“One of rock’s best-kept secrets.” London Daily Star, UK It starts with the question, “Who is Philip Sayce and why didn’t I know who he was?”  Read on – it turns out that he’s been hiding in plain sight the whole time. “Clapton, Page, Hendrix…Philip Sayce.  The young guitarist reviving blues-rock.” – London Metro, UK From the age of sixteen, Philip started showing up and playing at blues jam nights at Grossman’s Tavern in downtown Toronto.  It wasn’t long before he was winning over admirers, including the legendary guitarist Jeff Healey, who invited Philip to join his band.  Over the next few years, Philip had his first international tour experience with Healey, playing prestigious festivals and stages worldwide. “I learned so much from Jeff.  His playing was off the charts.  He would simply put people in a trance when he performed.  It was otherworldly.” After a move to Los Angeles, Philip was invited to join Melissa Etheridge’s band following an introduction by producer John Shanks.  For the next several years, Philip performed on Melissa Etheridge’s albums and was featured during her live concerts where his cosmic performances left audiences stunned.  On one such occasion, Melissa and her band were honoring Bon Jovi at a Grammy Awards event.  Following the performance, Jon Bon Jovi told the audience “I want to give a special nod to Philip, who I immediately opened the program and said ‘Who the fuck is that guitar player?’ Pretty fabulous Philip.” Philip’s musical life hit a high point in 2013 with his unforgettable performance at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival at New York’s Madison Square Garden.  “It was a special experience that reinforced my love of music and commitment to honour the musical integrity of my heroes,” Sayce says.  “I’m going out there in the studio and onstage to do my best and perform from my heart every time."          Watch: https://youtu.be/QvuZup6lAkM Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTPmy-Qtz0U (Live at the Rainbow) Cool review from his last visit: https://apt613.ca/sayce/