We had the good fortune of connecting with The Detours and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi The Detours, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Every band member in The Detours was raised in a musically orientated household so we were brought up listening to lots of music. All of our parents loved classic rock so we listened to a lot of that genre growing up.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
We are The Detours, a classic rock band. We have performed all over California, playing popular classic rock covers as well as our originals that will be released soon!

Our favorite gigs so far include opening for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Segerstrom Centre for the Arts in Costa Mesa, The Mammoth Brewing Company in Mammoth, and Opening for Savor, a Santana Tribute band, at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.

The journey to where we are now was not an easy one. It required many hours behind a computer emailing places to book gigs, creating a website, building a social media presence, and promoting our upcoming gigs. When we aren’t working behind the scenes, we would be in a garage learning and practicing songs. It took a long time to get where we are now, with a lot of determination and horrible gigs with 3 people in the audience, but it ultimately pays off when you book an amazing gig and get to perform your heart off onstage.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We’d take our friends to all our favorite spots around OC. We’d start with a beach day at one of our favorite beaches, Corona Del Mar, Salt Creek, or Strands. We’d take them to Riders Club in San Clemente for burgers, Fisherman’s Wharf at the San Clemente Pier for fish, and our bassists house for true homemade Italian pasta (cooked by his amazing Italian mother). We might go on a drive through Santiago Canyon, or drive along PCH at sunset. Maybe a few hikes or off roading up Saddleback Mountain.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
We’d love to thank all our parents for their support and encouragement. As well as our famous musical inspirations who inspired us to create the band!

Website: www.the detours.band

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetours.band/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedetoursband1

Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCNBdO3OBl8C9w1FYY6FiIjg

Other: Or Venmo for virtual tips and donations is @thedetoursband1

Image Credits
Matt Ricketts, @rfamilyphotography on instagram Lacey Slowenski

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