Girlyman

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The cover of Girlyman's second album, Little Star.
The cover of Girlyman's second album, Little Star.

Girlyman is an American folk-rock band based in Brooklyn, New York.

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. Their folk-rock musical style is heavy on close harmony.

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[edit] Members

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.

[edit] Discography

  • Joyful Sign, pre-released for fans on their website until March 2, 2007 is expected to be delivered on or around March 14, 2007. According to the website, the pre-ordered CDs will differ from CDs purchased after March 2 because they will be "signed by the band and sealed with a very girly kiss." At some 2007 concerts, the band joked they would include other personalized touches with pre-ordered CDs, such as used Kleenex. After March 2, the CD will be available at live shows only (not online or in stores) until the national release date, April 13. 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. Each $25 pre-order includes shipping and sales tax, and helped Girlyman recover some of the costs of recording and manufacturing the new CD.
  • Remember Who I Am, independently released in fall of 2003, nationally rereleased September 7, 2004 on Daemon Records.
  • Little Star, released May 24, 2005 on Daemon Records.

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

[edit] Awards

  • Winner, Outmusic Award, 2006 - Outstanding New Recording-Duo or Group: Little Star [1]
  • 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
  • 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

[edit] External links

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