Musical Director, Keyboardist (Hammond, Piano, Synths), Vocalist, Vocal Producer, Bassist
- Touring (current): Alabama Shakes
- Touring (previous): Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes, the Heavy, Jimmy Hall, Wet Willie, Oleta Adams, A7
- Television Appearances: the Grammys, Letterman, Fallon, Conan, Carson Daily, BET, BBC
- Vocal Arranging & Production: the Heavy
- Keyboardist | Vocalist | Band Leader: Cubed Roots
- Clinician/ Lecturer: LaGrange College, Columbus State University, University of Nebraska - Omaha
Lloyd Buchanan’s musical roots run deep in Gospel and Blues. His love for the Hammond organ began early, playing alongside his mother in church. This foundation led him to formal studies at LaGrange College, where he honed his skills in jazz improvisation under the guidance of renowned pianist/composer Randy Hoexter and guitarist Trey Wright.
As a sought-after session player, Lloyd has contributed his talent to hundreds of recordings. His B3, piano, bass, and vocals have graced tracks recorded at the Loft Recording Studio and various other top studios across the Southeast.
Currently, Lloyd is touring the world with the Alabama Shakes. Over the past decade, he’s also toured with Brittany Howard, the Heavy, Jimmy Hall, Wet Willie, Oleta Adams, A7, and more. He’s had the honor of playing alongside icons like Tom Jones, Jools Holland, Joe, Bishop Rance Allen, and Jon B, just to name a few.
Lloyd’s performances have been showcased on major platforms like BBC, Jools Holland, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, BET, and many others.
As an educator and clinician, he has held a range of distinguished academic and instructional appointments, including serving as a jazz accompanist at LaGrange College, a guest lecturer at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Frederica Academy, and a Guest Artist-in-Residence at Columbus State University. His teaching experience also extends to the Centrum Foundation’s Traditional Blues Workshop, where he has served on the faculty as an instructor of voice and gospel music.
His work as an arranger and producer has been featured in commercials, video games, TV shows, and movies, including True Blood (Season 4 Finale), the 2013 ESPN NFL Draft, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
When he's not on the road, Lloyd plays with his band, Cubed Roots, which was recently named one of the top acts to watch in the Columbus, GA area by ElectricCityLife.com.