Pino Palladino to Join John Mayer for “Sob Rock” Tour

John Mayer and Pino Palladino

Photos by Daniel Prakopcyk

John Mayer is using his downtime from Dead & Company’s schedule to launch his own tour to support his last solo album, Sob Rock, which came out in July of 2021. Beginning on February 17th, the extensive tour is slated to run through the end of April, covering major metropolitan centers around the U.S. as well as a stop in Canada.

Sob Rock presented Mayer’s music in a soft rock format with throwback sounds to the early ’90s. It’s packed with talented musicians, and this tour is no different.

“The combined years of experience between these extraordinary musicians, as well as their contributions to the art form, is really something special to see and hear all on one stage,” he said of his band. “We’ve been rehearsing for the past 10 days or so, and it’s been more of a revelation than a recital. I couldn’t be more excited to hit the road with them, and I hope you can come out and see us.”

Mayer will be joined by percussionist Lenny Castro, drummer Steve Ferrone, guitarist David Ryan Harris, keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac, vocalist Tiffany Palmer, keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, vocalist Carlos Ricketts, and guitarist Isaiah Sharkey. Returning to his touring band is his longtime bassist and session legend Pino Palladino, who has been working with the guitarist/vocalist since 2005.

Check Palladino’s work on the Sob Rock album on “New Light”:

John Mayer “Sob Rock” Tour 2022:

DateVenueLocation
Feb 17MVP ArenaAlbany, NY
Feb 18Wells Fargo CenterPhiladelphia, Pa
Feb 20Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
Feb 21Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
Feb 23Capital one ArenaWashington, D.C.
Feb 25Ppg Paints ArenaPittsburgh, PA
Feb 27Scotiabank ArenaToronto, ON
Mar 1UBS ArenaBelmont Park, NY
Mar 4TD GardenBoston, MA
Mar 5TD GardenBoston, MA
Mar 11The Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NV
Mar 13The ForumLos Angeles, CA
Mar 15The ForumLos Angeles, CA
Mar 16The ForumLos Angeles, CA
Mar 18Chase CenterSan Francisco, CA
Mar 19Chase CenterSan Francisco, CA
Mar 22Climate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
Mar 23Climate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
Mar 25Vivint ArenaSalt Lake City, UT
Mar 27Ball ArenaDenver, CO
Apr 2FLA Live ArenaSunrise, FL
Apr 5Amalie ArenaTampa, FL
Apr 8State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GA
Apr 9State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GA
Apr 11Spectrum CenterCharlotte, NC
Apr 13Bridgestone ArenaNashville, TN
Apr 20Moody CenterAustin, TX
Apr 21Moody CenterAustin, TX
Apr 23Toyota CenterHouston, TX
Apr 24American Airlines CenterDallas, TX
Apr 28United CenterChicago, IL
Apr 29CenterChicago, IL

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