SIRSY BIO 


  S  I  R  S  Y  (pronounced "sir - see"):  Fiery,  sultry, &  soulful  indie pop that rocks!
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"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).  

"Radio friendly, and eye-friendly, but the material is actually REALLY good. Like pop songs used to be before MTV". 
                                                     --Indie Sounds NY (NYC). 

  
          SIRSY is fronted by the "charismatic Melanie Krahmer" who reviewers say has a "stunning voice capable of a lion's roar and a floaty whisper". Krahmer is also the band's drummer, playing a full drum kit while STANDING UP, bass parts with her drum stick, and the occasional Ian Anderson-esque flute solo (sometimes playing drums, flute, and bass all at once). Not to be outdone, guitarist Rich Libutti also plays bass parts with his feet and even the occasional snare part with his feet (during Krahmer's flute solos). Everything is played live. Despite the multi-tasking on stage with this unique set up, the duo manages to have a "dynamic stage presence and chemistry" that has audiences and critics raving. The Boston Globe says "Little band, BIG sound!" and New York's City's Village Voice urges readers to "Go see sirsy!". 

          Reviewers say, SIRSY has written an "arsenal of well-crafted, ear catching, lyrically smart and musically sound songs filled with hooks and levels of meaning".

          Playing over 250 shows per year, SIRSY has shared the stage with: Maroon5, Lifehouse, Collective Soul, Blues Traveler,  Cheap Trick, Vertical Horizon, Fuel, and many more.  SIRSY currently tours along the east coast and throughout the Mid-West.  And, YES... this IS their day job.

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W A N T   E V E N   M O R E    I N F O ?!?!

* MEDIA, DISCOGRAPHY, and
TOURING STATS, 
* MORE BIO INFO 
* PRESS QUOTES
* MUSIC and VIDEO 
are all available in 
SIRSY'S EPK (electronic press kit).

GET IT HERE!



MEET THE BAND



photo by: Justin Maine

MELANIE 
vocals,
drums, flute, melodica, 
bass w/ a stick


photo by: Justin Maine

What is your name? Melanie Krahmer
Where were you born and where have you lived?  I was born in Pattersonville, NY (a small town, where cows are spotted frequently but people are a bit scarce).  I now live in Albany, NY.
What's your sign? Cancer
What's your family background? I have a really large and very supportive family... they rock... (hi mom & dad!).   My sis Michelle sorta named the band. You see, when we were little and learning to talk she said the word "sister" like "sirsy" (which then became my nickname). 
Favorite color(s): Black
Favorite Food(s): I'm vegetarian (ovo-lacto and I only eat cheese made without animal rennet) so it's sometimes tough to eat out.  But I  LOVE  food.  Thai, Indian, Japanese & my mom's Italian are my favorites... I also LOVE pancakes a little too much so that it's weird... and DESSERT (especially warm chocolate chip cookies & anything chocolate!).  
Favorite drink(s):  Diet coke, chocolate soy milk, dandy blend tea 
Weird habits? I'll only divulge a couple... I  check the alarm about 10 times after I set it and I also set another alarm and I check that 10 times and sometimes I can't really sleep because I am afraid neither one will go off...  I freak out over any sort of buzzing noise near my head fearing it may be some sort of flying bug. I think bugs sense my fear and so they taunt me.
Hobbies and/or favorite thing(s) to do in your leisure time: I spend about 90% of my time doing the behind the scenes band stuff and practicing (I'm rather pathetic that way, really).  When I do allow myself to relax, I like to hang out with friends and family, watch movies, play Scrabble, walk outside (when it's warm- I hate the cold), and work out.
Collect anything? No.  I'm allergic to dust and clutter makes me nervous... 
All-time favorite artist/band(s), albums, songs: The Beatles (all-time favorite album is Abbey Road), David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust album), Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Eva Cassidy, Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Patti Rothberg, Aimee Mann (especially her stuff on the Magnolia soundtrack), Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow (except that god awful song she did with Kid Rock), The Philosopher Kings, Maroon 5, Nikka Costa, Portishead, Coldplay, BB King, Bill Withers, Lenny Kravitz, Hem, Sam Phillips, The Frames, Lourds... so many more...
Favorite artist/band(s) to see live: Paul McCartney (cried through a bunch of it- that's a good thing), Tori Amos (yep- cried again!), Ani DiFranco, B.B. King, & Nikka Costa.
First concert ever attended: Van Halen & Alice in Chains.
Most embarrassing CD ever purchased: I own a Rick Astley CD (ouch) and I own a Proclaimers CD (even though I know that it's corny & clichéd and that I'm the ONLY one to ever buy the CD!) 
Favorite Movie(s): Breakfast at Tiffany's (Audrey Hepburn rocks), Clue (okay, so this movie isn't "good" but it reminds me of eating soup, rain, and my sister), Moulin Rouge, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 
Favorite TV Show: The Mary Tyler Moore show, The Muppet Show, Law and Order, Lost, 30 Rock., Psych
Favorite Book: Catcher in the Rye
Any other Favorite things/things you love: My amazing friends, Andy Panda (my stuffed animal given to me by my dad when I was little), animals, and foot rubs.
Favorite Muppet:
Gonzo the Great
Favorite Star Wars Character: R2D2 and Chewbacca
Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman and Superman
Favorite Villan: Villans are bad
Favorite Cartoon Charactor: Scooby Doo (the old cartoon, not the sucky newer movie)
Your favorite sirsy song and why: 
This changes and it's impossible to pick your favorite kid... but I guess, "Still", "Leftover Girl", "Some Kind of Winter"
What, for you, is a good show and/or what is your favorite thing about playing? Playing music is the only time I feel completely free. I am really grateful that I get to do it so often.  So, even a bad show for me is still better than the alternative (not playing music).   I'm often blown away by the positive energy that comes from the audience and so touched when I see people singing along to our songs and sincerely "feeling"  the music in the crowd... that's the best...  


