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Melinda Joy / M.J. Baby & The Last Word
Minimalist / Lyrical / Indie

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Austin, Texas
United States

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Member Since1/20/2006
Band Websitewww.mjbabyband.com
InfluencesCowboy Junkies, Tom Waits, Ani DiFranco, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Heart, Ben Harper, Mazzy Star, Radiohead, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Cassandra Wilson, Steve Earle, Blondie, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Etta James, Pink Floyd, Louis Armstrong, P.J. Harvey, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Matthew Sweet, Emmylou Harris, Morphine, Portishead, Springsteen, Miles Davis, Joan Osborne, Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, Sinead O'Connor, Gillian Welch, Smashing Pumpkins, Indigo Girls, Nirvana, Patty Griffin, Prince, Jeff Buckley, CSNY, Lyle Lovett, Edith Piaf, Taj Mahal, Leonard Cohen, Ali Farka Toure, Nikka Costa, U2, Jolie Holland, Willie Nelson, The Cure, Dayna Kurtz, North Mississippi Allstars, Beck, Bonnie Raitt, Cat Power, Tori Amos, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Beastie Boys, Tricky, Tracy Chapman, Queen, David Bowie...
Sounds LikeMinimalist rock & roll with thoughtful lyrics and lush female vocals
Record LabelINDEPENDENT


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   About Melinda Joy / M.J. Baby & The Last Word
Sensual. Intuitive. Intellectual. Spiritual. Melinda Joy Rothouse is a singer-songwriter/bass player whose songs interweave poetic lyrics (many originally written as stand-alone poems) with bass and melody lines that draw from a variety of genres. Born in D.C., she grew up in the Midwest and has lived in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, Philadelphia, and New Orleans before migrating to Austin after Katrina. Currently performing as a solo artist, she also collaborates with Hannah Williams and Tanya Winch in Austin.

Discography: "Unbound" (2004) with her band, M.J. Baby & The Last Word. GoGirlsMusic.com calls the CD "a must-have for every blues/rock fan," saying "M.J. Baby & The Last Word pour their heart and soul into every song," while music journalist Kristi Singer observes "M.J. Baby & The Last Word brings soulful roots-rock with more jazz appeal than most 'rock' bands today can truthfully dish out." Fans at CD Baby describe M.J.'s voice as "haunting" and give the album high praise for "great work done with the highest production values."

"Unbound" features Melinda Joy on vocals/bass guitar, Matthew DeOrazio on guitar/drums/harmonium, Eddie Ecker on drums/piano, and David Loayza on percussion. The CD traverses a wide emotional range, from the uncanny “Insomnia,” slow blues “Cold Town,” and introspective “The Grand Scheme” to hard-edged grooves like “Shades of Brown” and “Never Go Back.” Many of the songs describe a kind of wanderlust: being on the road, observing the terrain that’s passing by. It’s also about breaking out, cutting loose from the past and beginning anew. Unbound was recorded and mixed in New Orleans at Word of Mouth studio with renowned engineer/producer Tim Stambaugh. Unbound is widely available online and at New Orleans and Austin-area record stores.

Performance Highlights: 2007 Hyperactive Music Festival, Albuquerque, NM / 2007 Folk Alliance Conference (GoGirls Showcase), Memphis, TN / 2007 GoGirls @ SXSW, Austin, TX / 2006 Cutting Edge Music Conference Showcase, New Orleans, LA /

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Hendrix Tribute Marvin Fields & The AXIS





Apr 3 2009 1:11 AM

Just dropped by to show some love,and thank U again for bein' a FRIEND...Put us in your TOP friends if you have room,so you can easily check our upcoming shows schedule on the page often (it's always updated) ...Marvin
Hendrix Tribute Marvin Fields & The AXIS





Apr 1 2009 4:54 AM

Just dropped by to show some love,and thank U again for bein' a FRIEND...Put us in your TOP friends if you have room,so you can check our upcoming shows schedule on the page often (it's always updated) ...Marvin
DIVINE PAISTE





Jan 6 2009 11:32 PM

Atavist Music





Oct 16 2008 3:51 PM

Thanks for being a friend.

