Systematic Theology - July 26, 2010
The whole point of 'Systematic Theology' is to convince Jews first and then Gentiles that we no longer need the, 'Old Testament'. The Jews were clearly portrayed/defined as the Elect.
John Lawler: News/Journal
msnbc - June 17, 2010
msnbc is sort of like the the gay person in the room that you don't want to offend.
They keep talking and you try not to notice the way they sound.
jl
They keep talking and you try not to notice the way they sound.
jl
Maher and Hitchens - May 11, 2010
Bill Maher and Christopher Hitchens claim that Christians have imaginary friends. My response is this. At least Christians only have three imaginary friends. Maher and Hitchens have millions.
JL
JL
A Message From Anna Sotys - July 26, 2009
Sunday 7/26 at 9pm- FREE
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark
I'll be opening up for the talented and beautiful Ami Saraiya. We have been working on a couple songs together as well. Ami will be playing with her band, while this will be more of a solo gig for me. Well not exaclty, Mr. John Lawler will join me on stage. THIS IS A FREE SHOW
Tuesday 7/28 8pm- $12
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln
I'm opening up for a female singer songwritter coming through town called Toby Lightman. I'll be playing with John Lawler as well.
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark
I'll be opening up for the talented and beautiful Ami Saraiya. We have been working on a couple songs together as well. Ami will be playing with her band, while this will be more of a solo gig for me. Well not exaclty, Mr. John Lawler will join me on stage. THIS IS A FREE SHOW
Tuesday 7/28 8pm- $12
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln
I'm opening up for a female singer songwritter coming through town called Toby Lightman. I'll be playing with John Lawler as well.
'Little Bug', by Anna Soltys - July 8, 2009
Click the link and listen to a few new tracks by multi-talented artist Anna Soltys.
John Lawler plays guitar on, 'Little Bug'.
http://www.stonecutterrecords.com/annasoltys2
John Lawler plays guitar on, 'Little Bug'.
http://www.stonecutterrecords.com/annasoltys2
Las Vegas - May 29, 2009
I added a few fun pics from my Las Vegas gig with Damian Williams at the, Palms Hotel, on May 8th.
A wonderful group of gals hired us for a surprise birthday party for their friend, Rhonda Mona.
It was a great time. Yikes, is all I can say.
Click on, 'Photos', and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
JL
A wonderful group of gals hired us for a surprise birthday party for their friend, Rhonda Mona.
It was a great time. Yikes, is all I can say.
Click on, 'Photos', and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
JL
John Lawler at Zebra Lounge - April 5, 2009
John Lawler will be performing a 12-String acoustic set every Sun, Mon and Tues from 8-9pm at the Zebra Lounge in Chicago. Begining April 5th.
He will also join piano great Damian Williams from 9-12:30am on harmonica.
The Zebra is located at 1220 N State (half block north of Division).
He will also join piano great Damian Williams from 9-12:30am on harmonica.
The Zebra is located at 1220 N State (half block north of Division).
Cactus Enima - February 17, 2009
This is how my attorney friend JP refers to Obama's stimulus bill.
I thought it had a nice ring to it.
I thought it had a nice ring to it.
The Kremona Orpheus - September 10, 2008
I just bought a new guitar. It's a Bulgarian Kremona Orpheus, Sofia model. All my other guitars are saying, "Who's the new Hot! German chick?"
My Leo Kottke twelve string is saying, "I'm a Leo Kottke Model!"
Sofia says, "Never heard of him."
My Joe Pass hollow body is saying, "I'm a Joe Pass Model jazz guitar."
Sofia says, "Never heard of him."
My Martin J40 six string is retarded. Mainly because of the multiple frontal lobotomies I've performed on him over the years. He just walks up to Sofia and says, "I like popcorn!"
My Leo Kottke twelve string is saying, "I'm a Leo Kottke Model!"
Sofia says, "Never heard of him."
My Joe Pass hollow body is saying, "I'm a Joe Pass Model jazz guitar."
Sofia says, "Never heard of him."
My Martin J40 six string is retarded. Mainly because of the multiple frontal lobotomies I've performed on him over the years. He just walks up to Sofia and says, "I like popcorn!"
Way of Man - August 15, 2008
John Lawler will be performing the opening set for, 'Way of Man', at 'The Underground Lounge', this Saturday night from 9-10pm.
Click 'Calendar' for more info.
Click 'Calendar' for more info.
Not Cool - August 12, 2008
Here are some indicators that you are no longer cool.
You tell a really funny joke and everyone in the room says, "Why is that old man talking to himself?"
AA puts you on their, 'Do Not Admit', list.
You go to a 3D movie by yourself because you, "want to see how the technology has changed".
Your last facelift makes you look like you're possessed by a demon.
All you want to talk about are Richard Dryfuss movies.
All of your knowledge comes from infomercials.
Really pretty girls only look at you if you've been run over by a car. Then they say, "Someone should call 911!"
You tell a really funny joke and everyone in the room says, "Why is that old man talking to himself?"
