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Luke Sayers
Acoustic / Folk / Blues

Live @ Celtic Knot in Evanston 10/31 @ 10 pm-FREE!



Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Member Since5/1/2005
Band Websitewww.lukesayers.com
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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

InfluencesWille 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

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 31 2009 10:00P
Celtic Knot Evanston, Illinois
Nov 11 2009 8:00P
Avenue N Guitars Chicago, Illinois
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
The Brink Lounge Madison, Wisconsin
Nov 13 2009 10:00P
Uncommon Ground - Devon location Chicago, Illinois
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
SPACE Evanston, Illinois

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CLICK HERE to download my new song "They don't want me" for FREE!!
We recorded this live on WNMC in Traverse City, MI. Check out my latest blog entry to get the story behind the tune.

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LUKE SAYERS & THE LAST TO KNOW: Radio Flower $15.00
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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.


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Saturday Night Light

Saturday Night Light



Oct 14 2009 3:23 PM

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

The Northwoods



Sep 28 2009 2:22 PM

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
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Aug 27 2009 6:14 PM

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
Chicago Acoustic Underground

Chicago Acoustic Underground



Jul 19 2009 12:45 AM

Chicago Acousstic Underground is proud to announce the posting of Episode 214 - Luke Sayers.

You can download free and listen at www.chicagoacoustic.net or you can subscribe free at iTunes in the Podcast section.

Luke, thank you so much for a wonderful performance!!!

Michael Teach, Host
CAU
Cappuccino con Fernando Bianchini

Cappuccino con Fernando Bianchini



May 25 2009 9:03 PM

Great sound you have!!!  Really enjoyed listening....Thanks for the add and the friendship....stop by and visit our space and check out our new CD or videos at www.youtube.com/cappuccinohonduras
Gracias...Saludos de Honduras!!!
GRAVETOWN

GRAVETOWN



Mar 19 2009 12:38 PM

GREETINGS FROM DETROIT LUKE!! JP
In Living Proof

In Living Proof



Mar 9 2009 10:22 PM

Hey Luke; Thank you for the add. Really enjoy your music.
May the Lord continue to Bless You!!
“In Living Proof”
Denis Turbide

Denis Turbide



Feb 24 2009 2:04 PM

Thanks for the add Luke. Great tunes. Give mine a listen when you've got a minute and let me know what you think...Cheers!
David Hawkins

David Hawkins



Feb 18 2009 12:04 AM

Howdy Luke,

"For Me to Know"--very nice, very nice. I look forward to catching another show one of these days. Hope all is well.

Dave
Grogan Ramone

Dave Grogan



Feb 4 2009 5:58 AM

One should always aim to be a good Bass player, not a talented one. And if you have more than 6 knobs on your amp, one of them is you.
Matt Mills and the Wandering Past

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past



Jan 27 2009 8:24 PM

for sure, man. great stuff last night. i'll see you around.
Phil Circle

Phil Circle



Jan 10 2009 9:09 PM

Thanks for being a part of music and giving people what they need and want through good and bad.
Hope to see ya soon!
-Phil
Whisky Dick

Whisky Dick



Jan 9 2009 7:56 PM

Sounds good keep up the good work!
Phil Circle

Phil Circle



Jan 9 2009 11:55 AM

Thanks for the add! Enjoy the tunes!
-Phil
Voight Mandolins

Dan Voight



Jan 9 2009 12:01 AM

Thanks for the add. Great playing! www. voightmandolins. com
Mike Zabrin

Mike Zabrin
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Dec 4 2008 8:37 PM

yo man whats up?? really like your stuff!
Dave Boutette

Dave Boutette



Dec 1 2008 1:17 PM

There, we did it. Now that we're friends, watch the magic start today. Dang!, I can't wait.
A.Rea

A.Rea



Nov 17 2008 8:13 PM

Thanks! I saw that you were going to be at Bell's, but I will bo on winter break and working at Starbucks at good ol' Old Orchard! I'll be sure to keep track of your page, though, so that I don't miss an opportunity, esspecially in MI!
Goldmine Pickers

Goldmine Pickers



Nov 11 2008 5:41 AM

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Goldmine Pickers

Goldmine Pickers



Oct 24 2008 3:03 PM

GmP Halloween Poster
Lora

Lora



Oct 22 2008 1:59 AM

Why does the "dirty" smiley face look like it's in so much pain?? Hope you guys had fun in Traverse.. maybe had time to do some wineries?
Lora

Lora



Oct 2 2008 8:13 PM

Hi Luke..
my pop is going to be in Chicago with his gal the weekend of Halloween.. you guys playing that weekend?
Emma Cake

Emma Cake



Oct 5 2008 6:38 AM

You're amazing. The Old Hat doesn't know what hit it.
And hey, best of luck to you and May!
Steve Caldwell

Steve Caldwell



Sep 29 2008 1:51 AM

Hey brother, just poppin in to say hello! Hows Chi town? Were going to try to catch one of your shows in Mi! Talk to you soon!
Emma Cake

Emma Cake



Sep 22 2008 2:18 AM

Rockin' show Friday night!! It was good to see you again.
Free bird!!!!
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