The Offbeats were formed in 1994 and have performed at the 1995 and 1996 NZ 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.
The Offbeats are:
Dave (vocals)
Dusty (keyboards)
Ben (bass)
Calvin (guitar, vocals)
Jake (saxophone)
Stu (drums)
Mike (trumpet)
