alternative rhythm & folk/ brit invasion 
In 2004 Larry SAKLAD experienced a renewed surge in songwriting, leading to his 2nd album, SAKLAD, Sept ’10. Originals include Oh Philadelphia- song & project compiling local songs to do with Philly, and ’06 album, Yet2B. Currently readying a new album Spellbound due out June 19th, he’s performing with guitars & piano, Bryan Cooper drums/perc [occasional back trax] + songs featuring co-writer Kim De Meo. Saklad’s history in the Phila Music Scene spans 30+ years, original member on keyboards & bu vocals for Alan Mann, David Rowan, Robert Hazard, and writing/perform w Essra Mohawk, many others.
* To listen is to discover more about this perceptive musician who began classical piano age 6, performing at Carnegie Hall age 10, and now returns to the public ear.
Michael Tearson radio dj- “Larry, hope the river’s flowin’ smooth thru your world, nice work on the new platter!”
“a songwriter’s songwriter w/ determination & heart…” E Crowley
Marc Berman & Larry Saklad WOND 1400am Nov 19
behind the scenes live radio 11/19 1:45pm “Next” w/ Marc Berman featuring Larry Saklad singer-songwriter unsigned http://www.themarcbermanshow.com
All Of A Sudden BTs & El Gtr by Larry Saklad
BWoogie (funky folk alt) was an early version of “All Of A Sudden” © L Saklad with full lyrics (for my next album due 2012). Here are the tracks adding in El Gtr, but no vocal on this rhythm only recording… dig the cheesy organ solo and feel~ a friend describes ala Leon Russel(ish)!
10/19 bcast Up Close & Acoustic~ a performance and interview formatted radio program; each week Charlie Sylvestri welcomes a singer/songwriter or band, to promote that artist’s music and feature songs recorded just for that appearance, in an intimate and acoustic setting~ the podcast: upcloseandacoustic.com
23 min excerpt from hr show, incl 3 songs live solo! TRANSCRIPT & Audio here
4/14/11 TIME OUT WITH Larry Saklad
Describe your sound?
…I call it “the funky-folk alternative,” but not everyone understands “funky” when used with “folk.” If there’s a genre called rhythm & folk, that’d be me, plus jamming hard rock roots! Live I’m usually solo with Guild 12 string guitar, backing tracks and feature Kim De Meo vocals on a few, also co-writer, plus other friends join me on occasion.
Where do you wish you could perform?
…Looks like my answer changed when they knocked down the Spectrum
, but there are great venues all over Philly, really looking forward to playing the newly re-opened Dobbs at 304 South St., at 8 p.m. tonight. We love the Tin Angel, WCL (World Café Live), Grape Room and the best kept secret in the Italian Mkt- Connie’s Ric Rac, S. Nineth St.What musician and/or band would you most like to meet?
…Amos Lee & band (I do know a few here), John Legend, U2, Springsteen, Melloncamp, Crosby Stills Nash, Neil Young, The Who…
Are you working on anything now?
…Always writing new songs for my next album, but these days performing/supporting my latest release, SAKLAD, available at CDBaby.com/saklad, plus constant updates to my new website sakladmusic.com. I’m also a piano/keyboards player since 6 years old and original member of Alan Mann, David Rowan, Robert Hazard, and worked with Essra Mohawk. Presently I play in David’s new band Wet Pet and open mics all over this region!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
…Jamaica first (been there once), anywhere it’s warm (not too hot or too cold), but seriously I’m gone where the gigs take me, long as the money is right and the fans dig it, lol!
Pottstown, Pa The Mercury 10/14/10 “Saklad_has_a_different_tune
>Larry Saklad can look back on a pretty decent music career. He’s working to revive it, but it’s a new era with new challenges for artists trying to be heard. In fact, the singer-songwriter, who plays guitar and piano, has been coming back for the past few years, composing, recording and getting himself in front of Philly area audiences. In mid-Sept, he released a new CD, the 11-cut Saklad, which incl Oh Phila & a few songs Saklad wrote with Kim De Meo. He describes his music as folk rock, sometimes funky folk …played with many incl local legends Robert Hazard, Alan Mann and NE Philly native Essra Mohawk…[more]”
John Loftus – NE Times9/2010 “LARRY SAKLAD is from Philly, his CD is SAKLAD, has 11 cuts on it, [self produced, but 1st song] by Wayne Hsu. The songs have a bounce to them. His voice does stand out on it’s own and he makes all the songs he’s written his …The songs are simple and nice. WHY THIS FULL MOON takes you on a journey… MANNS-IN-Me is definitely different w/ a feel of Henry Gross. Great intro to “LULL’BYE” a slow, mellow song… Check out SAKLAD whenever you have a chance, you’ll definitely find him different, which could be a good thing. Thanks Larry, enjoy all!”
Jimmy Allford – Pa Music Scene9/2010 “Larry Saklad’s second solo effort, the self titled Saklad, is the successful culmination of years of honing his craft. Having started on the classical piano at age 6 (he performed at Carnegie Hall when he was 10) Larry has gone from jam bands to his own calming style on full display with this release. His skill as a story teller shines throughout the album. Whimsical at points, the album keeps you through waves of rhythm and poignant messages that manage not to be preachy, something not many artists can accomplish. Well worth the experience as soon as you can.”
Jason Sendaula – Origivation Magazine