Juliet Lloyd

Artist Information

Biography

*Five songs featured on MTV's The Hills, Season 4 in Fall 2008*
*Song 'Come Tomorrow' featured on VH1's Tough Love season 2, Dec. '09, and MTV's Real World XX: Hollywood Season Finale, July '08*
*Cover of Lady Gaga's 'Edge of Glory' tweeted by Lady Gaga herself - 200,000 views & counting on YouTube*
*Voted 2007 'Best female vocalist in Boston' by WBZ-TV's annual A-list*
*Completed a national radio campaign in 2007 that resulted in adds at over 175 stations across the U.S.*
*Featured in the Boston Globe, on FOX25, and NECN, and on Boston's 92.9FM and 92.5FM (Commercial AAA radio)*
*Shared the stage w/Travis, America, Tony Lucca, Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, the Rippingtons, Steve Tyrell and more*
*Ourstage.com's #1 Pop artist in Dec. '07 with 'Drive Away'*

In the few short years since penning her first song, singer/songwriter Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished young songwriter and no-holds barred performer. From thousand-seat amphitheaters to intimate standing-room only cafes, audiences have been held captive by her accessible, memorable songs and easy charm time and time again. She “can move you from uncontrollable dancing to the brink of tears within a moment,” according to the Rochester (NY) Insider, equally capable of wringing every last emotion out of a heartbreaking ballad as ripping into a blazing rocker. The release of her sophomore album, Leave the Light On (July 2007) - “an astonishingly slick independent CD with a big studio sound” (Boston Globe) - brought a new collection of original songs that somehow manage, like Juliet herself, to be both modern and timeless, both personal and universal. Blending elements of pop, rock, soul, and jazz, it features standout vocal performances that have become her trademark - “soulful, emotive, and loaded with groove” (Metronome Magazine).

2007 proved to be a banner year for the young artist proclaimed to be “on the cusp of stardom” by the Boston Globe. Following the release of Leave the Light On, Juliet embarked on a tour of performances at festivals and clubs across the country, from Boston to Los Angeles. Highlights included sharing the stage with international act Travis, and opening for classic rock legends America in front of an audience of 10,000. Juliet was named ‘best female vocalist in Boston’ in a poll by Boston’s WBZ-TV, and received glowing coverage in print and television media across the northeast, garnering comparisons to piano-driven acts such as Keane and The Fray. A national radio campaign in the latter half of 2007 led to songs from Leave the Light On being added into rotation at over 175 radio stations across the country, including Boston’s renowned AAA tastemakers WBOS and WXRV.

Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Juliet relocated to Boston in 2004 to attend Berklee College of Music on a vocal scholarship. Within a year of playing her first local gig, she had performed, both solo and with her band, in some of Boston's best clubs - including the Paradise, Harper's Ferry, and the Middle East - and gained the attention of local publications such as the Boston Globe. Since then she has expanded throughout the east and west coasts, including the renowned Bitter End, Living Room, and Apollo Theater in NYC, and dates in L.A., Philly, and countless other cities and towns along the way. In 2005, she won awards from both Billboard Magazine and Berklee College of Music for two different songs, was chosen as a semi-finalist in the Acoustic Live competition in Los Angeles, and was invited to take part in the prestigious NY Songwriters' Circle. Some of 2006's highlights included opening for Grammy-winner Steve Tyrell, opening for the Billboard chart-topping band The Rippingtons, and a six-night residency at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Her debut album, All Dressed Up (April 2005), featured 9 original songs and garnered immediate comparisons to Steely Dan, Prince, Alicia Keys, and Carole King. Reviewers praised her “soulful songwriting prowess” and “well-crafted lyrics” (Metronome Magazine), while fans consistently marveled at the fact that not a single track on the album is worth skipping - a rarity in today's single-driven marketplace.

In their 2007 review of Leave the Light On, Boston's Metronome Magazine wrote “with a calling card this good, the sky is the limit for Juliet Lloyd.” Indeed, fans of this rapidly emerging artist have much to look forward to in the coming months.


For a list of venues/press, please visit http://www.julietlloyd.com/Press/Juliet_Lloyd-QuotesVenuesWeb.pdf

Venues - Colleges:
University of Rochester (NY)
Harvard Medical School (MA)
St. Joseph's University (PA)

Venues - Festivals:
Celebrate Fairfax Festival (Fairfax, VA)
Herndon Festival (Herndon, VA)
Lilac Festival (Rochester, NY)
Harborfest (Oswego, NY)
Rochester International Jazz Festival (NY)
Naples Grape Festival (Naples, NY)
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival (Lewiston, NY)
Yankee Homecoming Festival (Newburyport, MA)
Park Avenue Festival (Rochester, NY)
Dewey Beach Festival (DE)

Instrumentation

Different lineups are available depending on the venue size, from an intimate solo or duo acoustic show to the full 5-piece lineup.

