About
A trio of music veterans, an acoustic sound, and one very loyal skeleton.
Based in East Dorset, Shabby Road came together in late 2024 with one goal: to play great songs that get people singing along. Though the band is new, we certainly aren't — between us we share nearly a century of live music experience and thousands of gigs.
Local music fans might recognise Paul and Geoff from the legendary Bournemouth band Jak the Lad. Simon brings huge experience from his time with Hertfordshire band Red Diesel, plus eight years performing semi-professionally across the Middle East — from hotel residencies to large-scale events.
We pride ourselves on versatility. Because we use electro-acoustic guitars mixed with electric bass, we can shift gear easily — just as comfortable rocking a packed pub as providing a relaxed soundtrack to a garden party.
The music
Covering the golden era from the 1960s through the 1990s, our repertoire stretches across Rock, Pop, Soul, Reggae and Ska. Whether you want a packed Saturday-night singalong or a laid-back Sunday afternoon, we have a setlist to match.
Expect songs from The Beatles, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Bob Marley, Otis Redding, Paul Weller, Queen, The Specials, Van Morrison, Bill Withers — and many more.
Meet the band
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 also plays harmonica — adding an extra layer of colour and authenticity to the band’s acoustic sound.
Simon Richardson
6 & 12-String Electro-Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals
Simon brings both 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, playing everything from hotel residencies to large-scale events. His rhythmic acoustic style and harmony vocals form a core part of the Shabby Road sound, adding depth, drive and texture to every performance.
Geoff Stevens
Electric Bass Guitar
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.
Derek 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 travels with us, and he’s always part of the show.
Live