Evolution-Band





Sep 24 2008 11:36 PM

we want new tunes...
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Jul 26 2008 11:43 PM

May I borrow some of YourSpace to promote MyCdRelease?



The all new, all original CRUELTY arrives Tuesday, July 29, and I'll celebrate with a show at Austin's legendary Cactus Cafe.
It's free, aside from the $15 you'll certainly want to spend on the CD.
Raina Rose opens at 8:30 pm, then Southpaw Jones performs in his finest suit, and nothing will ever be the same.

Check out a preview track on my profile page or southpawjones. com.
Thanks for sharing YourSpace!
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Jul 9 2008 3:52 PM

Hey Melinda,

Wanted to drop by and catch up. How's everything going in your world? Hope you had a great time in Ireland!

XXX,
Tish



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Jun 13 2008 5:21 PM

GRAYSON CAPPS & THE STUMPKNOCKERS

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Thurs.
June 12 / Belmont Hotel / Dallas, TX
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Sun.
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kini





Mar 27 2008 3:19 PM

You are awesome! Go chica!

see you sat.....
YOUNA





Feb 10 2008 2:14 PM

Salut Thanks for the add and taking a listen...much appreciated..any feedback or comment would be great....i love my Sundays, but please don't go see "Cloverfield" the worst movie!!...this summer season is arrivin early this year..hot hot hot!!..,anyways greetings from Bangkok!! Youna :)
Mosaic





Jan 29 2008 2:49 AM

Hey Melinda,
How are you? I hope all is well. I hope there will be some shows with the Hannah Williams band and MJ Baby and the last word this year.(keep your fingers crossed)Take care, hope to see you soon.

Jorge.
Compass Rose





Jan 29 2008 2:01 AM

GoGirlsMusic.com ... cuz chicks rock!





Jan 8 2008 5:13 AM

NOW TAKING SUBMISSIONS FOR...



8th annual Invasion of the GoGirls
March 13-16, 2008 - Austin, TX

a GoGirls "South by" party weekend!

Sign up here!!
Madalyn





Dec 30 2007 6:08 PM

Hey Melinda,

Here's to a rockin' 2008!!
Rayne & the Nocturnal Bees





Dec 21 2007 8:11 AM

I hope your Holidays are filled with peace!




"A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear."
-John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Peace,

~Rayne

Madalyn





Dec 21 2007 12:08 AM

Hey Melinda,

Love, Madalyn
Matt Stevens





Dec 19 2007 10:34 PM

Merry Christmas!!!

Hows it going???
Hannah Williams





Nov 8 2007 4:08 AM

I Love You!!!!! Can't wait to rock out together soon. You are the BAD ASS of the year!
xoxo,
H
laura





Oct 7 2007 2:27 AM

love the new photo: it's hot! can't wait for thanksgiving...fo' real! xoxo laura
Austin GoGirlsMusic Fest





Aug 30 2007 4:18 AM

MJ! Got your message today! Mad sent me an email too. I'll have info. soon for everyone! I've had a stomach bug so I'm a little behind. Thank you! You rock!
The Tokyo Flash Band





Aug 5 2007 9:10 PM

Just stopping through to show some love...

Tokyo Flash
www.myspace.com/thetokyoflashband
The Ten Foot Pole Cats





Aug 3 2007 12:51 PM

Hey there!
Thanks for the compliment. We are diggin your sounds too. Hopefully in May 2008 we will be in Nawlins & hopefully Austin coming through on a tour...we are looking for some gigs in the area....maybe we could do a show together.

Have a good weekend!
Boogie!
Jim Chilson
The Ten Foot Polecats
Nathan Hubble





Jul 30 2007 9:34 PM

yea... we'll see, huh? lol.
Nathan Hubble





Jul 30 2007 2:55 PM

it was good to meet you too.
hope you can come out sometime.

holla back,
nate
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