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Has it ever ran through your mind what celebrities look like during a certain predicament, event or activity? After seeing Jonny Lang perform at the House of Blues on the 16th of July, I have a solid feeling I know what he really looks like when he is reminiscing, heartbroken, angry, passionate, intimate, thankful and going poo-poo and potty!
 
I hate to disturb any graves or upset any folks who consider Elvis as one of their faves, but his hip "thang" is pale in comparison to the mojo of Jonny Lang!
 
That is, Jonny's jerking movements of his entire body, tensed-up facial expressions and strong, animalistic vocal explosions and guitar playing throughout his show, I swear, must be how he appears during experiencing the big "O!" With that said, I came to conclude that while he performed at last Friday's show he seemed to have 69 or so!
 
Jonny Lang has had quite a ride, given the strapping young lad was invited to play at Mick Jagger's 56th Birthday Bash, where he jammed with Jagger, Bono, Elton John and Ron Wood side by side. (www.jonnylang.com 2010)
 
Plus, when Lang journeyed into the Gospel sound, he was awarded a Grammy for his album "Turn Around" (www.jonnylang.com 2010.)
 
Another notch was added to Jonny's belt when he performed at the White House when Bill Clinton was in office, and gave the President something heartfelt--Rather than giving Clinton a cigar, Jonny gave the President a Fender guitar! (www.jonnylang.com 2010)
 
Now, back to Jonny's Chicago performance where some of the songs he played were "Red Light," "Thankful," "Livin' for the City," "Breakin' Me," "Rack Em' Up" and an encore including "40 Days and 40 Nights" as well as "Lie to me," proving he and his band are undoubtedly some of the most talented jam musicians in existence!
 
Jonny had a Gospel singer do a handful of solos that gave me goosebumps from my gourde straight down to my toes!
 
Also, Jonny revealed he played at the old Fitzgeralds and Buddy Guy's Legends his first trip to Chicago. He elaborated he was really nervous to play at Buddy Guys, and while he did, he looked over and saw Buddy Guy watching him. "So I have a lot of good memories in Chicago," said Jonny while the lights were dim.
 
Right after Jonny left the stage of the House of Blues, I asked fans for their reviews.
 
"Amazing--nothing was missing from the show. It couldn't have been better, and I saw the Rolling Stones twice, and he was better than them," asserted Jill Matthews.
 
(Poor old slick, Mick Jagger, has seemed to have lost some of his swagger.)
 
Breck Reich, another satisfied concert-goer, confessed [Jonny Lang] "was better then John Mayer, and he loves John Mayer!"
 
Additionally, Mark said "the expressions on Jonny's face are real--they show what he's feeling. And we [he and his slightly buzzed buddies] like it best when he whales on the guitar and he did tonight," I agree with Mark whole-heartedly.
 
Lastly, before the interview I had with Jonny on Thursday, his PR had professed he hasn't been up to par and is in need of rest. Nonetheless, the show of his "Live by Request" tour screamed Jonny is still one of the Music Industry's best!
 
Sources:
www.jonnylang.com

*Photos by Tracy Walsh 

Chicago Bandits' pitcher, Jennie Finch, will be making an appearance and playing for the Chicago Bandits in their second Battle of the Sexes game on Monday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Finch, previously absent during past Battle of the Sexes games, has been on a hot streak against National Pro Fastpitch competition this season, with a 3-1 record, three complete games and a perfect game on her resume.

“We’re looking forward to having the best pitcher in softball compete against the men,” said Bandits’ GM Aaron Moore. “People always debate if men can hit her pitches, so now everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to see if they can touch it against any of our pitchers.”

Finch is no stranger to Silver Cross Field. Last time she made an appearance there the veteran pitcher threw a perfect game against the Akron Racers as the Bandits defeated the Racers 2-0. She held the Racers to zero hits, zero walks and no runs while striking out 11 on her way to the victory. The game was only her second perfect game with the Bandits, her first coming in the 2009 season against the Philadelphia Force.

The Bandits dominated the last time they faced off in a gender battle back in June as they took on the Northern league Rockford Riverhawks. The Bandits shutout their male counterparts on the way to  a  5-0 victory.

“So far we’re 2-0 in [Battle of Sexes] games,” said Bandits’ owner Bill Sokolis. “We took down the Flyers and Riverhawks, now it’s time to beat the Jackhammers. I might have to stop arranging these games if no one can beat us. We almost no-hit the Riverhawks in June. If we steamroll the Jackhammers it might be time to stop the boys vs girls games.”

Exciting suite packages are available for the Battle of the Sexes match-up, offering the best and most comfortable party view of the action on the field. Suites start at just $99 and include 22 tickets. To book a suite or to learn about Silver Cross Field food options, contact Jim Rice at 815-774-2860 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Silver Cross Field is located in downtown Joliet at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr. in Joliet, Ill. To order tickets for the August 9 Battle of the Sexes, contact the Jackhammers’ ticket office at 815-726-2255.

First pitch for the latest edition of the Battle of Sexes games between the Bandits and team’s from the Northern League will be thrown at 7 on Monday, August 9.

For more information about the Joliet Jackhammers visit www.jackhammerbaseball.com and for more information about the Chicago Bandits visit www.chicagobandits.com