Philip Sayce unveils “Peace Machine” live, UK tour dates

Following his electrifying and critically acclaimed November 2024 UK tour, guitar marvel and powerhouse vocalist Philip Sayce returns in May/June 2026 for a nationwide UK tour fuelled with a brand-new live release and a forthcoming studio album that promises to raise the bar yet again.

In the lead-up to the tour, Sayce drops a unique live version of his anthemic track “Peace Machine,” recorded at the legendary Baked Potato in Los Angeles. “The message of Peace Machine rings even louder today than when I first recorded it,” says Sayce. “This live take with my band captures the fire, the intensity, and the raw spirit of the song — it sums up so much of what I’m seeing and feeling in the world right now.”

But that’s just the start. Sayce is deep in the studio between Toronto and Los Angeles, pushing his craft to new levels with a new album that blends raw intensity and refined soul. It’s the sound of an artist evolving — and hitting his stride like never before. “This album feels like a homecoming and an evolution all at once — it’s full of heart, grit, and everything I’ve lived since my last release,” says Sayce.

Sayce’s special guest on the tour is critically acclaimed British guitarist and singer songwriter Tom Moriarty. “Tom’s music appeals to fans of Ben Harper, Ray Lamontagne and Van Morrison,” says Guitarist magazine.

From blistering fretwork to soul-stirring ballads, Sayce’s performances have earned raves from the likes of Blues Matters (“wild, energetic – a full-on experience”) and Raw Ramp (“Philip Sayce creates atmospheres with sonic textures. When the mood takes him, Sayce extends his fingers into the heavens and takes fire from the sun. Oh my!”).

Backed by bassist Sam Bolle and drummer Bryan Head, Sayce will draw from across his celebrated catalogue — The Wolves Are Coming, Spirit Rising, Peace Machine, Influence, Ruby Electric, and Steamroller — alongside material from the forthcoming 2026 album.

A protégé of the late Jeff Healey and a long-time collaborator with Melissa Etheridge, Sayce has shared stages from Montreux Jazz Festival to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival, leaving audiences stunned and critics scrambling for superlatives. Jon Bon Jovi once summed it up best: “Who the f** is that guitar player? Pretty fabulous, Philip.”

UK TOUR DATES

BRISTOL, THE FLEECE
TUESDAY 19 MAY 2026
2 St Thomas St, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6JJ

NOTTINGHAM, RESCUE ROOMS
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2026
Masonic Pl, Goldsmith St, Nottingham, NG1 5LB

HOLMFIRTH, PICTUREDROME
FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026
Market Walk, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7DA

GLASGOW, ST LUKES
SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026
Calton, 17 Bain St, Glasgow, G40 2JZ

NEWCASTLE, ANARCHY BREW
SUNDAY 24 MAY 2026
Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Benfield Rd,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NQ

BASINGSTOKE, HAYMARKET
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026
Wote St, Basingstoke RG21 7NW

BURY ST EDMONDS, THE APEX
THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026
Charter Square St, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD

CHESTER, THE LIVE ROOMS
SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026
1 Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DR

CARDIFF, THE GLOBE
SUNDAY 31 MAY 2026
125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NSA

LONDON, ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY
WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE
Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2UD

Photo: Robert Sutton