AA puts you on their, 'Do Not Admit', list.
You go to a 3D movie by yourself because you, "want to see how the technology has changed".
Your last facelift makes you look like you're possessed by a demon.
All you want to talk about are Richard Dryfuss movies.
All of your knowledge comes from infomercials.
Really pretty girls only look at you if you've been run over by a car. Then they say, "Someone should call 911!"
Save the Polar Bears - May 16, 2008
It’s May 16th in Chicago and the temperature is a balmy 40 degrees. Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t one of the basic tenets of the global warming religion involve something about actual warming? We should just transplant the polar bears to Lake Michigan. We can fit them all with radar collar bombs that will explode their heads if they come within 100 yards of a human being.
We can have a $300 fine for teenagers who intentionally take part in polar bear baiting just to see their heads explode. The kids will refer to this practice as, 'Polar Popping'.
We can have a $300 fine for teenagers who intentionally take part in polar bear baiting just to see their heads explode. The kids will refer to this practice as, 'Polar Popping'.
The History of Psychology - May 7, 2008
There's a very unnerving story in the book of Acts 19:13 about a group of seven Jewish exorcists who, not believing in Jesus, invoked His name in the hopes of exorcising a demon from a man possessed. This was a particularly nasty, Linda Blair, type of demon. The lead exorcist stated, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul proclaims." (New English Bible)
As far as I know, this was one of the first times in history that psychology was used to cure someone percieved to be mentally ill.
The scary part was the demons response to the statement. "Jesus I acknowledge, and I know Paul, but who are you?"
Can you imagine being the exorcist-in-training quietly saying under your breath to your more experienced elder, "Now, was he suppose to say that?"
Well the demon then flew into a rage sending all seven men running from the house stripped, bloodied and beaten.
I'll bet at the next monthly psychology board meeting some bandaged up guy with his arm in a sling said, "I'd like to motion that we let the Apostles handle all future exorcisims. All those in favor?"
As far as I know, this was one of the first times in history that psychology was used to cure someone percieved to be mentally ill.
The scary part was the demons response to the statement. "Jesus I acknowledge, and I know Paul, but who are you?"
Can you imagine being the exorcist-in-training quietly saying under your breath to your more experienced elder, "Now, was he suppose to say that?"
Well the demon then flew into a rage sending all seven men running from the house stripped, bloodied and beaten.
I'll bet at the next monthly psychology board meeting some bandaged up guy with his arm in a sling said, "I'd like to motion that we let the Apostles handle all future exorcisims. All those in favor?"
Santa Claus is Coming To Town - April 18, 2008
Only 251 days till Christmas. We're 31.23% there! GO BEARS!
Harmonica John - March 7, 2008
Check out this 2001 video of John Lawler (aka Me) playing harmonica at the Underground Wonderbar with Robin Kay (vocal), Lonie Walker (piano) and Kevin Patrick (percussion).
http://www.truveo.com/Loni-Walkers-Underground-Wonderbar-April-2001-Pt-1/id/1061303461
http://www.truveo.com/Loni-Walkers-Underground-Wonderbar-April-2001-Pt-1/id/1061303461
Speaking of The Holy Spirit - February 19, 2008
When I was a kid in 1972, I heard a guitar player named Leo Kottke. His playing took over my entire world. I decided at age 12, that I was to devote myself to learning how to play like this guy (flash-forward, It never happened). I tried to wrap my twelve year old mind around the awesome sounds that Leo could produce on a guitar. I had some skills back then due to my two older brothers, Steve (who started me on guitar) and Dan (who started me on fingerstyle guitar).
Every night when I said my prayers back then, the Holy Echelon, went something like this: God first, then Jesus, and Leo Kottke and The Holy Spirit were tied for third.
Now this was just a concession prize for the Holy Spirit. I knew that God had no tolerance for people who slandered the Holy Spirit, so I figured if I put the Holy Spirit in honorary third place behind Leo Kottke, God would be ok with that.
Many years later I went through something that brought me to my knees. I fell madly in love. Quite madly, mind you. There were things happening in the physical world and there were things happening in my mind. There was no difference between my mind and the physical world. I was in the here and now and I didn't know what to think or do (I finally decided to write music about it, and leave it at that).
Every now and then I find myself thinking. "Dude, I'm totally sorry about that whole third place thing."
JL
Every night when I said my prayers back then, the Holy Echelon, went something like this: God first, then Jesus, and Leo Kottke and The Holy Spirit were tied for third.
Now this was just a concession prize for the Holy Spirit. I knew that God had no tolerance for people who slandered the Holy Spirit, so I figured if I put the Holy Spirit in honorary third place behind Leo Kottke, God would be ok with that.
Many years later I went through something that brought me to my knees. I fell madly in love. Quite madly, mind you. There were things happening in the physical world and there were things happening in my mind. There was no difference between my mind and the physical world. I was in the here and now and I didn't know what to think or do (I finally decided to write music about it, and leave it at that).
Every now and then I find myself thinking. "Dude, I'm totally sorry about that whole third place thing."
JL