About Rudy

Rudy's 
Rhythm & Revue
Delivers a
health and happiness show,
with upbeat songs and positive energy. 
Five time Four Corner States banjo champion.
Singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist on  
Banjo, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle.
​Rudy's music spans a variety of
​ original compositions, bluegrass,
​ rhythm & roots, Americana/country, classical, and world chants.

about the band

The nucleus of the band includes 
Rudy Cortese
and  
Elizabeth Kronlage on harmony vocals,
tenor guitar, cello.
The award winning duo presents a traditional 
and energetic bluegrass mountain experience.

For a fuller, 4-5 piece band sound,
we recruit some of the best 
pickers from the Appalachian region.

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testimony

​The Ruderalis Rhythm & Revue band provided the musical entertainment for a spectacular party under the stars at Rincon Creek Ranch. Band members Rudy, Elizabeth, and Bob delivered an outstanding performance of bluegrass-folk originals and favorites to a very appreciative crowd. On this night, with a intimate setting, it was an all acoustic performance. Of particular note was Elizabeth's four-string guitar complimenting Rudy's lead guitar,  banjo, and mandolin playing accompanied by Bob on the violin. The harmony and vocal performance is stellar. If you haven't heard RRR in person, you are missing out on a truly wonderful musical experience, This group is not to be missed, and if you can book them for a private event, your guests will be wowed by their classy, stylized performance! We can't thank them enough for finding time in their schedule to perform at RCR, and we can't wait to have them back!

~Bill & Gretchen Shirley
 owners, Rincon Creek Ranch

Among other accolades,
Elizabeth and Rudy
are the 2019 Four Corner States
Duet vocal champions!