Biography

Susan Toney, President & CEO of Strange Child Records; Screaming Child Music (BMI). Independent Record Label and Music Publishing Company. www.susantoney.com

●S U S A N T O N E Y ● SUMMARY
Genres: Country / Pop / Rock / Blues / Americana
Label: Strange Child Records; Publishing: Screaming Child Music (BMI).
Artist: Actress, Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Musician, Producer, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Philanthropist.
Actress: Film, Television, Theater, New Media, Video, Music Videos, Commercials, VO's (SAG-AFTRA, iActor).

●S U S A N T O N E Y - President & CEO, Strange Child Records; Screaming Child Music (BMI). Independent Record Label & Publishing Company (Film, Television, Theater, New-Media, Video, Music Video, Commercials, VO's). Active Member: AIMP, LAWIM, Women In Film, Society Of Singers, A.F. Of M., BMI, NARAS, CMA and The Americana Music Association.

●Susan's new Country Single “The Trail Of Light and Dark” ©2013, was just released and featured in iTunes "New and Noteworthy" Country Music, on 8/27/13.

●Susan's New Mesmerizing HD Music Video "The Trail Of Light And Dark" ©2013, feature's her music, acting and cameo's with Jae Rodriguez (Malibu Country) and Misha Crosby. She's is beautiful in this mesmerizing video, on the first cut of her new album "Love Is The Cure-The Essential Collection." Directed by Davy Duhamel (Dark Knight, Superman), Executive Producer-Susan Toney. ©2013 Susan Toney, Screaming Child Music (BMI); ©2013 Strange Child Records. All Rights Reserved. Video Courtesy of Strange Child Records. (CMT, VH1, Viacom, MTV, VIMEO, VEVO TV). TBA Sept. 2013.

●Susan's new Pop, Country Album “Love Is the Cure-The Essential Collection” ©2013 and New EP "Love Is The Cure-Special Edition EP", has just been completed. Produced, engineered and mixed at Crescent Heights Digital, Los Angeles, CA; Blue Rhode Studios, North Hollywood, CA and Ocean Way Recording Studios in Nashville, TN by Grammy award winning, multi-platinum producer David Z (Prince, John Mayall, Johnny Lang, Etta James, Eric Clapton, Tab Benoit, etc.). “Love Is The Cure-The Essential Collection” and "Love Is The Cure-Special Edition EP" are destined to be Grammy award winning, multi-platinum releases. ●Susan Toney’s incredibly intimate, smooth, southern, touch of California lead vocals, performance, guitar and world class hit songwriting are joined with artist, writer, piano virtuoso, Jane Getz (piano, keyboards, piano & string arrangements), country greats Mike Rojas (piano, B3 organ, keyboards), Pat Buchanan (acoustic, electric guitar), Jack Holder (acoustic, electric guitar), Bob Britt (acoustic, electric guitar), Bob Tucker (rhythm acoustic, electric guitar), Steve Mackey (bass), Lynn Williams (drums, percussion), Bekka Bramlett (background vocals) and Gospel music's, The McCrary Sisters (background vocals). Add David Z’s timeless, flawless producing, mixing, engineering, production, mastering by renowned Grammy winners Ray Kennedy (Zen Masters, Nashville, TN) and Erick Labson (Universal Mastering Studios, Los Angeles, CA) and you have a hit. ©2013 Susan Toney, Screaming Child Music (BMI); ©2013 Strange Child Records. All Rights Reserved. TBA Sept. 2013.

●Her music has appeared in several major and independent films, including the Miramax, IEG, Inc. classic film, “Little City”, featuring Susan's Main, End and Title Track “Just Don’t Mention Love” ©2013 Susan Toney, Screaming Child Music (BMI), ©2013 Strange Child Records.

●The independent film “Harmony & Melody” ©2013, TBA, will feature Susan's "Missing Me”, "In Her World", "Down By The Water” and "I Will Deliver” ©2013 Susan Toney, Screaming Child Music (BMI). The film will be Susan's film acting debut in a leading role. Lyonhart Films; Strange Child Records, Susan Toney, Executive Producer. All Rights Reserved. ©2013 Susan Toney, Screaming Child Music (BMI); ©2013 Strange Child Records.

●Her music and acting will also appear in the upcoming TCH films "The Mens-A Club" TBA, where Susan has been cast in a "Featured Character Role" and "The Mermaid" TBA, where she has been cast in a "Featured Character Role.

