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Upcoming Shows & Events:


Wednesday, 3/17 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration at 1st Down & Stassney - Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us in South Austin. Acoustic Happy Hour with MJ + JT Martin & Seah Hannon from Chasca and Average Joe Crane, followed by an evening of rock and roll with Chasca, and more! Woo hoo! For more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=353125294455&ref=mf / http://www.1stdownandstassneysportsbar.com/About_Us.html



Friday, 3/19 - Austin Jams @ Austin Java -
Austin Jams Showcase - 6:00-11:00 p.m. Melinda Joy and Friends (JT & Seah from Chasca), with Shelby Earl + Andrew McKeag from the Presidents of the United States of America, Hannah Williams Band, and Chasca. Austin Java at 12th & Lamar: http://www.austinjava.com/events_calendar.php. For more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10150106780950037&index=1


Creative Splash!
Hosted by MJ and Hannah Williams - A monthly working group for artists, writers, and musicians to explore the creative process in a fun, informal way. Each evening includes a variety of improvisational exercises, free writing exercises, movement, musical jams, and more! This event is open to anyone who wants to nurture their creative side in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.

Bring a notebook and your creative side!

Suggested donation $10.

Creative Splash! happens once a month on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., usually on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Location:
Ventana del Soul Cafe & Cultural Center, 1831 E. Oltorf St., Austin, TX, 78741. 

Upcoming Creative Splash! Dates:

  • Tuesday, March 23rd, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
For more information about our ongoing Creative Splash event and other workshops, please visit www.moondancecreative.com


News and Past Events:

Thursday, 11/12/09 -
Art Actualized Showcase at Rutamaya! A celebration of art in action honoring six months of creative process by a variety of local visual and performing artists.  I'm honored to have J.T. Martin and Sean Hannon of Chasca playing with me for this event! 8:00-11:00 p.m. Ruta Maya - 6301 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX. $5 Cover.

Saturday, 11/21/09 - East Austin Studio Tour performance at Dr. Pea's Active Health Center, with J.T. Martin and Sean Hannon of Chasca
. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1601 East Fifth St., Austin, TX.

9/13/09 - Had a blast singing with Hannah Williams last night for the grand opening party of Empower Yoga, a great new yoga and community space in downtown Austin!

2/10/09 - Irie Bean show February 21st!
With the Hannah Williams Band - An evening of acoustic soul on the back patio. MJ will be playing a short break set at around 8:45 or 9:00 PM. Good drinks, tasty treats, good friends and good times! All ages are welcome. 8-10 PM.
Irie Bean Coffee Bar, 2310 South Lamar, Austin.

4/5/07 - Hyperactive Music Festival / New Mexico & Colorado Tour - We've been invited to play at the 2007 Hyperactive Music Festival and Conference in Albuquerque, May 17-19! In addition to the festival, we'll be touring throughout New Mexico and Colorado during the second half of May - check our calendar for dates, times, and locations.

6/12/06 - GoGirlsMusic.com calls our Unbound CD "a must have for every blues/rock fan," saying "M.J. Baby & The Last Word pour their heart and soul into every song!" Read the
full review.




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