Minnie Wood

BIOGRAPHY 2006

MINNIE WOOD
Singer / Songwriter
Melbourne, Australia

Combining her vast experience in the Australian music industry with a lifetime of musical & political influences, singer / songwriter Minnie Wood is stepping out into the forefront and finally walking to the beat of her own drum.

Whether fronting a rock band, singing back-up vocals for the likes of Monique Brumby, Cousin Leonard & Troy Dean, or shining as a solo artist performing the National Anthem at the Melbourne Tigers basketball game before 2000+ people, Minnie Wood has continually proven she's got it goin' on.

"We've had lots of singers perform the national anthem for The Melbourne Tigers but Minnie has sung it the best of all!"
Andrew Gaze Dec. 2002

Inspired by her late father Teddie Wood, a Frank Sinatra-style crooner - Minnie has been singing, penning tunes for original rock bands & performing in cover bands since the age of seventeen.

Her host of recording efforts include the 'Mizu' CD (a Cousin Leonard side project-world music/ambient CD), Club Acoustica Live and backing vocals on 'Petrified' from Troy Dean's EP 'Stop Yourself' as well as his forthcoming debut album. AKA Melynda Deanwood, Minnie was a founding member of Melbourne band Mint who worked the Melbourne live-scene (Espy, Punters, Corner Hotel) 1992 – 2002. They independently released the EP 'Pact' (John Farnham's Gotham Studios) and album 'Everything Is Nothing' (Joe Camilleri's Woodstock Studios). She worked on both CD's with successful UK producer Paul 'Woody' Annison (Pound System). The Mint track 'Mother/Earth' was included on the Stop Jabiluka 2000 compilation CD along such artists as Killing Heidi.

Minnie Wood is currently focussing her energy into her debut solo recording with Songwriter Joanne Ring & Producer / Artist Troy Dean.

She has performed at such venues as The Espy (residency), Federation Square, Adelaide Fringe Festival, The Basement Sydney, an East Coast Tour and performing at Monique Brumby's CD launch at the Corner Hotel, Richmond.

Minnie Wood's voice has been heard on Triple J, Triple M (also as winner of the Alanis Morissette Impersonation Comp. in 2004 on prime time Shebang show!) & various community radio stations. The track "Lies" (Pact EP) received international airplay via The Big Backyard Sampler Series to a listening audience of up to 60 million. She has been interviewed by Rosie Beaton (Triple J), Fiona Horne (Triple M), Lynne Haultain (ABC 774 Melbourne) as well as live-to-air performances on 3RRR FM, 3PBS FM 3CR. Mint's video clip for "Lies" was aired several times on Channel V & Rage, and she has also been interviewed by Leah McLeod (Channel V).

In 1998, Minnie initiated and organised the B.U. (Body Unlimited) Concert to raise awareness about positive body image and eating disorders for the ABNFV (Now Eating Disorders Foundation of Vic).

Mother, Social Worker/Counsellor, Social Justice Events Organiser & Singer, Minnie's presence is undeniable. Her neon charge will light up any space. Keep your Eyes open and Ears out for the distinctive vocal artist that is Minnie Wood.

REVIEWS…

"…A 5 piece out of Victoria, fronted by a pair of very competent female vocalists whose harmonies are just a little reminiscent of the sadly missed Clouds… This ['Everything Is Nothing'] is one cool album that just about has it all. 9/10"
Heard Online Magazine 2002

"MINT's in-your-face debut EP 'pact' is a powerful mix of funk-rock, with wildly passionate showdown vocals…"
Louisa Williams Beat magazine 1998

"Pact, the debut EP from MINT is diverse and impressive. They show their potential on 'Lies' which has a relentless funky riff and an Alanis [Morrisette] / Skunk Anansie-like vocal."
Jeff Jenkins Indie Column InPress Magazine 1998

MINNIE'S Video & Audio Samples…

MINT
www.mp3.com.au/mint
(Click under 'Listen Here')

For MINT website:

Click on link to mint website from www.mp3.com.au/mint and then click on "mp3's" + Video for 'Lies' – download free Real Player first. Smaller pic the better but not gr8 quality sorry)

TROY DEAN
www.mp3.com.au/troydean
('Collapsing in Love' Backing vocals)

WIRELESS -coverband
www.hullabaloocreative.com/wireless
(Click on 'Demo')