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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 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).
Lou Derr & Bootleg is still rockin’ it after almost 40 years in the business. Lou is presently finishing up 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 Lou Derr & Bootleg performing Concerts in the Park, doing a Street Dance or playing a Rodeo or Fair. “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 event. Catch them at a show or a backyard BBQ; don’t miss Lou Derr & Bootleg’s Rockin’ Country Music Show heading your way. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LOUDERRBOOTLEG www.louderrbootleg.com www.reverbnation.com/louderr email Lou at louderr@gmail.com also check us at: http://www.mycountryspace.com/members/profile/5871/louderr57
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LOU DERR singer/songwriter
“Singer/Songwriter of the Year”LA Music Awards 2007

Lou Derr was born at Travis Air Force Base in 1957. From the time he could reach the keyboard on the family upright piano Lou has been playing music. Traditional Country Music at heart, mixed with the sounds of the great Southern Rock bands of the 70’s, Lou has come up with a unique sound that has put him on stage with legends like Marshall Tucker Band, Waylon Jennings and Charlie Daniels Band. Growing up in the Bay Area during the CCR era pushed Lou into becoming a “Rockin’ Country” player. John Fogerty had the most influence on Derr’s Guitar playing. Then later on players like Pete Anderson and Albert Lee became Lou’s true guitar heroes.
At 14 Lou stepped up on to his first stage to do a live radio show in the Bay Area. It was an experience Lou would never forget. The rush of the crowd clapping to Haggard’s hit “Corina, Corina” was all it took for Lou to be hooked on performing live. Merle Haggard has probably been Lou’s favorite “Workin’ Man’s” Country artist. Lou has always had a love for trains and as Lou’s writing evolved, it wasn’t any surprise that many of his songs are about trains. “I guess that’s what happens when you have tracks practicly in your back yard growing up”
Lou signed his first record deal in the 9th grade with a 1 hit record company out of Vallejo, Ca. Lou recorded two singles that played on the local radio stations through out the Bay Area and Derr sold his 45’s out of the back of his van. Lou moved to Lake County in 1979 and played the Honky Tonks for years. In 1986 Lou Derr and Bootleg was was born. Better shows and the best musicians available to Lou.
Lou Derr with his band Bootleg have performed over seas on D.O.D. tours as well as performed on TV Shows in Nashville in the 90’s. Lou’s self-penned album “Santa-Fe” was released in 1992 with 10 original songs that were also accompanied by a 5-song video. “Santa Fe” has just been re-released on CD and online and can be purchased on I-tunes and many other places including: www.louderrbootleg.com

Lou has performed at several “Concerts in the Park” and and Rodeos throughout the country and is booking a new schedule for this spring and summer. Northern California dates are in the works now. Be sure to check out www.louderrbootleg.com to keep up on all the latest and to purchase music downloads or Lou Derr & Bootleg Merchandise.

Look for LA Music Awards: “Singer/Songwriter of the Year” recipient Lou Derr “Country Rockin’ your way!”

Lou Derr & Bootleg
PO Box 963
Upper Lake, Ca. 95485

Booking: info:bookings@louderrbootleg.com
Email:louderr@gmail.com web:www.myspace.com/louderrbootleg
New Artist site: www.Louderr.net purchase tracks here.