photo by: Joe Putrcok

RICH 
guitar,
bass, piano, 
bass & snare w/ his feet


photo by: David Radford

What is your name? Rich Libutti
Where were you born and where have you lived? Born and raised in Providence, RI ... Now live in Albany, NY
What's your sign? Gemini
What's your family background? My family still all lives in Rhode Island.. where everyone knows everybody else (not!) My Ma (whom some of you met and saw dancing at some of our gigs!) is a nurse for the State, and my Step-dad is retired. Also in Rhode Island are my sister and brother in-law, their two beautiful daughters, and my my step-mom and step-brother.
Favorite color(s): Maroon
Favorite Food(s): Damn Good Jerky, Homemade Pizza, Bottle Caps, Soy Peanut Butter, Nachos, and the Peanut Butter Cup Dessert thing at Pizzeria Uno
Favorite drink(s): Clementine Juice
Hobbies and/or favorite thing(s) to do in your leisure time: I collect Star Wars stuff... non-stop..got 2 of everything! Geeks unite!. Nick @ Nite, Tweaking the sirsy website. I love keeping an eye on space exploration.. I wanted to be an Astronaut when I was growing up.
Collect anything? Star Wars and more Star Wars
All-time favorite artist/band(s), albums, songs: Prince's "Around the World in a Day", Nikka Costa, Lenny Kravitz, all The Police Records, David Bowie's "Life On Mars", The Philosopher Kings, Fiona Apple's 2 records
Favorite artist/band(s) to see live: I've seen Tori Amos twice.. both times it was great! Nikka Costa show in NYC rocked!
First concert ever attended: Frankie Vallie & the 4 Seasons
Most embarrassing concert ever attended or most embarrassing album ever purchased: Frankie Goes To Hollywood... "Relax"
Favorite Movies: Star Wars, 12 Monkees, Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Princess Bride
Favorite TV Shows: King of the Hill, Futurama, Cheers, Law and Order, Friends, Ally McBeal, The Muppet Show
Favorite Book: "Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke, and Steven R. Donaldson's "The Real Story" series
Any other Favorite things/things you love: I love playing Risk and Scrabble. I'm a big Muppet fan! Kermit rocks!!
Wish I didn't: Steal my sister's "#1 necklace" in the 3rd Grade to give to Dina Proux... who sat behind me in Mrs. Neidlinger's class.   
Favorite Muppet: Kermit The Frog
Favorite Star Wars Character: tie: Luke Skywalker & Mara Jade
Favorite Superhero: Aquaman..he can talk to the fish
Favorite Villan: The Emperor
Favorite Cartoon Charactor: Hank Hill
Your favorite sirsy song and why: "Hostage". Love the groove and Mel kicks ass!
What, for you, is a good show and/or what is your favorite thing about playing? I love playing in this band! It's always a challenge to just keep up. The challenge makes it fun!

 

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