Made up of Detroit music scene veterans Jeremy Porter, Jason Bowes, and Mike Popovich, the Offramps formed in 2002 and released their debut, Hate It When You're Right, in 2006. The band created a buzz in Michigan with a hook-laden rock sound that brought together influences from each of the members' former bands, which included SlugBug, Culture Bandits, Holy Cows, and American Mars. The years 2007-2008 saw more statewide gigs from the band, mostly centered on the Ann Arbor and Detroit areas, but also off in the wilds of northern Michigan at college towns such as Mt. Pleasant. ~ Christopher M. True