May 7, 2008 - Second Freight & Salvage show added!
The 8pm show at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, CA has sold out, so we've added a 10:30pm show! Doors are at 10pm. To order tickets, click here.
Come to one! Come to both! We can't wait.
Apr 24, 2008 - Live CD is now available!
That's right, our little homespun live CD is now available online for purchase. To order a physical copy, please visit our store. To order a more metaphsical copy, you can peruse the virtual world of iTunes.
Mar 21, 2008 - Earlybird April
The new live album is now available for "Earlybird April" ordering. You can either grab a copy at select upcoming shows, or you can pre-order the CD online today. Orders placed online will be gingerly mailed out on April 8th, 2008.
For more information, check out the Earlybird Page.
Mar 5, 2008 - Live CD coming this spring
Our new live album, tentatively entitled "Somewhere Different Now (Live)," is being mastered as we speak. We're so excited! As some of you know, we recorded our entire fall 2007 tour and then picked out our favorite performances and packed them into a full-length CD. The new recording will feature more than 70 minutes of live Girlyman, including brand new, previously unrecorded Girlyman songs, previously unreleased cover songs, some choice tuning songs, some random stories, and more. All cobbled together, mixed, and lovingly designed by...us!
We'll let you know as soon as the CD becomes available.
Jan 4, 2008 - Nate Casts a Pod
During his time off this holiday season, Nate has decided to enter the strange world of podcasting. Hear him talk about life in Atlanta and play a new, never before publicly performed song.
For more info, visit
http://www.nateborofsky.com/podcast
Nov 7, 2007 - Girlyman Nominated For 2008 Independent Music Award
We're thrilled to announce that Girlyman's latest CD, "Joyful Sign," has been nominated for the 2008 Independent Music Award for Folk/Singer-Songwriter! The Independent Music Awards helps Indie artists & releases worldwide via yearlong promotion, marketing & distribution programs. Some of you may remember that we were honored to receive the IMA for the song "Viola" off of our first CD "Remember Who I Am," back in 2004. Back then, Amy Ray was one of the judges, which is how we ended up meeting her and recording on her label, Daemon Records. Which is to say, the Independent Music Awards really do help artists!
There will be two voting processes this year - one by a panel of judges, and one by you.
To cast your ballot for "Joyful Sign" in the popular vote, go to:http://www.musiciansatlas.com/pages/IMAFinalist/AlbumFinalist.aspx?yr=2008
Thanks!
Also, congrats to our good friend Julia Joseph, nominated in the same category. Check her out!
Sep 20, 2007 - Girlyman & Indigo Girls Podcast
The podcast we recorded with the Indigo Girls on our recent tour is now up. We joined Amy & Emily backstage at Wolftrap for a very barebones performance of their songs "Pendulum Swinger" and "Little Perennials" as well as some conversation about songwriting, recurring dreams, and why Nate & Ty moved to Atlanta.
May 29, 2007 - Joyful Sign on iTunes, etc.
You can now access Girlyman's latest CD, Joyful Sign, on iTunes, as well as Napster, and a slew of other online sources.
Apr 22, 2007 - NYC CD Release Party Announced
We here at Girlyman Headquarters are thrilled to announce our New York CD Release Party, May 10, 2007, at the beautiful new Highline Ballroom in Chelsea. This will be our biggest and perhaps fanciest NYC headlining gig to date. We hope that you will make the trip over the bridge, through the tunnel, via grandmother's house, or what have you, to come party with us.
Thursday May 10th, 8 pm
NEW YORK, NY
The Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th Street (bet. 9th & 10th Ave.)
(212) 414-5994
Advance tickets recommended!
See the showdates page for details and more upcoming shows.
P.S. Happy Earth Day!
Feb 28, 2007 - NEW SOUND CLIPS
We're so excited about our new CD, Joyful Sign, that we've put up some new sound clips. Visit the sound clips page (under "The Music") to listen.
And don't forget to preorder before this Friday, March 2! Thanks again for your support.
Feb 8, 2007 - Pre-Orders
From now until March 2, 2007, Girlyman will be taking online pre-orders for the brand new full-length studio album, JOYFUL SIGN. We will send your pre-ordered copy of the CD by March 14, 2007, signed by the band and sealed with a very girly kiss.
For more information, click here.
Dec 4, 2006 - If You Need to Buy SOMETHING...
