Lloyd Spiegel
Lloyd Spiegel is an Australian guitarist, songwriter and singer. He began performing at age of 10 and has produced ten albums and collaborated on many other recordings both as artist and producer.
Lloyd Spiegel | |
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| Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Blues, folk, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1989-present |
| Labels | Only Blues Music |
| Member of | A'Court, Spiegel and Vinnick |
| Formerly of | Midnight Special |
| Website | www |
Career
Spiegel took an interest in the blues when he was six years old and found an album by Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee in his father's record collection. His father took him to shows by Dutch Tilders and Geoff Achison and in about two years was playing in blues club bands. He was invited to the US by Brownie McGhee at age 16.[1]
Spiegel won his first talent competition at the age of 10 and was playing regular gigs in Melbourne, Australia. At the age of 13 he formed his own band, Midnight Special, which he fronted from 1993 to 1998, and at 15 he recorded and produced his first CD. He has worked as a solo performer since 1996 performing at festivals and theatre venues all around the world, including extensive tours throughout Canada, the USA, Japan, New Zealand and the Netherlands.[2]
Since 2002, Spiegel has been the face of major Australian guitar brand Cole Clark Guitars.[3]He has been a contributor in every aspect of the company’s research and development and has four signature model guitars with the company.
Discography
Solo albums
| Title | Details |
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| Lloyd Spiegel |
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| Live |
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| Tall Stories |
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| Timber & Steel |
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| Tangled Brew |
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| Double Live Set |
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| This Time Tomorrow |
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| Backroads |
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| Cut and Run |
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| Bakehouse Dozen |
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DVD
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Live In Japan |
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Collaborations
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Stopping All Stations |
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| A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick |
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Awards and nominations
Blues And Roots Radio Worldwide
- Album of the year 2018
Australian Blues Awards
2005 Australian Blues Award;
- Band of the year
2015 Australian Blues Awards;
- Artist of the year
- Song of the year
- Producer of the year
- Album of the year
2017 Australian Blues Awards;
- Song of the year
- Album of the year
2019 Australian Blues Awards;
- Artist of the year
- Song of the year
- Producer of the year
- Album of the year
2020 Australian Blues Awards;
- Artist of the year
- Album of the year
- Producer of the year
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Victoria Awards of 2017 | This Time Tomorrow | Best Blues Album | Nominated | [4][5] |
| Music Victoria Awards of 2018 | Backroads | Best Blues Album | Nominated | |
| Music Victoria Awards of 2020 | Cut and Run | Best Blues Album | Won |
VICTAS Blues Awards
2004 VICTAS Blues Awards;
- Male artist of the year
- Song of the year
- Band of the year
2010 VICTAS Blues Awards;
- Male artist of the year
- Song of the year
- Producer of the year
2015 VICTAS Blues Awards;
- Album of the year
- Solo artist of the year
- Song of the year
- Best self produced album
2017 VICTAS Blues Awards
- Album of the year
- Song of the year
- Solo artist of the year
2018 VICTAS Blues Awards;
- Album of the year
- Artist of the year
- Song of the year
2019 VICTAS Blues Awards;
- Solo artist of the year
- Artist of the year
References
- Kennedy, Sharon (26 September 2008). "Lloyd Spiegel". ABC South West WA. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "LLOYD SPIEGEL (VIC)". Australian Blues Music Festival. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- Mulcaster, Glenn (7 September 2012). "The man who pulls the strings". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.