Which Albany-based pop rock band consists of Melanie Krahmer (vocals, drums, flute) and Rich Libutti (guitar, bass)?
Sirsy SIRSY is an American rock duo formed in Albany, New York, in 2000. 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. Sirsy is notable for touring continuously throughout the United States, playing more than 200 shows per year nationally, and for background music for several television shows and independent films. Their relentless touring has gained them a cult following.
Radio America (band) Radio America is a rock group based in New York City, currently signed to Mother West records by Charles Newman (member of Flare and producer/engineer of the The Magnetic Fields, "Lemony Snicket," We Are Scientists, Kris Gruen, Lori Michaels, the Bowmans, Earlymay, etc.) In stark contrast to the radio network of the same name, Radio America are known not only for their award-winning live act but also for their openly leftist politics. After years as a three-piece (bass/drums/guitar with all members contributing vocals), the group currently performs as a four-piece act led by singer-songwriters Jesse Reno (vocals/bass) and Tom Stuart (vocals/guitar). The band's most recent full-length, the album "Raise High", was released in September 2006.