John Mayer - Neon - secret show at Hotel Cafe 4/8/15

John Mayer playing neon at the hotel cafe in Hollywood, CA. Secret Show.
I apologize for it not being widescreen, but it was my birthday and we all know how that goes...
Set List:
Who Says
Queen of California
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Dear Marie
Done Changing
(New song)
Roll it On Home
(New Song)
Still Feel Like Your Man
(New Song)
Free Fallin'
(Tom Petty cover)
Heartbreak Warfare
(Stopped at points where John forgot the lyrics.)
Whiskey
Neon

[@Kostas1601]

He just did this intro bit in order to tune the low E string down to a C.....What a boss

[@TDogITM]

It was initially in Bb which is even more crazy, he had to tune UP to the C.

[@FitzpatrickSD]

@@TDogITM E C to BB, to a GG they be the same thing- Andre 3000

[@weebfam1311]

@@FitzpatrickSD hello there lmao 19 hrs ago

[@avinashkarnik14]

@@weebfam1311 Still enjoying it hehe

[@abcbcd1834]

@@FitzpatrickSD Big Boi actually, but nice reference lol

[@stoop04]

Sometimes the only reaction, when you see someone playing like that, is to just laugh. Its ridiculous how effortless he makes it look.

[@felipea.8075]

stoop04 YES

[@emmamathes604]

I laugh consistently when he plays. It is RIDICULOUS! His literal fingers have more talent than many musicians have in their entire body.

[@vinicius1vargas]

i feel u

[@meirfivenight3442]

Emma Mathes im late but "most musicians" use their fingers and not their whole bodies

[@adamgillespie3393]

@@meirfivenight3442 drummers.

[@rigz87]

That f*ukin thumbs has got a mind of its own!

[@ruichenyan48]

EllaKvistgaard all

[@Elithia.m]

He’s actually got freakishly long thumbs lol

[@richardpalmers2436]

I can see you got good music taste just by your picture

[@nyimatashi5967]

Thank you to the person who said shhh at around 1:10 atleast someone appreciates the legend playing only and not the audience making unrelevent noise

[@melc.5644]

fun fact: John Mayer is also making unrelevent noise lmao

[@NateSalkoff]

Doctor: you have 8 minutes and 40 seconds to live me:

[@Truebleux]

best version of Neon I've ever heard and I've heard dozens of them. He made one man and a guitar sound like a jazz-trio #insane

[@brycemenchaca]

True A yes this is the best neon. I can support you on that.

[@darkrider3952]

Where the light is?

[@lvl3472]

​@@darkrider3952 John Mayer - Neon (Live In LA - 1080p)

[@whyaskmenoely25]

@@darkrider3952 This is the Cooler Daniel of WTLI Neon

[@Daantjer]

This one is better than where the light is. Where the light is is a perfect one because its a dvd but this one has the uniqueness and feel. I mean 4:58 cmon boii

[@bigoz1734]

John's so talented he does better covers of his own original best tunes

[@spiderjesse4632]

John Mayer is actually the coolest person on earth

[@trouper1127]

this is insane. as an avid guitar player, i cannot comprehend how somebody is capable of playing like this hahaha incredible.

[@XYBand]

All the while, singing that well on top of it

[@practicerepobarrie]

As your a player go look up a guy named Corel Heuvel, he can rock this song right beside John, I'm not shitting you.

[@freddybeer]

So much practice, so much time to absorb his own song, I love how fast and effortless he plays this. John fucking Mayer, what an inspiration to anyone who've ever picked up a guitar!

[@brianrodak]

I have a few more. I tried to just experience most of it in real time. I'll see if I can get the entire night from a friend who recorded it all. Thanks for the comments, you guys rock!

[@tomsangiorgio]

Any chance you can upload any performances from your friend's footage? I would really appreciate it!

[@White96Snake]

Yeah I would enjoy that too

[@songninja]

um thank you. holy shit one of the best neons ive ever seen (sub WTLI) and i've seen all of them.

[@samysiahaan]

please release the "roll it on home" and "still feel like your man". the songs is out now, i'm dying to see the acoustic performance

[@juansebastiancastromolesti4040]

Did he play "stop this train"????

