Everyone I listen to influences me! Here are some bands/artists I love: Stevie Wonder, The Fray, Keane, Soulive, Carole King, Marc Broussard, Gabe Dixon, Toto, Journey, Led Zeppelin...
*Voted 'Best female vocalist in Boston' by WBZ-TV's annual A-list!*
*Featured in the Boston Globe, on FOX25, NECN, and WBOS*
*Ourstage.com's Number 1 Pop artist in Dec. '07 for '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) - brings 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, and soul, 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, Juliet 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.
Hey girl! You were awesome last night! I took your CDs home to my husband and he loved your music! Hopefully we can get out to Canandaigua next month while you're there! It was so wonderful to see you!!!
Hey Juliet, It's been a while!! Hope all is well. The Cd Release Party was so much fun. Wish you and Spike could have made it. Let me know when you're free and we'll hang. Talk to you soon. Krysta
Hey Juliet, I'm also looking forward to hearing/seeing you play as well. Joe at HiFi has said nothing but great things about you. See you on Sunday and best of luck. We should try and play a show together sometime.
You were hot yesterday in Newton. As was Spike and Glenn. As was I, the sound guy, and pretty much the entire crowd. But even in the 90's, you guys cooked. So to speak.... -Bernie
Hey beautiful! It's been a long time! Swingin by to say I am so happy and proud to hear you are doing well! God Bless you and the band! Keep living at the speed of life! Say hello to your mum 4 me~ J
Belated kudos (again -- I've been so slow at this) to you and the "sexy party boy" for a nice set at Kennedy's. Sorry I couldn't stick around afterwards, but I'm sure "CL" took care of all your chat needs. -Bernie
i've been meaning to add u (thanx for the add) u were so goood when u came to our skool recently!!!!! i luv ur song "wasted words" its my favorite!!!!!!! =]
No worries, I know how the T situation goes. We had a BLAST playing with you guys, you and Glenn (he's a bud of mine) sounded great together. Let's do this again soon - any ideas?
Belated kudos for your little Westboro gig. That was great sounding, fun show, and that little bit with the choral group really worked. I didn't stick around afterwards because of the crowd, but it was looking like you were going to sell some merch. Congrats. -Bernie
HEY JULIET!!! You preformed at my school about a week or so ago, and I just wanted to tell you that you are an AWESOME singer and I love the songs that you write!!! Thanks for the add!!! ♥
Hiii, you and your band totally rocked the other night at my school. I wanted to say thanks for coming, anddd to tell you that I would def vote for you on American Idol !! =p You were awesome live!!
Hi Juliet, Hope all is going well for you. Sorry so long at commenting, Trying to care for my husband here at home. He has been very ill. He is diabetic, and has serious problems with his legs and feet. He is in a wheelchair and can't stand at all. Take care, Hugs, Janet
Hey Juliet, you preformed for our school chorus today! You're voice sounds exactly like the recordings, which means you are amaaaaaazing :)) Good job, see you at the concert tonight!
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