Larry Saklad - singer/songwriter, keyboards, guitars, vocals, actor, producer-engineer, graphic design, and Bartholomew wearing many hats SOLO Live, ocassional band- Yet2B w/ David Rowan gtr, Doug Grigsby bass/ production, varied drummers. Photos/ video- Kim DeMeo / 29share design- graphics & editing Collaborating(ed) w/ Wayne Hsu, David Rowan, Doug Grigsby, Fred Berman (of Amos Lee), Alan Mann, Robert Hazard (w/ Bill Eib mgr), Essra Mohawk, Mike Tyler, Tom Basmajian, Mike K, Otto Capo (of Nazz) and delivered the Yamaha CP70 babygrand to Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian from Zapf's- soon to be known as the HOOTERS. producers Andy Kravitz, the Nicolos, Danny Starrobin, more...
everybody from the '60s till the present, my parents always had classical playing but I couldn't appreciate every Sat- Opera from the Met-LOL
So I would blast/ learn the Who - "Tommy" endlessly and Neil Young, CSN and Beatles, Stones, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd. I loved Amboy Dukes- Ted Nugent "Journey to the Center of the Mind" (won in a dance contest) and I found Iron Butterfly in a discount rack at Woolworth's 6 months before anyone heard of InaGadaDavida! Yeh- Old Head, but also the softer folk/ acoustic- Simon & Garfunkle, Dylan, James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Donovan. Oh, and I can't leave out Jim Morrison- The Doors, a keyboard player's dream jam band- "When The Music's Over"...
I love everyone, gimme Philly soul, R&B and funk, punk, fusion and folk rock... hard, fast, slow and soft - sound like love?
Larry Saklad & Yet2B w David Rowan, Doug Grigsby, Keni Jackson @ North Star 12/17/08
Sounds Like
The name, Nils Lofgrin keeps comin up...
thinkpinkfloyd.com Jan 2 2008- "dude your music sounds like lennon very cool"
Described as passionate, Larry Saklad merges elements of timeless acoustic rock, painting landscapes of heartfelt observations and questions, with brit-pop sensibility and smoky folk-blues, as uniquely fresh as it is uncannily familiar. One moment- brash, angular and edgy, the next- surveying dark horizons in subdued melancholy, he infuses all our dreams of a better life with hope and faith in possibility... engaging.
* Please consider his history in Philly...
_'78-81 Alan Mann- Midnight Sun Mgt- "The Hardest Working Band on South St", opened for Eric Bazilian & Rob Hyman band BabyGrand @ My Father's Place LI- WNEW b'cast, recorded Live from Grendel's Lair '79. remastered '05
_'87-91 w David Rowan & Exisdance- Time Will Tell recorded in Studio 4 w Doug Grigsby, Andy Kravitz, Nicolos, 3 yrs live b'cast Empire Rock WMMR
_'81-82 keys w Robert Hazard- Bill Eib Mgt (Amos Lee).
_'91 co-wrote, keys w Essra Mohawk (Captain Beefheart)
_'93 recorded A Mann's "Christmas On The Block", aired Cyndy Drue WMMR. Tom Bazmajian Art Inst Phila produce, drums
_'05 Alan Mann Tribute, World Cafe Live- solo
_'07- JC Dobbs Reunion w D Rowan, D Grigsby- reunited Exisdance, again w Freddie Berman- Drums (Amos Lee)
_'08 3rd Dobbs Reunion @ Dobbs w Rowan, Grigsby, Jay Davidson, Keni Jackson 1 w Andy Kravitz
_'06 released Yet2B limited edition- perform solo and band ever since... _'07-08 Oh Philadelphia song & song search- local songs to do w Philly
"I strive to represent the heritage of Philly Rock with grace, have always been a fan rallying all the bands that came up and thru this Philly Music Scene, champion(ed) our cause, have the respect of my peers and plenty of stories. And the songs just keep comin..."
If any of you are part of/ interested in the Philly Scene in the 1980's, Here's my favorite site, courtesies of— Reesa (and The Rooters), "Thanks for helping to build this ever-growing '80s Philly music scrapbook."
http://relivethe80s.com
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What do you go through surviving the biggest breakup, loss, pull-the-rug-out-from-under you catastrophe? How do you drag yourself out of the gutter, dust yourself off and, again and again, as many times as it takes, finally look up to the future...
...the Yet2B?
These heart-on-his-sleeve tales on this release by Philadelphia's own Larry Saklad weave a detailed picture full of contrasts, the stark realities, seeming polar opposites. He sneers, he croons, he growls, curses, and finally manages to find inspiration. And not just his voice, his guitars weep, rise, plead, fall off a cliff, clatter and pulse. His piano could be found in an old smoky saloon summoning the blues one second and John Lennon's Imagine the next, all with percussive thunder of bass and drums. But gradually, all the discord reaches a climax, then a surrender to come what may, and ultimately redemption.
