Live From Flat V - Philip Sayce Interview 

Years of watching interviews with both these guys talking about how the generation of players before them inspired them....yet doesn't feel like they ever totally realize THEY are now that inspiration to a new generation. Wish them even more success going forward 🤙

Great to hear Phillips background and to see him get the attention he deserves. He’s underrated IMO.

For me the best strat player around. Best strat tone too.

2 of the most badass gunslingers right here.

Guys not just a gunslinger. Great combo of chops, songwriting , singing and soul.

he plays like a beast....and it kinda scared me a little, like seriously...those crazy min-penta licks man...... but hear him talk like that...like hes got to be one of the best people that one can ever talk to, humble, polite, hard working. mad respect for people like Philip and Josh.

I saw Philipp at Bluesiana in Austria and it was such a great experience. This man plays a with so much heart and passion. Peace Machine is one of my favourite records

Philip Sayce and Josh Smith collab is a must!

Wish someone would replicate Philip’s elusive wah - It’s THE sound!

Sayce is a untouchable monster, blows my mind!

I remember seeing Phil up here in Toronto in early 1998 at Grossman’s Tavern. He hosted a jam there. He was tearing the joint apart back then...I’m not surprised at his rise in popularity and success he’s had over his career.

I remember seeing footage of Philip playing the 100 club, it just popped up, I didn’t have a clue who he was at the time. It blew my mind how much intensity and feel he has. Like the guitar was a part of his soul, fast yes and ferocious too, but the feel, man I had to immediately show every guitar player I knew about this guy I’d discovered. Magic.

This is such a cool interview Josh! Very cool to see you and Joe B. get into the podcast medium - very smart way to keep people engaged with you all. Very excited to see you interview Philip too, he’s right up there with you and Joe B., Eric Gales in terms of talent. Would love to see all you guys jam and play together when the restrictions are lifted! Great stuff!

One of my all time favorites! 🥇🥇

Can't wait to hear what transpires with Chris Duarte.

Thanks for introducing me to Philip Sayce. What a great human and awesome player. Great convo!

Some really beautiful words and perspective shared by PS. Fitting and wise advice at the end of a hard year. Words to live by, stay present and stay open

PS is one of the most talented guitarists, song writers and singers of blues/rock that I've ever heard. His style however is one we've seen a lot being an evolution of the SRV thing. If he'd come on the scene 10-15 years earlier he'd probably be a household name by now. However, how can you not like PS, the man is just so good and talented.

Truly great talent and just awestruck to see him play live. Met him before a show in PA in 2019. Even though he was rushing to set up before the show he took the time to come over and talk to me. He is just a great guy so humble, down to earth and friendly. People like him do not come around that often. He is the all around total package of talent and humbleness! He deserves every big of fame and fortune that comes his way. He truly loves to interact with his fan base.

This was awesome - thanks both. Josh - you’re a great interviewer.

Love the passion that Philip brings to every song.

Two of the greatest the world has or will ever see! Just saying.

This is so cool! Philip is amazing and a very cool and humble guy

Two of the very best for keeping guitar alive,, so nice fellows, love them both...

Phil’s a phenomenal player but he’s also one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in the music industry. Ran into him at the Maui Sugar Mill a few years ago and of course he played I think one of the best As the Years Go Passing By I’ve ever heard. Mans has got it there’s certain players you see live and they just give you chills and you start taking mental notes on licks and how they navigate the neck. Thanx for this Josh 🍻

Their parents were from the 1960's generation, the best Moms and Dads !!

Loved this interview! Made me think of all my time in Toronto, Canada and at the orbit room watching Kevin Breit just kill it every week. Thanks Josh! These interviews are helping players threw this time.

Both my favourites, can’t wait to see a collaboration between you two ❤️👍🏻🔥

What a great holiday surprise! Thanks Josh and all the best to you and your family!

Great conversation guys! Cheers Josh and Philip!!

Love ya Philip always great times hanging with you

I got to see SRV play at the Chicago Blues fest in the mid 80's Buddy Guy did a few songs with him. At the time I didnt know what I was looking at ya know

Philip Sayce is An absolute monster of a player! I saw him play with Jeff Healey at REDs in Edmonton years ago. Jeff and his band were amazing but there was this young blond guy with no shirt wearing a fur coat who stole the stage that night Never even knew his name until a couple years ago. Huge fan and the man deserves 100 times more success than he has now! #GoCanada

Great interview!!

I dig Philip Sayce! such an influential player, like yourself(Josh.)

Awesome! I’m a big fan of both of you! Enjoying these interviews! Much love!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yea

Stevie came to New Orleans often. I would say next year. In 1986 Guitar magazine he said his favorite gig was on the River Boat President.I moved to LA in 89 and he is lost.Woulda, shoulda coulda for 7 years.....

Great interview Philip is badass !!!

Hendrix machine gun sounds that amazing because the guitar is tune to D. Can you imagine 10 13 15 24 32 38 gauge tune to D ? But sounds amazing. Specially machine gun live in Copenhagen 1970. It is on you tube. Great video Josh !

Fun as you had a guitar each without playing anything. But you both play well. When you play something. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love to hear you, Sayce, etc jam.

You guys are so great - thank you so much!!!!

great to see Philip on the channel! Would love to hear more about the Duarte album - Chris is such a badass and doesn't get enough attention these days. Hope you'll have an interview with him too.

I was just saying I wish this would happen yesterday! So stoked!

About damn time

thanks josh!

Very cool Everybody's story is valid Their fortunate that the parents could fathom the talent and commitment My parents had no idea Different generation Good stuff 👍

Happy holidays to you both!

Wow, what a Xmas present this is!.

Nice interview found a new guy to check out. Merry Christmas

Great stuff...w of my favs...thank u

Phil is a beast. Straight up nasty blues. Non of that jazz bullshit.

Brilliant!

Congrats for the channel, Josh, great content! As PS talked about him, why not bring Coco Montoya for an interview ? It would be awesome, he has a lot to teach with his experience...

This was awesome

Josh, thanks for the wonderful Christmas gift. Such an insightful conversation that puts some things in perspective and reminds me of what I "have" and can possibly "do." Gotta get some coin together and become a RULER! BTW, have spoke and met you at NAMM(as well Kirk) on a few occasions. Also wife and I loved watching your son on Scorpion for the seasons it ran.

Can you add 2 questions, What are the guests all time favorite albums? and What are they currently listening to?

Cool!

Would you put these on Spotify as a podcast??

Little me....that was funny!! hahaha!

What a good dood.

Next Michael Landau? 😍

its garth from waynes world. ;-)

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first comment boom

I'm surprised he said the "not so good amp", I feel like you can take any guitar at his level and let it rip.

The impossible to play acoustic is a rite of passage for all young aspiring guitar players lol

public schools have become soul-less. No music, no arts, no sports. which is foreboding with respect to the people that come through...

What....

When I see all those little yellow tick marks on the bottom of a video & I know each one represents a commercial, I click exit. The more you know.

...the F bombs rule! lol.

You guys are incredible artists and players but you have to stop with the "you know". Cause we know you know.

I thought the man was gonna play guitar not talk so much crap.

I can’t believe you guys talked for an hour and didn’t play one note on the guitar! What a waste of time! If this would have been a concert, you would have had some angry people!!