitting arenas around the country with only acoustic and electric guitars and a piano to accompany him. Kicking off March 11 in Newark, New Jersey, the tour will make another 18 stops before it ends at Los Angeles, California on April 14…..
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He wrote “I began my career on stage with only a guitar and a microphone. A lot has changed since then, but I knew one day I’d feel it in my heart to do an entire run of shows on my own again,”
The singer, songwriter,45 Added “I’m going on a solo arena tour, “I began my career on stage with only a guitar and a microphone. A lot has changed since then, but I knew one day I’d feel it in my heart to do an entire run of shows on my own again, just like those early few days. It took a couple of decades, but I feel it now. I’ll be playing old songs. Newer songs. Songs you haven’t heard yet that I’ll be road testing — all on acoustic, electric, and piano.”
He added, “Hope to see you there…John…”
While The musician will be joined by Lizzy McAlpine, Alec Benjamin, and a yet-to-be-announced special guest on various dates of the run.
Mayer’s debut studio album, 2001’s Room for Squares, was by and large an acoustic affair, followups Heavier Things and Continuum leaned considerably into electric ss guitar. He has consistently toured with a full band in the years since, though he’ll occasionally play an acoustic show — both accidentally and on purpose.
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He told The tour comes after Mayer spent the fall in the studio, saying in October that “I love touring and will continue to play live shows, but in staying open to what’s driving me creatively, it felt like making more music was the most inspired feeling I had. … I’ve just got more songs to make. I’m having the time of my life writing and recording the songs.”
After In addition to his solo work, the guitarist will reunite the John Mayer Trio on March 9, as they play Love Rocks NYC to benefit God’s Love We Deliver.
Mayer also recently returned from Mexico following Playing in the Sand, Grateful Dead offshoot Dead & Company’s annual festival, and will join Bob Weir and friends again later this year for their final tour, kicking off May 19.
Importantly Tickets bookings for Mayer’s arena tour go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. Fans can also visit johnmayer.com to sign up for the presale, which provides access starting Wednesday, Feb. 1.
THIS IS THE FULL LIST OF JOHN MAYER SOLO DATES
Saturday, March 11 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Monday, March 13 Boston, MA TD Garden
Wednesday, March 15 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Saturday, March 18 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
Monday, March 20 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
Wednesday, March 22 Detroit, MI Little