Shabby Road

The band

Based in East Dorset, Shabby Road is an acoustic covers trio founded in late 2024 by three highly experienced musicians. Between us we share almost 100 years of live music experience and thousands of gigs. Featuring former members of Jak the Lad and Red Diesel, we blend acoustic guitars, electric bass, harmonica and rich vocal harmonies to create a warm, versatile sound, perfect for upbeat pub nights, relaxed afternoon sessions, private parties and corporate events. Covering the golden era from the 1960s to the 1990s, our repertoire stretches across Rock, Pop, Soul, Reggae and Ska. Whether you want a packed Saturday-night singalong or a laid-back summer afternoon, we have a setlist to match. Plus our famously reliable skeleton drummer: always on stage, always on time, never asks for a raise.

Line-up

Paul "Mossy" Moss

lead vocals & harmonica

Paul fronts Shabby Road with a distinctive vocal style shaped by decades of live performance. Formerly of Bournemouth favourites Jak the Lad and a regular at Mr. Kyps, he brings energy, warmth and a natural connection with audiences. Alongside his lead vocals, Paul plays harmonica.

Simon Richardson

guitars & backing vocals

Simon brings experience and versatility to Shabby Road. A former member of Hertfordshire band Red Diesel, he also spent eight years performing semi-professionally across the Middle East, from hotel residencies to large-scale events. His rhythmic style and harmony vocals add depth and texture to every performance.

Geoff Stevens

bass

Geoff brings depth, groove and decades of live experience to Shabby Road. A former member of Bournemouth favourites Jak the Lad, his warm, melodic bass lines form the backbone of the Shabby Road sound.

Skelly Bones

drums (sort of)

Shabby Road's loyal, uncomplaining fourth member. He never misses a beat, never asks for a solo, and always looks cool under stage lights. A running joke and a fan favourite, he's always part of the show.

Live