Offbeet is an instrumental trio based in Ottawa, blending electric guitar, bass, and drums with live-triggered keyboards and on-the-fly loops to create a layered sound that often feels like more than three players. Drawing from rock, classical, world, and TV themes, the group brings deep musical roots and a love of arrangement to every performance. From thoughtful originals to unexpected covers, Offbeet's concerts offer a rich experience with a personal touch.
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Concert at Hummingbird Hall January 9th, 2026
Jim Gamo
Jim got his first drum set when he was 12 and has been playing ever since. He’s played in many blues and classic rock bands over the years. In the early 80s, he was a full-time musician, including with metal queen Lee Aaron. He enjoys many musical styles including reggae, Latin, funk, Afrobeat and rock. He is constantly striving to improve his skills and range of musical genres.
Paul Migneault
Paul Migneault began playing guitar at 13 before shifting to bass in his early twenties, drawn to its groove and harmonic foundation. Since the 1970s, he has performed with numerous local bands across classic rock, reggae, blues, and jazz, earning a reputation for his solid feel and adaptability. Influenced by artists from The Beatles to Pink Floyd, Paul combines melodic sensibility with rhythmic depth and has also recorded with local artist Nisha, contributing expressive, song-focused bass lines that range from tight grooves to atmospheric textures.
Fabio Katz
Fabio grew up surrounded by classical music and jazz, which shaped his musical sensibility from an early age. He picked up his first guitar—a Spanish classical—at 13, and began studying classical guitar. Soon after, he joined rock bands in Argentina and, later, in Ottawa. Today he plays electric guitar, mandolin, and Chapman Stick, composing original music and arranging creative covers that blend rock, classical, and jazz influences.
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