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Today’s song is “Edge of Desire”, recorded live at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY on Monday,November 16,2009. Download it below.

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Today’s song is “Half of My Heart” John Mayer’s duet with Country songstress, Taylor Swift and last night’s winner of the American Music Award for Artist of the Year.

John performed a free concert last Monday night at the Music Hall of  Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York.  The live version of “Half of My Heart” which he performed during that concert, can be found below.

While Ms. Swift was not there to provide her vocals on the song during the concert, Mayer’s new background singers Julie Delgado and did a terrific job. You can listen to the studio version on John Mayer’s CD Battle Studies available in the recent post section of this broadcast.  The CD is also available in most digital markets and at your local record stores.

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Photo Credit:Karen’s JM pic posted on My Stupid Mouth(MSM). And,of course, JM the photographer.

John Mayer takes a photo of himself and packed house with a fan’s camera handed to him while on stage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg Monday night, November 16,2009 in Brooklyn, NY.  The free MySpace secret concert was in support of Battle Studies launch.

Download a live version of  the concert’s finale song  Friends,Lovers or Nothing below.

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This is John Mayer’s  broadcast on Radio Sophie originally aired November 9, 2009 to introduce his latest studio release, Battle Studies now available in stores.  It is the mp3 for the day.

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The intimate concert to mark the release of his latest CD was very much the rage, as new and loyal fans alike witnessed Mayer’s songwriting and guitar playing in the intimate venue of the Williamsburg Music Hall.  Happy to hear Mayer sing many of their favorites-the show lasted a good two(2) hours with the encore performance.  John played songs from his new record including,Heartbreak Warfare a surrealistic account of the fight with emotions that can tear two hearts apart.  Other songs on the new record included a  soulful rhythm and bluesy  Perfectly Lonely, Edge of Desire,etc.

He also played songs from Continum, Room for Squares and Heavier Things,Try including Vultures,Gravity and Waiting On the World to Change, I Don’t Trust Myself with Loving You, Belief,etc.  The crowd was pleased and from all observations wanted the concert to last all night.  More to come soon,including photos and clips.

Since John is performing a free concert tomorrow in Williamsburg Brooklyn and his special live TV concert  on Fuse Tuesday night, November 17, 2009 on the cusp of a new CD release,Battle Studies and a Winter Tour, he must not only be feeling happy ,but that he is  as the song goes,”workin’ day and night” as well.

As Michael Jackson’s song Got Me Workin’ Day and Night begins the segment,it puts you in the mood for busy times. Even though as John jokingly laments,its the kind of thing that makes a man  want to open the studio door just so he can shut it back down again.  I’m sure that’s the dry wit comic in him speaking. When you make the kind of music he does,the studio is always a good place to be.

As far as a heavy work load, I know the feeling…of course, from a different aspect.  So,I’m lifting John  up today with encouragement.  … take it away as the spotlight shines on his  DJ prowess in this first segment of  a colorful series of live broadcasts created especially for his fans.

The Playlist

1. Got Me Workin Day and Night-Michael Jackson

2. Want to Have a Good Time? John’s comedy interlude and humorous take on 70′

Blackploitation movies.

2. Spank Rock-Tell Me what it Look Like,Tell Me what It Is

3. J azz Interlude

4. Ride Like the Wind-Christopher Cross

5. ABC (outro)-Jackson Five

All in all a thought provoking blend of musical genres.  One you would not expect. It makes for a good conversation piece, while also providing another glimpse into a complex singer-songwriter’s soul. Goes well with sunday brunch.

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John Mayer will be performing a free concert and secret show on Monday, November 16, 2009 in Brooklyn, New York.

The show will be held  at the Music Hall of Williamsburg.  It is a  John Mayer Myspace Secret Show. The show is free and doors open at 8PM. More information about how to get in is below:

Date: Monday, November 16, 2009

FREE! AGES 16+

Doors: 8:00 PM

Music Hall Of Williamsburg

66 North 6th St.,

Brooklyn, NY 11211

718-486-5400

Please note this show is first come, first serve. Line up will start at 10AM Monday morning. Absolutely no camping overnight so get there early and stay in line.

Also, John hosted the live broadcast launching his latest record this past Monday, November 9, 2009 on Radio Sophie. Click below for the Heavier Octaves Radio podcast  link and more on Battle Studies.

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In light of the Fuse video preview that’s currently running which includes an Any Given Thursday fade-in intro, I thought I’d lift this song up today.  Many of you may agree that his Any Given Thursday  performance is the quintessential John Mayer live.  He was brimming with musical energy throughout.  Here is Why Georgia…he makes the classic connection with his audience particularly in the “B’ham choir sing-a-long.” Brings back memories:

I’m thinking,Why DC?