Sirsy

SIRSY is an American rock duo formed in Albany, New York, in 2000.[1] The group consists of Melanie Krahmer (vocals, drums, flute) and Rich Libutti (guitar, bass). During their live shows Krahmer also plays bass on a keyboard with her drumstick and Libutti plays bass pedals with his feet.[2] Sirsy is notable for touring continuously throughout the United States, playing more than 200 shows per year nationally,[3] and for background music for several television shows and independent films. Their relentless touring has gained them a cult following.

Sirsy
Sirsy at the Gramercy Theatre 2013
Background information
OriginAlbany, New York, USA
GenresRock, pop, indie
Years active2000–present
Labelssirsymusic
Funzalo Records
Websitesirsy.com
MembersMelanie Krahmer
Richard Libutti

On March 23, 2010, Sirsy signed a record deal with Funzalo Records.[4] In June 2010, Sirsy re-released their then-most recent album Revolution, which was remastered by record producer Paul Kolderie.[5]

On March 5, 2013, Sirsy released "Coming Into Frame" (Funzalo Records) which was produced by grammy-winners Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade.[6]

Ongoing tours

Sirsy is famous for playing extensively up and down the East Coast and into the Midwest.[7] Sirsy regularly plays in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Raleigh, NC, Greeneville, SC, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Manchester, VT, Manchester, CT, Providence and many other smaller cities and towns, especially in Upstate NY and New England.[8][9]

Sirsy has headlined local festivals, including Albany's Tulip Fest and Lark Street's LarkFest. They also participate in "Wildwoodstock," an annual charity event benefiting the Wildwood School in Schenectady, NY[10] (not affiliated with the Los Angeles Wildwood School).

A typical Sirsy show consists mostly of their own original songs mixed with a few interpreted covers of artists such as The Beatles,[11] Counting Crows, Natalie Merchant, Cage the Elephant, Johnny Cash, Eurythmics,[12] Prince and Radiohead.

Sirsy has a cult following due to their constant touring and has been referred to as "the hardest working band in Upstate NY."[13]

Competitions

The band has won several regional competitions, including Metroland "Best Of" lists and reader polls (2003-2004, 2006, 2009-2011)[14][15][16][17][18][19] and Albany Times-Union reader polls (2010-2011).[20][21]

Before their Funzalo Records deal, Sirsy was the only unsigned band in the United States to have appeared in Soundscan's Top 10.[22]

In 2007, Sirsy placed fourth from over 1,000 entries in the "Last Band Standing", a national competition sponsored by mp3.com for a place in the 2007 Lollapalooza festival.[23]

Opening band

In addition to their own tours to smaller venues, the band has opened for many hit rock bands, including Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Maroon 5, Blues Traveler, Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Vertical Horizon, Lifehouse, Undercover and Fuel.[24][25]

Television appearances and films

Sirsy has written theme music for and appeared in promotional spots for Time Warner Cable and the WB Network.

Sirsy's music is used in the award-winning independent film Dorian Blues [26]

Sirsy has appeared on numerous regional broadcast and cable television programs. In 2007, the band made its first national cable television appearance on the national cable network Your Music channel on the City Sessions series.[27]

In January 2008, Sirsy made their first national television broadcast on Fearless Music. The program was shown in syndication on stations throughout the United States.[28]

Sirsy appeared in the award-winning 2009 documentary So Right So Smart along with bands such as The Barenaked Ladies and Guster[29]

Sirsy's song "Cannonball" was used in the Showtime television show "Shameless" in 2016.[30]

Discography

Sirsy has released a number of singles, EPs, and full-length albums, as well as a DVD collection.

