The best thing to happen since John Mayer.

I’m changing the damn colloquialism. Right here. Right now. Sliced bread has had it’s run. It’s over.

I got to see John-boy play tonight at MSG. My good Lord. I saw him in concert a little over a year ago, it was an in-store at Tower Records (r.i.p.) and I was blown away. It was when he first launched the trio album. I thought “No popular musician is this good right now, nor has one been for years, and nor will there be one for years after he is gone.”

Tonight I was beside myself as he was 100 times better than last year. The entire arena seemed to be filled with positive, karmic vibes. I don’t know how else to describe it. I was inspired, uplifted, enthusiastic, and just might have even had an epiphany. They say that after you’ve been around someone who is a great artist, that you will often be inspired in your own art and life. Tonight was no exception.

John, I don’t know if you will ever read my blog, probably not, but know this: You are music now. Keep writing, keep playing, keep being. You’re an inspiration to anyone who loves art in any form, and you are a great thinker. I am happy to be a small part of the flow because I know that you’re a big part of it.

Now, I know what you all are thinking – surely, Andy didn’t forget his camera. Well, you’re right. I didn’t forget my camera. Now, I also know that you’re probably thinking – But what justice can pictures do a concert? I thought the same thing – which is why I had my camera on movie mode all night long. And thanks to a spankin’ new 2GB flash card, I got all of Vultures, and all of the finale, Gravity, which included the addition of a very special guest helping to belt out the refrain (if you thought Jessica, shame on you).

The latter is 698 MB right now. That’s geek-speek for “to freakin’ huge to post at the moment.” I’m gonna cram it down to smaller size tomorrow and try and post it Friday, so look for it. No, you won’t find it on YouTube either. Just my blog.

I will write more about the concert later – I just needed to get some thoughts down. If you don’t like John Mayer, give him another chance – or better yet, plunk down $60 to go see him in concert (though he’s done touring for the time being). I can honestly say that he has changed my life more than once. Thank you John. I hope you keep getting back as much as you’re giving.

Here’s a little teaser for you. The special guest is in the shot – can you guess who it is?…aw heck, it’s probably all over the papers anyway – it’s Alicia Keys.

Anyway, I’ve watched both the videos, they turned out great – very high quality (sound is pretty darn good too)! Be on the lookout.