Everything!!!...The Beatles, Jimi, Danny Gatton, BB, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Steely Dan, David Gilmour, Muddy Waters, Wes Montgomery, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Duane Allman, Eddie Van Halen, SRV, Albert Collins, Freddie King, Albert King, Alex Lifeson, Steve Howe, ZAPPA, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Peter Bernstein, Mingus, Monk, Ellington, Basie, Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, Coltrane, Miles, Bill Evans, Gil Evans, Jobim, Jaco, Michael Brecker, Stevie Wonder, Ella, Nina, Sarah, Aretha, Dinah, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant, CSN, Chick Corea, Joe Pass, Lenny Breau, Brian Setzer, Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore, Oscar Peterson, Niels Henning-Orsted Petersen, Hoagy Carmichael, Ray Charles, Johnny Hartman, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Herbie, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Al Green, MARVIN!, Beck, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Queen, RUSH, YES, Cream, Hank Williams, Bela Bartok, Bach, Mozart, Brahms... etc, etc., etc... MUSIC MAKES MY WORLD GO ROUND!!!
Sounds Like
Rock, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Fusion, Clapton, Steely Dan, BB King, Ray Charles, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Nails on a chalkboard...
Laith Al-Saadi has been a staple of the Detroit music scene for most of his adult life. Born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI, this talented 30 year old began singing at age 4 and began playing guitar at 13. At 15 years old Al- Saadi formed his first blues band, "Blue Vinyl". By the time he was 18 years old they had opened for Blues greats like Buddy Guy, Luther Allison, Son Seals, and Taj Mahal and toured the Netherlands. After graduating from High School, Al-Saadi attended the University of Michigan where he recieved a degree in Jazz Guitar and Bass. During his college years, Al-Saadi was a member of the Johnny Trudell Orchestra and freelanced with many of Detroit's greats like Thornetta Davis, Jocelyn B, The Reefermen. In 2004 Al-Saadi was the lead singer/guitarist of the Detroit Lion's pep band. Since 2000, Laith Al-Saadi has enjoyed growing success as the Detroit area's premier singer and guitarist. Working relentlessly around town, Al-Saadi generally can be found playing at least 5 nights a week. This determination has led to recent opening slots for artists like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Leon Russell, Robben Ford, Johnny Winter, Hubert Sumlin, Olu Dara, Ten Years After, Mountain, The Yardbirds and - most notably- BB King at the House of Blues in Chicago (June 8th, 2006). In 2006, Al-Saadi was crowned "King of the Blues" for the Northern Region of the United States by Guitar Center. This makes him one of the top 4 Blues guitarists in the Country. In GUITAR WORLD magazine (Nov. 2006) Al-Saadi was heralded as sounding like "Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best". His first release, "Long Time Coming", is a collection of original songs that has recieved rave reviews by the Ann Arbor News, Metro Times, Current Magazine and the Detroit News. The album has been enjoying airplay at home and abroad. In Jan. 2009 Al-Saadi released his second solo effort, In the Round.
The new record is an eclectic collection of all-original music that explores many facets of Al-Saadi's influences taking the listener on a genre defying musical journey. It is now available online... just follow the links to your own personal musical nirvana. Enjoy!!!
LAITH AL-SAADI: Long Time Coming
A dazzling, much anticipated debut album from this Singer/Guitarist. Long Time Coming masterfully fuses Rock, Blues, R&B, and Jazz to form a unique style of its own while holding true to its roots. A must have for Blues guitar and Telecaster aficionados.
Ann Arbor's finest Classic Rock, Blues, and Original music.
Laith Al-Saadi Trio - Lucky Old Sun ..
KING OF THE BLUES FINALS - 2006 - HOUSE OF BLUES, CHICAGO
Yes... that is Cheech Marin saying my name at the end!
CHAINS - 10/05/08 @ THE MAGIC BAG (CD RELEASE PARTY)
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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Thanks for keeping the Blues breathing. Us Blues artists appreciate you much. I've added a link to the live video footage of five songs that are on my debut CD 'Hell and Back'. Hope you enjoy them. Peace. http://davidgerald.com/videos.php
I'm consolidating all my wonderful friends around the world into one list. So I have just created a new friends contact list. If you would like to be kept up to date on what I've got going on in my musical world. Just click the following link to join up. http://www.reverbnation.com/davidgerald?add_email=true See you on the internet... and at a show soon too I hope! Peace.
Crops Blues Mag. is a new french fanzine about Blues music. 1st Number in September. If you want to appear in next number for publicity, dates, ..... don't forget your presskit ( pictures, sound, bio and more ... ) Like Whiteboy Slim, Bjorn Berg, bob Corritore, ... write us
crops blues mag 2 rue des rosiers 34480 Pouzolles France
You were the KICK ASS wedding reception entertainment July 18th in Frankenmuth that I photographed. My God! A three piece band ROCKING!! all night long! Best show, and music!!!! around! I was astounded by the quality of both instrumental and vocal renditions of covers for song after song. Wow! Great job. I'll gladly refer any folks your way! And sing your praises if anyone wants an unbiased opinion.
Laith have you got your beautiful voice back yet? We really missed hearing it at the St. Louis Blues Fest. But your guitar playing was awesome as usual!!! Are you gonna be playing anywhere within an hour of Lansing soon? Please let me know! I'd like to hear that voice of yours! (its so sultry!)
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Sry to take so long but thanks for the add! Wish you'd come up here to Northport and perform at one of our "Friday Music in the Park" nights this summer! :)
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