Sirsy (stylized as SIRSY) is an American rock duo from Albany, New York consisting of husband and wife Melanie Krahmer (vocals, drums, piano, melodica, 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.
In addition to touring the United States, Sirsy has been the opening act for artists including Brandi Carlile, Grace Potter, Maroon 5, Blues Traveler, Collective Soul, Joan Jett, The Smithereens, Cheap Trick, Vertical Horizon, Lifehouse, Fuel.
The name Sirsy came from a childhood nickname of Krahmer, whose sister called her "sirsy" instead of "sister" or "sissy"
Sirsy formed in 2000 after Melanie and Rich met the year before in a cover band. They left the cover band to start writing songs and Sirsy was born.
In 2000, the group released Baggage. In 2002, the group released Away from Here as well as a three-song DVD The Three Little Videos, and a live album, At This Time (Live). In 2004, they released Ruby.
In 2010, Sirsy signed a record deal with Funzalo Records and re-released their then-most recent album Revolution, which was remastered by record producer Paul Q. Kolderie.
On March 5, 2013, Sirsy released Coming Into Frame on Funzalo Records which was produced by grammy-winners Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade.
Sirsy was Inducted into the Eddies Music Hall of Fame in 2025. Sirsy's song "Seven Seas" was named "Record of the Year" at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2024 Sirsy was named Rock/Pop Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2024 Sirsy was named Solo/Duo Artist of the Year (Original Music) at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2023
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 Dorian Blues.
In 2007, the band made its first national cable television appearance on the national cable network Your Music channel on the City Sessions series.
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.
Sirsy appeared in the 2009 documentary So Right So Smart along with bands such as The Barenaked Ladies and Guster.
Sirsy's song "Cannonball" was used in the Showtime television show "Shameless" in 2016.
Some Kind Of Winter was a members' feature on the WomanRock.com web site.
Revolution was used in 2007 on the Green Arrow radio podcast network.