Detour by Art Stevenson
Detour is a country/blues project I’ve been scheming to put together for years. I met guitarist Rob Lumbard one night over 30 years ago when I walked into the bar where he was playing in Des Moines.Rob took one look at me and said, "Are you a musician?" I said yes and Rob said "Go get your stuff!" I had a great time sitting in with him that night, and from that time on, we played music together whenever I was in town. A few years later Rob introduced me to bassist Nick Lloyd and boogie-woogie piano man Ricky Nye. I missed the chance to make a record with them twenty years ago, but I’ve brought Rob, Nick, and Ricky to perform at Bluegrass In The Pines in Wisconsin for several years. I always sit in with them, and the musical kicks get better every time. In April 2025 we gathered at Ricky’s house in Cincinnati, rehearsed for a day, and recorded this album at The Lodge KY in Dayton, Kentucky. I am absolutely thrilled to make a record with these great musicians and friends, and I hope you enjoy the music! I encourage you to look up Ricky Nye, Rob Lumbard, and Nick Lloyd on Bandcamp or the Internet and support these artists in their various endeavors.
Tracklist
| 1. | Polly Put The Kettle On | 3:23 |
| 2. | You Nearly Lose Your Mind | 3:17 |
| 3. | Slow Down | 2:34 |
| 4. | Time Or Two | 4:07 |
| 5. | I Hear You Talkin' | 3:30 |
| 6. | Night Life | 4:13 |
| 7. | Detour | 3:11 |
| 8. | I'm Just An Old Chuck of Coal | 3:40 |
| 9. | Atlanta Blues | 3:45 |
| 10. | I Can't Help Falling In Love | 3:22 |
| 11. | Drunken Blues | 2:44 |
| 12. | Waltz Across Texas | 2:50 |
| 13. | Art's Boogie Woogie | 2:39 |
Credits
Art Stevenson – harmonica, guitar, vocals
Rob Lumbard – guitar, vocals
Ricky Nye – grand piano, vocals
Nick Lloyd – upright bass
Stephanie Stevenson – vocals
Recorded by John Hoffman Apr. 2 and 3, 2025 at The Lodge KY, Dayton, Kentucky.
Mixed by John Hoffman and Ricky Nye.
Mastered by Tom Blain at Ultimate Audio, Evansville, WI.
Photos by Art Stevenson, Ty Helby, John Hartmann, and Karen Boyhen
Cover layout by Stef Lee
License
All rights reserved.
Art Stevenson has been active playing bluegrass and rural roots music music throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest since he played his first gig in 1977. Art Stevenson formed High Water in 1993 and they quickly became Wisconsin's best known traditional bluegrass band. Wisconsin Public Radio says "Art Stevenson IS Bluegrass in Wisconsin!"