We're going to blow our own horn here for a minute or two

Johnny has made it a practice back in Ypsilanti and here in Jersey City to not take advertisements, not to optimize his site with banner ads everywhere (same goes for his YouTube account). It's about freedom of expression here and not owing anything to anyone. If someone's on the take they should be letting you know. Like John Mellencamp sang in 'Minutes to Memories' "An honest man's pillow is his peace of mind."

Here's another reason we don't slather bullshit banner ads and pop ups everywhere, you don't click them.  Seriously. An old friend pointed this out today on Twitter. Did you know you have a better chance of completing Navy Seal training than clicking a banner ad? Ladies, you're more likely to give birth to twins than click a banner ad. Finally citizens, you're more likely to get accepted at MIT than click a banner ad. Oh there are more of these amazing factoids just a click away, and you didn't get to read them by clicking an ad, and here you never will.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with JOHN MELLENCAMP!

You're luck you're not getting four different versions of the Michigan State fight song tonight after seeing Sparty knock off #1 Virginia over at MSG.

Johnny has always very much enjoyed the wit and charm in this song, 'Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)' by John Mellencamp. Sharp writing and a catchy number. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as Johnny enjoys bringing it to you.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with JOHN MELLENCAMP!

Johnny thinks of the 4th of July and he thinks of small town barbeques, swimming, friends and fireworks that night. The good fireworks too. Before Mother America said no more fun for you. Johnny remembers playing lawn darts on the 4th of July in Ortonville Michigan. Freedom!

How bout John Mellencamp from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with 'Pink Houses'

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with JOHN MELLENCAMP!

'Human Wheels' live, by the man from Seymour Indiana