I've seen him 4 times. 3 times with the trio and once in 1999 on a whim went to a lil club in Alabama and out comes this skinny kid that proceeds to sit down and play an unaccompanied electric set that featured Wind Cries mary and Lenny. Gave me goose bumps and I am a jazz/blues guitarist. While I admit he's a little strange and I don't approve of his lifestyle then man can jam.
John Mayer - Opened My Ears
I've heard John Mayer on the radio over the past years. I like his pop songs but was not overlay impressed to be honest. I recently watched via You Tube - Live in Los Angeles, Live on Letterman. Holy cow!!!! I heard numerous songs not played on my local pop stations and remakes of the songs I do know that really captured my attention. His live performances far exceed his radio played material. The 2008 Live in Los Angeles concert was broken up in three sets - acoustic, blues like trio, and the full band. He's also appeared on Clapton's Crossroads concert. His guitar skills really blew me away. He's certainly one of the premier talents of his generation. I would suggest given more years and material he'll solidify his place to the likes of Simon, Dylan...... That's a bold statement but he certainly has the talent to reach that mark. I hope to see him live someday!!!!