Join musician John Mayer as he discusses his upcoming solo tour, love life, and funny anecdotes. They also talk about refusing to play a popular meme song, playing music under the influence, and a game with Lady Gaga.
John Mayer announced the launch of his new SiriusXM radio channel called Life with John Mayer, featuring curated music for different times of the day.
John Mayer discussed his plans to start working on his next record, which he expects to release by the end of the following year, and his willingness to play unreleased songs on his solo tour to maintain a sense of mystique.
Deep dives
John Mayer Solo Tour and New SiriusXM Radio Channel
John Mayer is embarking on a solo tour that kicks off at Madison Square Garden. He also announced the debut of his new SiriusXM radio channel called Life with John Mayer. The channel, set to launch in November, will feature music for every moment of the day, with different genres curated for different times. John reflected on his experience opening for Ed Sheeran and expressed his love for performing in diverse cities like New York, Boston, LA, and Colorado.
Favorite John Mayer Song and Hair Preference
During a live poll, fans revealed that their favorite John Mayer song is 'Gravity'. John also mentioned the preference for his short hair, despite enjoying growing it long. He humorously discussed the challenges of having long hair, including the lack of good hair days and the constant itchiness. Overall, fans favored his shorter hairstyle in the poll.
Future Music Plans and Why Some Songs Are Not Played Live
John shared his plans to start working on his next record, which he expects to release by the end of the following year. He discussed why he refuses to play certain songs live, using 'Why You Know Love Me' as an example. John mentioned the song's association with memes and polarized opinions, leading him to keep it as a song he hasn't performed yet. He expressed openness to playing it on his solo tour, allowing for some mystique surrounding the unreleased track.
Personal Insights, Friendship with Andy Cohen, and Fun Trivia
In a playful segment, John engaged in trivia about himself with Andy Cohen and his tour manager, Ken. They revealed fun insights, such as John's preference for beef jerky as a snack while on tour, his wind-down routine after performances, and his fondness for watches. The group also engaged in light-hearted banter about fashion choices and shared sentimental moments. John expressed his admiration for Stevie Ray Vaughan as his all-time favorite guitarist.
John Mayer joins host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse.