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Rating: 9.0 / 10
In
saggy blue jeans and a light blue button-up shirt topped with
a brown, velvet blazer, John lit up the BJCC November 19 with
a fiery version of Clarity. Center stage, acoustic guitar
in hand, he stunned the audience with his passion and flare
as he seamlessly shifted into Why Georgia, a crowd favorite
from his previous album. Next, John changed to his electric
guitar to perform his new hit single, Bigger Than My Body.
Surprisingly, the set included a well-balanced mix of both old
favorites and new releases, making the night not only classic,
but also exciting.
Although
there were problems with the audio mix that caused John's voice
to get lost and somewhat disappear throughout the evening's
performance, the wonderful music and his stage presence alone
more than made up for any technical audio problems.
As a whole, the concert was full of great music, but it was
also a mini comedy show. He interacted with the audience, and
made everyone feel as if they were in the home of a good friend
rather than in a crowded arena. One of the highlights of the
performance came when Mayer mimicked a female's responses with
his guitar during My Stupid Mouth…characteristic of John's
whimsical personality and style. You can sense the enthusiasm
as he dances across the stage. To him, playing music is not
a job, it's a passion…it's life.
Of course, the night would not have been complete if the song
that started it all had not been played. After a few one-liners
and musical tease, John finally delivered what the crowd had
been waiting for all night; Your Body is A Wonderland.
After a standing ovation, John finished off with Wheel
from "Heavier Things".
Words cannot begin to describe the energy and passion of the
performance, and I guarantee everyone left Birmingham in awe
and satisfied. I got everything I expected…even a little more.
For
more information on John Mayer, visit his official website at
JohnMayer.com
For more information on upcoming events at the BJCC, visit the
official website at BJCC.org
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