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Luke Sayers

General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Blues / Folk

    Location Chicago, Illinois, US

    Profile Views: 23188

    Last Login: 7/18/2011

    Member Since 5/1/2005

    Website www.lukesayers.com

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    ...... .. .. .. .. .. .......... .. ........ .. ....album.... ....price.... ....number.... .. .. ......LUKE SAYERS & THE LAST TO KNOW..: Radio Flower.... ....$15.00.... .... .. ..0.. ..1.. ..2.. ..3.. ..4.. ..5.. ..6.. ..7.. ..8.. ..9.. .. .... .. .. ......LUKE SAYERS & MARK IANNACE..: Long Way Back.... ....$10.00.... .... .. ..0.. ..1.. ..2.. ..3.. ..4.. ..5.. ..6.. ..7.. ..8.. ..9.. .. .... .. .. ......LUKE SAYERS..: Songbook; the introduction.... ....$10.00.... .... .. ..0.. ..1.. ..2.. ..3.. ..4.. ..5.. ..6.. ..7.. ..8.. ..9.. .. .... .. .. ....Choose how many, and click ...... .. .. ....Orders sent by ....CD Baby.... - the fastest, safest, and easiest place to buy CDs online. You can also call 1-800-BUY-MY-CD to order by phone..... .. ........ .. ..Every time Luke Sayers steps onto a stage to perform for an appreciative audience he is realizing the purpose for which he was put on Earth. After hearing Luke’s latest CD Radio Flower, Rich Albertoni of Madison, Wisconsin’s Isthmus echoed this sentiment when he wrote “Sayers sounds like a songwriter who's found his musical calling.“ The spirit has moved Luke to maximize his potential as an artist. The 11 original songs and Luke’s AfroCaribbean flavored arrangement of Johnny Cash’s I’m a worried man on Radio Flower feature the singer/songwriter’s growth into a multi-instrumentalist. Luke played acoustic & electric guitars, upright bass, mandolin, and percussion in addition to producing the CD. The passion for performing and "an unmistakable heartfelt sincerity" (Illinois Entertainer) that come from heeding his calling are obvious to anyone who has been at one of Luke’s live shows. A full range of emotion is expressed during each performance with Luke’s "powerful, passionate voice” (Martin Bandyke) excitedly stirring the souls of the audience one minute, while in the next “songs such as Delaying Disaster and The Letter amble along on the singer's comforting voice and delicate strumming” (The Chicago Tribune). ..Though unaware of how the songs which are bits and pieces of his soul make their way through him, Luke sees them for the gifts they truly are. An idea is triggered by a random flash of inspiration, any one of a million melodies which are constantly swirling in Luke’s mind latches onto that idea, and it’s only a matter of time until a song is born. Years of study, practice, and performance have given Luke the ability to allow the songs to travel freely from the inner space of his mind out through his guitar and voice. "Sonorous acoustic folk-rock doesn't get much better than what Luke Sayers generates” (MLive.com) by drawing on the blues & her children jazz, country, & rock-n-roll. In a recent interview with the South Bend Tribune, Luke summed up his musical journey when he said “I feel like I tried everything there was to try". “Right now, musically, I finally feel that where I am is where I’m supposed to be.” ..Luke has been fortunate to have formed a musical brotherhood who have glossed themselves with the moniker of The Last to Know. At the forefront of this dynamic group is Mark Iannace. Mark’s beautiful accordion playing along with “bang-up harmonies at times recalling Barenaked Ladies" (Grand Rapids Press) have become an integral part of Luke’s group sound. The duo came together in 2001 when Luke joined the much loved 6 piece acoustic Americana band Tangerine Trousers. Since making Chicago his home base in March of 2008, The Last to Know has expanded to include area stalwarts Bob Bechstein (drums), and James Kirk (upright bass). Fellow former Tangerine Trousers members Michael Hacala (drums) & Pat Shanley (guitars) helped to found the group performing on Luke’s last two CDs as well as providing support at several live shows throughout the country. ..Luke Sayers and Mark Iannace released their EP length CD “Long Way Back” at The Ark on Sunday, May 13th 2007 along with former Tangerine Trousers band mates Michael Hacala and Pat Shanley for which they received the following praise: ..“Luke Sayers has a powerful, passionate voice, and it's put to good use on the heartfelt, beautifully written tunes on his new CD." - Martin Bandyke, 107.1FM Ann Arbor ..“You have to get out and see Luke Sayers and Mark Iannace. These two are wonderfully talented songwriters, but it is in the live performance that their music takes on wings. Their new CD, 'Long Way Back', is a must listen to for fans of thoughtful folk rock." - Bill Keith, Trinity House Theatre ..Recent highlights for the group include: ..*The Detroit Music Award nominations for Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Songwriter in 2005, Outstanding Acoustic Artist in 2006, and Outstanding Folk Artist in 2007. Mark Iannace also received the 2007 DMA nomination for Outstanding Acoustic Instrumentalist ..*1st place in the 2005 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest for Luke’s song “What I should've said" ..*The only Michigan artists selected for an official showcase at the 2006 International Folk Alliance Conference (the acoustic roots version of SXSW) in Austin, TX... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....................
  • Members

