Girlyman is an American folk-rock band based in Brooklyn, New York City, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of Folk music and rock music. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule
Their self-released debut album, Remember Who I Am, sold 5,000 copies before it was re-released by Daemon Records, the independent record label run by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Remember Who I Am is Girlyman 's first album independently released in fall of 2003 nationally rereleased September 7 2004 on Daemon Records. Daemon Records is an Atlanta Georgia based not-for-profit Independent record label started by musician Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. An independent record label (or indie record label) is a Record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the Major record labels Amy Elizabeth Ray (born April 12 1964 is an American singer-songwriter and member of the well-known contemporary folk duo Indigo Girls. Indigo Girls are an American Folk rock duo consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. Their folk-rock musical style is heavy on close harmony. Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of Folk music and rock music. Close harmony is an arrangement of the notes of chords within a narrow range
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Members
- Tylan "Ty" Greenstein (known as Tammy Greenstein prior to June 1, 2004) (vocals, guitar, mandolin and percussion) b. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles A mandolin is a musical instrument in the Lute family (plucked or strummed June 26, 1974 [1]
- Doris Muramatsu (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin and banjo) b. A steel-string acoustic guitar, is a modern form of Guitar descended from the Classical guitar, but strung with steel strings for a brighter louder sound The banjo is a Stringed instrument developed by enslaved Africans in the United States, adapted from several African instruments December 18, 1973 [2]
- Nathan D. "Nate" Borofsky (vocals, baritone guitar, bass guitar) b. The baritone guitar is a variation on the standard guitar with a longer Scale length that allows it to be tuned to a lower range April 19,1975 [3]
Before the three came together as Girlyman, Nate was an award-winning singer-songwriter, and Doris and Ty (best friends since second grade in Princeton Junction, NJ) were the award-winning duo The Garden Verge.
Discography
- Somewhere Different Now (live), released nationally on May 1, 2008, includes previously unreleased songs as well as banter and tuning songs from live shows. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- Joyful Sign, released nationally on April 13, 2007, although a special edition ("signed by the band and sealed with a very girly kiss," according to the bands website) was pre-released earlier to fans. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. At some 2007 concerts, the band joked they would include other personalized touches with pre-ordered CDs, such as used Kleenex. Kleenex is a Brand name for a variety of products such as Facial tissue, Bathroom tissue, Paper towels, and Diapers. Joyful Sign contains 14 new original songs, was produced by Girlyman and Bob Harris, and features drummer Joe Chellman. The band's approach in making this CD was to create a studio album that had some of their live show energy in it. Joyful Sign reflects not just the year they spent writing, arranging and playing the new songs at live shows, but also the grand old time they had in the studio making the CD.
- Little Star, released May 24, 2005 on Daemon Records. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Daemon Records is an Atlanta Georgia based not-for-profit Independent record label started by musician Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls.
- Remember Who I Am, independently released in fall of 2003, nationally rereleased September 7, 2004 on Daemon Records. Remember Who I Am is Girlyman 's first album independently released in fall of 2003 nationally rereleased September 7 2004 on Daemon Records. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Daemon Records is an Atlanta Georgia based not-for-profit Independent record label started by musician Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls.
Compilations:
- 2006: "Young James Dean" on New Arrivals: Volume One
- 2004: "Viola" on Sounds Like This. . . Volume 3
- 2003: "Amaze Me" on Amaze Me: Songs in the Key of Peace
- 1999: Nate's "Beautiful Boy" on Can You Read This, Boston?
Pre-Girlyman:
- the garden verge's (Ty & Doris) shadow of a habit in 2001
- Nate Borofsky's Never Enough Time in 2000
- Nate Borofsky's Powerball (4 songs, live) in 1999
- Nate Borofsky's 500 Miles in 1998
Awards
- Winner, Outmusic Award, 2006 - Outstanding New Recording-Duo or Group: Little Star [4]
- Top Ten Finalist, Plowshares Songwriting Contest 2004 - Ty Greenstein
- Winner, Independent Music Award, 2004 - Song, Folk/Singer-Songwriter Category: "Viola"
- Winner, Outmusic Award, 2004 - Best New Album: Remember Who I Am
- Winner, Outmusic Award, 2002 - Best New Recording by a Duo, Group, or Band: the garden verge, shadow of a habit
- Winner, Boston Music Award, 2001 - Best New Singer-Songwriter: Nate Borofsky
Nominations
- Nominee, Outmusic Award, 2006 - Outstanding CD Graphic Design: Little Star
- Nominee, Outmusic Award, 2006 - Outstanding Producer: Bob Harris and Girlyman
- Nominee, Outmusic Award, 2006 - OutSong of the Year: "Young James Dean"
- Nominee, 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2006 - Outstanding Music Artist: Little Star
External links
- Official website, which includes sound clips
- Girlyman's MySpace, which includes 5 songs
- the garden verge website, which includes sound clips
- Nate Borofsky's website
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