[@GermanLehmann98]

Did anyone else notice how he modulated the key twice? It was effortless, that was really amazing

[@TheJordaddy35]

This version is even better than WTLI. The vocals may not be as showy but its more honest and the solo is better, Amazing, is it possible he's even getting better as a player? Christ.

[@computergenerated3833]

Idk man the intro is straight up FIRE, and the vocals are really bluesy, but the actual song is wayyy to fast.

[@gargeebhattacharjee8681]

Vocals are downright terrible.

[@Pspsps69496]

@@gargeebhattacharjee8681 idk I think his falsettos sounds a little bit weak and inconsistent at some point

[@SecretAgentLamarScrotus]

Vocals are going bad after his throat surgery but he makes it up by making the guitar part better and better

[@killercam126]

I swear this guy needs to make album with d'Angelo so jazzy!!

[@Rafaelprive]

OMG YESSSS!!!

[@stijn4771]

Guitar playing: Level master Lyrics: Level chil Simultaneously playing guitar and singing: Level wizard

[@seanh9882]

don't forget, simultaneously playing guitar, singing, and tuning his instrument down.

[@Lucas-cs1wx]

@@seanh9882 actually up, as the low E was tuned in Bb

[@mchlstbl1535]

@@Lucas-cs1wx low e string is tuned to a C for neon

[@Lucas-cs1wx]

@@mchlstbl1535 yeah but for the little intro, he actually tuned it down to Bb!! Then he tuned up for the actual song

[@achrafguitare]

I'm sure you're talking about John mayer or Ray charles(piano)* !

[@nabe5204]

did that intro while tuning. didn't even realise it after watching a few times. this man never stopped being awesome

[@coltenwimmer4861]

Geeeeeeezzzz. UNREAL groove. so much feel.

[@forrestpope1559]

What an absolute force of pop-vocal/guitar improvisation. So intelligent, so inspiring.

[@GAFilmsProductions]

That fucking intro. Hopefully more of that bluesy soul music with some badass guitar makes its way to the next album

[@mifegreen5960]

Wow. His jazzy guitar playing and scatting are just out of this world.

[@marshallamp21]

That intro has that D'angelo groove. What a genius!

[@adhynugroho9424]

How the hell does he play this AND sing in entirely different tempos?

[@huntergathereroutdoors2209]

Adhy Nugroho well imagine practicing something for thousands and thousands of hours. If I put as much effort into something as John puts into the guitar I’d sure hope I’m the best at whatever that is.

[@circloud3914]

He has been playing and releasing for music for at least 22 years at this point. You dont play and release music that long, especially the kind of music he puts out, for 22 years without getting good.

[@BlasterJunos]

Short answer is internal timing. You can get that by getting used to playing and singing as more "muscle memory" than they are about you consciously thinking about what to do next.

[@aradieschen4880]

All these answers about the hours of practice. Yeah sure without that he wouldn't be where he is. But initial talent isn't distributed equally, my friends. Most of us could practice 6h a day for decades and the only thing we'll get is tendonitis. Mother nature isn't fair.

[@lmagine6494]

Hes been playing this song since like 1999 you'd expect him to be pretty effortless with it by now lmao

[@aw4925]

Just found this. My goodness. Best Neon I've seen. Nothing but awe for his abilities on that guitar. Can't get enough of John Mayer. What a talent.

[@practicerepobarrie]

I know a nobody who can play this and more . . . Corey Heuvel - not only can he play it - he can sing it too. He's got some Mayer DNA inside him. Let me rephrase that ! Maybe long lost brothers or something...

[@arturolinares6565]

That lick he played at 6:50 Ooouf

[@dassehmc]

he sings this song way better live nowadays than when he first came out

[@tigrandoesmusicstuff1677]

I think I broke the replay button.

[@joey.h14]

Petition to make a John Mayer mtv unplugged album/performance

[@felipea.8075]

It’s just incredible what he can do with a guitar

[@brendahawkins3965]

Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnHgHZ5r6yfmas

[@riccc328]

You know it's Neon when he throws away his pick at 1:54. Pulling out the 2-finger technique.

[@emmywillow6599]

You know he’s a master when with just an acoustic guitar and a voice he can emulate an entire fucking band and groove harder than most bands.

