nope, not much kiting for bards.
I play a dirge, and dont really have much kiting ability, half of my stuff I can only cast while standing still. Then the only CC ability I have is a stun for a few seconds, and a fear spell to make my target run away for a few seconds.
Troubs have more CC, but doubt they can kite much better.
As far as taking on multiple mobs, I can as long as they are solo or very green. I have one damage aoe, and most of my debuffs are aoe.