Why not a Girlyman CD or t-shirt? It will delight your giftee for years to come and help Girlyman raise funds to finish their BRAND NEW CD.
Convinced? Visit the store for more info.
Oct 9, 2006 - The Garden Verge CD is Back
Five years ago, Doris and Ty were in a duo called The Garden Verge, and they released a CD called "Shadow of a Habit." This award-winning CD has been out of print since it sold out of its initial pressing. Because you asked so nicely, we have reprinted it, and it is now available in the Girlyman store. "Shadow of a Habit" includes 11 original songs by two of your favorite Girlymen, and a glimpse into our earlier writing and harmonies. We still like it and think you will too. To order, go to the store.
Oct 9, 2006 - Girlyman Makes Big Screen Debut in "Wordplay"
It may not be as glorious a role as Roman Centurian #6 in "The Passion of the Christ" or Dead Passenger #19 in "Snakes On A Plane," but we (well, just Doris and Ty) finally made our feature film debut this summer.
OK, fine, it's basically 3 seconds of screen time, but that's us up there with the Indigo Girls playing "Closer to Fine," and we got a big kick out of it. Amy & Emily, who are longtime crossword fans, are interviewed in the movie on location in Saratoga, CA, and we happened to be touring with them at the time. I'm not sure if "Wordplay" is still in theaters, but go ahead and rent the DVD (out next month). The movie's fun, and besides the interview with the Girls, it also features Bill Clinton, who used to be president, and Jon Stewart, who should be president.
Jun 13, 2006 - Girlyman wins 2006 OMA
We're thrilled to announce that Girlyman's CD 'Little Star' has won the 2006 Outmusic Award for Best New Recording by a Duo/Group! Thanks to the judges and to the Outmusic community for all your support over the years.
We're especially thrilled because this marks the third time we've received this honor from Outmusic. Our debut CD, 'Remember Who I Am,' won the award for Best New Recording by a Duo/Group back in 2004, and Ty & Doris's duo project The Garden Verge won the same award for 'Shadow of a Habit' back in 2002.
Outmusic is an amazing community of out GLBT individuals and groups involved in making and supporting openly out music. Check it out at http://www.outmusic.com.
May 11, 2006 - 2nd Joe's Pub Show Added
The May 20th show at Joe's Pub in NYC has sold out. So we added another on July 3rd! Check out the showdates for the details. Come make fireworks with us--the kind that don't resemble bombs!
Apr 27, 2006 - Girlyman Nominated For 2006 Outmusic Awards.
Not one, not two, (and not two thousand six), but FOUR of them. Our 2nd CD "Little Star" has been nominated for Outstanding New Recording (Duo or Group), Outstanding CD Graphic Design, and Outstanding Producer (Bob Harris and Girlyman). And "Young James Dean" has been nominated for Outsong of the Year. We are quadruply honored!
For details and a list of nominees, visit:
http://outmusic.org/oma2006
Feb 21, 2006 - Girlyman Nominated for 2006 GLAAD Award
We're tickled, um, pink, to announce that Girlyman has been nominated for Outstanding Music Artist in the 17th Annual GLAAD Awards! The other nominees are Melissa Etheridge, Antony and the Johnsons, Sharon Isbin, and our good friend Amy Ray.
From GLAAD's press release: The GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards recognize and honor mainstream media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.
For the second consecutive year, the GLAAD Media Awards will be televised on Logo, MTV Networks' cable channel for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender viewers and their allies. This year, VH1 will air the program for the first time. The Logo airdate for the GLAAD Media Awards is April 15, 2006 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The VH1 airdate is April 16 at 11 p.m. (ET/PT).
For more details and a complete list of nominees, see:
http://www.glaad.org
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The Bulletproof Store is now selling Girlyman CDs and t-shirts online. Check it out HERE.
Sep 19, 2005 - Girlyman & Dar Williams: together at last. And seemingly forever.
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And, just in time, as though reading our minds, Dar Williams has invited us on the road with her and her band for the next two months to celebrate her amazing new release "My Better Self." You won't want to miss this tour, and many tickets are already on sale. We can't wait. Our giant red van Sprinty is wagging her giant red tail. See our showdates for details.
Sep 5, 2005 - And The Winner Is...
Sandy Snyder of Charlottesville, VA was the high bidder in our recent djembe auction. Congratulations, Sandy!