[@danielharmon189]

I listen to this at least once a week, and I've listened to so much live John Mayer stuff. This is a special performance of this song

[@yadurajshakti9587]

:)

[@brianrodak]

Here's The Set List. Working on getting the new songs. Who Says Queen of California Slow Dancing in a Burning Room Dear Marie Done Changing (New song) Roll it On Home (New Song) Still Feel Like Your Man (New Song) Free Fallin' (Tom Petty cover) Heartbreak Warfare (Stopped at points where John forgot the lyrics.) Whiskey Neon

[@TiareWiremu]

Really feel like his voice's coming back, he's nailing some of those intricate high note riffs, that he was struggling with while live on tour. Can't wait for the new album!

[@ASHSRV]

One of his best versions of neon. I've heard it hundreds of times in different venues but this was something special. I keep checking for a complete version of the new stuff but I can't find it yet. Thank you for the upload, as you can tell its very much appreciated by all.

[@JAHarry6]

I watch this weekly. I cannot fathom how you can come up with that. It's hard enough to actually play and sing like that let alone write it.

[@jennypennypocket]

I would like to attend one if his secret shows.

[@arturolinares6565]

Man look at the thumb move tho MY GOD!!!

[@yadurocky]

Arturo Linares that's I too notice always :)

[@nmnsaimemark1842]

The power of the right hand and groove. John you are a freak.Wow..awesome. Go ahead and be an ego addict. It must be hard not to be with your gifts

[@Nenachinche]

Honestly, who doesn´t get excited at THAT part of the solo

[@brendahawkins3965]

Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnHgHZ5r6yfmas

[@lucygetz7365]

He is best when he can be his best. I love this...you go John Mayer! Lucy

[@zepedy2]

I am literally sat here drowning in envy

[@joshuaadammagic54]

Loved it during interlude when that girl yelled “chill out” in the best possible way. JM is on Fire. This, and Live in LA

[@MrShiningbubblegum]

surreal.hes like the mentor i never had.

[@mathewparker9820]

Me thinks he has mastered acoustic...fucking ridiculous and should be illegal.

[@felipea.8075]

Mathew Parker YES

[@nickpappas6109]

Yeah idk how this is possible

[@TheRupe]

When he starts tuning down to C you know wassup

[@rafaelmolinasanz9771]

+Zartimus you should really make a tutorial from this performance. John played amazing here, one of my favourite neon performances ever!

[@FifaFilmz]

Rafael Molina Sanz u

[@reasonablecheff7876]

+Zartimus please do this

[@BernadetteMcGowan]

What a performance😊❤

[@samlindblom6579]

This is absolutely amazing. John Mayer still got it and always will.

[@raphexe]

He's so amazing

[@violetskyye]

Lucky you. I have all those videos of his surprise 2011 Hotel Cafe show, but I wish there could have been 2 of me. One to enjoy the show in real time, and one to capture it for John's fans.

[@PhaedraPJ]

***** I have watched your videos from that night SO many times! You are awesome for posting them!!

[@violetskyye]

***** Thanks so much. Glad people are still enjoying them. I'll never forget how gracious and sweet John was after that show. I was bummed I missed him this time, but good of Brian to film and post.

[@eduliborio8]

***** I have watched your videos a lot of times too! =D I've even learned how to play "don't think twice it's alright" by watching your video of his cover. hehe Thanks!

[@Diyakinos]

***** props to you man! With your videos i learnt most of Born and Raised before it even came out, haha. I also listened to the 30 second snippets on iTunes, but your videos helped me heaps

[@violetskyye]

Diyakinos Thanks! :-)

[@davidpulanco2715]

That intro just puts John Mayer's genius on display. Not many MSM artists can go up and improvise intros like that.

[@courtham]

Best version of Neon

[@drmedwuast]

outstanding vocals on this one

[@stellarphant]

I got shivers watching this, how the hell does he continue to find ways to leave us in jaw-dropping awe with this gift?

[@johnfitzgerald1957]

Cocaine on this one!

[@aischaelbers1919]

Please, I would loooove to hear the sound of the new songs!!

