- For the record I like John Mayer; great guitarist, nice songs, cool voice.
Touring bands use something called a rider which specifies what the concert promoter must provide for the band in order for them to do a show. Some bands contracts calls for of the provision of certain types food, specific brands of condoms backstage, massage, fresh boxer shorts, no brown M&M's etc. Here's a snippet from John Mayer's hospitality rider - fun reading. To see the list of demands for other bands check this site out.
