MARY S. "SUSIE" LABRY
P.O. Box 44324 Capitol
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4324
225/235-7879
lasunshine@yahoo.com
- OBJECTIVE
- To perform as bassplayer, rhythm guitar, lead, backup vocals.
- SKILLS
- Upright and electric bass
- Rhythm guitar
- Solo and backup vocals
- Songwriter lyricist
- Beginner in piano, violin, mandolin, and lead guitar.
- Seen on live stage, open mikes, CD, film, and tv.
- Future goals are to:
- to finish these instruments
- publish
- write more songs
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2008
- I Love You Phillip Morris Film and Soundtrack, Choir Ensemble Singer, New Orleans, LA
- 2007
- Cleat Wooley, Denham Springs, LA
“Rocking Chair" on "Sweet Sweet Loving" CD Album Vol. IV, BMI#7007869 S.W. 4000 ©08/07 Produced by Wooley Entertainment Records, WEPC Publishing Co., Inc.-BMI & Recording Studio, Denham Springs, LA
- 2006-2007
- Mary Theresa Valenti Bernard, Denham Springs, LA
“America We Will Arise” Vol. 1 2007 BMI#008559876 Album, Produced by WEPC Publishing, Inc.-BMI and Young Country Music Publishing Co.-BMI, Theresa Valenti Bernard-BMI - Lead Singer “My New Home”© BMI#008559877, Harmony on some of the Other Songs.
- 2005-2007
- LA Shine Heirs Band, Singer, Bass, Songwriter
- 2005
- Hurricane Songs©, Theresa Valenti, Denham Springs, LA
- Background Singer and Play Bass
- 1998
- Dixie Taylor, Baton Rouge, LA
- Play bass, sing backup, and blow jimmiejohn at Studio for Dixie Taylor in her CD,
©Dixie Rose: Song for the American Family, Vol. 1 by Dixie Taylor
- 1980s to Present
- Old South Jamboree, Walker, LA
- Sing as Jamboree guest
- Jimmie Davis, friends', and own original songs
- Shows shown on local cable tv and various films for tv
- 1999-Present
- Louisiana Songwriters Association Band, Baton Rouge, LA
- Play Bass and guitar; solo singing originals, country, contemporary, pop, rhythm & blues, rock, etc.
- Write and sing songs, ©"Jimmie Davis, The Sunshine Bridge," honoring him for 100th Birthday which I performed during an LSA Jimmie Davis song contest on radio, KTLD-AM in Alexandria, LA and various concerts and open mikes.
- 1970s to Present
- First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
- Rehearsals every Wednesday night and at extra rehearsals.
- Church on Sunday mornings
- Special events:
- Christmas
- Easter
- Jimmie Davis
- Steve Green
- Love Will Be Our Home
- Experiencing God
- Patriotic singings.
- Sing all kinds of music: classical, pop, country, rock, spirituals, and contemporary Christian.
- COMPOSITIONS
- September, 1999
- ©"Jimmie Davis, The Sunshine Bridge," cowriter is Janice Calvert
- September, 1999
- Cowrote ©"Happy Birthday, Jimmie Davis" by Linda Torres
- Summer & Fall, 1999
- Cowrote ©"It's Over" by Janice Calvert, Steve Decatau, et al.
- 1984 to Present
- Writing a compilation of own original songs.
- Book is named ©Louisiana Songs, which is over 25 of my original songs.
- EDUCATION
- Robert E. Lee Grammar School, New Orleans, LA
- 1962-1964
- Violin: 3rd and 4th Grades took Theory and Violin
- 1964-1966
- Cello: 5th and 6th Grades took cello
- 1962-1966
- Plays: 3rd - 6th Grades
- McMain Junior High, New Orleans, LA
- 1966/1967
- Voice: 7th Grade, Choir or Glee Club
- Sacred Heart of Jesus High-Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
- 1968/1969
- 9th Grade Music Appreciation
- Alcee Fortier High School, New Orleans, LA
- 1970/1971
- Voice: Senior Year, Choir Glee Club. Sang as alto
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- 1973-1981
- Voice: LSU General Choir and Womens Chorus. Sang as alto.
- New Orleans Recreation Department, (NORD), New Orleans, LA
- 1963-1964
- Piano: 3rd and 4th Grade-Took piano. Used Michael Aaron course. I use Bastion on my own from time to time.
- On Own
- 1971-Present
- Guitar: Senior Year, Used Mel Bay and learned rhythm guitar and at times practice lead licks.
- I always go to jam sessions regularly at friends' house and bluegrass festivals.
- Louisiana Songwriters Association
- 1989-Present
- Classes, seminars, and promotional activities learning to write songs.
- Learning to play and sing originals, contemporary, rock, rap, rhythm & blues, and blues.
- OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
- 1969-Present
See keying resume, and Filmography and Acting Resume.
- VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIPS
- 2002 - Louisiana Secretary of State Cavalcade Audition, Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, LA
- 1999 - Present
- Louisiana Songwriters Association, Baton Rouge, LA
- Band
- Marketing
- 1970s - Present
- First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
- Present
- Shreveport Municipal Auditorium-Backstage Pass Show, Guest Singer Shreveport, LA
- Louisiana Bluegrass Association
- Performer - open mikes
- 1984-1995
- Baton Rouge Jaycees
- 1982 Andrew - Present
- Red Cross
- 1994-Present
- Louisiana Public Broadcasting Telethons and Fests
- 1969-1971
- Junior Achievement, New Orleans, LA
- Champion Salesman for Brandy Snipper Santa Candles made at JA
- Champion Salesman for Potato Bakers at JA
- 1969
- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School-Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
- Sold over $100.00 worth of ads for Sacred Heart Program
- Regional US Champion of World's Finest Chocolate. Record has never been broken yet.
- 1960s
- Girl Scouts, New Orleans, LA
- Girl Scout cookies
- REFERENCES
- Cleat Wooley, http://www.cleatwooley.com
- Theresa Valenti Bernard, Denham Springs, LA 70726 Phone: 225-667-8589
- Dixie Taylor, 723 Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: 225-336-0076
- Janice Calvert, 4775 Arrowhead, BR, 70808, Phone: 924-0804
- Music Ministry, First Baptist Church, BR. Phone: 343-0397
- Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Frances Bennett, 926-4710
- Mr. & Mrs. Alton Warwick, Warwick Productions 318-227-9110
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