About

Cruel Shoes Rock N' Blues Band

since circa 1993
Cruel Shoes' self titled CD is an impressive recording debut for the popular Victoria band.

Ernie Niederer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar,blues harp), Dave Cornock (vocals, lead guitar), Carl Smyth (bass guitar), and Stu Ruff (drums) rock their way through 11 covers and originals.
The songs are a a mix of nostalgic blasts from the past and original tracks are, as the boys put it, "played from within".
Cruel Shoes has been playing the local scene for years and have proven their ability to put on a great live show.
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Current Lineup

Ernie Niederer
Guitar/Lead Vocals
1993 - present
Dave Cornock
Lead Guitar/Vocals
1993 - present
Stu Ruff
Drums/Percussion
1993 - present
Ric Lawrence
Keyboards/Vocals
2017 - present
Norm Piercy
Bass/Vocals
2024 - present

Past Members

Carl Smyth
Bass/Vocals
1993 - 2004
Tom Leddy
Bass/Vocals
2005 - 2009
Doug Thorsteinson
Bass/Vocals
2009 - 2016
Steve Sawatsky
Drums/Vocals
2014 - 2020
Jeff Mousley
Bass/Vocals
2017 - 2024