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)
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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! :)
I am parting ways with www.justgoodradio.com. It was just time for me to persue other options I have in my life right now. I am not leaving on bad terms and will still continue to support and promote them in all my new projects and in all my journeys. Keep rockin out and I hope to see ya all soon. DILY
sorry I didnt make it this weekend Laith, i had a lil mishap and landed my ass in the hospital! when I get back in action, i will be up to watch u guys!
Well that blows chunks. You needed a new stage anyway. The people weren't "going to Gracie's" -- they were "going to see Laith". There will be some pissed off people down there tomorrow night.
bummer about gracies.. i'm curious to know what they did. hope you can find a regular joint to jam at soon. enjoying your music live helps me get through the week. party on.
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