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An introspective writer that expresses her love for music through song. A confident, comfortable, & fun performer that enjoys sharing her music. A life-long musician, folk singer- songwriter that offers music & lyrics from the heart. Styles include folk, country, bluegrass, blues & rock. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: Arizona Performances include: Fiddler's Dream Coffee House (PHX) , The Glendale Folk Festival, The Flagstaff Folk Festival, Encanto Park Songwriters Gathering (PHX), Phoenix College Arts & Music Fest, Phoenix Pride, The Paisley Violin, The Loft Bistro, Phoenix Pride, Yucca Tap Room, East-West Exchange, Rainbow From Heaven, Pranksters II, and many more. Mary performs throughout the country, & has performed several years at the SXSW Regional Round-Up showcases in Austin, Texas. For an detailed & updated National Performance List, email Mary: marygodfreymusic@yahoo.com GROUPS: Mary has been a member of The Sla-Day Band, Turtle Magnet w/ralo, The Mary Godfrey Band, Faces Of Emotion, Lumina, Angel Train (featuring vocalist Sue Demel of the well known Sons Of The Never Wrong), Fraulaine, Illicit, Saint, Sweet Revenge, LaRue, Vaguely Famialiar, Uncle Bob & the Bobettes, The Dawn LaRue Band & more. AS A SONGWRITER: Marys' unique writing style combines influences from her former brother & folksinger Todd Kelley, 50s' Artists such as Al Jolsen, 60s' groups such as Jefferson Airplane & Cream, 70s' Artists such as Tom Jones, 80s' Artists such as The Pretenders & Blondie & more. AS A BACK-UP VOCALIST / MUSICIAN, STUDIO AND / OR LIVE PERFORMER: Mary has recorded, and or performed live for: Keith Secoula, The Overtones, Jimmy Severino, ralo, Stephanie Dickinson, Patricia Silverbird, Dawn O'Keeffe-Williams, Carey Slade, Wild Angels, 56 Hope Road & more... DISCOGRAPHY: Marys' recording solo & group recordings include: "Boston To Austin", Blue Turtle Records 2003. This Americana Album is reflective of Marys' transition from living in the east to moving out west.... "Collage", Blue Turtle Records, 2000. This Folk Jazz Album is about healing through grief, & acknowledging life, love, and creativity; & is a celebration of the many creative souls she was working with. "It's a Dogs Life", Sla-Day Band, Blue Turtle Records, 2007. This Americana Folk Rock Blues Album was recorded live at Hollywood Alley, & features tracks written by Slade, Godfrey, and Kam. "Endless Good Times", Sla-Day Band, Blue Turtle Records, 2005. This freshman Sla-Day Recording features tracks written by Slade & Godfrey. "LUMINA Four Song EPA", 1996, Blue Turtle Records. Recorded at Cove Studios by Doug Brown, this 4-Song EP showcases the collaborative efforts of singer songwriters Mary Godfrey & vocalist Jacque Chambers. Mary also negotiated a mechanical license for her own material with Right Coast Records, for the album "Colours", Jacque Chambers. Faces Of Emotion, 1986-1992, Various Cassette Releases on Vision Records, now available as re-releases on Blue Turtle Records on CD Format. Faces Of Emotion, the Eighties Retro Pop Synth Female Based Chicago Group celebrated their 25 year reunion in '08, at Phase 54 Studios in Tempe, AZ. COMPILATION CDs Marys' songs have been featured on these albums: - Take a Bite, Baylight Publishing - Take a Bite, It Only Gets Sweeter, Baylight Publishing - Pie In The Sky, Transatlantic Management - Other Desert Cities. Transatlantic Management - Black Hills Songwriters at The Nemo Guest Ranch, Songwriters Assoc., SD MUSIC PROFESSIONAL: Besides getting attention as a songwriter & performer, Mary also garners respect as an Music Industry Professional. In Chicago, Mary held the Vice-President Post with Midwest Woman In Music (an outreach committee of the Chicago NARAS chapter), is a free-lance journalist and has written feature stories for many papers (STREET ROCK, Midwest Women In Music, Impact, Metronome, Intermixx, & others), Managed a Record Store (Record Town, Trans World Record Corp), and Co-Owned a Music Management Company called Track Management ( Managing four bands including local indie group Pyclone with famed drummer Mike Wyngren of Disturbed). Inspired by her brother Todd Kelley (TKR Records, owned by TK, released 36 albums of underground folk artists); Mary decided to start her own company BAYLIGHT PUBLISHING. Baylight has released two compilation CDs, securing placement in television & film. As a publisher Mary has spoken as a panelist at the music conference LMNOP, One World Music & Arts Festival, and gives workshops throughout the country on the business of music & creativity. ACTOR, SPEAKER, & TEACHER: Mary held a speaking role in the Major Motion Picture "Human Like You", released 1/09. She gives creativity workshops throughout the United States, and teaches Music, and Art. She also holds workshops on Holistic Health. PERSONAL INTERESTS: Marys' interests include life coaching (Mary is a Certified Life Coach), spirituality, astrology, the healing arts, music, the visual and performing arts, creative expression, creative collaboration, communication, teaching, friendships, beauty, peace, love, and light. SPONSOR & VOLUNTEER: Mary sponsors many National Events & Fundraisers, individually (by performing or donating music, art, time, or money), or through Baylight Music & Media. Mary supports these community organizations, and or events: - Cultural Club Food Bank - St. Marys' Food Bank - Fiestas For Children Fundraiser for ChildHelp USA - Paz De Cristo Food Bank Fundraiser - UNICEF Fundraiser - Diabetes Walk Fundraiser - EVOLVE Singer Songwriter Competition & Fundraiser for AIDS Walk - Cultural Collage Arts Festival - Alternatives Fundraiser - Toys For Tots - South West Institute of Healing ~ Arts Gifts and Graces A quote on Marys' Music: "I Enjoyed your Enriching combination of Thought and Emotion" - The Ancient One, Poet & Intuitive www.myspace.com/marygodfrey www.baylightpublishing.com www.myspace.com/baylightpublishing.com Mary is on Face Book, Twitter, & Linked-In marygodfreymusic@yahoo.com Land Line 480-656-7583 Cell: 602-616-7584 |