The Shufflemen is a three piece blues (and other hues) band based in the Coffs Coast area with a wealth of experience in most genres of music. The band is fronted by lead singer and guitarist Tom Goodwin (Loose Cannons, Esmeralda), Gus Schroder (Tork, Blackshaws Beat, 4^th Avenue Band) bass and vocals with Phil Simon (Cutbacks, Kryptic, Tin Sandwich, Sideshow Men) drums and vocals. An article in the Bellingen Courier-Sun described The Shufflemen as: “seriously good blues played with the passion it deserves”. With a mix of originals and covers the fun, laidback style of the band interacts well with venue patrons.

Tom Goodwin (lead guitar and vocals) – Tom has been playing guitar and writing songs since the age of 14. Initially performing in bands located in the Nambucca Valley then moved to Sydney in the early 80’s where he continued his music passion in various bands. He then re-located back to the Mid North Coast area in the 90’s and has continued to develop his own interpretive guitar style.                      

Gus Schroder (bass and vocals) – Gus has recently re-located to the Coffs Coast region from Melbourne where he was heavily involved in the local music scene. He has played bass in several bands over the past years covering mainly blues and pub rock.

Phil Simon (drums and vocals) – Phil has been playing in the Bellingen area and surrounds for over thirty years. He is an experienced performer. He has covered many genres including blues, R&B, Rock, Swing, Funk and Reggae.  He is also a regular singer with the a cappella group “StellaBella”.

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See and hear them on stage from 10am – 2pm