John Mayer returns to Australia to cast his unique spell on KIA SOUL Live At The Chapel

14 Oct 2009

Seven-time Grammy Award winning singer songwriter JOHN MAYER will return to Australia next month to launch his new album “Battle Studies”, and has confirmed he’ll take time out for a red-hot live performance for Kia Soul Live At The Chapel on November 4.
Australian audiences have long embraced John Mayer’s unique style and delicate song arrangements, resulting in multi-platinum success across his three previous studio albums. The exclusive and intimate confines of Paddington’s Uniting Church will provide the perfect setting for Mayer to unveil tracks from “Battle Studies” ahead of its worldwide release, an amazing coup for his local fans!
Incorporating the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock/pop, Battle Studies was recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The album's first single "Who Says", which challenges conventional standards of what one can accomplish or undertake - despite society's constraints, is currently impacting at Australian radio.
"I approach music like a director doing a period piece," says Mayer. "Where Continuum was R&B and Soul, Battle Studies was written with the timelessness of Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young in mind. The melodies and message are concise and from-the-gut with the efficiency of simplicity."
mcm media Chief Executive, Mr Simon Joyce, was thrilled today to announce Mayer’s involvement, saying “We are absolutely delighted to have John Mayer join us for the fourth event in this year’s KIA Soul Live At The Chapel series. He is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in the world and we are privileged to have him perform tracks from his new album for us first here in Australia. We’re looking forward to an amazing live show”.
Fans can jump online now to find out how to win tickets to John Mayer’s Chapel showcase – head to the competitions header at www.liveatthechapel.com.au
Then catch John Mayer at Kia Soul Live At The Chapel when it airs on the Seven Network on Sunday 29th November at 11am and Channel [V] on Saturday 2nd January from 5pm.
Kia Soul Live At The Chapel has already staged three very special gigs this year, kicking off with superstar Lady Gaga, followed by an amazing full band set from Jessica Mauboy, and electrifying rock band The All-American Rejects in August. Following John Mayer, there’ll be one final Live At The Chapel event this year before the series takes a well-earned Christmas break.
Kia Soul Live At The Chapel … supported by partners Seven Network, Channel [V], News Ltd and Who Magazine.
www.liveatthechapel.com.au www.johnmayer.com
John Mayer’s “Battle Studies” released November 13 on Sony Music Entertainment.
New single “Who Says” on sale October 13 via Sony Music Entertainment.
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mcm media produces entertainment and lifestyle related radio, online, TV and mobile content for broadcasters. Utilising this content, mcm media delivers innovative marketing solutions to their advertising clients.

mcm media is renowned for its nationally syndicated radio brands including Take 40 Australia®, The Hot Hits®, Planet Rock®, My Generation®, The Jono & Dano Show and Better Homes and Gardens® Radio Show.

mcm media also publishes several of the nation’s top rating music entertainment websites, including take40.com, thehothits.com and movideo.com The company has developed and produced several television series, including Live at The Chapel® and Take 40 Live Lounge® and is a growing supplier of online audio and audio visual entertainment content.

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