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Lloyd Spiegel
BornMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresBlues, folk, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1989-present
LabelsOnly Blues Music
Member ofA'Court, Spiegel and Vinnick
Formerly ofMidnight Special
Websitewww.lloydspiegel.com

Lloyd Spiegel is an Australian guitarist, songwriter and singer. He began performing at age of 10, has produced ten albums and collaborated on many other recordings both as artist and producer.

Career

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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 2012, Spiegel is often accompanied by drummer Tim Burnham during his Australian tours. Burnham also appears on several of his albums. In 2019, Trombonist and vocalist Lisa Baird joined the show as a permanent member, having performed as a guest artist on Spiegel’s recordings and shows for a number of years.

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

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Solo albums

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Lloyd Spiegel
  • Released: 1999
  • Format: CD
  • Label:
Live
  • Released: 2001
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Black Market Music (BMM 303.2)
Tall Stories
  • Released: 2004
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label:
Timber & Steel
  • Released: 2006
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: Black Market Music (BMM 313.2)
Tangled Brew
  • Released: 2010
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: Black Market Music (BMM 351.2)
Double Live Set
  • Released: 2015
  • Format: 2×CD, digital
  • Label: Only Blues Music (LS0615)
This Time Tomorrow
  • Released: 2017
  • Format: digital
  • Label: Only Blues Music
Backroads
  • Released: 2018
  • Format: CD, digital, LP
  • Label: Only Blues Music (LS0518)
Cut and Run
  • Released: 2019
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: Only Blues Music (LS0819)
Bakehouse Dozen
  • Released: 2023
  • Format: CD,LP, digital
  • Label: Only Blues Music

DVD

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Live In Japan
  • Released: 2005
  • Format: DVD

Collaborations

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Stopping All Stations
  • Released: 1994
  • Format: CD
  • Artist: Midnight Special
A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick
  • Released: 2023
  • Format: CD
  • Artist: ASV - A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick.

Awards and nominations

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Blues And Roots Radio Worldwide

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  • Album of the year 2018

Australian Blues Awards

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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

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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
2024 Music Victoria Awards Lloyd Spiegel Best Blues Work Nominated [6]

Victorian Blues Music Awards

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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 Victorian Blues Music Awards;

  • Solo artist of the year
  • Artist of the year

2023 Victorian Blues Music Awards;

  • Album of the year
  • Solo artist of the year
  • Song of the year
  • Artist of the year

References

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  1. ^ Kennedy, Sharon (26 September 2008). "Lloyd Spiegel". ABC South West WA. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  2. ^ "LLOYD SPIEGEL (VIC)". Australian Blues Music Festival. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  6. ^ "G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations". The Music. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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