This week, guitar great/Grammy winner/John Mayer band member Isaiah Sharkey joins me for phenomenal food from Stefani Prime (6755 N. Cicero). Here’s what we discussed over steak sandwiches, risotto and charcuterie (thanks, Anthony!):

• The best Steely Dan album.
• Isaiah’s fantastic new album, “Love is the Key (Cancerian Theme).”
• How did Isaiah hook up with John Mayer? (Hint: The Roots played a role.)
• Set list strategy, and the importance of mixing it up night after night.
• How does it feel for Sharkey, a Chicago native, to play the United Center?
• The joy of inserting cover songs into the John Mayer live show.
• Is John Mayer the tallest man in rock?
• How much does spirituality play into Isaiah’s life?
• Childhood in Cabrini Green.
• The value of parenting.
• Isaiah writes “baby-making” songs: “There’s not enough love songs.”
• There’s nothing like a good horn section.

Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston.