Network LIVE Presents John Mayer Trio Live in Concert on November 23rd

Network LIVE Presents John Mayer Trio Live in Concert on November 23rd

Performance Celebrating the Release of 'Try! John Mayer Trio Live in Concert' Will Be Simulcast to Fans Across the Country via Network LIVE

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Network LIVE, a joint venture between America Online, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, will present the John Mayer Trio at New York City's Bowery Ballroom next Wednesday, November 23rd at 9:00pm to celebrate the November 22nd release of "Try! John Mayer Trio Live In Concert." Through Network LIVE's partnership with AOL and XM Radio, millions of John Mayer fans will have access to this intimate performance in real-time and on demand.

The Network LIVE horizontal platform of partners allows artists to connect with millions fans, while still maintaining the intimacy of a small show. Moreover, it allows fans to enjoy the live performance live, or on demand. The exclusive performance will be broadcast live via AOL Music LIVE (www.aolmusic.com) and XM Satellite Radio using the same highly successful and critically acclaimed Live8 model of live music content creation production, distribution and marketing.

"Network LIVE is shifting the traditional model of entertainment production and consumption in a seismic way," said Kevin Wall, CEO of Network LIVE and Executive Producer of Live8. "We are thrilled to present the John Mayer Trio, a band whose musicianship is incredibly well-suited to the live, intimate performance environment. This event perfectly articulates the Network LIVE vision: provide a powerful platform to enable artists to connect with their fans on an up-close and personal level, at any time, anywhere, on any device -- so no one has to miss the show."

Next Tuesday's highly anticipated live release from the John Mayer Trio comes on the heels of a six-week Trio tour that revealed the blues, soul, and rock partnership of John Mayer, Pino Palladino, and Steve Jordan. Try! was recorded at various venues throughout the tour, and features brand new songs such as "Who Did You Think I Was", "Gravity", and "Vultures", along with classic Jimi Hendrix and Ray Charles covers, as well as workings of Mayer's Grammy-award winning "Daughters" and "Something's Missing."

The John Mayer Trio will perform on Good Morning America on Tuesday, November 22nd and The Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, November 24th. Fans in the New York area will be treated to a special in-store performance by the Trio at Tower Records Village location on November 22nd. Performances on the CBS Early Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien are scheduled for December.

Network LIVE is a digital entertainment network committed to redefining live programming by distributing live events through multiple platforms. Network LIVE's first show featured Bon Jovi live from the Nokia Theatre in Times Square on the eve of the band's ninth studio album release, "Have a Nice Day," in September. In October, Network LIVE and AOL Music brought fans Green Day Live at the Wiltern in Los Angeles and in November, Network LIVE presented Keith Urban from Irving Plaza in New York on the eve of the CMAS, followed by Madonna at Koko's in London to launch her latest album.

About John Mayer Trio:

John Mayer is a Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum artist celebrated for his talent as a songwriter and guitar player. He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists from the prolific and iconic -- Eric Clapton, Herbie Hancock, Buddy Guy, BB King, and John Scofield -- to ground-breaking, contemporary artists such as Kanye West, Maroon 5, and Alicia Keys. Drummer Steve Jordan (Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones) and bassist Pino Palladino (the Who, Jeff Beck) are two of the most respected players in their field whose collaboration with John Mayer resulted in the formation of the John Mayer Trio, a soulful rock and blues band. The John Mayer Trio will release a live album -- Try! John Mayer Trio Live In Concert -- on Aware/Columbia Records on November 22, 2005.

For more information on the John Mayer Trio, visit www.johnmayertrio.com

About Network LIVE:

Network LIVE is the first multi-platform digital entertainment network committed to redefining live programming in the digital age by distributing live events through multiple platforms including the Internet, satellite radio and other third party global media platforms such as VOD, wireless and HDTV. A joint venture formed by entertainment and technology veteran and Executive Producer of Live8, Kevin Wall, AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, the company leverages the built in audiences and resources of its partners and the proven power of live entertainment. Network LIVE will soon unveil a rich slate of live programming consisting of live music, comedy, live special events, and original programming. Network LIVE is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

About America Online, Inc.

America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies, and e-commerce services.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 5 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2005 lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, plus premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and 21 channels of the most advanced traffic and weather information. XM was named Best Radio Service at the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

Source: Network LIVE

CONTACT: Ken Sunshine or Tiffany Shipp,
Shipp@kensunshineconsultants.com, both of Sunshine Consultants,
+1-212-691-2800, for the John Mayer Trio; or Elisa Wiefel of Network LIVE,
+1-310-550-3831, ewiefel@networklive.com; or Candice Yusim of mPRm,
+1-323-933-3399, ext. 239, cyusim@mprm.com, for Network LIVE

Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/

Web site: http://www.aolmusic.com/

Web site: http://www.johnmayertrio.com/

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