Summer roads

After a winter that never seemed to end, so far it’s been an idyllic summer in Michigan this year, with gentle evening breezes to ward off the bugs, warm but not blistering days, and mild humidity — perfect pickin’ weather!  The Detour gang has been wandering Michigan’s summer roads enjoying the opportunity to play outdoor festivals, concerts in the park, and even a lovely July 4th birthday party on the shores of Little Traverse Bay.  At each stop we find cheerful faces and light hearts eager to enjoy bluegrass music.  And there’s been a few “firsts” — like the unique opportunity to be joined on stage by a turkey while Peter sawed a toe-tappin’ version of “Turkey in the Straw.”  We look forward to the chance to play for you — come join us at any of our upcoming appearances.  We’re delighted that we’ll be part of the reunion celebration for Cabbage Crik, a very popular bluegrass band from the 1970s, at the Green Food Bluegrass Festival in Saugatuck on July 19.  The following weekend we’ll be up near Oil City at the Salt River Acres Bluegrass Festival, joining a number of fellow Michigan bluegrass bands.  And we’re really looking forward to our performance at the ever-popular Wheatland Music Festival in September.  Let’s hope the weather holds!