Rudy's Bluegrass Revue delivers an upbeat and lively performance with vigor and urgency! From traditional & contemporary bluegrass to original compositions. Rudy is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist on banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and some native-American wood flute!
Rudy's Bluegrass Revue can be hired as a solo act, duet, trio, or band.
With his partner Elizabeth Kronlage on tenor guitar, cello, and harmony vocals, this duet is the nucleus of the band and delivers authentic energetic and heartfelt sounds!
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I recently hired Rudy's Bluegrass Revue for my 40th birthday celebration, and they were phenomenal! From the moment they started playing, the atmosphere was filled with energy and joy. Thoroughly enjoyed the blend of traditional bluegrass and lively tunes - everyone was dancing.
The band was incredibly professional and friendly. They engaged with the audience and made sure everyone was having a great time. The setlist was well-curated, and they took a few crowd requests.
Everyone enjoyed the music, and I could not have been happier with the experience. I'm already looking forward to booking them again for future occasions.
If you're looking for a solid bluegrass band and a fun evening, look no further than Rudy's Bluegrass Revue. Highly recommended!
Response from Rudy's Bluegrass Revue:
Thank you Kyle!
We had a blast!
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Thanks so much for a wonderful performance. The students were so impressed! Rudy’s kindness and professionalism are top-notch! I’ll be having them again at our next Hoedown!
Response from Rudy's Bluegrass Revue:
Thank you Marc, we had a blast! There was some fine dancing and the kids were so sweet and considerate.
This is the second time we have asked Rudy and his group to entertain at our event. Everyone loves their music and they are so easy to work with. Highly recommend!!!
Rudy’s Rythymn and Revue was great! They made our event extra special.
Very kind people, highly recommend!
Excellent band…prompt, courteous, flexible. Terrific music (bluegrass, country, gospel) was enjoyed by everyone. We received many compliments on our choice of this band and we were very pleased with the performance. Highly recommend them!
Response from Rudy's Bluegrass Revue:
We really enjoyed playing music for your gathering! All the folks seemed to be having a great time!
Thank you Dorne!
We booked Rudy's Rhythm and Revue for a family reunion in Gatlinburg in July 2022. Totally accommodating, reasonably priced, easy to communicate with. But those factors were nothing compared to the sheer talent in this group! We were blown away by the blue grass, country, and even some rock music that we heard and danced to. All 50 people at the reunion were on their feet dancing, singing, clapping. RR and R was the HIGHLIGHT of our family reunion and we will never forget them! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
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Thank you many times for a wonderful evening. Bonfire, bourbon, and Rudy Bluegrass. We shall do this again very soon. My review: Quality, Service, Value = Grand Slam!!!
Response from Rudy's Bluegrass Revue:
Old Beau, we had a great time bringing music to your community gathering! Thank you for the hospitality and we look forward to next time!
Price Range: $400 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Attending a Rudy's Rhythm & Revue show is an event that must be experienced in person. The energy is high, the songs are interesting and the repertoire is vast. From Bach and Beethoven on the banjo to bluegrass, blues and inspiring lyrics in original compositions, Rudy will lift your spirits and and keep your toes tapping. A multi-instrumentalist, Rudy switches from Banjo to guitar to mandolin to fiddle and keeps a variety of sounds flowing.
Rudy Cortese is a five-time winner of the Four Corner States Banjo Championships and a winner of AZ State banjo, mandolin, vocal and band competitions. A multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, and performer with drive and urgency that will peak your curiosity in anticipation to see what will happen next.
When Rudy won first place three months after beginning to play the banjo at the age of twelve, he knew music was his soul companion. Playing bluegrass in Arizona was a difficult endeavor to persevere but dedication, commitment, and love for the craft, kept spirits high and opportunities open. Flint Hill band, lead by Glenn Wilburn, was a big influence leading to the Crucial County bluegrass band. Where fiddle player Jesse Stockman was recruited by Doyle Lawsen, and soon after that his guitar player (Jess Barry) also joined Doyle's band to play twin fiddles with Jesse. When the Crucial County band dissolved he got married and raised a son in Tucson, AZ. Playing with James Reams and the Barnstormers, the Haymarket Squares out of Phoenix and Cadillac Mountain out of Tucson, he stuck around that area until his son was 18 then moved to North Carolina.
Currently active in the bluegrass community in WNC playing some with the Sons Of Ralph and other groups, Rudy is pursuing his life long dream of performing bluegrass music.
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