About

OffRoad is a wild crew of musical misfits, blending rock with a funky fusion of soul, blues, and Motown grooves. Get ready for a night full of good times and epic music. We can’t wait to be part of your special occasion!

OffRoad personnel:

• Mim (vocals) Mim is a rock chick with a jazz soul from Seattle, and she truly lives and breathes music. Her voice has traveled across Europe and parts of the USA. Although the stage gives her a few jitters, she tackles it head-on, jamming with multiple bands to spread the joy of live performance!

• Bob (bass and vocals) Originally from the midwest-and a big Packers fan-Bob has been in bands with drummer Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown), Cadillac Jack Revue (Seattle with Bob Kelly on keys), and Jim Schwall (Siegel-Schwall). Prior to joining OffRoad, he played for 12 years in a band called The Roberts in the Cle Elum/Ellensburg area.

  Bob likes to play funk, R&B, rock, reggae, blues, and country music. Though he prefers the bass, Bob also plays the guitar. He has studied voice/sight singing at UW-Madison and fancies arranging music.

• Tony (guitar)

  Tony may not have been born with a Stratocaster in his hand, but it was pretty close. Starting guitar lessons at 5 years old, Tony has honed his passion for rock, jazz, country, and blues over the decades. He played in bands throughout high school and college, touring upstate New York towns with the rock-fusion band South Main well into his 20s. After moving to the PNW, he continued playing and finding new music styles and genres to add to his guitar favorites. Now, with OffRoad, he gets to indulge his passion and play with other supremely talented and committed musicians, playing both solo and rhythm guitar. Tony brings an exceptional style, energy, and excitement to many audience favorites!

• Dean (drums)

  A native of the Pacific Northwest, Dean embarked on his drumming journey at the age of 9. By 14, he was already entrenched in the rock-music scene, performing tirelessly with several bands throughout high school and college. Those formative years provided invaluable experiences, enabling him to earn a living from his passion through performances, teaching, and studio sessions. Despite pursuing a non-musical career, Dean’s dedication to music persisted, with him playing in various rock bands part-time during the 80s, 90s, and beyond.

  Upon retiring from his non-musical career, Dean found himself serendipitously joining forces with the members of OffRoad. Bonded by a lifelong love of music, they enjoy making music together. Dean’s journey underscores the enduring power of music to bring fulfillment and connection throughout one’s life.

• Rustan (keys, sax)

  Music has always been an active, integral part of Rustan’s life. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and has played in a multitude of musical settings, including jazz, rock, pop, fusion, and church music. The sax was his first instrument, his entry into a rock band at age 13 was on keyboards, and his playing as an adult also regularly includes bass and drums. He has played for audiences in all 7 continents.

  Be it laying down a groove, simmering on some jazz chords, or playing energizing leads, what makes Rustan tick is making that music with talented, likeminded musicians. No wonder he’s found a home in OffRoad!