:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 11/6/03: J.Lynn is finally getting his merchandise department up and running! Place an order for the J.Lynn “Graffiti” shirt in a variety of colors (Grey, Brown, White, Army Green). Also, sticker’s with J.Lynn’s FS tattoo logo should be available in about a week! Stay tuned for pics! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 10/31/03: J.Lynn dressed up for Halloween today! He was aiming for Richard Marx, but in the end his costume made him look a bit more like George Michael. Looks like he and his half-grown beard will be avoiding public restrooms this evening! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 10/20/03: JLynnJohnston.com has some new features to enjoy! Check out the Guestbook, and sign in! Also look for regular entries from J.Lynn in the brand-new Journal section! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 10/10/03: It’s showtime again! J.Lynn Is playing a set at the WhatClub? Joining him onstage NEXT Saturday, October 18th will be Justin Catalino and The Red. Should be a great night! See you there! Saturday, October 18th w/ The Red & Justin Catalino @ The WhatClub? (email for directions) 5225 San Fernando Rd. West Los Angeles, CA 90039 9pm Doors $5, All ages! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 9/20/03: J.Lynn was mentioned in Lowdown Mag's top 40 unsigned band list in an unusual way. Mentioned with a bullet in the top ten section of the list, Lowdown saw fit to send a news update on our boy's behalf! Check the link below for all the skinny on the slim one himself… http://lowdownunsigned.cjb.net/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 9/5/03: J.Lynn has secured new web hosting for this very site! Look for many changes to begin immediately! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 8/28/03: J.Lynn has added an acoustic show at The Gig in Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 2nd! Come on out to this last-minute show, and let’s show Melrose how we do it! Tuesday, September 2nd @ The Gig - Hollywood 7302 Melrose Ave. 8pm Sharp! $4 with discount flyer (email me). 6 bucks at the door otherwise 21+ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 7/21/03: J.Lynn’s show tomorrow night at The Derby has been selected as the nationwide show recommendation by The Kings of A&R. “Out-of-this-world vocals…” Quite a compliment! Click the link below to see what else they had to say about our boy! http://www.kingsofar.com/archives/000151.html :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 7/15/03: J.Lynn’s next show is going to be OFF THE HOOK! Tuesday, July 22nd at the Derby in LA! It’s an evening of good ol’ rock and roll with good friends Fine White China, GoldN, and The Red. The best part about the whole thing is that the show is FREE if you RSVP to get on the list. J.Lynn is kicking the night off with an acoustic set featuring all sorts of new music. Don’t miss this show! Tuesday, July 22nd w/ Fine White China, goldN, & The Red @ The Derby Corner of Los Feliz & Hillhurst 8pm Sharp! *FREE* If you email me to get on the list! 7 bucks at the door otherwise 21+ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 6/20/03: The new songs are taking shape now, and the shape happens to be that of a foot to kick your ass with. Some preliminary song titles include "Feed," "I Would've Liked to Stay," and "Death Before Dishonor." Stay tuned for more developments as they unfold! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 5/10/03: J.Lynn has been tapped to compose music for an upcoming independent film. "Popeye" is an amazing story based on actual events. Rooted in the aftermath of a botched suicide, the film explores the struggle between generations as two fiercely independent family members find themselves bitterly dependent on each other. Written and directed by Kimberly McCullough, the film promises to be a powerful piece. For information on the film, including treatments, cast and crew bios, and investor information, point your browsers to: http://www.KimMcCullough.com/popeye :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 4/12/03: J.Lynn Johnston is playing a solo set at the WhatClub this Saturday, April 19th! It should be a great night, with guest performances by St. ill James (of goldN), and a full set by DJ Dutch into the wee hours of the morning. We’d love to see you there... Saturday, April 19th w/ St. ill James & DJ Dutch @ The WhatClub? 5225 San Fernando Road West Los Angeles, CA 90039 *(email me for directions)* Doors open at 8:00 pm $4 Door donation. More info: WhatClub@hotmail.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 3/24/03: In case you haven’t noticed, this web site has been updated with a dope new look! Flash animation, an all-new menu of options, and some awesome design by my friends at Aloris Design… Check it out! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 3/21/03: It’s J.Lynn’s Birthday! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 3/20/03: New show added! This one’s a benefit fundraiser, so the ticket price is a bit steeper than usual, but it’s all to raise funds for an amazing independent film! Friday, March 28th "Popeye" Benefit Dinner and Fundraiser 5225 San Fernando Rd. West Los Angeles, CA 90039 8pm-Midnight Cocktail attire $30.00 or $50.00/couple Admission includes dinner and 1 drink. Also playing are The Red and Brian from Fine White China :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2/21/03: It's that time again! J.Lynn Johnston is playing a solo acoustic set this Saturday night at the WhatClub in Los Angeles. Come hear new original material, all your J.Lynn favorites, and a handful of the finest covers known to exist... Also appearing on the bill will be local champions The Red, who will bring their signature style of mellow songwriter groove to the stage for all to be taken by. At the show, be sure to stop by the soon-to-be-world-famous Frozini Bar for the original frozen martini. New flavors appear every week! The menu is rapidly expanding at the WhatClub, as well. So be sure to show up hungry... Good music, drinks, and food... And the cover is always low! Saturday, February 22nd w/The Red @ The WhatClub? 5225 San Fernando Road West Los Angeles, CA 90039 Doors open at 8:00 pm $4 COVER. More info: WhatClub@hotmail.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 12/18/02: This is taken from the official press release, available at www.ARTISTdirectRecords.com: Due to artistic and creative differences regarding the present and future course of Mad at Gravity, J.Lynn Johnston on one hand and the four musicians on the other have decided to split. J.Lynn Johnston will continue on his own artistic course whereas Jake Fowler, Ben Froelich, Bosco and James Barlow are now in search of a new singer. All touring plans and single releases have been put on hold at this point. More details will be released as they develop.