Artown: Philip Sayce LIVE at RPM

From the moment Philip Sayce first put his hands on a guitar neck, he never let go.

Malcolm Gladwell theorized that “greatness” requires 10,000 hours of practical training. A teenage Sayce had easily surpassed this threshold when his hometown hero, legendary guitarist and multi-platinum artist Jeff Healey, caught Sayce playing a ferocious set in downtown Toronto. Within a year, Sayce was touring internationally with Jeff Healey's band and performing at the world's most prestigious festivals.

Since that time, Sayce has put in multiples of that 10,000 hours, recording and touring for four years with musical icon Melissa Etheridge. Sayce appeared with Etheridge at the 2007 Academy Awards, Live Earth in 2007, and the 2005 Grammy Awards as part of a tribute to Janis Joplin (along with Joss Stone).

From there, Sayce launcheded a solo career and established a rabid fan base in Europe and beyond--opening shows for ZZ Top and Deep Purple. Sayce is a rare artist, a combination of outstanding songwriter, unparalleled guitarist, soulful singer, and electrifying performer.

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