Lisa Marie Wood
Musician, Producer, Performer, Artist
801.448.1347
biglis@mac.com
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