The "Bakersfield Sound"...that's what "Bakersfield Bound" is all about! Songs by Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, etc.,, as well as some lively West Coast country rock by The Byrds, The Desert Rose Band, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, etc.
Lead vocalist Wayne "Wildcard" Miller, former leader of the renowned California country rock band "Country Roots", knows first hand what the "Bakersfield Sound" is all about! Composed of elite veteran musicians, "Bakersfield Bound" delivers sharp instrumentation with tight vocal harmonies that will get your guests up and out on the dance floor!
Bakersfield Bound was a great addition to our small Festival!
The guys were terrific! Would have them back. Music was great!!
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Wayne and his group did an outstanding job! We were so happy to have them for our featured group on our country clubs 90th anniversary. Thanks guys for a great time!
Response from Bakersfield Bound:
Hi Don.
Thank you so very much for the great review!! We really enjoyed performing at the 90th Anniversary Celebration, and truly appreciate your having us perform.
Best Regards,
Wayne "Wildcard" Miller cell - (949) 280-5026
"Bakersfield Bound"
www.bakersfieldboundband.com
They did a great job performing! Extremely nice and helpful, put on a great show and dressed to impress!
Bakersfield Bound did a wonderful job at our event this fall. They had our group up and dancing and having a good time! Wayne was easy to coordinate with and very professional. I would definitely recommend them for your event!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 45 - 300 minutes
WAYNE "WILDCARD" MILLER - Band leader, lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin
Wayne Miller is from an Old California family, and is the "real deal" when it comes to California country music and the "Bakersfield Sound". Wayne was widely known as one of the top country singers in Southern California.
For several years Wayne was a vocalist for the popular California country rock band "Red Hot Roosters" before forming the critically acclaimed country rock band "Country Roots" in 2007. "Country Roots" was comprised of top California country musicians and performed in Las Vegas, opened for famous country acts at major venues, and performed throughout the Southern California "honky tonk" scene. Wayne was the leader and lead vocalist of "Country Roots" for seven years.
After relocating to Indianapolis, Wayne formed "Bakersfield Bound" from highly experienced country musicians as a homage to the "Bakersfield Sound" and "California Country".
TED KIRKENDALL - Lead guitar and vocals
Lead guitarist Ted Kirkendall is one of the best known and respected country music guitarists in Indiana. Ted has
been performing professionally for over 35 years. Ted's influences are Clarence White, James Burton, and Pete Anderson, among others. Ted is also a fine vocalist.
JOE ALTERIO - Pedal Steel Guitar
Joe is widely recognized as one of the top pedal steel players in all of Indiana, with vast experience performing in numerous country bands. His hot pedal steel licks sound straight out of a Bakersfield honky tonk!
MATT KNOTT- Bass Guitar
Matt is a talented and versatile bass guitarist with wide experience performing in prominent Indiana bands
TOM LINDMAR - Drums and vocals
Tom Lindmar, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, has decades of experience performing in country music bands. Not only is Tom a highly respected drummer, he is also an accomplished vocalist.
