ABOUT THE BAND
Off the Grid
"Off the Grid" ("OTG") is a fun and energetic "cover" band based in Broomfield, CO since April 2013.
We play a fun, danceable mix of classic/pop/alternative rock from the 70's, 80's, and 90's.
We are available to play Private Parties, Weddings, City Festivals, and Bars/Clubs around the
Denver Metro, Front Range, and Mountain Regions.
Some recent shows include private Block Parties, Weddings, and local Festivals such as the
Brewfest for the Broomfield Open Space Foundation and a Summer Sunday Concert
for the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities (BCAH).
The band consists of solid musicians with decades of experience performing in Colorado and
around the world, from the People's Fair, Herman's Hideaway, and the Little Bear to Royal Caribbean Cruiseline!
We have recently undergone a significant lineup change. We want to thank Rick Hernandez (Lead Guitar) and
Michelle Steinberg (Lead Vocals, Keyboards) for their many years of commitment and outstanding talent they
brought to the band. We wish them both well in their future endeavors.
The rest of us decided to keep the music going, so we auditioned for replacements. We are all currently learning
a lot of new material. We hope to be ready to play out again by July 2025.
We especially want to introduce our new lead vocalist Erika Corbitt, a fresh new vocal talent whose amazing voice
will surely blow you away!!
Rob Roy
(Bass and Vocals) Rob co-founded OTG in 2013. Rob is known for dancing throughout the venue while he plays his cordless bass,
bringing happy fun energy to every show! He nails Billy Idol’s scream in White Wedding.
Originally a keyboard player from SoCal performing with the bands "Hieroglyphics" and "Sweet Talk",
Rob moved to CO to attend CU in late 80s and picked up the bass to play Rush tunes with his
roommate. He started the Classic Rock/Alt band "Fender Bender" with friends in the 90s,
alternating between bass, keys, and vocals.
From 1998-2002, he played bass exclusively with the 10-piece Funk R&B band “SilverJeff”
playing all around Denver including the People’s Fair, Herman’s Hideaway, Q's, and the Little Bear.
From 2021-2024, he also played with the Classic Rock band “Ugly Rumor”, performing at many private events and weddings.
Excitingly, he has played a few private house shows with world-famous rock star Michael Gurley from the band “dada”!!
Rob is now a retired software engineer. He would love to perform music around town regularly!
Eddie (Ed) Garcia
(Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, & Sound) Ed is a Denver native and an OTG OG. He comes from a musical family
and he's been playing guitar for over 50 years! He played with (OG) Rick Hernandez in the Thermal Spyders.
His favorite places to play (so far) are the Little Bear, Greenfields, Locavore, and the Mountain Air Ranch.
Previously, he played in an acoustic duo "Azure Blue", and he hosted open jams at the Tenn Street Coffee Shop.
Ed is a solid presence in the band.
Not only does he keep us sounding great with his audio P/A equipment, but he can throw down a mean Harmonica solo,
and he does a fantastic job singing lead on a variety of songs from ZZ Top to Jim Morrison.
If you have a question about vintage car restoration, Eddie is your man!
John "Schu" Schumacher
(Drums & Vocals) Drumming since age 12 and performing on the East Coast since age 14,
Schu joined the Denver music scene in 2009, playing with “The Shakes” band.
After a year with local favorite the “SO What Brothers”, Schu started “In-2-Wishin”,
the 2011 runner-up and 2012 A-List winning band. In-2-Wishin played on the scene
for six years at fan-favorite venues such as McCarthy's, Emerald Isle, Wrigley's,
@Cheers, and more. Always interested in giving back, Schu and In-2-Wishin were also
honored to have headlined the Make-A-Wish and Fight Like A Girl events.
In addition to drums, Schu provides percussion and vocals.
Mitch Pahang
(Keyboards & Vocals) Mitch is from the Philippines, and he has been playing piano since he was 2 years old.
In High School, he formed a band and played different instruments, including keyboards,
guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, ukulele, bandurria, laud, and pipe organ.
He moved to the US in 1982 and has since played in many different bands and styles,
from Jazz, Filipino Rock, Classic Rock, R&B, Funk, to Pop. He even performed as a pianist for Royal Caribbean Cruiseline!!
Mitch currently plays with the “Humbuckers” as well as with the acoustic variety group “Mitch and Michelle”,
which plays at many local Farmer's Markets and restaurants.
Mitch was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for Music, Dance, Theater in Filipino Community
at Metropolitan State University on January 28, 2024. Mitch works as an IT professional with the State of Colorado.
Jay Bolivar
(Lead Guitar) After picking up a KISS magazine as a teenager, Jay decided he might as well learn
to read the tabs at the end of the magazine so then asked Santa for a Strat and amp that Christmas.
Deuce, Detroit Rock City, and Rock n Roll All Nite were literally the 1st songs he learned to play.
Fast forward a short 20 years later, he's had enough of dinking around in the bedroom and tried his
hand at playing for a local cover band. Jay has performed in the past with the bands Lighterthief,
Allan's Alley, and Mixxtape.
Then in 2025, Jay reconnected with old band mates Mitch and Schu in OTG, and the rest is history.
Erika Corbitt
(Lead Vocals) Erika Corbitt has been singing for as long as she can remember—what started
as childhood performances in living rooms and school talent shows has grown into a lifelong
passion and powerful presence on stage. Erika channels years of vocal experience into electrifying
performances that span rock, pop, soul, and everything in between. Inspired by powerhouse vocalists
like Adele, Beth Hart, and Melissa Etheridge, her voice blends soulful depth with raw intensity,
captivating audiences with every note. With Erika at the mic, Off The Grid delivers more than just
covers—they deliver a show to remember!
