Sy Seyler – Drums and lead vocal 

Sy continues his role in The Reagan Years by singing songs behind the drums and fronting the band with sequenced tracks.  The “new wave” classics showcase his vocal strengths.  Before T.R.Y, Sy played drums in several other original bands such and the Mid-Atlantic heavy metal act, SHOCK LaRue, late 90's college alternative, Aislynn and post - modern alternative (authentic new wave) Return To Zero. Critics and club goers took notice to his abilities and Sy was honored several years in Mid-Atlantic music polls. Back in the day, industry contacts awarded him with endorsements for Vic Firth drumsticks, Slingerland and Stingray drums, PureCussion R.I.M.S. and Geddit Drumwear.

In the Summer of 2006, Sy constructed a Smiths / Morrissey cover band called Girlfriend In A Coma with TRY guitarist, Glenn Riley. Check that out too!

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Sy's current gear consists of:

Drum Kit
Simmons SDS-9 (80's vintage) drum triggers
S&S Industries drum triggers
Wham-O frisbee triggers
exclusively DW Pedals
Sabian Cymbals
Pearl cymbal holders
Gibralter drum rack

Electronics
Alesis DM5 drum brain
Akia sampler
Korg synth module
laptop for fast midi patch changes and disk storage

Accessories-
SHURE Beta SM58 wireless microphone
SHURE PSM600 In Ear Wireless Monitor system
Westone dual driver ear buds
SKB and Nahas Engineering custom crafted cases

Sy met Thomas Dolby in 2006


Sy met the Goo Goo Dolls at Merriweather Post Pavillian

Thanks to Mike Kaufman from MIX 107.3 for the opportunity!
Sy says that when his hair was longer, he wass often mistaken for Andy Dick, but you can be the judge.

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