The Shuffle Club Biography

Despite being a firm fixture in the Melbourne Music scene for close to ten years the Shuffle Club are still able to surprise those who know them whilst blowing the minds and feet of those who are new to the experience.
Their style is most easily described as a hot blend of jazz, swing, blues, and boogie but that hardly does justice to their raw energy and enthusiasm, the kind of energy that will bring you to your feet and onto the dance floor before you even quite know what is happening.
This four-piece line up of sax, double bass, piano and drums, is not the kind of band to sit back on their laurels, all the performers play a vast array of instruments and are singers as well and whilst they work together to create the kind of musical harmony some bands can only dream of, every solo from any player is also pure delight.
It is not only Melbourne's audiences that have fallen under their spell. The Shuffle Club have spread their influence and fan base by successfully touring in the UK, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and Japan. Regulars on the festival circuit in Edinburgh and Australia, their name on a bill brings everyone from professional swing dancers and curious old timers to overexcited teenagers. Every performance is pure enjoyment and madness, the kind of night that leaves you with a stupid smile on your face for days.
A night out with The Shuffle Club is exactly that, you will find yourself caught up in the show as they draw you into their world of beautiful mayhem, if you are lucky you may even find yourself used as part of the percussion section. Getting these boys to stay still and stick to their instruments is sometimes a bit of a hard task!


Ashley Gaudion (saxophone and vocals)
Ashley has been surrounded by local and international jazz and blues artists all his life. Having sung, and played the saxophone from an early age he is a very talented and charismatic musician. Son of the well-known jazz trumpet player Peter Gaudion, Ash is confident in playing many of the jazz genres and has played with many of Australia's finest jazz musicians. Ashley has definitely proven to be a refined and outstanding saxophonist/vocalist.

Rodney Gilbert (drums and vocals)
Rod is one of those rare individuals who can capture any audience and bring them around. His outstanding ability on the drums is recognised by all who watch him perform. Known as one of the top jazz drummers in Australia, Rod has earned respect not only with his sticks but with his smooth yet exciting vocals. Being a natural performer, Rod is extremely adaptable to any environment and is often the comedian if the situation permits.

Paul Griska (double bass and vocals )
Paul is definitely seen and heard as an outstanding double bass player, with an impeccable feel for all styles. Being the pulse of the band, Paul displays a tasteful approach to his instrument supplying creative, melodic textures, with a rhythmically driven bass line. Being rooted in many different genres, Paul is one of the most versatile and passionate bass players Melbourne has to offer.

Dannie Bourne (keyboard and vocals)
Dannie has played all around the world in all aspects of entertainment from performer to musical director. He has played with the likes of Chuck Berry and Johnny O'Keefe. Dannie's boogie woogie high energy playing adds a hard and exciting edge to The Shuffle Club sound. Dannie's experience as a performer enables him to capture any crowd.