Offroads Band
Offroads Band Photo: (From left) Sam, Apai, Zeeban and Gary
OFFROADS
Members
Sam Sweed - Lead Guitar / Vocal / Harmonica
Apai – Rhythm Guitar
Zeeban – Bass
Gary – Drums / Percussion
Genre: Roots, Rock, Reggae
Location: Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur, MY
Origins: Malaysia, Mauritius and Maldives
Status: Independent
BiographyLike mad scientists in a lab, Offroads love mixing in various genres into one
psychedelic shot to create something rather exquisite and interesting. But at
the same time, they stay true to what was core to them – roots, rock and
reggae.
Hailing from Malaysia, Mauritius and Maldives, they met by chance and
formed a band in 2012. Though challenges arise at first, they managed to
finalize a stable line-up within a few weeks. They made a debut at an open
mic session in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, where they were offered to
headline the next gig. Since then, Offroads had been making their way
through various music scenes.
Offroads switched from covers to originals as soon as they can. Coming from
different regions and music backgrounds, they experiment with eclectic styles
and subtle rhythms to create dynamic chord progressions. Growing up with a
heart for reggae explains the eccentric groove and soul present prominently
in their music. Besides grasping every gig opportunity as possible, they are
currently working on an EP to be released in the near future.
Creating music that clearly speaks to who and what they are, Offroads is sure
as hell way off the common roads.
Archive
- Performed for various events @ Limkokwing University Cyberjaya (2011)
- Performed @ Putrajaya/Cyberjaya Jazz Community (January/February 2012)
- Performed @ J.O.M. Doppel Kafe Kuala Lumpur (January 2012)
- Performed for Wedding function @ Hee Lai Ton, Serdang (February 2012)
- Headliner @ J.O.M. Doppel Kafe Kuala Lumpur (February 2012)
- Performed @ Jazz Against Slavery, Cyberjaya (March 2012)
- Performed @ Feedback Open Mic, The Bee Publika (March 2012)
- Performed @ Towards Gathering Million Of Youths, Ampang (March 2012)
- Performed @ Saintʼs Last of Guiness Sets, Kota Damansara (April 2012)
Tel No:
017-6668742 & 017-2328742 (Sam) / 018-3526757 (Apai)
Facebook Links:
https://www.facebook.com/offroadsofficial
Youtube Link:
http://www.youtube.com/OffroadsOfficial
Email add:
offroadsofficial@gmail.com