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Mandy Burry
Jazz / Bossa Nova / Blues



Amherst, Massachusetts
United States

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Member Since5/17/2006
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Funk Collective, May 10, 2007



Band members:
MANDY BURRY, vocals
PAUL KINSMAN, piano
DYLAN KUMNICK, drums
DAVE HASSELL, double-bass

Band members on recorded tracks:
Joe Fitzpatrick (DRUMS)
Peter Jones (PIANO)
Donny Hayward (BASS)
(Jim, Black Coffee, Modinha, Get Out Of Town, and Nature Boy were recorded by Angelo Quaglia at Northfire Recording Studios, Amherst, MA on Oct 27 2007.)


Band members have included:
Chip Jackson (B), Andy Jaffe (P), Bob Ferrier (G), Greg Caputo (D), Jeff Holmes (P), Mark Holovnia (D), Genevieve Rose (B), Darby Wolf (P), Tom Rizzacasa (B), Mike Marcinowski (D), Dan Thomas (G), Frank Newton (SAX), Tom Frink (TENOR SAX), Mat Schumer (ALTO SAX), Halley Elwell (VOCALS), Ed Wise (P), Jesse Cafiero (B), Josh Kiggans (D), David Picchi (B), Dan Grip (B), Gary Culver (B), Sturgis Cunningham (D), Nick Wilby (G), Jarod Rose (G), Alison McGuirk (V), (G).
Influences

Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Elmore James, EmmyLou Harris, Eric Clapton, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Joan Osborne, John Coltrane, Johnny Cash, Lauryn Hill, Louis Armstrong, Lucinda Williams, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, Sheryl Crow, Sonny Rollins, Stevie Wonder, Thelonius Monk, U2
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   About Mandy Burry

Residing in downtown Amherst, MA, Mandy served her town and community for several years as a Head Start teacher and labor union leader until choosing to study jazz and African-American music at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2005. After participating in the Jazz In July Summer Music Programs at UMASS in 2006 and 2007, Mandy became the assistant director of the program, serving as the acting-director for the 2008 summer session.

Mandy is currently writing her own music and lyrics for her debut album "Heart-Shaped," performing locally, and collaborating with talented local musicians and DJs. She recently formed Pepper's Hygrade Promotions to promote local music, musicians, and venues through flyering, flyer design, networking, and merchandising.


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Mac Da General Rated G Mixtape Out Now!!!

Mac Da General Rated G Mixtape Out Now!!!



Oct 8 2009 2:13 PM

Whats popping Mandy? long time no see hope all is well tho...Mac Da General
denise cascione

denise cascione



May 31 2009 8:50 PM

just beautiful
wishing you all the best
be happy
b.

b.



Mar 23 2009 4:53 AM

hi hi!!! i AM going to make it one of these days to one of your amazing shows!!! hope this finds you springin into spring (with a smile)!!!
Wild-Wood

Wild-Wood



Mar 11 2009 1:00 AM

Thanks Mandy - right back atcha!
Mac Da General Rated G Mixtape Out Now!!!

Mac Da General Rated G Mixtape Out Now!!!



Mar 8 2009 4:52 PM

Fo sho Im a come thru and show you some love U already know...
Ryan Hommel

Ryan Hommel



Mar 8 2009 3:39 PM

yo! ya know what? for once i just might be. i'll do my best.
Christina

Christina



Mar 8 2009 5:14 AM

hi honey...i just started driving a little!!! it had been a year! i might be able to make it out on tuesday : ) we shall see when that day comes. but, i would love to see you, soon.
what time do you perform at?
DFOG

Dan Goitein



Mar 7 2009 10:43 PM

Remember you? I keep hinking where I'll see you next. I just don't get out much. I may be able to make the 10th, but if I do, you'll have to come to the studio on Mountain Rd sometime. I'll bet you'd be real fun to play with.

Thanks for the heads up.


dfog
Christina

Christina



Jan 9 2009 4:18 AM

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! i love you. not sure if i will be able to make it out with all of my issues.
but, we should make a different date to hang out, soon! do you ever come to my neck of the woods?
Humble Streak

Humble Streak



Dec 25 2008 1:22 AM

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Black River Sound

Black River Sound



Dec 20 2008 10:24 PM

Thanks for the add Mandy!
Peter Kim Electronic Bass.

Peter Kim Electronic Bass.



Dec 9 2008 9:06 PM

You as well,,, Boy I liked that band,,,,
Cathrine Legardh Vocal Jazz

Cathrine Legardh Vocal Jazz



Nov 20 2008 2:44 PM

Thanks a lot dear! Would have been grand to see you - must come back soon! Hope all is going well w you and that you get to SING!
xx Cathrine
JEFF POTTER

JEFF POTTER



Nov 17 2008 11:01 PM

Great to be your new Myspace friend Mandy. You have a great voice !
Cheers,
Jeff
The Alchemystics

The Alchemystics



Nov 11 2008 10:16 PM

hey hey have a great show at the moon. we'll see if we can make it out that way after practice.

see ya round soon.

the one and only,
Force
d hayward

donny hayward



Nov 11 2008 9:59 PM

have fun at the moon tonight - wish it was closer to brattleboro! come sing with the trio again! you really sounded great last time!
Halley Elwell

Halley Elwell



Nov 10 2008 7:12 AM

Hey there. Just stopping by to say that you're quite inspiring, Mandy Burry.
Matthew Warnock

Matthew Warnock



Oct 31 2008 1:11 PM

Thanks for checking out my site.

I really dig "Jim", looking forward to hearing more tunes on your site!

www. mattwarnockguitar. com
JEFF ♫ BUJAK

JEFF ♫ BUJAK



Oct 28 2008 3:49 AM

Awesome. Well, I'm glad to have met you. Peace.
JEFF ♫ BUJAK

JEFF ♫ BUJAK



Oct 26 2008 7:09 PM

Hey Mandy! Did I meet you at the end last night? Hope you had a good time. Peace.
The Primate Fiasco

The Primate Fiasco



Oct 13 2008 7:35 PM



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Nicole Berke

Nicole Berke



Sep 25 2008 7:59 PM

i can't believe it took me this long to write back to you BUT...
i miss you too!! i hope everything's going well for you. come play in boston sometime...i want to hear your lovely voice again live :)
Ryan Hommel

Ryan Hommel



Sep 18 2008 3:38 AM

awesome! it was cool meeting you too, finally!

yeah, the welcome track seems to be quite a hit... haha.

i'll most likely see you around. take it easy!

--ryan
Liquid Floyd Pink Floyd Tribute

Liquid Floyd Pink Floyd Tribute



Sep 17 2008 3:54 AM

Hey Mandy,

Your song is beautiful!! Perfect!
Sierra Grille Music

Sierra Grille Music



Sep 4 2008 7:51 AM

Thanks for supporting local music!!!
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