Upcoming Shows & Events:

Really excited about my newest musical project, a trio of songstresses also featuring Kim Llewellyn and Kaia Petin. We've been busy writing, recording, and getting ready for our debut public performance at the Rockin' Tomato at 3003 South Lamar in Austin as part of a benefit show for cancer research on Saturday, April 16th, at 6:00 p.m. It's a night at the cabaret, a traveling vaudeville act, and an ode to the mother goddess, with tight, three-part harmony and eclectic instrumentation. We're having a blast ~ come & let us serenade you! Here's the event website for more info: http://www.taylorwillingham.me/Home/Benefit_Concert.html

Click the media player below to hear our a capella version of my song "Gratitude."

News and Past Events:

- The Rocky Horror Revue Central Texas Tour - MJ joined the cast of Chasca's 2nd Annual Halloween Rocky Horror Revue, playing the role of Columbia, for a five-show run throughout Central Texas in October and November 2010. Check out the Time Warp video on YouTube!

- An Evening of Sacred Music at Seton Cove - Wednesday, 8/2510, 6:00-8:00 p.m. MJ led a one-evening course on sacred music from the world's religious traditions.

- Friday, 3/19/10 - Austin Jams @ Austin Java - Austin Jams Showcase - 6:00-11:00 p.m. Melinda Joy and Friends (JT & Sean from Chasca), with the Hannah Williams Band and Chasca.



- 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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