Melissa On The Rocks (M.O.T.R.), is a collection of songs written by Melissa between 2005 and 2007.  These were recorded by Matt and Melissa in Austin in the Spring of 2007, then mixed in L.A. by Gilli Moon, and mastered in New Orleans by Parker Dinkins.  These masters then sat, in a box, in a closet, while the couple went on to form and develop Sweet Jones.

Now, after releasing the CD/DVD "Le Grande Soiree", and breaking in a new rhythm section, they are ready to focus some attention on this material.  Some of these songs have been absorbed into Sweet Jones, having undergone new arrangements and re-writes.  The remainder of the songs, though not suitable in the Sweet Jones repertoire, are still great recordings of songs the couple are very proud to share. 
It represents a snapshot of a time in their life after a year and a half of working together, developing this material live, and cementing their relationship as peer musicians, just prior to discovering and developing their deeper connection as a couple.

On this collection of songs, you'll hear Melissa's fortitude and power as a front person:  A culmination of 10 years of playing live, as a solo artist, in Austin, and around the country.  Here, she's at her most confident, fronting this power-pop trio, with Matthew on the drums, and Melinda Rothouse on bass. 

M.O.T.R. is available to download on our Store page and is also available for licensing.