Local Band Network Member Since: September 24, 2003
Last Update: September 24, 2003
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Music types:
Rock
Description:
Since Detour has been together they have been many places and played many shows and gigs. In April of 2000, Detour got word that they made it into Ed McMahons Next Big Star Internet contest.. Then on July 22, 2000 as Detour watched the Webcast online Ed McMahon announced that Detour won the Rock Band Category. Detour won a trip to New York to make a demo at Sony Studios. They also won $5,000 in cash. This money helped the band buy equipment and helped promotion costs. This got the ball rolling for Detour and now they are taking everything seriously. With a few years of hard work the band now can be heard on 94.7 the Zone and Q101's local shows. You can also find Detour playing at gigs around Chicago, some of venues include the HOUSE OF BLUES, ELBOW ROOM, WISEFOOLS PUB, THE BEAT KITCHEN, THE NOTE, and many other places too. Detour played showcases sponsored by 94.7 and Q101. Detour also has been on the road to college towns in Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota. Detour just finished up their first full-length album in July of 2003. It's a 16-track album that was completly paid for by the bands biggest fan and good friend Mr. Don Rizz. Special thanks to Don because he has given Detour an opportuninty that is hard to come by, and his generosity is greatly appreciated.
Band Members:
There are four memebers in the band Detour. Rich Perez, the rhythm guitarist and lead vocals, has been in the music industry for 15 years. Rich has played many different instruments such as the piano, clarinet, drums and eventually guitar. Jon Schick is the lead guitar and background vocals. He played the guitar for about 5 years now. D.J. Cavenaugh is the bass player. D.J. started to play soon after Jon, his cousin and lead guitar, taught him how to play a few cords. D.J. had been with the band from the start, not as a member, but more as a roadie/sound and instrument technician. Mike Baxter plays the drums for Detour. He is also one of the background singers. Mike was always interested in the drums but without a drum set he never got the chance. Each one of these band members contribute to writing their own songs.
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