Juliet Lloyd - Piano, keyboards, vocals
Sven Atterton - Bass
Glenn Korzin - Guitar
Dan Graham - Drums
Spike Dixon - Keys/Sax

Discography

Leave the Light On (2007) - LP
All Dressed Up (2005) - LP

Radio airplay on:
More than 175 college and community stations nationwide as of 12/07
as well as...
92.9 WBOS-FM, 92.5 WXRV-FM in Boston, MA
90.1 WGMC-FM, 92.5 WBEE-FM, 98.9 WBZA-FM, 105.9 WJZR-FM in Rochester, NY
88.3 WAER-FM, 102.1 WZUN-FM in Syracuse, NY
97.5 WNRC-FM in Dudley, MA
91.5 WMFO-FM in Medford, MA
95.9 WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA
88.7 KAZI-FM in Austin, TX

Official Website

http://www.julietlloyd.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• YouTube

Audio

• Come Tomorrow
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• Drive Away
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• Leave the Light On
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• Stay
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• Hold the Line (Toto Cover) - Live Full Band
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• Too Little Too Late - Live Full Band
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• All Dressed Up - Live Full Band
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• Joanna - Live Acoustic
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• Come Tomorrow - Live Acoustic
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• Before Me - Live Acoustic
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Lyrics

• Drive Away
• Leave the Light On
• Stay

Video

Juliet Lloyd Promo Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Cusp of Stardom [+ Show ]
  

  "...on the cusp of stardom..." "...an up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a voice that's strong an..."...on the cusp of stardom..."
  "...an up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a voice that's strong and sure..."
  "...a powerful songstress..."
  "...[Leave the Light On] is a bright, fizzy, pop-and-Motown inspired recording...It's an astonishingly slick independent CD with a big studio sound..."
  
  By: Denise Taylor (6/14/07)

• Boundless Future... [+ Show ]
  

  "...With such success and overwhelming popularity, it seems as if Lloyd's future is as boundless as ..."...With such success and overwhelming popularity, it seems as if Lloyd's future is as boundless as her vocal range..."

• Cover Story [+ Show ]
  

  "...Juliet's songs offer the kind of music that should be heard in every club and venue throughout N..."...Juliet's songs offer the kind of music that should be heard in every club and venue throughout New England and beyond...Fans of local music in New England have a real moment-in-time opportunity to support and nurture a true artist who calls New England home ..."
  
  By: Shaun McNamara (9/20/05)

• The New Look of Blue Eyed Soul [+ Show ]
  

  "...Lloyd should be on every dial you can imagine...Her tunes are original and, yet, very much a thr..."...Lloyd should be on every dial you can imagine...Her tunes are original and, yet, very much a throwback to 70's Motown...This girl has soul."
  
  By: Pat Keating (11/05)

• Coming Back to the Root of it [+ Show ]
  

  "...Juliet Lloyd can move you from uncontrollable dancing to the brink of tears within a moment..." ..."...Juliet Lloyd can move you from uncontrollable dancing to the brink of tears within a moment..."
  
  By: Tim Karan (1/27/06)

• Nightlife [+ Show ]
  

  "...The Boston-based singer/songwriter blew the crowd away the last time she played this sleek cafe,..."...The Boston-based singer/songwriter blew the crowd away the last time she played this sleek cafe, so get there early for good seats..."
  
  By: Kathleen Deely (6/16/05)

• Top 5 of Sept. '05 [+ Show ]
  

  "... Juliet Lloyd really shines on her new album 'All Dressed Up.' Penning 9 of the album's 10 trac..."... Juliet Lloyd really shines on her new album 'All Dressed Up.' Penning 9 of the album's 10 tracks, Lloyd not only exhibits her soulful songwriting prowess but also her superb vocal range and meticulous piano and keyboard work...Smooth, contemporary pop flows effortlessly from this talented gal as she reflects the signs of the times with her well-crafted lyrics and beautiful voice...Led by Juliet, this gang of musicians delivers an excellent collection of songs that are soulful, emotive and loaded with groove...Outstanding."
  
  By: Douglas Sloan (8/23/05)

• Review of All Dressed Up [+ Show ]
  

  "Juliet Lloyd hails from Boston, an innocent-looking 24-year-old with a voice that can knock you ove..."Juliet Lloyd hails from Boston, an innocent-looking 24-year-old with a voice that can knock you over with its richness and natural strength...Her delivery is smooth, solid and easy on the ears..."
  
  By: Mike Sembos (8/4/05)

• Short Takes [+ Show ]
  

  "I really, really like this young lady's voice. Pianist-singer Juliet Lloyd exudes vocal might and ..."I really, really like this young lady's voice. Pianist-singer Juliet Lloyd exudes vocal might and flexibility - with ease. She effortlessly sings her own pretty, pop-rock lullabies of self discovery and wonder..."
  
  By: Frank DeBlase (5/25/05)

• Sweet Pop Jazz [+ Show ]
  

  "...In the same vein as Alicia Keys, Norah Jones (and occasionally Steely Dan), Lloyd plays piano po..."...In the same vein as Alicia Keys, Norah Jones (and occasionally Steely Dan), Lloyd plays piano pop rooted in jazz sensibilities. With a sultry voice, she moves these rich piano gems. At once these tunes are jazz, soul and pop that grind along sexily. They are a cat sneaking along the fence posts, a desperate run through a thunderstorm to get a love back, a slow dance ... the perfect complement to "date night." Light the candles, pop the cork and make sure the sheets are clean..."
  
  By: Charlene Arsenault (5/12/05)

• Talent Au Natural [+ Show ]
  

  "Juliet Lloyd may be unassuming, but she's got one of those talents that doesn't need sexing up...[L..."Juliet Lloyd may be unassuming, but she's got one of those talents that doesn't need sexing up...[Lloyd] can evoke emotions with ease...From jazz to soul and back again, there's nothing overdone about Lloyd's quiet force, and her songs should provide a welcome escape..."
  
  By: Editor, FCW (11/3/05)

Setlist

Typical set lists can range from 30 minutes to three hours, and contain originals and select covers.

Originals include songs off of Leave the Light On (2007), All Dressed Up (2005), as well as other, newer material.

Covers include songs by such artists as Led Zeppelin, Toto, Foreigner, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, Journey, Collective Soul, Etta James, Chicago, Michael Jackson, Blu Cantrell, and others.

Basic Requirements

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