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We are delighted that the auction was such a success. Many thanks to everyone who bid, and to those who sent suggestions for where we should donate the proceeds. We have agreed not to disclose the exact amount of the winning bid, but it was incredibly generous. 50% of the proceeds have gone to benefit The People's Hurricane Fund (www.ansafrica.org/katrina2.html) which was set up by Community Labor United (CLU), a coalition of the progressive organizations throughout New Orleans. The People's Hurricane Fund will be directed and administered by evacuees from New Orleans. The other 50% of proceeds have gone to Justice Now/Critical Resistance (www.criticalresistance.org), an organization whose mission is to end the prison industrial complex, and whose Southern office was destroyed in the hurricane. We would encourage everyone to check out and, if you can, support these groups. They are the real deal.
Sep 2, 2005 - OK already! We got a MySpace page.
Girlyman is now on MySpace.com at www.myspace.com/girlymanband. Come visit us, add us as your friend, leave a comment, blow a kiss. This way, we can see what you look like and hear your most personal thoughts for a change. For those not in the know (which we weren't until so many of you told us to get on this), MySpace is a friend-networking website. Apparently, it's what the kids are wearing these days. Go take a look at, say, our profile to get a sense of it all: www.myspace.com/girlymanband
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Yes, we're very happy to announce that Girlyman appears on the Indigo Girls' latest CD, Rarities. We've ended nearly every show we've played with them with a five-part a capella version of "Finlandia," a beautiful peace hymn. Music by Sibelius, lyrics by Lloyd Stone, arrangement by Nate. Click HERE to listen to soundclips (it's the last song on the album).
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It's finally here, folks. Little Star is now officially available to the general public. Thanks to everyone who preordered the CD - we never could have done this without you.
May 1, 2005 - PREORDERING OVER.
Thank you to all the people who pre-ordered! We (quite literally) couldn't have done this without you!
For those who pre-ordered, the CD's will go out in the mail during the week of May 16th. The CD will be available nationally on the 24th.
Thanks again for your support!
Mar 18, 2005 - The New CD.
Girlyman's new CD, Little Star, is available for Preorder through April 30.
Little Star, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Remember Who I Am, features twelve new original songs by Doris, Nate, and Ty. The new CD was produced once again by the amazing Bob Harris with Girlyman, and features Julie Wolf on keyboards and accordian and Joe Dye on pedal steel. Think Remember Who I Am, turned up about nine notches - the writing, singing, instrumentation and texture are all, well, deeper. We're so happy with this CD. It sounds exactly the way we'd hoped it would when we first went into the studio, but many times better.
Feb 28, 2005 - New Photos
We finally had a minute to add some photos to our album from our fall tour with the Indigo Girls. Click HERE to see them.
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We're dismayed to announce that the day after our last tour ended, our beloved van Catbus suffered a massive heart attack and died. "Why?" we asked her and each other. "Why now?" We had just finished what was arguably the most amazing tour of our careers, with the fabulous Indigo Girls, and it was almost as though the excitement was too much for her.
Then, Nate remembered that when Catbus joined us we asked her to let us know when it was time for us to move on. None of us expected it to happen so fast, but then again, two years ago, none of us expected to be touring with the Indigo Girls. So we let her go. We have a new addition to the family, and we think Catbus would want it that way. Her name is Bijou, but she is alternately known as Sprinty the Sprinting Sprinter, or Deb for short.
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Girlyman is now on iTunes! If you have iTunes, click HERE to check out Girlyman's debut CD Remember Who I Am, newly released on Daemon Records.
Sep 30, 2004 - The Indigo Girls
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These shows will probably sell out quickly, so get your tickets stat! Details on our Upcoming Shows page.
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We are thrilled to announce that Girlyman has signed with Daemon Records. Founded by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Daemon Records is an Atlanta-based non-profit label that has been dedicated to promoting independent musicians since 1990. As Ms. Ray puts it on the Daemon website, "The label was conceived as a vehicle for allowing recording artists to express their artistic vision without the confines and restrictions of the traditional corporate rock label."
On September 7th, Daemon will nationally release Girlyman's debut CD, Remember Who I Am. A second Girlyman CD is scheduled for release next spring.
Okay, breathe everyone. What does this all mean? We've compiled a LIST OF QUESTIONS people have been asking us at http://www.girlyman.com/daemon.
