Midnight Rodeo Band
Overview
Midnight Rodeo is the premiere Classic Country and Tribute Band, complete with fiddle, steel guitar and lead guitar complemented by rich Texas-raised vocals and smooth harmony vocals. Midnight Rodeo will entertain and delight your guests with warm and precise renditions of the very best Country Music by the most popular Artists such as George Strait, Dwight Yoakum, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and the Charlie Daniels Band!
We also perform an authentic Tribute to the King of Country, George Strait with our alter-ego band, "Strait outta Texas"!
Reviews
1 review
Dorlene W.
January 31, 2026They Nailed It!
We hired this group to play country music at our venue for 200 people and they came through! They have an amazing sound, I would absolutely hire them again. They are extremely professional. You wont be disappointed!!!! I cant wait to have them back!!
Hired as: Country Band
Midnight Rodeo Band
Thank you again for your lovely review and your kind hospitality. We really appreciate the cold drinks in a cooler onstage, the warm reception by your guests and the Texas-approved BBQ! Can't wait to come back!
-MR Band
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: Spanish
Gig length: 90 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Umbrella (as required)
What to expect
Your audience and guests can expect an experience reminiscent of the greatest era of Country Music exactly as they remember it.
Your guests can expect a professional, high-energy country music experience featuring danceable favorites, classic sing-alongs, and polished musicianship. Midnight Rodeo brings the sound and feel of real country music — from traditional honky-tonk and ’90s country to select modern country favorites.
We arrive prepared, communicate clearly, work well with event staff and production teams, and keep the performance focused on making your event successful. Whether your audience wants to dance, listen, sing along, or simply enjoy a great live band, Midnight Rodeo delivers a clean, professional show that feels authentic and fun.
About
Midnight Rodeo is a professional country band built around seasoned Southern California musicians who know how to deliver real country music the right way. Led by Texas-born vocalist, guitarist and USMC Veteran Ray Miller, the band brings the sound, style, and energy of classic country, ’90s country, honky-tonk favorites, and modern country hits to private events, festivals, corporate events, DoW/military events, and community celebrations.
The band features experienced players on lead vocals, guitars, fiddle, steel guitar, bass, and drums, with strong harmonies and a polished live presentation. Midnight Rodeo is a great fit for audiences who love George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Garth Brooks, Tracy Byrd, Chris Young, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Zach Top, and more.
Additional booking notes
Midnight Rodeo can provide sound reinforcement for many small to mid-size private events. For larger events, festivals, municipalities, DoW/MCCS/military events, or productions with significant audience size, we may recommend or require professional sound reinforcement and stage lighting. When needed, these services can be included through trusted production subcontractors and may result in additional production costs.
When house sound or third-party production is provided, we can coordinate basic input needs and stage requirements in advance. The band typically uses professional vocal microphones, direct inputs where appropriate, personal in-ear monitoring, and standard live-band backline.
We are easy to work with, arrive prepared, and communicate clearly with event staff, venues, and production teams to help keep the event running smoothly.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
February 2027
27
Saturday
SoT Band Mesa, AZ
7:00pm - 11:00pm (Sun)
September 2026
25
Friday
eptember 25 – MCB Barstow MWR Midnight Rodeo
6:00pm - 8:30pm
26
Saturday
Midnight Rodeo + Strait Outta Texas
All-day event
December 2026
01
Tuesday
RMB PRIVATE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
All-day event
Past booked events
September 2026
05
Saturday
Altis
7:00pm - 10:30pm
July 2026
19
Sunday
The Station – San Juan Capistrano, CA
2:00pm - 8:00pm
June 2026
25
Thursday
Wrightwood Community Center)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Wednesday
Marti Santa Monica Event
11:30am - 1:00pm
16
Tuesday
Jarupa Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2026
31
Sunday
SoT/MRBand
All-day event
April 2026
24
Friday
SoT Band Performance
All-day event
March 2026
20
Friday
SoT Band Performance
All-day event
January 2026
29
Thursday
@ Indio Property Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 2025
13
Saturday
RMBand
8:00pm - 11:00pm
10
Wednesday
RMBand
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Team
Set list
Midnight Rodeo performs real country music for audiences that love classic country, ’90s country, honky-tonk favorites, country dance songs, and select modern country hits. Our set lists can be tailored for private parties, festivals, military events, corporate events, community concerts, and dance-focused crowds.
Classic / Traditional Country:
-George Strait, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Lee, Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard
’90s Country / Honky-Tonk:
-Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Tracy Byrd, Travis Tritt, Little Texas
Modern Country Favorites:
-Chris Young, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band
Country Rock / Crowd Favorites:
-Eagles, Steve Earle, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Texas Tornados
Sample song list includes:
• Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye — The Charlie Daniels Band
• My Next Broken Heart — Brooks & Dunn
• Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) — Garth Brooks
• Ace in the Hole — George Strait
• Above and Beyond — Rodney Crowell
• Peaceful Easy Feeling — Eagles
• Don't Take Her She's All I Got — Tracy Byrd
• Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song) — Chris Young
• Amarillo by Morning — George Strait
• Guitars, Cadillacs — Dwight Yoakam
• Tequila Sunrise — Eagles / Alan Jackson
• Wagon Wheel — Darius Rucker
• One Night at a Time — George Strait
• (Hey Baby) Que Paso — Texas Tornados
• Take It Easy — Eagles
• Boot Scootin' Boogie — Brooks & Dunn
• Fast as You — Dwight Yoakam
• All My Ex's Live in Texas — George Strait
• T-R-O-U-B-L-E — Travis Tritt
• Heartland — George Strait
• Brand New Man — Brooks & Dunn
• Livin' on Love — Alan Jackson
• Chicken Fried — Zac Brown Band
• Chasin' That Neon Rainbow — Alan Jackson
• Blue Clear Sky — George Strait
• Don't Close Your Eyes — Keith Whitley / Lorrie Morgan
• Lookin' for Love — Johnny Lee
• Don't Rock the Jukebox — Alan Jackson
• God Blessed Texas — Little Texas
• What I Need to Do — Kenny Chesney
• Friends in Low Places — Garth Brooks
• Neon Moon — Brooks & Dunn
• Chattahoochee — Alan Jackson
• Check Yes or No — George Strait
• Copperhead Road — Steve Earle
• Sweet Home Alabama — Lynyrd Skynyrd
• I Sang Dixie — Dwight Yoakam
• Nothin' but the Taillights — Clint Black
• Write This Down — George Strait
• The Fireman — George Strait
• I Like It, I Love It — Tim McGraw
• I Cross My Heart — George Strait
• You're Something Special to Me — George Strait
...and more classic country, ’90s country, honky-tonk favorites, and modern country hits.
Influences and inspiration
George Strait
Dwight Yoakum
Zac Brown
Merle Haggard
Chris Young
Tracy Byrd
Keith Urban
...and many more!
Setup requirements
Safe, level, stable performance area — preferred minimum 16’ wide x 12’ deep for full band.
Adequate grounded electrical power near the performance area — preferably two separate 20-amp circuits.
Overhead cover/shade for outdoor events to protect musicians, instruments, and equipment from direct sun, rain, wind, or unsafe weather conditions.
Reasonable load-in access and nearby parking when possible.
Access to the performance area with enough time for setup, sound check, and teardown.
For larger events, festivals, municipalities, military events, or audiences requiring broader coverage, professional sound reinforcement and stage lighting may be required.
If house sound is provided, basic input list and production details should be coordinated in advance.