funky-folk w the soul of blues-rock
...but you ask "what's it sound like, hmmmm?"
PHILLY ...on MiracleGro!

     Following his fall '06 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, 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 about 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...

                                              
  Please consider my 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 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, Doug 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 do represent the heritage of Philly Rock with grace, have always been a fan and rallied 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...

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www.nimbitmusic.com/larrysakladyet2b