MELANIE: vocals, drums, flute, melodica, bass (on a keyboard) with her drum stick
RICH: guitar, bass, piano, foot snare & bass (on a keyboard with his feet)
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SIRSY, silly!
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S I R S Y (pronounced "sir-see"): FIERY, SULTRY, SOULFUL, INDIE POP ROCK.
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This fiery, sultry, soulful, indie pop rock duo is a musical breath of fresh air in the too often homogenized landscape of indie rock. SIRSY is fronted by the charismatic Melanie Krahmer who critics call a girl with a "stunning voice capable of a lion's roar and a floaty whisper"... a girl "with the lungs of a teenage athlete and the growl of a sixty-something blues singer". Krahmer is also the band's drummer, playing a full drum kit (while STANDING UP), bass parts (on a keyboard with her drum stick), a few Ian Anderson-esque flute solos and melodica, too. Sharing the stage is bandmate and co-writer, Rich Libutti on guitar. Libutti also sits in on piano and bass, and he even plays bass parts on a keyboard at his feet, and the occasional snare part with his feet (during Krahmer's flute solos - so the drums don't stop).
Despite the multi-tasking on stage to create such a full sound, this critically acclaimed duo has a dynamic stage presence that wows audiences at over 250 shows per year nationally. SIRSY has played with: Maroon5, Lifehouse, Collective Soul, Third Eye Blind, Blues Traveler, Cheap Trick, Vertical Horizon, Fuel, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Boys Like Girls, and many more.
SIRSY's well crafted, hook laden, songs are rich with infectious melodies and clever, fresh, and often emotionally raw lyrics. SIRSY's song "Revolution" was distributed worldwide through the November 2008 Relix Magazine CD (alongside Joan Osborne, Lucinda Williams, more). “Revolution” is also the opening track of the film, “So Right, So Smart” (starring Darryl Hannah, Bare Naked Ladies).
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PRESS "LITTLE BAND... BIG SOUND! --The Boston Globe (Boston, MA).
"Krahmer can sing, scream, blow flute, drum, & tease, and she does them all REALLY well. Libutti plays everything else (he even uses his feet!) ... Go see sirsy!" --The Village Voice (NYC).
"SIRSY wows audiences at over 250 shows per year nationally" --Relix Magazine (Worldwide).
"Radio friendly, and eye-friendly, but the material is actually REALLY good. Like pop songs used to be before MTV". --Indie Sounds NY (NYC).
"Startlingly full sound... catchy, energetic, soulful... Inventive Rock and Roll" --Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)
NAMED "DIY ARTIST OF THE YEAR" 2007 & 2008
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VOTED "BEST BAND" LAST 7 YEARS IN A ROW!
* VOTED "BEST ALTERNATIVE BAND"
. . . . . (Metroland Readers' Poll;2009, 2008, 2007, 2005)
* VOTED "BEST ROCK BAND"
. . . . . (Capital Region Living Magazine 2008/ Times Union Readers' Poll, 2009, 2007/ Metroland Readers' Poll, 2006)
* VOTED "BEST BAND"
. . . . .(Times Union Readers' Poll & Metroland Readers' Poll; 2003 & 2004)
VOTED " BEST CONCERT "
. . . . .(Dave Matthews voted third, Times Union Readers' Poll, 2004)
WON BATTLE OF BANDS AT CBGB
. . . . . ( New York, NY, October 2002)
SPOKESBAND FOR THE WB TELEVISION NETWORK
It was soooooo awesome seeing you closer to home!! I really hope our efforts to show Rex you can draw a crowd works so we can see you play there more often!! You guys have dif. made some new fans last night all my friends loved you guys and as for the ones that didn't show, oh did they miss an awesome show. I can't wait for Medusa Festival, just 3 weeks to go!!!!
friends, family, and fans fire on the lake aug 22 24 hour concert tickets are on sale on eventbright.com $35 singles or $30 for 10 or more. only 900 left buy yours today befor there gone and you miss out on the concert of the summer. tickets are limeted. group discount avalible only online
hey is halfmoon show on the first at norther lights and is the show on the 27th of june a show i can go to june 29th my bday and im trying to see u guys like i do every year for my bday
You guys are so welcome that it's not even funny. Not even a little. :) We learned a lot from you. And we just spent about two hours talking about it. Thank you.
i havent forgot about contacting the Space for you guys. just been really busy. there phone number is right here next to my comp. it will get done. see you soon. mike
Just sending some love! Your new album sounds great and I like the funky hair, Mel. Last time I saw you, we talked about you possibly experimenting (oh!) with it. Been some time, wish I could see a show, you guys are as cute as ever!
Man, I just got chills watching your new "Sorry" video! It's still such a great song and the new images do nothing to detract from it. I've said it before and I'll say it again, "Mel, you're my hero!"
I think I've finally got the perfect place for us to do a show together in Rochester. I will be in touch. Promise.
hi kids! nice vid for 'sorry me' .. just added it to my profile. i gave you a ring yesterday and left 2 voicemails because i am long-winded, apparently. when you have time -- hit me up! much love. xoxo
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