After drummer tests positive, Mayer says won't cancel gigs after 2 years of pandemic-halted concerts

Grammy award-winning musician John Mayer says he won't cancel another concert after two years of not being able to perform during the coronavirus pandemic.

His drummer, Steve Ferrone, recently tested positive for COVID-19 but the show in Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening went on as planned.

Mayer's former touring drummer J.J. Johnson filled in for Ferrone.

Mayer decided to change the format for the live tour performances of his latest music from his new album titled, "Sob Rock." Performances of his latest songs "New Light" and "Last Train Home" were driven by Mayer's acoustic guitar rather than the full band format. 

The acoustic versions of Mayer's latest songs were well received by the audience and Mayer was grateful. The hit-maker thanked the audience for being flexible and declared he would never cancel a show after the last two years of the pandemic.

"I can't tell you how cool you guys are to roll with these punches," Mayer said during his "Sob Rock Tour" performance at Capital One Arena. "I'll tell you one thing, after the last two years, I am not cancelling a show. We do not cancel shows anymore."

He continued, saying to the crowd, "I mean, if it's that thing, you got it. Well, I understand. Anything other than that, if it's just me and I have to bang on a guitar with my right hand and my left hand is in a sling and I'll tell you stories, I am not cancelling a show."

Mayer said he was blown away that fans kept buying tickets after he explained that the format of his next live concerts would have to change after his drummer tested positive for COVID.

"I do have the best fans in all of music," he said.