Artist description Sirsy is a four piece band consisting of a female singer/flutist with males playing guitar, bass, and drums (with keys in the studio). Their style encompasses both the moody and rhythmic aspects of today's pop music.

Music Style Female-Fronted, moody, funky, dark, melodic pop

Musical Influences Ani Difranco, Sheryl Crow, Fiona Apple, Fleetwood Mac, Alanis, Natalie Merchant, Jewel

Similar Artists Sheryl Crow , Fiona Apple, Natalie Merchant, Ani Difranco, Alanis, Jewel

Artist History Sirsy has been an ongoing project for singer/flutist, Melanie Krahmer, and bassist/acoustic guitarist, Rich Libutti, for about four years. The addition of guitarist, Michael Steiner and drummer, Greg Nash has evolved sirsy into a full-fledged live touring act. Sirsy's sophomore release, "Away From Here" is hailed by critics and fans alike. Sirsy currently tours in the Eastern United States as far sounth as North Carolina and as far north at the border of Canada. For complete tour info and discography, check out the band's official website at www.sirsy.com.

Group Members Melanie Krahmer-Vocals, Flute, & Percussion; Richard Libutti-Bass & Acoustic Guitar; Chris Decker- Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals; Greg Nash- Drums & Percussion

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Flute, Keys

Albums At This Time(2002), Away From Here (2002), Baggage (2000)

Press Reviews SIRSY, AWAY FROM HERE (sirsymusic, CD) Hailing from Albany, New York, Sirsy specialize in slightly funkified, grrl-powered modern rock. The quartet’s second album, Away From Here, offers 10 new songs that further perfect their hook-laden punch. From the first smoky, jazzy bass notes of opener “She Says”, Sirsy sound like a band coming into its own. Guitarist Mike Steiner, bassist Richard Libutti and drummer Greg Nash play off each other effortlessly, creating a super-tight backdrop for vocalist Melanie Krahmer. The main attraction in the band, she has a voice capable of both a lion’s roar and a floaty whisper. The instrumentalists wisely leave plenty of aural space to be filled with Krahmer’s soulful moan. The songs on Away From Here are fairly uncomplicated pop-rock tracks that manage to sound familiar and radio-friendly while retaining a casual, bar-band feel. “Paper Moon” offers shimmering guitar licks and rattling percussion; Krahmer’s vocals alternate between a seductive croon on the verses and a cathartic release on the chorus “Kiss Me Here” kicks the disc up a notch with a stuttering funk riff and “come-and-get-me-if-you-dare” lyrics. On this and “Please Let Me Be”, the band manages to mix funk and pop into an infectious groove that sounds like a less bratty No Doubt. The remainder of the album cruises through similar tunes which prove this outfit is uniquely talented --especially Krahmer -- though Sirsy never try to overreach an accessible, mid-tempo rock formula. Though they’re not charting any new musical territory, Sirsy are collectively more skillful than a fair number of artists who’ve found themselves in the modern pop-rock spotlight. (Ethan Covey, Seven Days Newspaper)."Sirsy has an uncanny knack for handling well-worn song themes in an original way. These diversified players and their gifted female vocalist incorporate a wide array of influences without ever sounding derivative." (www.audiogalaxy.com , Jan 2000)We were pleased to receive your package and even more pleased when we heard your disc. “This Time” (my favorite track on “Baggage”) has a gorgeous intro. The Spanish guitar work is a beautiful precursor to a great pop song. The arpeggiated vocals dance nicely atop the acoustic guitar harmonics and strumming, rock-solid bass playing and semi-automatic machine drum gun beat. The lyrics are classy and quirky enough to capture the ears of college radio listeners all over the continent and the music is catchy without being hackneyed. “Soft Like A Girl” and “Let Go” are both well-produced epic-sounding tracks. It’s rare that I get the opportunity to hear superior slow songs that don’t sound artificial and simulated. Sirsy is a substantial, air-tight assemblage of some of the finest funk-based, urban pop I’ve had the pleasure to experience. Somewhere between Hendrix’s Band of Gypsies, Lisa Loeb, Janis Joplin, Aretha, P-Funk, and the New Bohemians are tucked nice and neatly the sounds of sirsy. (Pete Knapp, Shut Eye Records, President).

Additional Info tons of merchandise (including sirsy panties) for sale at www.sirsy.com!

Location Niskayuna, NY - USA

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