Baggage

  • Released: September 2000[31]
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti, Marcus Larrabee, Jason Schultz, Michael Steiner
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Delicious", "This Time", "Soon", "Dry", "So Good", "IOU", "Soft Like a Girl", "Let Go", "Hurricane", "Wishless"

Away From Here

  • Released: March 2002[31]
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti, Michael Steiner
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "She Says", "Paper Moon", "Uncomfortable", "Crybaby", "Kiss Me Here", "Please Let Me Be", "You", "Whenever You're Around", "Anyway", "Kiss Me Here (Reprise)"

At This Time

  • Released: October 2002
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "This Time", "Anyway", "Paper Moon", "Dry", "Whenever You're Around", "Kiss Me Here", "IOU", "Soon", "Please Let Me Be", "Wishless", "She Says"

The 3 Little Videos

  • Released: September 2002
  • Format: DVD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "She Says", "Dry", "This Time"

Ruby

  • Released: May 2004[31]
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: John Delehanty, Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "By July", "Hostage", "Fine", "Pet", "Lie to Me", "Soul Sucker", "Spark", "Me and My Ego", "Again", "Blacker Than Blue"

Some Kind of Winter

Uncovered

  • Released: 2006[32]
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti, Michael Steiner
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Waiting for Rain", "IOU", "Paper Moon", "Hurricane", "Kiss Me Here", "Hostage", "Uncomfortable", "Pet", "By July", "Some Kind of Wonderful"

Revolution[31]

  • Released: 2007
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Revolution", "Sorry Me", "Leftover Girl", "Crazy", "Waiting for Rain", "Oh! Billy", "Still", "Mary Concetta", "Mercury", "Fireflies"

Revolution (Remastered)

  • Released: 2010[33]
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic, Funzalo Music
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Revolution", "Sorry Me", "Leftover Girl", "Crazy", "Waiting for Rain", "Oh! Billy", "Still", "Mary Concetta", "Mercury", "Fireflies"

BYOB Collection

  • Released: 2010
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Fireflies" (string quartet), "Still" (string quartet), "Mercury" (string quartet), "Sorry Me" (string quartet), "Wishless" (Revolution Hall), "Waiting for Rain" (Revolution Hall), "Leftover Girl" (Revolution Hall), "Again" (Revolution Hall), "Revolution" (Revolution Hall), "Mary Concetta" (Shifty's)

Coming Into Frame

  • Released: March 2013[34]
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Funzalo Records
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Paul Kolderie, Sean Slade
  • Tracks: "Cannonball", "Lionheart", "Picture", "Brave and Kind", "Killer", "Red Letter Days", "Gold", "Lot of Love", "She's Coming Apart", "The Cost of You"

Goner…and Other Sordid Delights

  • Released: 2013
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Funzalo Records, sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Goner" (studio), "Crazy" (Skylark, Seattle, WA), "Cannonball" (Skylark), "Gold" (Plush, Tucson, AZ), "Lionheart" (Crumbs Studio, Albany, NY), "Lot of Love" (Crumbs Studio), "Killer" (Crumbs Studio)

Sketches & Ghosts

  • Released: 2015
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Thieves", "Avalanche", "Tourist", "Everybody Knows", "Always on Your Side"

Live in Youngstown

  • Released: 2016
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Richard Libutti, Melanie Krahmer
  • Tracks: "Crazy", "Cannonball", "Soul Sucker", "Mary Concetta", "Goner", "Wishless", "Lot of Love", "She's Coming Apart", "Revolution", "Red Letter Days", "Killer"

Like a Drum

  • Released: 2019
  • Format: CD
  • Label: sirsymusic
  • Writers: Melanie Krahmer, Richard Libutti
  • Producer: Paul Kolderie
  • Tracks: "Like a Drum", "Stand", "Death of Me", "Sweet Dreams", "Satellite"
  • Some Kind Of Winter was a members' feature on the WomanRock.com web site.[35]
  • Revolution was used in 2007 on the Green Arrow radio podcast network.[36]

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  2. Modern Drummer Blog
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  30. Shameless (2016-03-06), Shameless | 'No Male Energy' Official Clip | Season 6 Episode 9, retrieved 2016-12-13
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