Posted on Thu, Jun 7, 2012 : 4:34 p.m.
Sonic Lunch returns for the year with Laith Al-Saadi
By Angela Cesere
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Laith Al-Saadi performed during the first Sonic Lunch of the year at Liberty Plaza. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Laith Al-Saadi performed during the first Sonic Lunch of the year at Liberty Plaza. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor 107.1 radio host Martin Bandyke introduces musician Laith Al-Saadi and the first Sonic Lunch of the season at Liberty Plaza in Ann Arbor. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-01___fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Al Valusek records the music of Laith Al-Saadi performing during Sonic Lunch at Liberty Plaza on Thursday afternoon. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-03__fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Emily Feng, right, age 3, dances to music as her nanny, Stephanie Southwell, left, takes a photo during Sonic Lunch. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-04__fullsize.JPG
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Ypsilanti resident Pat Maier dances with his 7-month-old daughter, Molly, during Laith Al-Saadi's performance at Sonic Lunch. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-05__fullsize.JPG
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A large crowd turned out for the first Sonic Lunch of the season, with musical guest Laith Al-Saadi. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-06__fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Greg Cone, center, listens to the music of Laith Al-Saadi during Sonic Lunch. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-07__fullsize.JPG
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Brandon Reeve of EAT makes sandwiches for customers during the first Sonic Lunch of the season. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-08__fullsize.JPG
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Laith Al-Saadi performed during the first Sonic Lunch of the year at Liberty Plaza. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-09__fullsize.JPG
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Laith Al-Saadi performed with a band during Sonic Lunch Wednesday afternoon. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-10__fullsize.JPG
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Chelsea residents Barbara Ruth, right, and Chris Frayer, listen to the music of Laith Al-Saadi during Sonic Lunch. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-11__fullsize.JPG
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A crowd gathered to listen to Laith Al-Saadi at the first Sonic Lunch of the year. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-12__fullsize.JPG
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Ypsilanti resident Jessica Faul dances with her son Edison, age 3, during the Laith Al-Saadi show at Sonic Lunch. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-13__fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Nicole Myint takes video of Laith Al-Saadi performing during Sonic Lunch. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/!soniclaith/cache/060712-AJC-Sonic-Lunch-Laith-Al-Saadi-14__fullsize.JPG
Sonic Lunch, the popular, free outdoor concert series, returned to downtown Ann Arbor today with a performance by ace local guitarist Laith Al-Saadi.
Photographer Angela Cesere captured these images. Sonic Lunch continues throughout the summer season; find a full schedule here.
Comments
Floyd
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 : 11:53 a.m.
Laith rocks! And apparently he now rocks a big beard. He is a prophet of the blues.
Billy
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 : 10:44 p.m.
Oh man I haven't seen Laith in like 3-4 years. That beard is most excellent looking.