Girlyman. What a great name for a group. And what a fun, fresh sound.
I so wanted to hear this band in Seattle next month.
But I’ll be headed to the SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) national convention in Manchester, England that evening.
I recently heard the trio’s new CD, Joyful Sound, and loved the lyrics and acoustic sound. They’ve been receiving rave reviews across the country and have been the opening act for Indigo Girls. A good match, for sure.
Girlyman is Nate Borofsky, Doris Muramatsu and Ty Greenstein. The group started playing music together in New York City six years ago.
So what’s with the name?
“It’s playful and fun, and that’s who we are,” said Muramatsu. “But we also like that it hints at how we’ve never felt like we fit in. Nate wears make-up on stage, I’m a Japanese-American playing to mostly white audiences and Ty is a grown-up tomboy.
Here’s their upcoming concert schedule. Give them a listen if you’re in the neighborhood.
September 10
CSPS
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
September 12
High Noon Saloon
Madison, Wisconsin
September 14
Shank Hall
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 15
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
September 16th
Schubas Tavern
Chicago, Illinois
October 3
Mississippi Studios
Portland, Oregon
October 4
Tractor Tavern
Seattle, Washington
October 5
University of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Photograph of Girlyman by Lynnly Labovitz.