Australia’s Lloyd Spiegel and Canada’s Charlie A’Court may come from opposite ends of the world, but their commanding performance styles, mutual passion for the Blues and death-defying touring schedules gives them a great deal in common. This May, A’Court returns to Australia to join Lloyd for a tour of intimate, boutique venues. These two friends have forged an identity of being road-tested troubadours and songwriting compadres with an undeniable stage presence.
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Over the past decade, these two guitar slingers have collaborated several times on tours and festival bills, performing to thousands of fans. In 2023, they also released an album as part of the “A’Court, Spiegel, & Vinnick” project with Canadian Blues legend Suzie Vinnick, winning a Canadian East Coast Music Award along the way. Charlie is touring Australia throughout May and June and the two friends have taken the opportunity to perform a limited run of intimate double bills, performing solo and together.
About Lloyd
“A guitarist almost without peer, Spiegel deconstructs how the blues guitar is supposed to operate, makes sweet love to it, then kicks it out the back door” – Australian Guitar Player Magazine
Lloyd Spiegel is a bluesman at his core, a guitarist by trade, a comedian by nature and a showman at heart. The 14 time Australian Blues Award winner began performing at age 10 and has dedicated his life to creating a signature style that honours the traditions of the music he loves, while creating a link in the chain of its evolution. He delivers a unique, captivating performance that crosses genres and generations, blending powerful vocals and jaw-dropping guitar prowess with a knack for humour and storytelling.
“ With each track, A’Court blends his roots in soul, rock, and blues into a seamless tapestry that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.” The Sound Cafe – Toronto
Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary songwriting that is loved by fans across Canada and beyond. As a six-time ECMA winner and eight-time Nova Scotia Music Award winner, Charlie has earned awards for Blues, Pop, and R&B/Soul Recordings of the Year, and on multiple occasions been recognized as Entertainer of the Year. A’Court has also received multiple Maple Blues Award nominations including Male Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year.
Other appearances in Australia
In addition, A’Court has also been added to the lineup of The Blues Guitar Roadshow (May 24 & 25), bringing together some of the best blues guitarist on the Australian scene, as well as two shows with acclaimed guitarist Ray Beadle for The Best of Chess Records (May 23 & 31), presented by Code One Music & The Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival.
