Sxip Shirey
Sxip Shirey Shirey with some of his tools Background information Birth name Gene Shirey Born Athens, Ohio Genres Electoacoustic, dark cabaret, etc. Occupation(s) Composer, performer, story-teller Labels Nonesuch Records Associated acts Gentlemen & Assassins, Luminescent Orchestrii, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Daredevil Opera Company Website Official website Gene "Sxip" Shirey (pronounced "skip" ) is an American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller. Currently based in New York City, he is known for working with found objects, traditional instruments, and computer and rare modified instruments. Shirey has released three solo albums, including Sonic New York in 2010. Shirey is a member of The Daredevil Opera Company and is a founding member of the band Luminescent Orchestrii, as well as the band Gentlemen & Assassins. He is the host and producer of Sxip's Hour of Charm, a variety show of cabaret acts.