The Detour 3 piece covers/party band playing hits from all eras & genres & decades.

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Duo set
Guitar/Bass 2 vocals: £325
3 piece full band
2 x 45 minutes sets: £434
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A three piece energetic party band playing songs from all eras, decades and genres.

From Arctic Monkeys to Beatles - Stevie Wonder to Kaiser Chiefs - From Madness to Jason Mraz. We can play quiet laid back sets to medium size/big venues/ weddings to parties.

We can provide a setlist for you to choose your favourite songs to get the feet tapping. We put our own 'spin' on the songs and have an original outlook on live music with passion. We have played many weddings, pubs and outdoor markets too. Pleasing the crowds from youngsters to the more mature audience with our classic hits from the past.


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Location

Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Will travel up to 40 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 40 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

It Must Be Love - Madness

Champagne Supa Nova - Oasis

Dance the Night Away - Mavericks

Stuck in the middle with you - Stealers Wheel

Faith - George Michael

Shotgun - George Ezra

Eleanor Rigby - Beatles

She's not there - Zombies

Don't Fear the reaper - Blue Oyster Cult

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Come Together - The Beatles

There she goes - The La's

I wanna be adored - Stone Roses

Waterfall - Stone Roses

Why do you only call me when you're high - Arctic Monkeys

Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys

Oh My God - Kaiser Chiefs

Crazy little thing called love - Queen

I can't stand losing you - The Police

Heroes - David Bowie

Wonderwall - Oasis

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Laid - James

Sit Down - James

Norwegian Wood - Beatles

Rockin all over the world - Status Quo

Brimful of Asha - Cornershop

Don't look back in anger - Oasis

All shook up - Elvis

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Yellow - Coldplay

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

My Girl - Temptations

This is how it feels - Inspiral Carpets

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

That's Entertainment - The Jam.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We require around 5 x 5 meters square approx. For equipment's and safe space for band to perform.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide adequate PA & speakers and lights for the room.


What information do you require about a venue?

Loading in instructions and times.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can provide free background music while not playing.


How loud or quiet are you as a band ?

We have sufficient equipment to play chill out sets acoustically or to rock out and get the party goers dancing and singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

1000 people at Christmas market in 2024 - Nottingham, outdoor event.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Beatles, David Bowie. Oasis.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have been gigging for over 25 years and the other 2 members are University students - Bass player is my son with his friend we offer experience and sheer enthusiasm.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Pubs or Weddings

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Guitar vocals
Bass vocals
Drums


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes under cover for electricity safety.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes clients can obtain on request our setlist to choose their favorite songs.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Brilliant and original.


How long do you play ?

We are able to tailor our set times to suit your needs.

Recent Clients

The Detour has performed for these clients:

Ruddington Market - Nottingham

Allington Festival - Grantham

West Bridgford Christmas Market

Confetti Studios

Venues

The Detour has performed at these venues:

White Hart - Melton Mowbray

Pop Inn - Mansfield

Willow Tree - Nottingham

Donkey Garden - Leicester

Larwood & Voce - Nottingham

Ruddington Golf Course - Grange

Donnington Park - Wedding Venue

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Charity Event

Christmas Party

Genres:

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Motown

Rock

Britpop

Indie

Alternative Rock

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

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