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Here are some of the nice things people have said about us before;

Drowned In Sound says:

‘Kings of the guerrilla gig, the Detour boys – David Weaver and now Radio 1 DJ Ally McCrae - raison d’être is to showcase Scotland’s finest new bands in as enterprising a manner as possible, including band hijackings, streetside shows and guided musical walks. Littering their site with blogs, podcasts and videos, Detour’s unending quest for innovation is as infectious as it is awe inducing.’

http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4143440-drowned-in-scotland-september-2011, September 2011

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The Skinny say 

5 star review

For the past couple of years, the selfless folk at Detour Scotland have been doing everything in their power to make Scottish music fresh, intriguing and something out of the ordinary. This weekend’s collaboration with the Glasgow Science Centre might just be their most impressive endeavour yet.

http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live_reviews/300472-detour_presents_remember_remember_miaoux_miaoux_glasgow_science_centre_8  - Oct 2011

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The Pop Cop says:

‘It is fitting that the meeting point for DETOUR’S third Wee Jaunt should be the Scottish Parliament. Standing outside the home of our nation’s law makers are two young men, Ally McCrae and David Weaver, who create their own rules when it comes to live music, redefining the conventional roles of not just performers but audience members and venues.

It takes a very special kind of promoter to ‘sell out’ (or whatever the correct phrase is for shifting all 50 free places) an event in less than an hour without the merest hint of a line-up, but it’s a luxury Detour have earned through their fearless reputation for guerrilla gig hosting.


If Detour keep putting on events this extraordinary, the biggest challenge they face will be keeping their Wee Jaunt wee. For music fans of all genres, there simply isn’t a more enjoyable experience to be had.’

http://thepopcop.co.uk/2011/06/live-review-detours-wee-jaunt-3/, June 7 2011

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The Scotsman says:

‘There are smiles all round at both the music and the sheer absurdity of watching a band in this completely impractical place.

The Wee Jaunt sounds good on paper, but in reality it is far, far better. Kudos must go to Detour for pulling it off once again.’

The Scotsman, Under The Radar, June 7 2011


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isthismusic.com says:

‘For the uninitiated, the Wee Jaunt is a music (de)tour around the city, for free, with bands performing short sets in unusual, surprise, locations. It’s organised by Ally McCrae (off Radio One), David Weaver, and a massive team who document the goings-on.

The Wee Jaunt was nothing like a regular gig, and that’s precisely why it comes so highly recommended.’

isthismusic.com, June 6 2011

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The Evening Times says:

‘Detour has to be 2010’s biggest success story by quite a considerable margin. Founders Ally McCrae and David John Weaver started out making a monthly podcast devoted to new Scottish music, and I certainly couldn’t have predicted what was to follow; gigs, bands being kidnapped, inter-group football tournaments, more gigs, whimsical indie tours featuring multiple mini-gigs, the accumulation of a fanbase similarly dedicated to the expounding of unheard new music… I could go on and on.


You get the sense this has all come as a little bit of a surprise to these two modest, unpretentious and charming young chaps. So much has it snowballed that McCrae will take over from Vic Galloway on Radio One Scotland in the new year; a nosebleed-inducing rise for anyone, given that this time last year was their first foray into the business…


If you make one New Year’s resolution, it should be to come to Detour each month.’

Evening Times, Dec 30 2010

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The Skinny says:

‘Detour’s second ‘Wee Jaunt’ celebrates live music in a unique way. Ally MacCrae and David Weaver top their podcasts and individual band ‘kidnaps’ by leading a throng of 50-plus punters to a heap of mini gigs across Glasgow, with a helping hand from Bar Bloc.
Organised and filmed by volunteers, Detour might just be the guys to bring you back from the brink if you’ve ever felt jaded by how predictable gigging can get.’

5/5

The Skinny, Sep 2010

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is this music? says:

‘If you have never been to Detour, quite frankly, you need to better yourself. The concept of Detour is to wow and inspire. It’s about the journey as well as the music.
Detour breaks the rules and opens you up to a new way of experiencing music. I defy anyone who comes out of it unchanged.’

www.isthismusic.com/detour, 14 Sep 2010


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The List says:

‘All in all, this was probably the most exciting and engaging music event I’ve ever been to. There’s nothing else like it and it’s arranged by Scottish promoters for Scottish bands, truly amazing. A truly spectacular day, the Wee Jaunt really have created a whole new world in music events.’

