POTSDAM -- The next Ives Park Concert Series show features the bamd SIRSY at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31.

The Boston Globe sums it up, “Little band. Big Sound.” No more needs to be said, said a press release from What a Raquette Music and Dance, the series organizers.

“Their clever, smart songs have more hooks than a tacklebox,” writes the Times Union.

SIRSY is fronted by powerhouse vocalist Melanie (Mel) Krahmer, who is described as “one of the most powerful & flexible voices you’ll ever hear,” the Times Union said.

Aftertaste Magazine said, “Bursting and belting out emotion and substance, she can be the queen of ‘in the groove’ rocking or be simple and delicate.”

Krahmer also plays a full drum kit while standing up (she’s been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine and is officially endorsed by Paiste Cymbals and Vater Percussion). At their live shows, she also plays bass parts with a drum stick (on a keyboard mounted on her drums) and throws in an occasional flute solo, the press release said.

Guitarist Rich Libutti plays a well-loved and road-worn Rickenbacker through a pedal board full of vintage effects.

“The guitar player is flawless and raw. Clean enough to be enjoyed, and just edgy enough to make you grin,” writes SXSW Music Blog, Austin TX. Live, Rich also plays bass on a keyboard with his feet.

Sirsy has played over 250 shows per year nationally for the last 10 years. They average about 60,000 miles per year in their little white van aptly named “Miles.” They tour for a living.

Although you’ll normally find them in the headline slot, they’ve also opened for: Maroon 5, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Train, RaRaRiot, Third Eye Blind, Collective Soul, Lifehouse, Blues Traveler, Cheap Trick, and many more.

All concerts are free, family-friendly and open to the public. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. There will be a bucket passed for donations.

A rain location will be at the United Methodist Church at 26 Main St.; concert-goers should check Facebook for rain location updates.

For more information or to support the series, visit slcartscouncil.org/ivesparkmusic.