With titles including No, Tangled and Caught, Forgiveness, Pretendin' It's Alright, Fill My Sails, Receptivity and of course, Yet2B closing, Larry takes us on a journey that no human being is immune to, touches our deepest private fears, and then transforms our stormy nightmare into a new sunrise of refreshed dreams and light.
If this is the first time hearing his name it surely won't be the last.
Here now is Yet2B
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((press - You write with a feeling and honesty that is refreshing... and also express a gentleness and positive thought, at the same time letting listeners know you have been around the block. And I don't get the sad story, woe is me... that seem ever so popular. [With] determination and heart, you are an inspiration to every musician out there. - Elizabeth Crowley 5-7-06))
Following his 2006 debut release, Yet2B, Larry Saklad has been performing regionally in assorted venues and showcases, both in support of those songs, Oh Philadelphia and new writing. This year brings us another collection of fresh recordings, Yet2B is..., all relate to finding peace in a decidedly unpeaceful place.
As accomplished, both on piano and guitar, Larry’s songs reflect an interplay of each instrument weaving counterpoint against the other. His songwriting muse alternately hi-lights one, yet this focus shifts throughout the collection and within most songs..
His singing also has shifted, earlier known for his plaintive raw passion, he pushes it with gentler intensity. Vocally, "Oh Philadelphia" articulates dynamic contrast, along with the resonance of "Tethered", while "I Been Told" woos us in refreshing harmony with Kim De Meo, also co-writer.
Contrasts abound, with keyboard textures and electric/ acoustic guitars and drums, all providing support for an ever-changing song genre. From full-on rock anthems to acoustic ballads and funky-folk pop, Saklad crafts thoughtful and catchy insight on our world, in the light of redefining what is reality/ illusion, as in "What If". Ultimately, truth lies only within our relationship with each other, the subject well presented in these songs. And he doesn't avoid God and holiness as relates to the mindset of peace.
Some may say,"Peace sounds kind of boring," but experiencing Larry Saklad’s art is anything but...
BIO '08
*** Yet2B is Larry Saklad, a former member of Alan Mann & the Free Arts Band and David Rowan & Exisdance - keyboards: both bands received widespread airplay and acclaim with live broadcasts. He began classical piano at age 6 and performed Carnegie Hall at 10. By 13 Larry was hooked on songwriting and jamming on compact organ in Philly rock bands to the Doors, the Who, Beatles and Stones, Clapton, CSNY and Led Zep. Learning guitar further inspired a greater command of original songwriting. By his HS graduation, Saklad was heard on local radio. After over a decade working for others' bands including Robert Hazard and Essra Mohawk , in 1993 Larry recorded Alan Mann's "Christmas on the Block" with the help of Tom Basmajian, aired on WMMR by Cyndy Drue for many years. He is now devoted to his unique talent as singer/songwriter. Writing, recording and playing 'round the clock since April '06 full time, Saklad is performing solo in support of his debut release Yet2B, the Oh Philadelphia project, and new writing , and is also performing/ recording in David Rowan's band "Wet Pet" with Doug Grigsby. He first premiered the work in progress at the World Café Live on April 16, '05 for the 2nd Annual Alan Mann Tribute to great reception, and is receiving airplay on WXPN Philly Local, WQHS U Penn, RadioVolta.org and WSTW Hometown Heroes, performs regularly since April '06 at Starlight Ballroom, World Café, LOVE PARK, Blinkin Lincoln, Puck Live, Tin Angel, Fergies, The Khyber, The Fire, TriTone, North Star, Doc Watson's, John & Peter's, more...
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Date: Sep 9, 2006: RE: so fine hangin out w/ you again (IMC)
From: Phil Nicolo
Hi Larry,
Thanks for the kind words. I look forward to
listening to your live material.
Song List: Don’t Take That Smile Away, The Kids Just Want to R & R, Caribbean Paradise, Omaha, Lost & Found, Can’t Love Anyone, Cherie, Kids Again, Tom and Rose, Gimme Shelter, This Can’t Be Right, It Takes Time, First Engine’s Run, Person to Person, Lawyers Guns & Money, African Shore, America, Hockey Punk
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Armadillo Palace Wednesday November 11th @ 12:00pm for my interview and acoustic performance with 740 KTRH's Michael Berry (Texas Music Show) And later that night I will be at Dosey Doe in the Woodlands (9:15pm) See you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
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