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Oh Philadelphia

About Me

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

direct link to my ReverbNation profile
www.reverbnation.com/Yet2B

To update, the Oh Phila project never got the kind of support I had hoped and so we decided not to release the compilation, as much as I put every effort into that end result. I know the idea is sound and still would love to keep up all efforts along these lines, and would welcome all submissions of songs to do with Philly for adding to the linked songs here, and a possible future CD!
If you think this might be something you're interested in helping with, I also welcome your input. I know my Oh Phila song is passionate and even more pertinent now with the references to gun violence. It will appear on my next cd, MasterPeace in 2009.

Be sure to checkout some of the newest songs for my
next Cd, MasterPeace @ myspace.com/lsaklad

Described as both urgent and accessible, Yet2B's Larry Saklad merges elements of timeless acoustic rock, painting landscapes of heartfelt observations and questions, with brit-pop sensibility and smoky folk-blues, as uniquely fresh as it is uncannily familiar. One moment- brash, angular and edgy, the next- surveying ancient ruins in subdued melancholy, he infuses all our dreams of a better life with hope and faith in possibility...
engaging.

Oh Philadelphia - Drexel U, 9-18-08


Hi Fellow Artists, Backround and more on this project::
I had just written a new song called Oh Philadelphia, realized it would be a great idea to put together a CD Compilation with more songs submitted from as many Philly artists as time allows, which have Phila as the subject, or interwoven in a story, or something which is obviously about Phila. I am trying to find as many "friends" at this point to hopefully get the word out to that many more artists, because the more that are involved mean a better recording and a chance for a real cross section of the best local songs w/ this subject. I am keeping the genres open and varied in semifinal 20, at which point every artist who submitted will vote for the best (most votes).
There will be no entry fee.
But the IDEA is sound in helping generate attention to the Phila Musician/songwriter community, and thereby benefit everyone involved.
:-) ~Lar


"NO"- Track 4 above NEW MIX from Yet2B ©2006
NOW SALE PRICED only $5.00 +


NEW SONGS- Just posted 1 thru 3 above fr next Yet2B Cd, MasterPeace (due out 2009)
(above 5th) my favorite Alan Mann song,
The Kids Just Want To Rock & Roll recorded in 1979
Starr Studios w/ Free Arts Band (keys, bu vocals) remastered '06
for more Alan Mann & the Free Arts Band visit myspace.com/Yet2B-
hear Lost and Found live from Grendels LairSongs for sale, Gigs, Bio, Mailing list- here is the direct link
www.nimbitmusic.com/larrysakladyet2b

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Member Since: 09/11/2006
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/lsaklad
Band Members: 4-1-07: Here, now are the songs and artists joining Oh Philadelphia. After much discussion and soul searching we are all joining forces to produce this compilation. That's right, 14 songs all having to do with Philadelphia, with over half of these acts kicking off the CD Release Party/ Fest at PhilaFunk Live on May 5 starting at 5:00, and performing live for all of Philly Wed, May 16 @ Love Park starting at noon! AND We're playing @ Love Park Friday 4-20 Noon! These will be our kickoff CD Release concerts and celebration, with more to follow!!
Thankyou all from the bottom of my heart, ~Larry
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"This City" by The Parsnip Revolt
"Into Philadelphia" by IKE
"City Mind" by Dan Collins
"Welcome to Funkadelphia" by Elton Costello
"Rats of Lovely Town" by This Dog Can Dance
"City Living" by Joshua Park
"El train" by Boy Wonder
"Home" by Quintero
"Song For The Lonely" by Eric Az
"Philly Rider" by Hunter's Cannon
"Starving Artist" by Pamela Knight
"I'm Not Impressed" by Julia Vaughters
"City Girl" by Bruce Torres

Love Park photo ©2007 Andrew Merlino
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An inside look, 1st person communication from Larry and candid details about the history of Yet2B's Saklad as both a musician and champion of the Phily Music Scene.
more of this @ my facebook group Yet2B


*here's the promo:*

Yet2B is poised for the next release of songs by Larry Saklad. He is previewing both new songs from his much anticipated album, MasterPeace, Oh Philadelphia, and debut, Yet2B ©06.
Recent sets have won over new fans and oldheads alike, as duo with Kitch on djembe and percussion, or performing full band with David Rowan- gtr, Doug Grigsby- bass and Keni Jackson- drums.
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
_'87-91 w David Rowan & Exisdance- Time Will Tell recorded in Studio 4 w 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...

I do represent the heritage of Philly Rock w/ 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...:
Larry Saklad - more about me here: Yet2B

City Paper pg11 Dec 7, '06 Oh Phila live 3-16-09
Influences: everybody from the '60s till the present, my parents always had classical playing on the radio but I couldn't appreciate every Saturday- Opera from the Met-LOL So I would hide in my room and listen-to/learn the Who - "Tommy" endlessly and Neil Young, CSN and Beatles, Stones, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd. I loved Amboy Dukes- Ted Nugent "Journey to the Center of the Mind" (won in a dance contest) and I found Iron Butterfly in a discount rack at Woolworth's 6 months before anyone heard of InaGadaDavida! Yeh- Old Head, but also the softer folk/ acoustic- Simon & Garfunkle, Dylan, James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Donovan, Jim Croce.
Oh, and I can't leave out Jim Morrison- The Doors, a keyboard player's dream jam band- "When The Music's Over"...

I love everyone, gimme Philly soul, R&B and funk, punk, fusion and folk rock... hard, fast, slow and soft - sound like love?

Sounds Like: Philadelphia funky, soulfully, R & Bluesy, rocky, rolly, punky, folky, gospely, jazzy, hippy hoppy - PHILLY


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Oh Philadelphia live 12/17 North Star

If any of you are part of/ interested in the Philly Scene in the 1980's, Here's my favorite site, courtesies of— Reesa (and The Rooters), "Thanks for helping to build this ever-growing '80s Philly music scrapbook."

http://relivethe80s.com
Release Robert Hazard | Separate snaps | Tommy Conwell attitude | Witness Reunion | Beam Up Some Beru


Record Label: KidGrin Records®
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Oh Philadelphia - Drexel U, 9-18-08

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.... Fall '08 opening Late Night Series- performed solo ELECTRIC GTR [vid- Kim De Meo] (c) all rights reserved
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:16:00 GMT

rekindled love affair w/ /El Gtr (pt2) or "REMIX IT AGAIN..."

Yeh, I really love my Guild solid body electric- and yeh, there is a brand new song she's inspired me to write/ record- straight up ROCKing......you'll be the first to hear it at myspace.com/lsakladbu...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:51:00 GMT

Memorial Day Song (2)- SAME MISTAKE (the story)

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial   It was early on Sunday morning, down South St, guitar on my back. Went to visit the Vietnam War Memorial nearby- shaped like an amphitheater with a l...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 13:48:00 GMT

What is the state of the Philly music scene, and where can it be found?

   What is the state of the Philly music scene, and where can it be found? These are the questions I keep asking, searching for answers to, after over 30 years of making music here in Phila...
Posted by on Sat, 05 May 2007 22:45:00 GMT

Lyrics to Oh Philadelphia

Oh Philadelphia   ©2007            by Larry SakladWhy's this old piano make me sad    when all I wanna feel is gladBut every note j...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:57:00 GMT

Press Release - Oh Philadelphia to regional papers

   Oh Philadelphia is a song. Oh Philadelphia is one of eleven songs to be included on a compilation celebrating Philly by local artists. Starting Christmas thru March 1, submissions ar bein...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:37:00 GMT