Situated squarely in the crossroads of rock, pop and folk, John Mayer is one of the modern scene’s most talented guitarists and hardest-hitting songwriters. The seven-time Grammy winner has collaborated with iconic musicians from across genres and generations, including B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Frank Ocean.
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Mayer is bringing his diverse sound and awe-inspiring performance to the Chase Center during a special extension of his most recent Solo Tour, which sees him take the stage for an emotional acoustic set.
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“When I had the idea to embark on a solo tour, I was thinking about the technical aspect of it; how to pull off a show where it was just me up there,” Mayer wrote on Instagram in April of this year. “What I didn’t—and couldn’t—factor in was how the audience would add a kind of magic I’d never experienced before. I quickly realized that what made these shows special was my bringing my intentions to the stage and then letting the people in the room steer the night.”
See this special event and come ready to have the best time ever with our handy guide to everything you need to know about John Mayer at the Chase Center.
First of all, whether you’re using rideshare to get to the venue or driving yourself, we highly recommend buffering your travel time with an extra half hour or so to account for heightened traffic in the area. Then go ahead and add another 15 minutes to handle your parking your own car.
The Chase Center offers space to pre-paid parking pass holders at two distinct garages: the Mercedes-Benz Garage, accessible from 390 16th St. and 99 Warriors Way; and the Warriors Way Garage, accessible at 150 Warriors Way. Both garages are set to open at 5 p.m. the day of the concerts, and both garages close at midnight. You can learn even more about how to reach these garages at chasecenter.com/parking.
If you didn’t nab a limited parking pass in time, there are third-party operated garages recommended by the Chase Center at 1800 Owens St., and the corner of 19th Street and Illinois Street. When there are no events at Oracle Park, the Chase Center also recommends parking at Lot A at 74 Mission Rock St.
Yes, we’re sure you have the cutest purse picked out for this highly-fashionable show, but if your bag is any larger than 14” long and 6” wide, it’s going to have to be checked at the bag valet on Terry A Francois Blvd for a $10 fee. Backpacks are never allowed, although smaller fashion backpacks and diaper bags that look like backpacks can get a pass if they meet the 14” x 6” requirement. All bags will be searched and screened.
First of all, get your tickets for Tuesday’s John Mayer concert here. Now that that’s out of the way:
Printed tickets are a thing of the past at the Chase Center because the venue has gone completely contactless—at least for entry. Make sure your mobile ticket is ready to be scanned once you get to security, either on your TicketMaster app or the Warriors + Chase Center Mobile App.
It’s always a good idea to download and access your ticket page before leaving the house in case of a lowered cell signal due to crowds or lack of on-site WiFi. However, please be advised that screenshots of digital tickets don’t always work. Be sure to read the fine print of your mobile ticket.
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter JP Saxe joins John Mayer on this leg of the tour, having astounded audiences all throughout the spring run. His 2019 hit "If The World Was Ending" with Julia Michaels will certainly be a high point, the perfect tone-setter for a night of beautiful music.
John Mayer has called the Solo setlists “mere sketches” on Instagram, adding that “with an open mind and a lot of vulnerability, the best version of the show would emerge.” The setlist does change from night to night, but some songs appear to make the cute “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room,” “Why Georgia,” “Love On The Weekend,” “Wild Blue” and “Your Body is a Wonderland” are definite regulars.
Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way / 888-479-4667
Photography by: Benjamin Lozovsky/BFA
