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Enthusiasm is contagious and that's why songwriters with a genuine, obvious passion for their craft can't help but attract an audience. John Mayer has earned a legion of devoted fans in and around his adopted hometown of Atlanta, where he moved in 1998 after a stint at Boston's Berklee College of Music. His creative songwriting and warm stage presence establish him as a formidable musical force, and the smoky swagger of his voice at once evokes Sting, Dave Matthews and Jakob Dylan.

Mayer grew up in Connecticut listening to pop radio until, at age 13, he discovered blues music when a neighbor gave him a Stevie Ray Vaughan tape. Mayer picked up a guitar, and within two years he was performing at local blues bars stunning audiences with his mature playing. But he soon realized that the world of guitar virtuosity was not for him.

"There's this really distracting glory in wanting to be the best guitar player because all that really is, is copying somebody, seeing who can play 'Sky Is Crying' better than the next guy," Mayer says. "I wanted to be listenable and play tunes that other people could play but not the way I play them."

Mayer dedicated himself to developing his songwriting skills, toning down the guitar pyrotechnics in favor of memorable melodies and distinctive rhythmic textures. At 19 he enrolled at Berklee but realized in a matter of months that he was more interested in playing music than studying it. "It was a great learning experience, but not because of class," he laughs. A friend from Atlanta convinced him to head south, and Mayer soon became a regular at such Atlanta songwriters' nightspots as Eddie's Attic. In 1999 he released Inside Wants Out, an album consisting mostly of solo acoustic renditions of his energetic, earnest songs, as well as several tracks recorded with a full band.

The local press soon discovered Mayer and sang his praises. "This young man knows how to captivate a crowd with his six-string guitar and honest lyrics," wrote Atlanta CitySearch. The Atlanta Journal Constitution saw all the makings of a star as they described Mayer's qualities, "sophisticated, accessible folk rock sound dominated by striking acoustic guitar playing, video-ready looks and a sizable grass-roots following born in clubs across the South."

Mayer's passion for songwriting is immediately evident. "The very nature of standing in front of a mic with a guitar that's in tune, the millions of songs that could happen at that moment - I love that!" he says. "The best feeling that I will ever have in my life is just walking, just being, the night that I finish a song."

In March 2000 Mayer headed to Austin, Texas, to perform at the prestigious South By Southwest music conference and afterwards was courted by several record labels, eventually signing with Aware/Columbia Records. He began recording his major label debut in the fall with producer John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, Ben Folds Five). The new album, entitled Room For Squares, is a full-band electric effort. Mayer was joined in the studio by bassist David LaBruyere, (who also accompanies him on the road), as well as drummer Nir Zidkiyahu (Genesis, Alana Davis). Mayer recently met with legendary producer Jack Joseph Puig (Eric Clapton, Weezer, The Black Crowes) at Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles. They remixed seven songs, including the single, "No Such Thing." Also included on the re-released CD is a brand new track which was recorded with producer John Alagia entitled "3 x 5."

It's the dedication to his songs that inspires Mayer to keep writing. "When you hear a great song, you trace it back to who the singer is," he says. "When you can offer people that piece of you, that's what keeps them listening to you."

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john is such a brilliant musician | Reviewer: natzprimavera | 9/16/09

really in love with john mayer's music...
he's definitely genius in writing the song, love his voice a lot.... and the way he plays the guitar is just so awesome... :)
i'm a huge fan of john mayer...
Why Georgia, Clarity and Belief are my favorite songs...
keep it up, John...
Love you <3

John Mayer = Prodigy. | Reviewer: Claire | 8/26/09

John Mayer is possibly is possibly a musical genius.
Honestly, his music is one of a kind, his cover songs have a definite 'john mayer' feel to them. He is a sensational guitarist, and the guitar solo's in his songs just completely enthrall me. I correct myself, every bar of every song captivates me.
I hope he doesn't stop writing and singing music, as he is truly amazing.

John Mayer, I am a big fan.