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

yeah! :)

[@johna9904]

thats got to be my favorite rendition so far. he does it different every time. cool rendition

[@Daantjer]

Best version I've seen. John God Mayer

[@mikewest9256]

Beautifully executed. A True master

[@tobiaszfic8025]

Damn. Million bucks to anybody who manages to transcribe whatever he was singing at the beginning

[@fedefiorda]

1:18 majestic little lick he pulled out humming... could listen to this for 10hours straight

[@carlospeixoto5865]

My God, John Mayer getting better like WHAT to call complete artist !!!

[@johnhendricks8140]

John Mayer grooving by his damn self.

[@tony4996]

John Mayer Amazing as always and getting better

[@vincentaasa]

The first 2.25 minutes before the song starts are so damn satisfying to watch. Too bad i picked up the guitar at age of 19 because imagine playing like this man at this moment in time

[@benjaminmartinez4001]

I love everything about this video

[@caelmaia2111]

music legend!!!

0:54 "There it is...sorry" Love it.

[@andres6733]

goals.

[@dkydang]

Wow..the audios perfect on here

[@b.j.wingerter2245]

Yeah man! Get those new songs! Thanks for posting too!

[@nidhirroongta1]

If only life was this effortless

[@I_am_nooh]

Phenomenal!

[@ccowan77]

Thank you! His voice is back and amazing. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see more if you have them!

[@PhaedraPJ]

I would be so incredibly grateful and happy if you can get the whole set up! You are awesome for sharing what you have so far! We all know his fans are anxious for his new music!!

[@TheGillGang]

Well.... That was amazing.

[@victorantunesjoao]

Esse sambinha no início foi massa demais

[@theoincontridetoledo0112]

E eu ainda ouvi alguém gritando "Aí, aí, aí" no min 6:58

[@MrMusicM67]

This was amazing

[@jon4th4nirreno]

reading the set list I noticed he already had: done changing (I assume it got changed to changing), still feel like your man and roll it on home almost 2 years ago before releasing them, that's how you can tell how much goes on John's mind, how seriously​ he takes his music and how much work goes into every song we (probably) hear on the new album.

[@meego8389]

Dude started off with some jazz its unbelievable

[@geoffizhere1]

Man thanks for recording this btw! I did get to hear "Still feel like your man" but only 15 secs of it because someone posted it on instagram. Dam I was so pleased and overhelmed it sounded so cool & groovey!

[@DIVADNOMIS1313]

Absolutely incredible

[@kristofferbrunnerlie1158]

Tried to learn the solo, And I have concluded with John Mayer is unreal on guitar

[@Andy-rp5up]

crazy how often when I watch this (which is pretty often, by the way) I just cant help but to laugh. Hearing his phrasing is just almost funny to think someone could possibly come up with something like that on the spot.

[@Dison2008]

What a guitar master

[@tomyhas]

that's some smooth shit right there. amazing swing

[@courtneyHD]

need the new songs in my life

[@georgeboyce6231]

I gotta hear neon as a bossa nova song now

[@angelicamuncyharriscoleman7064]

This reminds me of the cafe show Jon Milan and Christine put on in Ann Arbor a few years back, cool, coffee and music is great

[@saltyassassin]

Neon is insanely hard to play! It helps if you have Sasquatch hands like John

[@yoyoyyayableyoyo6176]

Please post the videos as soon as possible Can't wait to listen to the new material.

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

Great job

[@lussettchin9475]

His voice sounds so great! Thnx for posting!

[@iudiguerra]

Just fucking destroyed that solo 5:42 - 7:28

[@whitewalker608]

The person who's recording did a great job.

[@Mimimph]

Thank you so much Brian!

[@joc8035]

Thankyou for posting Brian, awesome, awesome, awwweesome!! Love it!

[@ricklavoie1419]

He's awesome!

[@computergenerated3833]

This is probably one of his best vocal performances. Also 1:42 reminds me of when phoebe gets sick and start singing the words “my sticky sticky shoe” over and over again because everyone likes the sound of her voice when she’s sick lmao

[@CoastaMonsta]

I just wonder what it would be like to play it THAT easily. Let alone, to come up with it. LOL he's absolutely incredible.

[@hadiffnazhan862]

Yeap this is definetly the best neon