Upcoming Shows & Events:

- An Evening of Sacred Music at Seton Cove - Wednesday, 8/25, 6:00-8:00 p.m. MJ will lead a one-evening course on sacred music from the world's religious traditions. For more information and to register: http://www.setoncove.net/programs/classes/an_evening_of_sacred_music

- Chasca Presents: Rocky Horror Revue - Sunday, 10/31, 10:00 p.m. to Midnight. MJ joins the cast of Chasca's 2nd Annual Halloween Rocky Horror Revue at the Grey Horse Saloon in San Marcos, TX!

News and Past Events:

- Friday, 3/19/10 - 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



- 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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