Lloyd Spiegel Trio & Smoke Stack Rhino

Next date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 08:00 PM

Presented by Healesville Festival

Lloyd Spiegel, a 14-time Australian Blues Award winner, is a bluesman at his core, a guitarist by trade, and a comedian by nature. Known for his ability to blend powerful vocals, jaw-dropping guitar skills, and captivating storytelling, Lloyd delivers a show that crosses genres and generations. His signature style honours the blues tradition while evolving the sound in ways only he can. The current lineup features the incredible Lisa Baird on trombone and long-time collaborator Tim Burnham, delivering a truly unique experience that redefines the blues.
Rolling Stone calls Lloyd a “revelation,” and Australian Guitar Player Magazine praises his guitar prowess, saying he “makes sweet love to the blues guitar, then kicks it out the back door.” From start to finish, Lloyd Spiegel’s live performances are nothing short of legendary, a mesmerizing combination of soul, control, and white-hot passion.

Joining Lloyd for this incredible evening is Smoke Stack Rhino, dubbed “Australia’s most exciting blues and roots rockers.” With their electrifying performances and authentic sound, the band has quickly become a festival favourite across the country. Known for their gritty, hard-hitting rock and soulful blues grooves, Smoke Stack Rhino will have you moving all night long. Their self-released albums, The Mojo Funk (2023) and The Mojo Dojo (2024), have been charting on the ARIA Australian Albums and Blues & Jazz Album charts, with their track ‘Woolamai’ even making its way onto the Spotify Modern Blues Rock playlist, alongside legends like The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr.

These two acts are bringing their A-game to Healesville, so don’t miss this chance to see Lloyd Spiegel and Smoke Stack Rhino together for an explosive night of music that will leave you buzzing long after the last note.