Mrs Smith & the Present + SIRSY (Chicago, IL)

Doors open at 7PM
Show starts at 8PM with Sirsy!
Then we all go to the second stage for Mrs Smith & The Present!
2 Bands. One night! All the good vibes. : )
$10+ suggested donation at the door
Where? Friendly: https://www.friendlymusic.community
6731 ROOSEVELT RD., BERWYN, IL 60402
708-484-9794
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MEET SIRSY: SIRSY: (sirsy.com)
Heartfelt Electric Folk-Rock with a charming intensity and nerdy jokes. Songs that are catchy as hell and a show that's equal parts rock energy, folk intimacy, & heartfelt storytelling. Mel's on vocals, drums, keys, flute, and melodica. Rich is on guitar and bass.
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VIDEOS:
*Sampler: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wVQ9gEPOOwQ
*Hall of Fame:
*Astronauts
*Cannonball
*Sweet Dreams
*Like a Drum
*NPR LIVE: https://livesessions.npr.org/videos/sirsy-astronauts
*LIVE (Like a Drum):
*LIVE (Nina Simone Cover):
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"Record of the Year(2026, 2024); Rock-Pop Artist of the Year(2024); Solo-Duo Artist of the Year(2023); Hall of Fame Inductee (2025)."
--Thomas Edison Music Awards
"SIRSY is your favorite band, you just don’t know it yet."
--Rochester City Newspaper
Sirsy is singer-songwriter rock duo with a charming intensity and lots of heart. Sirsy is fronted by a charismatic singer-songwriter named Mel - who's also on drums, piano, flute and melodica. Mel's incredible voice and passionate delivery immediately draw you in. (AND she also plays bass on a keyboard while she's rocking the drums at the same time). Mel's bandmate, husband, co-writer, & bestie is Rich - who masterfully plays a well-loved and road worn Rickenbacker through a pedal board full of vintage effects. (Live, he also plays bass on a pedal board with his feet!) These 2 multi-instrumentalists manage to sound like a full band and somehow do it all with big smiles on their faces.
Mel and Rich are gifted storytellers- an art all in itself. They wow crowds at 200+ shows/year all over the US. Sometimes even with their nerdy jokes.
Sirsy's warmed stages for: Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, Train, Maroon 5, Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Patty Smyth, Lifehouse, Spindoctors, Blues Traveler, and many more. Their songs have been featured on HBO, PBS, MTV, NPR, and on Showtime's hit TV show "Shameless". Their last few records were produced by Grammy-Winner Paul Q Kolderie.
Come celebrate life with them!
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“Clever, smart songs that have more hooks than a tackle box. Krahmer has one of the most powerful and flexible voices you’ll ever hear.” — Times Union (Albany, NY)
“It’s pretty clear to see that these two have remarkable souls. The stories shared and the honesty about life are remarkably endearing and a lost art.” — Andy O’ Riley, 100.9 FM/98.9 FM (MI)
SIRSY is NOT simply a two piece, they are a head scratching, WOW! The guitar player is flawless and raw. Clean enough to be enjoyed, and just edgy enough to make you grin. The lead singer/drummer/bass player was stunning. — SXSW Music Blog
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MEET MRS SMITH & THE PRESENT:
https://www.mrssmith.band
https://www.facebook.com/mrssmithandthepresent
https://www.instagram.com/mrssmithandthepresent
Is Mrs Smith and the Present really and truly a Premium Rock-n-Roll Band?
YES
Who is Mrs Smith?
She will never tell.
Where has Mrs Smith rocked?
Cubby Bear Chicago, The Forge in Joliet, Robert’s Westside, Montrose Saloon, Gallery Cabaret, The Outta Space, Friendly’s Music Community, Duffy’s Tavern and McGee’s. Go to See Us Rock page to find out our next upcoming shows.
Where can I buy Mrs Smith music and sweet merch?
You can purchase our music and cool merch on Bandcamp.
Where can I stream Mrs Smith music?
All the usual suspects. Because y’know it’s watcha do….