RallySound to Host Songwriters in the Round – An Evening of Music and Storytelling

Saratoga, NY – RallySound, a non-profit organization working to empower community through
music and founded by Adam Ezra & friends, will host Songwriters in the Round – An Evening
of Music and Storytelling in support of The Ramble music festival and its mission to prevent
veteran homelessness in the Northeast on Thursday, April 16th at The Music Hall at City Hall
in Saratoga Springs.
A pay-what-you-can event, the evening will feature Adam Ezra, Melanie Krahmer & Rich
Libutti of Sirsy, and Margo Macero performing some of their favorite songs and sharing the
stories behind them. All are donating their time and talent to the event to raise funds for our
veteran heroes.
Money raised will benefit The Ramble music festival—a pay-what-you-can event held
annually on the last Saturday of August (August 29, 2026). The Ramble, run entirely by our
all-volunteer Ramble Army, is funded through donations from attendees, generous supporters,
and sponsors.
For every $1,000 raised, The Ramble—working in partnership with The New England Center
and Home for Veterans—provides the resources needed for one veteran hero to transition off
the streets and into safe, dignified housing.
RallySound donated $161,000 to the mission last year and more than $750,000 over the past 13
years.The proceeds of Songwriters in the Round – An Evening of Music & Storytelling will add
to the funds raised at The Ramble music festival this summer and will support our donation to
preventing veteran homelessness.
Songwriters in the Round – An Evening of Music & Storytelling will be held in The Music
Hall in Saratoga City Hall (third floor) in Saratoga Springs from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (doors at
6:00 pm). For more information, to reserve tickets and to donate, as well as to learn about
sponsorship opportunities visit Rallysound.org/songwriters-in-the-round.

About Adam Ezra Group
The Boston-based Adam Ezra Group is an acclaimed Americana act defined by a 24-year
commitment to community and activism. Recognized with eight awards including “Band of the
Year” by the New England Music Awards, the group has shared stages with ZZ Top, the Steve
Miller Band and the Goo Goo Dolls, among many others, and recently collaborated with John
Oates. Beyond the music, Ezra’s commitment to his audience is legendary, highlighted by 500
consecutive nightly livestreams during the pandemic. However, perhaps the band’s most
significant work happens through RallySound, a nonprofit founded by Ezra in 2011. RallySound
hosts The Ramble, a festival that has raised more than $750,000 for the New England Center
and Home for Veterans to fight veteran homelessness. From performing at both historic venues
and in fans’ living rooms, to their Grassroots Award-winning civic engagement, the band
leverages an incredibly passionate fanbase to create a tangible social impact across the country.
About Sirsy
From meeting in an Albany cover band to building a basement studio, Mel Krahmer’s and
Richard Labutti’s journey as SIRSY is a 25-year love story set to a rock-pop beat. The married
couple has toured every state except Alaska, fueled by coffee, sci-fi and a mutual passion for
soulful songwriting. Krahmer handles lead vocals, drums and piano, while simultaneously
playing synth-bass with her sticks. Rich Libutti masterfully layers vintage effects on his
Rickenbacker and operates a bass pedal board with his feet. Their music, centered on resilience,
has carried them through Melanie’s two cancer battles, earning them multiple music awards and
landed them in the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. As the Times Union puts
it: their songs have “more hooks than a tackle box.” They’re genuine, moving and brilliantly
nerdy.
About Margo Macero
Glens Falls native Margo Macero is a fearless new voice in original, blues-leaning rock. Her
fiery guitar work and stunning vocals blend the grit of rock, soul of blues and the storytelling
edge of country to make a lasting connection with every audience. Macero, the niece of
legendary jazz producer Teo Macero, suffered a devastating car accident in 2023 that forced her
offstage for over a year. Instead of slowing down, she immersed herself in writing, most notably
with label mates and five-time Billboard Top 40 artists Jocelyn & Chris. The result is a bold
collection of songs due for release later this year