●The short film "She Smiles Pretty features Susan's "In Her World" ©2013 as the score, main, end and title track of the TCH Production, where she plays a "Restaurant Patron" (premier "Los Angeles Women's Theater Group", Desert Hot Springs, CA). ©2013 Susan Toney, Screaming Child Music (BMI); ©2013 Strange Child Records.

●Theater: Susan plays "Crystal", in Jean Colonomos play, "Crystal Gazing" (premier 11/6/10 "Los Angeles Women's Theatre Group, Desert Hot Springs, CA).

S U S A N T O N E Y - BAND
SUSAN TONEY is in her element with guitar in hand and audience before her. With a rare talent and diverse sound; drawing on country, pop, rock, blues, americana and alternative, she captivates her listener with brilliant lyrics and unexpected melodic twists and turns. She takes you on a journey with disarming subtlety, as the intensity of a whisper, becomes an explosion. Solo or with her band, her music explodes with raw edge and intimacy. Her pure, passionate, voice compels attention.

The band features Susan Toney on lead vocals and guitar along with veterans, virtuoso Jane Getz on piano and keyboards (The Beatles), Bob Tucker on rhythm acoustic and electric guitar (The Temptations), Arno Lucas on drums and percussion (Al Jarreau, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Ricki Lee Jones) and Chad Watson on bass (Janis Ian, David Arkenstone, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich Jr. & Sr., Ronnie Milsap) and Sheri Pedigo on background vocals.

S U S A N T O N E Y - BIOGRAPHY
Celebrated as a poignant lyricist, accomplished musician and transcendent vocalist, American artist Susan Toney showcases a fusion of country, pop, rock, and rhythm and blues in her latest CD project entitled "Love Is The Cure-The Essential Collection." •Encompassing the influences of her heritage, Toney delivers a transparent, introspective collection of songs steeped in spirituality—revealing subtle revelations of faith, a renewed wisdom and confidence in her message and her craft—all mused by a new chance on life—a miracle. •Susan miraculously survived a rollover car crash in November 2003 and her survival was grave. But with a faithful heart, unbridled spirit, and a strength that rushed through her veins, she recognized the tragic accident as an ultimate part of God’s plan and a saving Grace. Susan found renewed faith, hope and determination to further pursue the very reason she is here—to use her voice to help others. •A scholar of the performing and creative arts, Susan Toney is a singer/songwriter, recording and performing artist, actor and book author who still has so much more to live for…so much more to say. •With renewed purpose and zeal powered by a deep love and trust in a greater power, Toney returned to the recording studio where she sought new inspiration by revisiting and addressing the past—her life’s journey of past loves and losses, triumphs and defeats—and welcoming the future with hope. •Hailing from Los Angeles, Toney ventured south toward Nashville, Tennessee to fulfill her creative vision to step far and beyond her own boundaries to explore the multitude of possibilities in a musical community where the imagination runs wild and musicianship bountiful. Music City afforded Susan Toney room to grow and a door wide open to blossoming, organic, creative expression. •Under the umbrella of her own label (Strange Child Records), Toney explores the freedom of drawing from multiple musical styles and lyrical expression without limits. With her best accessory in hand—her guitar, Toney captivates audiences with her compelling vocals, profound lyricism and melodious dynamism in every performance. Her music is palpable as it demonstrates the harmony of vast musical influences and the philosophy of love as the heartbeat to a life lived-well. •Toney is a well-rounded individual who has much to offer the masses with her creativity and artistry. She has a unique and distinct voice that will not only cause her to be remembered sonically, but for her ability to touch her audiences with contemplative and emotionally provoking storylines. •She pours her heart, soul and compassion into each and every breath to deliver pointed lyrics with spiritual conviction and feeling. With each and every live performance, she “moves” the hearts of fellow persons to go to a better space in peace and harmony. - Kat Atwood, Music City Media, Nashville, TN (8/2913)

●La Bella Strings, Taylor guitars and Guitar Centers Indy Artists, endorse Susan.

●Kristine Wallis, The Wallis Agency (818) 953-4848 (Film, TV, Theater, New Media, Video, VO); Blake Everett (818) 669-3649 (Commercials).

●John Bokowski, CEO, Kings Road Group, Intl., Inc. Management - Business, Label, Non Profit, (888) 650-2246, kingsroadgroup@gmail.com

●Representation: Angela Hawekotte, Esq., Adams, Hawekotte & Hudson, Pasadena, CA (626) 583-8000.

●SUSAN TONEY Strange Child Records Screaming Child Music (BMI) www.susantoney.com

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