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..More music from the next CD! "Such is Life", along w/ a bonus version of "Uncloudy Day", was recorded LIVE! @ S.P.A.C.E. during a recent show I did w/ Kelly Joe Phelps. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..This is a live acoustic version of my new and yet to be recorded song "None above" filmed at a recent Chicago area house concert. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Luke Sayers- vocals, classical acoustic guitar, upright bass, steel string acoustic guitars, mandolin, electric guitars, percussion ..Mark Iannace- harmony vocals, accordion, percussion // .. drums
  • Influences

    Wille Nelson, Keb Mo', Jason Mraz, Patty Griffin, Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joe Henry, Ryan Adams, Charles Mingus, The Beatles, and many many more.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Sounds Like

    ..Barenaked Ladies, Jason Mraz, Martin Sexton, Keb Mo', Wille Nelson.. ..Here's a live clip of my new tune "Second City Serenade" taken from my show @ one of the Chicago area's best live music venues, the one and only Fitzgerald's. I shared the stage this night w/ hit country songwriter Bruce Robison ("Travelin' Soldier", "Angry all the time") & the amazing Texas singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Guy Forsyth. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Here's another clip from the same show @ Fitzgerald's of "Busy Signal", the lead track on our latest CD "Radio Flower". .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Luke Sayers & The Last to Know - Festival Montage...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.... ....Luke Sayers & The Last to Know - The Solution...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile....

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  • Their Love of Music

    Book release rapidly approaching with fabulous portrait of Luke.  Check it out here!

    1 year ago
  • Their Love of Music

    Book release rapidly approaching with fabulous portrait of Luke.  Check it out here!

    1 year ago
  • Thirty Steps to Forward

    Thank you for the friendship.
    Really enjoyed listening to your music.
    Hope your day is beautiful.

    Peace

    1 year ago
  • Their Love of Music

    Glad you're part of our project, Luke!!

    1 year ago
  • Their Love of Music

    We're thrilled to have you as a part of it!!

    1 year ago
  • Adam Percy

    Great music, Luke.  I was recording a podcast with Michael Teach yesterday and he mentioned you a few times.  I'd love to do a show together sometime.  Hope your music is thriving- Adam Percy

    2 years ago
  • rodney bakerr

    Very Cool Music.

    Best of Luck!
    R.Bakerr

    2 years ago
  • Saturday Night Light

    Thank You for being our friend.
    We wish you PEACE!!!!
    Your Friends At
    "SNL"

    2 years ago
  • The Northwoods

    Hey man - Diggin the tunes. Yes, the show at SPACE should be a really great night! Looking forward to meeting and playing music with you! See you in November!

    -Elijah

    2 years ago
  • Neal Barbieri

    Ciao,Luke
    Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
    you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice.
    compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
    I feel great admiration for you,  I hope to listen soon to you, in italy ..
    talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
    all the best.. from italy..and good life.. every day  
    neal

    2 years ago
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