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His breakthrough came when Jeff Healey invited him to join his band, launching an international touring career and contributing to multiple recordings, including Get Me Some. Sayce went on to tour and record with Uncle Kracker before joining Melissa Etheridge’s band from 2004–2009, performing on three studio albums, two live releases, and the Academy Award-winning song “I Need to Wake Up.”
Launching his solo career with Peace Machine, Sayce quickly established himself as a commanding voice in modern blues rock. A string of acclaimed releases followed, including Innerevolution, Ruby Electric, Steamroller, and Influence (produced by Dave Cobb), along with the live album Scorched Earth and the widely celebrated Spirit Rising. His music now reaches a global audience, generating more than one million monthly streams.
In 2024, Sayce released The Wolves Are Coming via Forty Below Records to widespread critical acclaim. The album was named the #2 Blues Album of the Year by Classic Rock Magazine and featured standout tracks including “Oh! That Bitches Brew,” “Backstabber,” and “Intuition.” The single “Black Moon” held the #1 spot for four weeks on SiriusXM’s BB King’s Bluesville channel, further cementing his reputation as one of today’s most compelling live performers. He continued that momentum into 2025 with the release of “Hole in Your Soul,” a powerful showcase of his signature tone and emotional depth.
In 2026, Sayce expands his live legacy with Scorched Earth: Volume 2 – Live in LA / London, a raw and electrifying album captured during sold-out performances in Los Angeles and London. The record channels the full intensity of his live show, with standout moments including “Once,” a deeply personal track written in dedication to his father. The release offers listeners an unfiltered experience of Sayce’s artistry at its most immediate and powerful.
Alongside his live work, Sayce continues to push forward in the studio with Electric Jubilee, his forthcoming album recorded between Toronto and Los Angeles. Blending original material with reimagined classics, the project reflects both a deep reverence for blues traditions and a bold step into new sonic territory.
Known for his meticulous attention to tone, Sayce’s sound is shaped by vintage guitars, custom amplifiers, and carefully curated effects, capturing the immediacy and spirit of a live performance. As he puts it: “These songs carry my truth. They are a reflection of my journey, my struggles, my joy. I hope they lift people up the way making these songs lifted me.”
From Wales to Toronto to Los Angeles, Philip Sayce stands among the most expressive and dynamic guitarists of his generation, continuing to deepen his connection with audiences worldwide—one note at a time.
HIGHLIGHTS
Signed to Hypnotic/MCA after Sayce’s first showcase in Toronto fresh out of highschool to release Philip Sayce Group album with international accolades in Billboard and Guitar Player magazine
Invited by musical icon and multi-platinum award winning musician, Jeff Healey, to record and tour the world for four years, including performances at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival and Pori Jazz Festival.
Performance at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival at Madison Square Garden and highlighted as one of the top performers of the festival by Premier Guitar Magazine
Invited to record and tour with Uncle Kracker while “Drift Away” was #1 for 28 weeks in America. Sayce can be heard on the Lava/Atlantic album No Stranger To Shame.
Producer John Shanks introduces Sayce to Melissa Etheridge. Sayce goes on to collaborate with Etheridge for the next four years, joining her band and touring the world, recording in the studio. Philip can be heard on Etheridge’s “Lucky Live”, “Greatest Hits”, “The Awakening”, and on the Oscar winning song, “I Need To Wake Up”.
Performed the Oscar winning song, “I Need To Wake Up” to an audience of 1 Billion people at the Academy Awards. The studio recording, which Sayce is featured on, can be heard in Al Gore’s award-winning film “An Inconvenient Truth”.
Performance at The Grammys with Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone honoring Janis Joplin. Performance of “Cry Baby/Piece of My Heart” topped #1 on iTunes in Canada and the U.S.
Performed “God Bless America” at the Democratic National Convention with Melissa Etheridge during Barack Obama’s rise to presidency.
Performance on The Oprah Show with Melissa Etheridge. Standing ovation from Oprah who exclaimed “Philip… when you went to space on the guitar… I thought, I’m going to learn how to play!”.
Releases five albums with Mascot/Provogue Records, resulting in Amazon and iTunes #1’s across Europe. Countless headlining tours across Europe and The UK, including direct support tours with Deep Purple and ZZ Top.
Releases “Influence”, produced by multi Grammy award winner Dave Cobb.
Signs with Warner Music Canada, “Influence” becomes Sayce’s major debut. Sayce also releases “Scorched Earth Live EP” with Warner Music Canada.
Sayce’s cover of Ten Years After classic “I’d Love To Change The World” becomes a Top 20 active rock radio hit in Canada.
Performance at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, Montreal Jazz Festival, and countless additional international headlining dates.
Sayce’s “Morning Star” hits 10M streams on Spotify.
Spirit Rising released in 2020 during the pandemic has over 12 million streams on Spotify alone without touring, publicity, or any radio campaigns.
Over 500,000 monthly listeners and over 1 million streams per month,
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