"alternative rhythm & folk/ brit invasion"

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SAKLAD album here    Following his fall '06 debut release, Yet2B, Larry Saklad has been performing regionally, both in support of those songs, Oh Phila & new writing. This year brings us another collection of fresh recordings, SAKLAD, 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. This focus shifts throughout the collection and within most songs.

   His singing also has shifted- earlier known for plaintive raw passion, he pushes it with gentler intensity. "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 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 "Comedy of Errors". Ultimately, truth lies only within our relationships with each other, and no avoiding God as relates to the mindset of peace.
   Some may say, peace sounds kind of boring, but experiencing SAKLAD's art is anything but: consider the 1st single,"Salt In My Coffee”!

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 Please consider his history...

•   '76- 79 Alan Mann & The Free Arts Band- 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 '78. remastered '05
•   ''87- 90 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
•   '80- 81 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- full time since 4/30/06
  
•   '07,8 Oh Philadelphia song/ song search- local songs to do w Philly
•   ’09, 10 readying new album, SAKLAD, released 9/14/10
  
•   ’11 perform frequently, Album support expanding region NE USA, nominated WSTW Hometown Heroes- best folk/ americana, new songwriting/ recording for 2012 release
  

"...and the songs just keep comin..."   

BIO

   Yet to be is Larry Saklad, a former member of Alan Mann & the Free Arts Band and David Rowan & Exisdance - keyboards: both bands received widespread airplay and acclaim ‘80s-‘91
   He began classical piano at age 6 and performed Carnegie Hall at 10. By 13 Larry was hooked on song writing and jamming on compact organ in Philly rock bands to the Doors, the Who, Beatles and Stones, Clapton, CSNY and Led Zep. Learning guitar further inspired original songwriting, and by HS graduation, Saklad was heard on local radio.
   After working in others’ bands including Robert Hazard and Essra Mohawk, in ’93 Larry recorded Alan Mann’s “Christmas on the Block” with the help of Tom Basmajian, aired seasonally on WMMR by Cyndy Drue. He’s now again devoted to this unique talent as solo singer-songwriter, recording and performing since April ’06 full time.
   This first premiered as work-in-progress to great reception at World Café Live 4/16/05- the 2nd Annual Alan Mann Tribute. Larry also plays/ records in David Rowan’s band “Wet Pet” with Doug Grigsby. Saklad’s new album is receiving airplay on WSTW Hometown Heroes and nominated for best folk/americana award, WXPN Philly Local, WQHS U Penn, Voltaradio.com and others.