Thu 3/25
6:00 pm - Doors | 7:00 pm - SIRSY
Location: Main Theatre
General Admission: $15.83 + $3 fee, Advance. $18.99 + $3 fee, Day of Show.
The Boston Globe calls SIRSY “The little band with the big sound.” Fans call them “the little band with a big heart.” SIRSY plays heartfelt, soulful, electric folk rock with a charming intensity. Melanie Krahmer is on vocals, drums, keys, flute and melodica. Rich Libutti is on guitar, bass and nerdy jokes. Their songs are compelling, instantly relatable, and catchy as hell. The Times Union says “Sirsy’s clever, smart songs have more hooks than a tackle box”. Mel and Rich are also gifted storytellers and lovable nerds. They can somehow make an audience sing along, dance, laugh, and cry – all at the same show.
Sirsy was formed in 2000, in a basement studio in upstate NY. The couple initially met in a disco cover band (yes, really) and became fast friends after bonding over a mutual love of science fiction, coffee, ice cream, the Beatles, David Bowie, and Nina Simone. Rich and Mel formed Sirsy (named after Mel’s nickname; her sister called her “Sirsy” instead of “Sissy” or “Sister”). They started touring, writing music, got married, and lived happily ever after….
With song lyrics that center around empowerment and resilience, it’s no surprise that Sirsy’s fans have supported the duo through Mel’s 2 bouts with cancer, the pandemic, over a dozen records, 20+ years of touring, and Rich’s recent back injury that took them off the road for many months. Every show is a true celebration of life for this couple and their fans!
SIRSY has warmed stages for Brandi Carlile, Grace Potter, Train, Maroon 5, Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, Collective Soul, Blues Traveler, Spindoctors, The Smithereens, Adam Ezra Group, Lifehouse, Patty Smythe and Scandal, & many more. They’ve had songs on the hit tv show “Shameless”, the NFL, HBO, MTV, and PBS. Their latest single, “Stupid Little Heart” (Jan 7, 2025) debuted at #10 on the indie folk chart. They’re regulars on NPR, have worked with grammy-winning producers Paul Kolderie and David Kahne, and won tons of awards. They’ve toured the US (every state but Alaska), playing 200+ shows per year- in their little white van “Obi Van Kenobi”. Mel’s endorsed by Paiste Cymbals and Vater Percussion and has been featured in Modern Drummer.
