A Little Taste of OTR - Off The Radar
Bobby Nesbitt, OTR guitarist, at one his shows
Kim Black, OTR lead vocalist, singing at one of her Chaka Khan Tributes at City Winery Philadelphia
David Oliver, OTR bass player. featured on bass at one of his shows
OTR - Off The Radar Bringing in the New Year 2026
Delany McCarthy (Lead Vocalist)
Kim Black (Lead Vocalist)
Bobby Nesbitt (Music Director, Lead Guitarist, Vocals)
Lisa Elder (Band Leader & Keyboard)
Lisa Elder (Band Leader & Guitar)
Charles Chuck D Smith (Drums)
David Oliver (Bass)
OTR plays a wide variety of music: R&B, classic rock, funk, country, smooth jazz, Latin, progressive, blues, and more. No genre is off limits. We are an upbeat, "get people moving" kind of band. Our members are seasoned musicians and vocalists. Some have toured nationally, have appeared recently on MTV's Video Music Awards in New York, and are featured in the DC Legendary Musicians!
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Write a reviewPrice range: $1500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
OTR's goal is to make your event a success and a memory of good times for all who attend! It's about your guests. We are there to make it happen!
We play a variety of genres to get people up on the floor and singing to their favorite dance and slow groove songs! No Genre Is Off Limits from smooth jazz, classic rock, R&B, country western, pop, Latin, funk and more.
All our band members are professionals in the business. Some are hired by prominent promoters nationally and local for shows of well-known artists and bands. We are timely and dressed appropriately for the occasion.
We communicate clearly with the event planner concerning set-up time, number of sets, breaks, technical equipment, logistics, space requirements, etc., so that the contract is clear for both parties. We do our best to be flexible with last-minute changes depending on the request.
OTR plays a wide variety of music: R&B, classic rock, funk, country, smooth jazz, Latin, progressive, blues, and more. No genre is off limits. We cover songs from legendary artists such as Seal, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Rufus & Chaka Khan, The Bee Gees, Lenny Kravitz, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Gloria Estafan, Mother's Finest, Tim McGraw, The Eagles, Prince, Journey, Aerosmith, Thundercat, Tower of Power, Sly & The Family Stone, and more.
We are an upbeat, "get people moving" kind of band. Our members are seasoned musicians and vocalists. Some have toured nationally, have appeared recently on MTV's Video Music Awards in New York, and are featured in the DC Legendary Musicians, and have travelled abroad! Some have opened up for major artists and band shows.
OTR has its own instruments. No backline equipment is needed unless it is provided by the event planner or venue.
We require ample space for our six (6) band memebers to perform and for our sound engineer with equipment. If sound is provided, we can adjust. If the venue has a stage, it has to accommodate six band members with sufficient room for instruments and some sound equipment such as stage monitors for vocalists, etc.
Lighting is a requirement for our performances. A table for the band is a requirement or a green room is available.
This is a sample set list. We play many more songs and continue to add to our repertoire:
Time Is Tight Booker T. & the M.G.'s
That's The Way Love Goes Norman Brown
Number One - 12" Version Patrice Rushen
You're the One for Me D-Train
Fly Like an Eagle Seal
You Got The Love Rufus & Chaka Khan
Some Things Never Change Tim McGraw
Right Here - Human Nature Radio Mix SWV
Do What You Do Tina Turner
Superstition Stevie Wonder
WWE: Medal (Kurt Angle) WWE; Jim Johnston
Just Be Good To Me Mariah Carey
Footstompin' Music Grand Funk Railroad
You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees
Dance to the Music Sly & The Family Stone
Miss Independent Kelly Clarkson
Purple Rain Prince
Higher Ground Red Hot Chili Peppers
What Is Hip? Tower Of Power
Are You Gonna Go My Way Lenny Kravitz
Barracuda Heart
Simply Irresistible Robert Palmer
25 or 6 to 4 Chicago
Baby Love Mother's Finest
Baby I'm a Star Prince
Them Changes Thundercat
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster] Journey
Dream On Aerosmith
Ain't Nobody Chaka Khan
Hotel California Eagles
Let The Sunshine In (Reprise) The 5th Dimension
Seal, Journey, Aerosmith, Stevie Wonder, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Tim McGraw, SWV, Mariah Carey, SOS Band, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Mother's FInest, Kelly Clarkson, Prince, Tower of Power, Lenny Kravitz, Robert Palmer, Thundercat, The Eagles, Gloria Estefan, Christ Stepheson, Earth, Wind & Fire, D-Train, Patrice Rushen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Chicago, Grand Funk Railroad, Sly & The Family Stone, and more!
Lighting
A table or green room for band members during breaks
An area large or stage large enough to accommodate 6 band members, instruments, and some sound equipment unless the venue is providing sound
Sound equipment and sound engineer if ours is not available on the event dat
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