Aug 15, 2004 - New Bulletin Board System
You asked for it - a more "high-powered" alternative to the old Dear Girlyman section.
http://www.girlyman.com/bb/
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We here at Girlyman were thrilled to learn about California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's remarks that the Golden State's Democratic legislators are "girlie men."
We feel it is an honor to be mentioned alongside such movie references as, "they're like 120 children who need a 'time out'" (Kindergarten Cop) and the always effective suggestion that the legislators be "Terminated."
However, kindergartners are not going on strike, and the robotic assassin lobby has thus far been silent. What's made everyone so mad is our beloved name: Girlyman.
"Blatant homophobia," says State Senator Sheila Kuehl.
"As misogynist as it is anti-gay," quips Assemblyman Mark Leno.
Well, we say it's not the word itself, but how you say it. Governor, we suggest you try using phrases like, "Girlyman has changed my life for the better," or, "There's nothing I love more than the folk-trio Girlyman." Even better, you could try, "Here, sweet Girlyman, let me help you carry your equipment off stage. Nate, that amp looks heavy - let me get that for you."
Yesterday the Associated Press reported, "Schwarzenegger Stands by 'Girlie Men' Line." We say, if you're going to bother standing next to the line, Governor, you might as well join it. I know there are a lot of potential Girlymen ahead of you, but we'll make an exception. You can try backing us up on drums, or - well, maybe you better just be a roadie for now. Anyway, we don't have enough room to fit the Legislature in our van.
We'll save you a seat.
love,
Nate, Doris, and Ty
(Girlyman)
Jun 14, 2004 - Girlyman wins 2004 Outmusic Award
We're very psyched to announce that Girlyman has picked up a 2004 Outmusic Award (Best New Album by a Duo or Group) . The award was presented at the Knitting Factory in New York on Sunday. Other recipients included (but were not limited to) Rufus Wainwright, Alix Olson, Pamela Means, and Catie Curtis (yay!).
For more info on OutMusic visit http://www.outmusic.com/
Jun 1, 2004 - Remember Who I Amm: Tammy Changes Name To Ty
Tammy Remembers Who She Amm. Loses the middle three letters of her name. Call her Ty, or Tylan if you're nasty.
Yes, after [clears throat] years, she is sadly giving up the privilege of having strangers serenade her with Debbie Reynolds' ballad "Tammy's in Love." She is also, regrettably, relinquishing her right to have anything in common with Tammy Faye Baker (except the eyeliner, of course). This has been a long time coming, and she's finally making it official. So, call her Ty. Tylan if, and ONLY if, you're nasty.
May 31, 2004 - More West Coast Photos Online
We've uploaded the rest of our photos from the West Coast & Midwest tour this spring with Catie Curtis. Check them out in our Photo Gallery.
Apr 18, 2004 - West Coast photos up
Yes, we're still in the middle of our West Coast tour with Catie Curtis, but we've managed to get a few photos online in our Photo Gallery.
Feb 28, 2004 - West Coast Tour with Catie Curtis
We're thrilled that Catie Curtis has asked us to join her for the West Coast and Midwest legs of her upcoming CD Release Tour. We'll be opening shows from the Pacific Northwest through California, from Denver to Chicago, with some solo Girlyman shows thrown in here and there. Check the upcoming shows page for details as they come in.
And if you want to check out Catie's new CD, Dreaming In Romance Languages, it's available at www.amazon.com.
Feb 8, 2004 - Bay Windows Review
Read it here:
http://www.girlyman.com/presskit/articles/bay windows 01-22-2004.html
Jan 4, 2004 - Tammy Named Top Ten Finalist in Plowshares Songwriting Contest
This is a Philadelphia-area songwriting contest, and ten finalists will compete for Cash Money and Notoriety at the Finals Showcase on March 27, 2004 at Plowshares Coffeehouse in Phoenixville, PA (www.plowsharesmusic.org ). We're also giddy with pride about the fact that our friend Brian Gundersdorf of We're About 9 is a top ten finalist as well (out of over 130 entries from 20 states, apparently). So, if you're interested in 1) hearing Tammy perform solo and 2) watching her compete against a dear friend, mark your calendar. This should be exciting!
Dec 18, 2003 - It's Doris's Birthday
Worship her.