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| August 31, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
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| June 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| April 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| November 11, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| August 19, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| June 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| March 25, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| January 20, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Country Dance Night |
| November 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| October 07, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | "Dwight Night" at Radio Radio music nightclub |
| October 01, 2022 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Festival |
| September 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| September 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Community Event |
| July 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| July 15, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Truck Friday |
| May 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
| January 22, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Country Dance Night |
| November 13, 2021 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Event |
| October 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| August 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| August 20, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Truck Friday |
| June 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| April 24, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Country Music Night |
| March 28, 2020 • 8:00am - 11:00pm | Country Dance Night |
| December 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Country Heritage Winery |
| November 01, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Duke's Indy |
| October 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Country Heritage Winery |
| August 02, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Duke's Indy |
| July 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Truck Friday |
| June 22, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Alexandria, Indiana Eagles Lodge |
| May 25, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 03, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Duke's Indy |
| February 28, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Duke's Indy |
| November 10, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | 3 Musician Performance - Chateau Thomas Winery |
| October 20, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| September 28, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Chateau Thomas Winery, Nashville, Indiana |
| September 22, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Newgent's Campground, Portland Mills, IN |
| September 15, 2018–September 16, 2018 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Fundraiser |
| September 15, 2018–September 16, 2018 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Elks Lodge Fund Raiser, Brazil, IN |
| August 31, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Food Truck Friday |
| August 02, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Duke's Indy |
| July 28, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Chateau Thomas Winery, Nashville, Indiana |
| April 21, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Country Dance Night, Alexandria, IN Eagles |
| February 24, 2018–February 25, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:30am | "Greetings From Bakersfield" |
| February 03, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | "California Country", Boot City Opry, Terre Haute |
| December 02, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | 3 Musician "unplugged" performance |
| September 02, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 29, 2017 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Sporting Event |
| July 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Truck Fridays, Bloomington. Indiana |
| June 17, 2017 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Sporting Event |
| May 27, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party |
| April 22, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Zeke's Club 39, Lebanon, IN - Country Music Night |
| February 03, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:15pm | Radio Radio "3rd Annual Buckeroo Bash" |
| December 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| September 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| July 15, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Truck Fridays |
| July 02, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:45pm | Corporate Party |
| July 01, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:45pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| June 18, 2016–June 19, 2016 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | 3 Musician "unplugged" performance |
| May 20, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Truck Fridays, Bloomington. Indiana |
| May 06, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| April 15, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Triple Play BBQ at The Pavilion, Franklin, Indiana |
| December 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| November 18, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| October 17, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| October 16, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Moose Lodge #17, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| October 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Hoedown Party, Noblesville, Indiana |
| October 10, 2015 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| October 08, 2015 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Dinner Dance |
| October 08, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | IU MBA Dinner Dance, Bloomington, Indiana |
| September 19, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Porsche Club Pig Roast, Logansport, Indiana |
| September 09, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Toyota Forklift Convention, Indiana Convention Center. |
Streets of Bakersfield - Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
Love's Gonna Live Here - Buck Owens
One More Last Chance - Vince Gill
The Bottle Let Me Down - Merle Haggard
Truck Drivin' Man - Buck Owens
Tulsa Time - Don Williams
Dim Lights, Thick Smoke - Dwight Yoakam
Liza Jane - Vince Gill
Hello Trouble - Buck Owens
Nobody But You - Blake Shelton
Fast As You - Dwight Yoakam
Wrapped - George Strait
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
Branded Man - Merle Haggard
Don't Think Hank Done It This Way - Waylon Jennings
Lodi - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Together Again - Buck Owens
Life In Prison - Merle Haggard
Six Days On The Road - The Flying Burrito Brothers
Little Sister - Dwight Yoakam
Hickory Wind - Gram Parsons
Two More Bottles Of Wine - Martina McBride
Act Naturally - Buck Owens
Stay Here And Drink - Merle Haggard
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
A Crying Shame - The Mavericks
A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Action - Toby Keith
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
Big City - Merle Haggard
Honky Tonk Song - BR5-49
Your Still On My Mind - from The Byrds "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo" album
It Won't Hurt - Dwight Yoakam
Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
She's Crazy For Leavin' - Rodney Crowell
Juanita - The Flying Burrito Brothers
Gone, Gone, Gone - from the movie "Crazy Heart"
Still Doin' Time - George Jones
Hearts Are Gonna Roll - Hal Ketchum
Tiger By The Tail - Buck Owens
I Still Believe In You - The Desert Rose Band
Cowgirl In The Sand - Neil Young
Crazy Arms - Ray Price
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - from the Byrds "Sweetheart of the Radio".
Powderfinger - Neil Young
| Wayne "Wildcard" Miller | Frontman, lead vocals, and guitar |
| Kim Gradolf | Lead guitar and vocals |
| Doug Wimer | Electric bass and vocals |
| Tom Lindmar | Drums and vocals |
Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Gram Parsons, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Desert Rose Band, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Neil Young.
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