Member Since: 4/20/2006
Band Website: saiichi.com
Band Members: Saiichi Sugiyama (guitar, vocals, songwriting)
--------Photographs: Mune Sugiyama 2005/6
Some of the above photographs were taken during Shana Morrison 2006 UK Tour
Saiichi Sugiyama Band are:-
-----Saiichi Sugiyama (gtr/vocals) age 100
-----Ben Reed (bass) age 28
-----Rob Biss (dms) age 20
-----Rick Biddulph (guitar)
Influences: UK-based powerhouse blues guitarist and lyrical singer-songwriter, Saiichi Sugiyama co-writes with the legendary poet, Pete Brown, Cream/Free/Beatles influenced classic rock tracks with a new twist and a dash of the Orient
SAIICHI SUGIYAMA TRACKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM iTUNES
Sounds Like:
The following e-mail was received from Derek Sivers, the President of CD Baby:-
Saiichi -
I love your "So Am I" CD so much I'm going to feature it on the FRONT
PAGE of CD Baby for a few days.
We're REALLY picky about what goes on the front page. We get about
100 new albums a DAY coming in here now, (about 100,000 total), and
yours is one of the best I've ever heard.
Love ya!
--
Derek Sivers
president, CD Baby & Hostbaby
5925 NE 80 Ave, Portland OR 97218-2891
http://cdbaby.com
-- best new independent music
The review that appeared on the CD Baby front page reads:-
If you have a soft spot for late 60's/early 70's Brit rock, you would be bloody mad to not take a listen to the stunning bluesy, retro jams on So Am I. Born in Tokyo but having spent most of his life in England, Saiichi Sugiyama may seem like an odd candidate to champion this sound, but he clearly has a firm handle on the style.
The 14 distinct tracks here cover a lot of ground, from guitar heavy electric blues and acoustic percussion-laced ballads, to anthemic rockers like "The Band Played On." The common bond they all share is breathtaking guitar work topped with intelligent narrative lyrics that take the listener on a journey that builds continuously with the chord progressions.
While showcasing the guitar work without relying on solo-heavy wailers, Saiichi has put together an indelible collection of songs that is a must for any fan of the classic rock blues genre.
Highlights from the album are on this Space (and might be playing now as you read this)
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Record Label: Cedar Mountain Music (UK) Hendrixx (Japan)
Type of Label: Indie