CANADIAN-BORN INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTIST ERIC SAGE RETURNS WITH NEW “CANADIAN BEER” REMIX
Nation rock artist Eric Sage rides the wave of renewed Canadian delight with the discharge of a high-octane remix of his 2024 hit single, “Canadian Beer,” out now on all digital streaming platforms.
Fuelled by a wave of patriotic power and a rising motion to help homegrown expertise and merchandise, the brand new remix cranks up the quantity on a observe that already captured hearts—and hockey arenas—throughout the nation. “Canadian Beer” rapidly grew to become a sing-along staple when it first dropped in 2024, and now, with followers calling for a contemporary spin, Eric Sage is delivering a remix made for summer time playlists, yard events, and stadium sound techniques.
“I’ve at all times beloved massive, anthemic songs,” says Eric Sage. “There’s nothing like once they’re performed at a live performance or sporting occasion and the group goes wild. ‘Canadian Beer’ had that feeling immediately. With this vital motion to ‘Purchase Canadian’, I really feel just like the track is extra highly effective than ever! After I launched the track final 12 months, I acquired many requests for a ‘Celebration Remix’ and now appeared like the best time to do it. In these making an attempt occasions, what’s higher than cracking open a chilly one? And never simply any outdated beer, make it a down-home, mom trucker, patriotic Canadian Beer!”
Canadian-born Eric Sage has toured the world as a country-rock artist, sharing levels with legends like Slash, The Seaside Boys, and Vince Neil. Earlier than music, he was a world-ranked tennis professional, till a devastating automotive accident ended his athletic profession. In opposition to the percentages, Sage reinvented himself as a dynamic performer with a three-octave vary. Now, after worldwide success, he’s coming dwelling to Canada, bringing his high-energy sound, inspiring story, and unstoppable spirit to the stage.
“Canadian Beer” has such a enjoyable, anthemic power – what impressed the track, and what does it characterize to you as a Canadian nation rocker?
I used to be simply sitting with my acoustic guitar, and I used to be enthusiastic about my wonderful occasions whereas rising up in Canada. I keep in mind going to concert events once I was younger, and someway getting a maintain of some enjoyable drinks. I usually brag to American mates that our Canadian Beer is the perfect on the earth. I believe a lightweight bulb went off once I simply wrote down the lyric “the weekend’s lastly right here and now it’s time for a beer”. Then I noticed not simply any outdated beer, however a “Canadian Beer”!
The track represents the entire nice issues Canada has to supply. The lyrics point out Hockey, Canadian bands (There are a number of references to Rush), a Two-4 of beer, and the Northern Lights, to call just a few. I like massive anthems, and once I began writing the music, it simply all got here collectively. However on the coronary heart of the track is group. I see everybody working so arduous daily, whether or not you’re a instructor, development employee, touring musician, in well being care, or no matter it’s that you simply do. I get very touched once I see folks look after one another, and provides it their all.
You’ve obtained a giant present arising on the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on July 28. What can followers count on out of your set that evening? Any surprises in retailer?
I’m so extremely excited for our present on the Horseshoe in Toronto. To be trustworthy, I’ve by no means carried out in Toronto, so for me this can be a massive deal. We simply obtained again from reveals in El Salvador, The Caribbean, and all around the States. However for me, that is the large one!!
My Dad nonetheless lives in Toronto, so I can’t wait to see him.
What additionally makes it further particular is that, as I’ve been residing in California and I haven’t seen so a lot of my outdated mates in such a very long time. They’re popping out to the present and it’s going to be wild!
On this tour, I’m very lucky to have my wonderful fiddle participant Eliza James. She excursions with fellow Canadian Paul Anka, and brings a lot to the present.
I used to be additionally blessed to have a well-known pal play on the observe. Ian Crichton from the unbelievable band Saga laid down some guitar. I can’t make any guarantees, however there could also be some particular company popping out!!
You mix traditional nation themes with an actual rock ‘n’ roll edge – how did that sound come collectively for you, and who have been a few of your largest musical influences rising up?
I’ve at all times beloved rock and the facility that it brings. However, there’s something about nation music that permits the artist to inform a narrative. Once I put the 2 collectively, it was the perfect of each worlds.
Rising up, I used to be a giant fan of Genesis, Rush, AC/DC, and Van Halen. I additionally was at all times into Southern rock and bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Particular, and the Charlie Daniels Band. However, I appreciated the way in which Johnny Money may inform a narrative! When an artist appears like they’re speaking on to you, is when it hits the soul.
Your music has this massive, feel-good, stadium-ready vibe. How do you convey that very same power into extra intimate venues just like the Horseshoe?
Effectively, thanks on your very form phrases about my music. Many of us who see me carry out don’t know that I used to be a world-ranked tennis professional and a Canadian tennis champion. When my tennis profession led to my mid-20s, I didn’t know what I used to be going to do with my life. Once I determined to develop into knowledgeable singer and musician, everybody laughed at me. Even the lecturers of their respective fields instructed me that “it was too late” to develop into a professional. Effectively ,that simply pushed me even tougher. So to reply your query: I really feel so blessed to be doing what I like and what was solely a dream, that I can’t assist however give it every little thing I’ve each single evening. I don’t care if there are 10 folks or 10,000. I like to sing, dance, and rock!
What’s subsequent for you after this single and the Toronto present? Can followers count on extra new music within the close to future?
After the present, I count on to have some chilly Canadian Beer. Oh, you imply after that!!
We fly to New York for a present in Manhattan, then we’re off to reveals in Florida, Las Vegas, and Texas. As quickly as I get again to California, I’m going into the studio to file some new tracks. I’ll truly be opening our present in Toronto with what might be my model new single. I get completely jacked up simply enthusiastic about coming onto the well-known Horseshoe stage and kicking ass!