Biography
There are multiple artists named The Offbeats: 1) Texas garage rock band, 2) New Zealand ska/punk/reggae band, 3) Michigan hardcore punk/ska band, 4) Pennsylvanian collegiate a capella group, 5) The Offbeats were a punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, active from 1981 to 1987.
1) San Antonio, Texas, United States (2001 - present)
The Offbeats is a garage rock, garage punk and pop band formed in 2001, with their current lineup consisting of Eric Romasanta (bass), Bryan Foster (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass), Sean Foster (guitar), and Colin Foster (drums).
In 2008, their debut album, Standards, was released, consisting mainly of reworked older songs.
In 2011, they released their second album, Lights Out In the City, to local critical appeal.
In 2012, the band released a 5-track EP titled F.
2) Wellington, New Zealand (1994 - present)
The Offbeats were formed in 1994 and have performed at the 1995 and 1996 New Zealand Ska Festivals (alongside Skapa, The Managers, the Screaming Orgasms and Looney Tunes) and the 1998 Ska Wars at The Powerstation. They have also appeared at Sweetwaters '99.
The Offbeats are an eight piece (including three piece horn section) ska/punk/reggae act renowned for their energetic and extreme live performances. The Offbeats play throughout New Zealand and have toured Australia twice, most recently over the 2002/2003 summer. They supported NOFX in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2007.
3) Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (2006 - present)
4-piece from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They play old school hardcore punk with some ska.
In 2006 they released 10 track CD, "You're Sold!"
4) Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States (20011 - present)
"We are the Offbeats, one of Bucknell University's three co-ed a cappella groups. We were founded in the Spring of 2011, and we have been spreading the Offbeats love since then. Our members have a diverse range of studies and interests, from Music Education majors to Physics majors and from Track runners to Stand Up Comedians, Orientation Assistants, Speak Up Peers and Outdoor Education leaders, but we all share a passion for music."
5) The Offbeats were a punk rock band from Cleveland , Ohio, active from 1981 to 1987. Founding guitarist and singer Tom "Hawk" Miller was the only member to play in every incarnation of the group.
The original lineup was Tom “Hawk” Miller (guitar/vocals), Bob Richey (drums), Larry "Lair Matic" Lewis (guitar/vocals) and John Lovesin (bass/vocals). This lineup recorded several songs for "Cleveland Confidential," a compilation LP issued in 1982 by Terminal Records, a record label run by Pagans lead singer Mike Hudson.
DISCOGRAPHY:
LP’s:
"EVOLUTION OF THE STICKMAN" (Relativity Records, 1987)
"DUMB LOOKS STILL FREE" (Smog Veil Records, 2002)
7” EP’s and Singles:
"WHY DO YOU HANG OUT" 7" EP (Oops! Records, 1983)
"I CAN SEE YOUR HOUSE FROM HERE" 7" EP (St. Valentine Records, 1984)
"OUT OF BREATH / DON'T TAKE MY ADVICE" 7" single (St. Valentine Records, 1986)
Compilations:
"CLEVELAND CONFIDENTIAL" LP (Terminal Records, 1981)
"THIS TAPE SUCKS" Cassette Compilation (Oops! Records, 1982)
"THE NEW HOPE" LP (New Hope Records, 1983)
"SHED YOUR PRIDE" Cassette Compilation (Oops! Records, 1984)
"THEY PELTED US WITH ROCKS AND GARBAGE" LP (After Hours Records, 1985)
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