The List, 27 Aug 2010


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NME says:

‘I think it’s a beautiful concept. Guerilla festivals give you the power to make a difference in your city.

If you’ve grown tired of the major music events, then use it as ammo to create something unique and exciting. Arm yourself with belief and form your own guerrilla festival. It could be the most fun you’ve had all summer.’

NME, 27 Aug 2010

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The Scotsman says:

‘The moral of the story is that it’s best not to try and define Detour. Just go along and become a part of it, because the one thing you’re guaranteed is one hell of a time.’

The Scotsman, Under The Radar, 24 August 2010

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The Pop Cop says:

‘Considering the incredibly professional job these guys do with no funding – just a wealth of ideas, an infectious enthusiasm and the goodwill of people with a shared passion for local bands – they really do deserve to make a living out of this. The Scottish music scene is lucky to have them.’

www.thepopcop.co.uk, 12 Aug 2010

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John Robb says:

‘Detour Scotland put gigs on in off the wall places.
This gig in the park is no one off event - they have played under the railway bridge in Edinburgh, a one way street in Glasgow and on the England/Scotland border, they have a website full of films of cool and weird underground gigs and they are utterly amazing.’

John Robb, http://johnrobb77.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/3-brilliant-new-bands-from-go-north-festival/, 11 June 2010

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Susan Ford, Glasgow Music, says:

‘Detour’s Wee Jaunt is another example of how these boys are taking live music to new levels in terms of performances with a difference. Combining surreal environments with the best bands and style, Detour are something sincerely special to document Scotland’s new music scene. As Stevie and the Moon sang out in the opening of Detour’s Wee Jaunt earlier “all I need is my guitar and voice”, is there a better way to sum up our adventures today?’

http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/, June 2010

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Peenko, peenko.blogspot.com says:

‘I can pretend all I want that I am making a difference to the Scottish music scene, but then sitting behind the anonymity of a computer screen only does so much. Thankfully though there are amazing folk like Detour Scotland out there making a difference (whilst also putting me to shame). If you haven’t come across Detour Scotland before then you are in for a bit of a treat, to simplify it they are out there putting on live events, filming/kidnapping bands in strange places, broadcasting their own podcasts, plus a whole host of other amazing stuff. Basically they are out there doing the kind of things that I am sure many of us daydream about doing. These guys are giving the Scottish music scene a much needed kick up the arse with their innovative approach to everything they do.’

peenko.blogspot.com, 12 May 2010

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Vic Galloway, Radio 1 says:

‘Brilliant - Detour are lovely people, doing a really good thing.’

Radio 1, 11 Mar 2010

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The Scotsman says:

‘Detour Scotland, a brilliant new Glasgow-based project, is causing quite a stir. The collective produce a monthly podcast, run live showcases, film innovative features and take the whole concept on tour across Scotland. The Kidnap, where they load a band into their van and whisk them off to film a set at an often stunning location, is particularly impressive. Their live events follow a Jools Holland-style format. Presenters Ally and Weaver pan around the room introducing guest bands. This March the tour visits Bloc in Glasgow (the collective’s base), Mad Hatters in Inverness and Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh. Exciting stuff. For more information, visit www.detour-scotland.com’

The Scotsman, 23 Feb 2010

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The Fly Magazine says:

‘As well as featuring an impressive array of local talent, their pocasts include guides to cities across Scotland and rather brilliantly, a section in which they kidnap a band and make them play in a random location in Scotland. They also host live spins on their podcasts during the month, and have already featured Idlewildist Rod Jones. Have a nosy at www.detour-scotland.com’

The Fly, January 2010

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Malky B of Your Sound and nevermakefriends.com says:

‘January’s Detour Live didn’t just ignore the cold & overdrawn bank accounts, it fucked their faces with a rammed to (over) capacity Bloc.

Gaining acknowledgement from ever wider circles Detour Scotland is quickly becoming THE gig to hit each month. Even better you can take it home, on the bus, tube, even round your Grannys with downloadable podcast.

This month they have Light Guides, Departures, Make Sparks, special guest & Dj sets till 3am in Bloc Glasgow on Wednesday 10th then on Thursday 11th Mad Hatters in Inverness gets pumped with Light Guides, Make Sparks & The Boy Who Trapped The Sun with all the trimmings of Detour fuckery!’



nevermakefriends.com, 8 Feb 2010