Words just dont compare | Reviewer: Alex Diamantis | 2/10/09

I am a 35 year old male who aged seven heard for the first time Eric Clapton play LAYLA live. hearing this sound coming out of a guitar inspired me to learn to play. Over the years i have played endless songs by many artists. Over the past year or so i find myself reverting to many of Johns songs.
Lately when doing a gig or playing down town in my local bar, i find myself opening the night with one of Johns songs. One song that never seems to turn people away and one that is always asked for is "Your Body Is A Wonderland" doesn't matter how many times i play this track it just seems to get better and better.

Alex from Paphos, in SUNNY CYPRUS.....

Wow Man | Reviewer: A Friend | 10/22/08

I want wanna say your an amazing guitiar player.
Your solos are awesome. Man you have got mad talent. My favorite song of your is St.Patricks Day.
Check out my band www.myspace.com/ibhendi

our music is kinda pop, jazz

what a musition | Reviewer: SAMSHIVA | 10/22/08

jon what a man .powerfull music i fell in to ur music sea i like ur all song .i used to sing most of all songs with my band kalinga in india .we all band members aur big fan your playing style of guitar amazing gbu. clarity what a number man and neon cool georgia haaaa one day we ll meet oh god ur big fan samshiva

i love john mayer! | Reviewer: mollz | 8/8/08

john mayer is the most amazing person ever! he is so true and his feelings are very real. the song say is very inspirational to me in many ways! through john mayers music i learn more about love and relationshiops every time i hear his songs! if i could say one thing to john mayer i would thank him for helping me through his music! thank you john mayer i will always be a big fan

a voice to be recon with | Reviewer: Angela Crawford | 4/2/08

John Mayer is a force we have yet to experience at its true magnitude of power. He is John Mayer after all (Waiting on the world to change). I can't even begin to explain how much I love the soulful singer , he is the most musically talented man in the whole world to me. I started listening to John at the twenty and now six years later he has mesmerized this African American female with only the vibes of his vocal cords to my ear. I love u John Mayer and hope to meet u one day and u sing my favorite song to me Gravity .. etc…..Until that day keep that soulful pop rock coming for ADC…… My music talented hero a force to be recon with John Mayer….

A smooth note of a heartbeat!~ | Reviewer: Angela Crawford | 4/2/08

John Mayer is a force we have yet to experience at its true magnitude of power. He is John Mayer after all (Waiting on the world to change). I can't even begin to explain how much I love the soulful singer , he is the most musically talented man in the whole world to me. I started listening to John at the twenty and now six years later he has mesmerized this African American female with only the vibes of his vocal cords to my ear. I love u John Mayer and hope to meet u one day and u sing my favorite song to me Gravity .. etc…..Until that day keep that soulful pop rock coming for ADC…… My music talented hero a force to be recon with John Mayer….

He is my idol!!!! | Reviewer: Eva | 1/17/08

i can't even begin to explain how much i love John Mayer, he is by far the most musically talented man in the whole world, and In my opinion he is the best musician ever, but hey thats just an opinion. His soothing,smoky voice, melodic guitar playing and not to mention HIS LYRICS! wow every song I hear of his makes me cry, I can relate to them so much and feel like he knows me better then I know myself. His songs have helped me get through alot of hard times and whenever I listen to them they give me such comfort and hope. I must say that John Mayer is a very blessed man, to have the gift of music and have the ability to really connect with anyone and everyone. Not only is he an amazing musician, but an amazing man. At concerts, he always has something witty and funny to say to his audiences and a shining personality (ok now im sounding corny) but its absoloutley true, I dont know what I would do without his music to get me through the days. He is honestly one of the only real and talented musicians left in Hollywood today. John, I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to seeing what you accomplish down the road, you are truly a musical genius and have changed my life. Thankyou so much for sharing your gift with the world, I love you!

i look at it like this... | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/22/07

John Mayer is one of those people that can write a song and it appeals to just about everyone. There is something about it that is soothing to the soul. Eventhough he is still young, he is copared to the best out there such as Clapton and Hendrix. He is one of the people out there who you can immediatley make a personal connection to. He still has so much to offer in the music world and i, with every other fan, is ready to hear it.

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