We specialize in playing rock and country music to retirement communities in the valley.
1 review
Colin L.
March 16, 2025The performance was in an Active Seniors Community. The group played a verity of music that kept the dance floor full all evening. Many attendees provided positive feedback that they had a great evening so we have hired them again for next year.
Hired as: Dance Band
Price range: $700 - $2,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - BiBerk Liability Insurance
The Back Nine Bandits is a variety dance band that plays country and rock music. We have state of the art equipment that can handle both small and large venues.
The Back Nine Bandits are seasoned musicians, dedicated to providing dance-able variety music to retirement communities in the Valley of the Sun.
The Back Nines Bandits offer a wide variety of musical styles, such as rock, country, blues, jazz and rhythm & blues, so there's always something for everyone. They pride themselves on the ability to cater to the crowd, whatever the venue or occasion, with their extensive song list. New material is being added frequently.
Each member of the Back Nine Bandits has a long history in the music business.
Rick Axelrad (Drums, Vocals), the back beat of the group on drums, had been playing since a teenager in Texas. He performed in in his own band and sitting in with numerous name bands in the 70s, After taking a break, Rick is back at it with the Back Nine Bandits adding his rock-steady beats and the occasional vocal.
Gary Bonadio ( Guitar, Vocals ) Originally from Connecticut has been playing music since he was 10. He played steadily throughout his earlier years but was drawn towards the Recording and Production side of music later in life. Gary is comfortable singing everything from Country to Smooth Jazz.
Steve Russell has been playing music for many years in the Phoenix area and around the country. Originally from Massachusetts, he plays a variety of instruments to include guitar (lead, rhythm, and bass) and keyboards. An accomplished singer with a range that compliments many genres.
Shelley Russell is an accomplished keyboard player and vocalist, who has worked along side her husband in several music projects. She has many years of experience touring, performing live in front of an audience, and studio work. Shelley and her skill sets are a welcomed addition to the Back Nine Bandits.
Whatever your music needs might be, consider the Back Nine Bandits for your venue or event.
If outside, the weather must be under 85 degrees and over 50 degrees with no rain. If stage faces the sun, cover must be provided. Easy access to stage and electrical outlets to be provided. Allow 2 hours for set up and sound check and 1 to 1/2 hours for take down and loading into vans.
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Mesa, AZ
COUNTRY, EASY LISTENING
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Don't Rock The Juke Box - Alan Jackson
Summertime Blues - Alan Jackson
Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn
Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn
Rock My World - Brooks & Dunn
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Six Days On The Road - Dave Dudley
Tulsa Time - Don Williams
Fast as You - Dwight Yoakam
Guitars, Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam
Little Sister - Dwight Yoakam
For the Good Times - Elvis Presley
Welcome To My World - Elvis Presley
Waltz Across Texas - Ernest Tubb
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
All My Ex's Live In Texas - George Strait
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
Drinking Champagne - George Strait
I Just Want To Dance - George Strait
The Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
The Fireman - George Strait
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Country Roads - John Denver
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Ghost Riders In The Sky - Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Lookin For Love - Johnny Lee
Memphis - Johnny Rivers
Your Man - Josh Turner
Me and Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson
Pontoon - Little Big Town
All My Friends Say - Luke Bryan
Big City - Merle Haggard
Elvira - Oak Ridge Boys
Help Me Make It Through The Night - Sammi Smith
Pink Cadillac - Southern Pacific
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
I Like It I Love It - Tim McGraw
I'm From The Country - Tracy Byrd
Watermelon Crawl - Tracy Byrd
Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings
Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson
Blue Eyes Cryin In The Rain - Willie Nelson
Mammas Don't Let Your Babies - Willie Nelson
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ROCK, POP, R&B
Takin’ Care of Business - BT Overdrive
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley
Shake Rattle and Roll - Bill Haley
Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger
Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry
You Never Can Tell - Chuck Berry
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
Born on the Bayou - CCR
Green River - CCR
Proud Mary - CCR
Runaway - Del Shannon
Walk of Life - Dire Straits
Lyin Eyes - Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
Take It Easy - Eagles
Driving My Life Away - Eddie Rabbitt
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presely
Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
For The Good Times - Elvis Presley
Welcome To My World - Elvis Presley
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers
Bye Bye Love - Every Brothers
Wake Up Little Susie - Everly Brothers
Alright Now - Free
Don'tLetTheSunCatchYouCrying - Gary and The Pacemakers
Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
Whole Lot of Shakin' Going on - Jerry Lee Lewis
Poor Side of Town - Johnny Rivers
The Locomotion - Little Eva
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Synyrd
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Wooly Bully - Sam the Sham/Pharoahs
Stuck In The Middle With You - Steelers Wheel
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys
Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
The Last Time - The Rolling Stones
Mony, Mony - Tommy James
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Country and Rock Music from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's
Electrial outlets, lighting and control of lighing.
Dance Band
