Lou Derr & Bootleg- Rockin’ Country Music
 
Lou Derr has been performing music for as long as he can remember starting out in the San Francisco bay area, Derr honed his guitar playing and started performing at the age of 14.
In 1979 Lou moved up to LakeCounty and played in several bands 90-Proof was a very popular band in the 80’s in and around LakeCounty. It wasn’t until 1986 that Lou decided it was time to get serious. He formed his own band Bootleg later to become Lou Derr & Bootleg. LD&B entered several Wrangler Star Searches and Marlboro Country Round-ups and was a popular act at the Saddle Rack in San Jose, Ca. Derr once rented a bus to take 80 of his friends and fans to The Saddle Rack for a great evening of Country Rock Music which Derr now has branded as “Rockin’ Country” Members have changed over the years and some have passed on. The CD “Santa Fe” has been released in it’s final edition to radio and web sites as collector CD in dedication to the players on the album that aren’t with us any longer such as Kelley Parker (Bass Guitar) , Rob Gertz (guitar) and Bobby Goodson (sax).
The New Lou Derr & Bootleg are still rockin’ it after a 10 year break.  Lou is presently writing new songs for his new CD “New Tracks”.  Lou has a fresh new band with old friends Charwin Ward on Drums, Mike Thompson on snarling Bass, Paul Kemp on Keyboards, Randy Hare on Guitar and Pat Ickes on Pedal Steel guitar. Who ever Lou has on stage with him, you can count on them being top notch Rockin’ Country players.” You will find the New Lou Derr & Bootleg performing Concerts in the Park, doing a Street Dance in Kelseyville or playing a Rodeo Dance. We are here to have fun and make the best music possible. Traveling with their new sound system and new members, Lou Derr & Bootleg are ready to ignite your party. Catch them at a show at Konocti or a  backyard BBQ; don’t miss Lou Derr & Bootleg’s Rockin’ Country Music Show heading your way. WEB WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LOUDERRBOOTLEG      
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MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009
Rodeo Dance

???All I can say is WOW ! what a party. The weather was not as hot as last year so it made it easier to play and everyone to have a more comfortable time parting with us. As far as the crowd goes well it would be hard to fit anymore bodies in that hall. We had the sound system cranking and we tried to tone it down the first show for the folks that rodeo ed out and wanted to relax and listen to some good country music. The second show started about the time the bull riding ended. We didn't want to loose anyone so we started right away as they were filing out of the grand stands. They filed right in to the hall and we had the music hopping for them. The crows was will and the dancers were great. i had a few visitor's up on the stage that evening including my son James and my niece Elizabeth (3yrs old) she had to give me a hug before she went home. Die hard dancers took over the front of the stage dance area showing off the "Electric slide" and "The Tush Push" and everyone watched then they decided to just start dancing. Jessica decided to jump on stage and show her stuff a bit as well (dancing that is). We did a non stop 76 minute set. The beer booth was going to close at midnight so we timed it just right to make sure everyone got there beers in order before we went up for the last show. The Johnny cash medley went well and I didn't want to stop it sounded so good to me. the CCR Nedley was just as powerful. All around a great night i hope they invite us back. This was our 5th year in a row and no one got bored with the songs. Pat Ickes played with us on pedal steel and electric strat (1957 issue) along with his blonde twin 1954, Pat sounded great! The whole band Paul, Randy, Adam, Mike, Charwin and pat sounded excellent to me. It was a fun night for me singing and playing. I can't wait to hear the live cd's Charwin recorded, I'll put some cuts on the site when I go through them. Jeff also shot some video so maybe some of that will end up on the site as well. Thanks guys and all that attended the show!!.....Lou

Jul 13, 2009 @ 3:18 PM | Performing Live


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