From his Carnatic musical roots in India, to his distinctive technical approach to playing guitar today, Prasanna challenges the listening audience to go on a ride with him. His newest CD All Terrain Guitar takes you on a musical journey, making a variety of stops along the way.

Mayer and three of the surviving Grateful Dead band members -- Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann -- along with Oteil Burbridge, formerly of the Allman Brothers, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti aren't a touring nostalgia act.