Lou Derr and Bootleg

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 Lake County and played in several bands 90-Proof was a very popular band in the 80’s in and around Lake County. 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 and some new. 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.

Band Members:
All the band members Lou has on stage are the top notch players in Northern California. Lou Has been performing onstage since he was 14 yrs old. if you like old Waylon, Hank Jr., George Strait, Dwight Yoakum or Merle Haggard and CCR, John Fogerty you will Love Lou Derr and Bootleg. They perform the songs the way they were recorded and meant to be performed. Lynard Skinard, Alan jackson, Lou Derr, the list goes on, You find no top 40 new country here just the good stuff. With some originals thrown in off Lou'd CD "Santa Fe" Top 10 Indie Country Hit "Country Girl" and "Santa Fe". How about some of those great 50's rock tunes? we got you covered too. Lou Derr and Bootleg is your best bet. Party On with one of the original "OUTLAW Country bands in Northern California. From the Konocti Harbor stage to The Saddle Rack to Nashville and back, Lou Derr and Bootleg will make your venue Stomp. Contact for contract and Rider info.

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