Dec 16, 2003 - The Washington Post Gives Us Mad Props
Check it out:
http://www.girlyman.com/presskit/articles/wash_post_12-16-2003.html
Nov 20, 2003 - Girlyman wins 2004 Independent Music Award
"Viola," the opening track of Remember Who I Am, is the winning song in the Folk / Singer-Songwriter category of The 3rd Annual Independent Music Awards. The judges for this category were Amy Ray, Ray Davies, Joan Baez, and Wendy Waldman. Chris Whitley, another finalist, received the same number of votes as we did, so it's actually a tie. We both won! The other finalists in this category were Gregory Douglass, K.J. Denhert, and Tara Rice (all winners in our eyes).
So, Girlyman will be featured among the other category winners in a special pull-out section of the 2004 edition of The Musician's Atlas and on a compilation CD which will be distributed to the press, commercial, college, and public radio, and the rest of the music industry. The CD will also be promoted to Borders Books and Music's customer base of 4.5 million (which is only a little bit bigger than Girlyman's mailing list.)
Sep 15, 2003 - Amaze Me
"Amaze Me" has been selected as the title track of a new pro-peace compilation CD to be issued by Rubberneck Records this fall. Amaze Me: Songs in the Key of Peace will feature songs by independent female musicians from across the country, and 100% of the album proceeds will be donated to organizations working for peace. In addition to "Amaze Me," the CD will feature songs by Kris Delmhorst, Edie Carey, Tret Fure, Holly Near, Ellis, Natalia Zukerman, Erica Luckett, and others. Beneficiaries include:
Women Against Military Madness
Veterans for Peace (Twin Cities Chapter) and
For details about the CD and ordering information, check out www.peacecd.com.
Yay.
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Guess what? You can now order the brand new Girlyman CD online. Just go to www.cdbaby.com/girlyman. We've also posted new soundclips - you can listen in HERE.
Jul 24, 2003 - Sound Clips
Well the CD isn't available for ordering online quite yet, but we thought we'd whet your appetite with a couple of full-length clips from the new CD! Listen soon - they're only here for a limited time!
Jul 16, 2003 - Pre-Ordering Over
Thank you to all the people who pre-ordered! We (quite literally) couldn't have done it without you! Those who pre-ordered should receive their copies by mid-August (at the latest).The CD will be available online in September.
Thanks again for your support!
May 3, 2003 - A Zen Koan
Without your pre-order of the new Girlyman CD, the new Girlyman CD will not exist. The debut full-length CD by Girlyman, entitled "Remember Who I Am," is now available for pre-order. Go to http://www.girlyman.com/preorder for details on how to get the CD way before anyone else does, along with special perks and that warm feeling that comes from knowing you've helped make it all possible. Orders will be taken until July 15th.
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Well we're pleased to announce that Girlyman has a new set of wheels. We're working on coming up with a proper name. Some suggestions so far have included "Lola", "Tranny", and "Catbus". No word as of yet when we'll be able to airbrush the sunset on the side of it.
Dec 9, 2002 - Falcon Ridge 2003
Girlyman would like to thank all our Falcon Ridge Folk Festival fans for making us one of the TOP VOTED SHOWCASE ARTISTS OF FALCON RIDGE 2002!
We'd also like to congratulate the other two top-voted showcasers, We're About 9 and Rachael Davis...what an amazing group of songwriters and musicians. We're honored to be in their company.
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We're so thrilled and so grateful that you gave us this opportunity. We feel like that scene in "Election" when Tracy Flick is jumping up and down in the hallway. Thank you!
For slightly more info., see www.falconridgefolk.com/preview.html (For those of you who don't know, Falcon Ridge is a very large folk festival that takes place in July in central New York State. Every year a committee chooses 24 lucky artists from over 400 applicants to showcase on the main stage; the audience votes back their three favorite artists to return the following year.)
Oct 29, 2002 - Girlyman on Dyke TV
An interview with Girlyman and clips from Girlyman's Ladyfest East show at Galapagos will air on the next episode of Dyke TV! We'll have details soon about exact dates/times/channels, but you can check for yourself at www.dyketv.org. "Dyke TV is a half-hour monthly television program produced by lesbians, for lesbians. We mix news, political commentary, the arts, health, sports, and much more to present lesbian lives-in all our variety-with intelligence and humor." Yay.