“There is something special about the three-minute, drum-less ballad; these hanutingly beautiful songs; heartwarming and sad all at once.”
Jeff Eager solo acoustic
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Breakfast Television Live Performance
I speak with Devo Brown on Breakfast Television about ‘2070’ and play an acoustic version of the album's biggest hit.
Volatile Weekly - Interview with Jeff Eager
“I often write music away from my studio, away from the guitar and the keys. There is more creative freedom in my mind.”
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Canadian Beats - Jeff Eager Releases New Single
“Lyrically, it reveals the mental and emotional balance between musicianhood and parenthood."
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Frontview Magazine - Vintage Pop-Soulster Releases Song For The Ages
“There’s tons of hidden gems, references and easter eggs in this record for my kids to find later. It’s for an Audience of Three in 2070.”
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biography
Jeff Eager is a Toronto-based guitarist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist with a 20-year career spanning touring, recording, live performance, and musical direction. Known for his versatility across soul, funk, R&B, rock, and pop, Eager has built a reputation as a trusted collaborator for artists, bands, and productions throughout Canada and internationally.
As a touring and session musician, Eager has worked extensively with Canadian artists including Elise LeGrow, Gary Beals, John Orpheus and more. He has performed across the continent with Epic Eagles and his long-running soul/funk/dance ensemble, The Usual Suspects. His career has taken him from clubs and jazz rooms to major festivals, theatres, casinos, corporate stages, and international venues across North America and Europe.
Eager’s recording credits include work with Arkells, Elise LeGrow, Gary Beals, and numerous independent artists, in addition to his own catalogue of original music. His playing has been featured on recordings, television performances, live broadcasts, and national media appearances.
Alongside his work as a sideman, Eager is an accomplished songwriter and recording artist with two independent albums, Bonavista (2016) and 2070 (2023). His original music blends vintage soul, funk, pop, and rock influences, drawing from the timeless song-writing traditions of artists such as Prince, Hall & Oates, Billy Joel, Earth Wind & Fire, and Elton John.
Whether performing as a solo artist, leading The Usual Suspects, supporting another artist’s vision, or bringing a large-scale production to life, Jeff Eager brings decades of stage experience, musical versatility, and a deep understanding of what makes a live performance connect.
