Lisa Marie Wood Musician, Producer, Performer, Artist 801.448.1347 [email protected] lisamarie-wood.squarespace.com (in development)
EXPERIENCE 1996 - Present CEO and Owner BIG GIRL PRODUCTIONS & GDI, LLC
• All artistic activities, from music development and performance to visual art creation and production occur under the umbrella of GDI. CREATIONS, ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS • 2011-2015: Visual Arts B.A. from Boise State University. • 2009: Commissioned to compose and write lyrics: “Stacy Tool”. • 2009: Tour of Germany and Visiting Artist month-long residency at the Baren Keller in Eisenburg-Zell, Germany. • 2008: Living Sound rock opera musical rough tracks recorded at Falcon Studios in Portland, OR. • 2006: Release of full-length original album Awake at Rose Wagner Theatre, Salt Lake City, for Ispirata: Artist, Genius Life, a multi-media, multi-discipline artist collaborative event created and produced by Lisa Marie with live music, video, comedy, photography, inspirational presentations, painting and sculpture. • 2006: Commissioned to compose and write lyrics: “Fallen Angel” for The Daisy Johnson "Fallen Angel" Series. • 2005: Super Duper EP released with 4 original songs. Followed by national tour. • 2002: Headlined the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. • 2000: Best R&B City Weekly SLAMMY Awards for Lisa Marie and the Codependents. • 1999: Best Female Vocalist, Best R&B, Best Bassist, Best Guitarist City Weekly SLAMMY Awards for LM and the CoDs. • 1998: Best Pop/Cover Band City Weekly SLAMMY Awards for LM and the CoDs. • 1998: Coverless released by Lisa Marie and the Codependents with 5 original songs.
1989 - 1991 Recording Artist
• Signed to a record deal by Danny Voss, owner of Voss Records under Columbia Records. • Collaborated with Michael Sembello (Stevie Wonder, “Maniac” from Flashdance); Cruz Sembello (Sergio Mendes); Brett Helm (Sex Pistols) and Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson).
COLLABORATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND DISCOGRAPHY • Living Sound rock opera musical (in development) • Lisa Marie—original composition, lyrics, script, arrangements, production, lead vocals, piano and guitar (CEO and Owner, GDI, LLC). • Bob Abeyta—recording engineer (Bel Canto Soundworks: Sound Engineer for Utah Symphony and Utah Opera). • David Evanoff—composer (David Evanoff Sound Designs: Disney, Universal Studios, The Utah Jazz Band and The Orange Parade). • Brian Foxworth—drums (BFox Productions: Curtis Salgado, Santana, Five Fingers of Funk). • Blair Sutherland—bass and recording engineer (Longtime collaborator with Lisa Marie’s projects and former lead engineer of Counterpoint Studios). • Jean Cardeno—violin and mandolin (Boise-based musician). • Lynn Hofflund—playwright and actor (Boise-based with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival). • Jodeen Revere—actor, dancer, performer (Boise-based with Alley Repertory Theatre and Boise Contemporary Theatre). • Lily Yasuda—playwright (Boise-based screenwriting student of Chapman University, Santa Ana, CA).
• Awake original 14-song album (released by Lisa Marie-2006) • Lisa Marie—original composition, lyrics, arrangements, production, lead vocals, guitar, piano (CEO and Owner, Big Girl Productions). • Mark Towner Williams—engineer, production, arrangements, background vocals, electric bass, drums, Hammond B3 organ, cello (Drummer: Crosby, Stills, Nash; Tina Turner; Air Supply). • Several other Salt Lake-based musicians contributed their instrumentation.
• Super Duper original 4-song EP (released by Lisa Marie-2005) • Lisa Marie—original composition, lyrics, arrangements, production, lead and background vocals, guitar, piano (CEO and Owner, Big Girl Productions). • Mark Towner Williams—engineer, production, arrangements, electric bass, drums, Hammond B3 organ, cello (Drummer: Crosby, Stills, Nash; Tina Turner; Air Supply). • Several other Salt Lake-based musicians contributed their instrumentation.
• Coverless original 5-song album (released by Lisa Marie and The Codependents-1998) • Lisa Marie—original composition of “Mom, I Know”, lyrics, arrangements, productions, lead vocals (CEO and Owner, Big Girl Productions). • All other band members contributed original composition, lyrics and instrumentation.
• Additional Projects • FAB (lead and background vocals, arrangements, bass); Salty Frogs (lead and background vocals, arrangements, bass); Mary Sound Transit (lead and background vocals, production, bass); Everything (lead vocals, arrangements); Dr. Bob (lead and background vocals, arrangements, bass); Kenvin Lyman (lead and background vocals, production, arrangement); Andy Monaco (background vocals, arrangement); Gary Anise (lead and background vocals, arrangements); What a Pair (lead and background vocals, arrangements).
EDUCATION Boise State University--Boise, ID • Visual Arts, BA , 2015, 3.8 GPA • 11 works in BSU’s national accreditation show, 2015 • Selected to receive Department scholarship for demonstrated dedication and excellence
University of Utah—Salt Lake City, UT • Vocal Music Performance Program, 1996-1998
El Toro High School—El Toro, CA • Outstanding Service to Education Award for Scenic Design, Artist, Performer, 1985 • President of Concert Choir and National Choral Award, 1985 • Our Artist “Par Excellence” Award—Vocal Music and Theatre, 1984-85 • Client List International Olympic Committee / Rose Wagner Theatre / City of Salt Lake, UT / City of Fussen, Germany / City of Moab, UT / City of Price, UT / Boise State University / Jansport / Teva / Canoe and Kayak Magazine / Myriad Genetics / Comphelp / Novell / Sun Valley Resort / The Canyons Resort / Talisker / Stein Eriksen Lodge / Park City Mountain Resort / Snowbird Resort / The Canyons Resort / Deer Valley Resort / Utah Arts Festival / Utah Pride Festival / Ralph Becker for Mayor