About - Neal Rudnik

Performer Neal Rudnik harnesses over twenty years of playing and performing experience to form a unique blend of music. Proficient in both electric and acoustic guitar, his performances offer a mix of pop, country and blues to form a creative style rooted in rock tradition. With over 300 gigs in over a hundred different venues in the past ten years alone, he has the experience to entertain most any any crowd.

Neal is also the lead guitar player for CK and the Gray a Chicagoland based cover band.

Neal is the main author of The Bar Band Blog a collection of thoughts and insights regarding local bands performing in local bars. Topics range include what gear to use, how to setup and tear down, stage etiquette, how best to deal with bar management, and other tips and tricks.

Neal is also a proud contributor of CalArts Music Source a management agency of the Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts in Valencia California and Whole Lotta Music Magazine published in Birmingham Alabama.

In early 2000's, Neal completed his under graduate studies by spending a year researching the current state of the Chicago Blues music scene. First person interviews with club owners, musicians, promoters, journalists, record label executives and blues enthusiasts, Neal was able to gain a unique insight to the business and tradition of Chicago Blues music. Neal completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Neal Rudnik is ideal entertainment for out-door venues, pubs, corporate events, breweries and private parties. Neal often performs in the Chicagoland area acoustically and with CK and the Gray, a local cover band.

To book Neal: Booking Information >.

Neal proudly use InTuneGP guitar picks. Neal is thankful for the opportunity to perform at the following venues:

Festivals and Outdoor Recreational Events

The Taste of Chicago	Chicago, IL
Cruisin' Into Lockport	Lockport, IL
Party In The Park	Shorewood, IL
Homer Community Fest	Homer Glen, IL
Market In The Park	Orland Park, IL
Montgomery Fest	Montgomery, IL
Sunday In The Park	Montgomery, IL
Byron Motosports Park	Byron, IL
New Lenox Common Grounds	New Lenox, IL
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club	Lemont, IL
Green Valley Golf Range	Hanover Park, IL

Pubs & Music Venues

Joe's Live	Rosemont, IL
Bar Louie	Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Wise Owl - Drinkery & Cookhouse	Chicago, IL
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que	Bolingbrook, IL
Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill	Bolingbrook, IL
Tap House Grill	Palatine, IL
JT's Porch	Lombard, IL
Carlucci Restaurant	Lombard, IL
Beer House	Lombard, IL
Quigley's Irish Pub	Naperville, IL
Draft Picks	Naperville, IL
J W Hollstein's Saloon	Tinley Park, IL
Anthony's	Joliet, IL
Heroes West Sports Grill	Joliet, IL
Liquid Therapy	Joliet, IL
McBrides on 52	Joliet, IL
Irish Legend	Willow Springs, IL
Q Bar	Darien, IL
Nevin's Brewing Company	Plainfield, IL
Gruben's Uptown Tap	Plainfield, IL
Backroads Pub and Grill	Plainfield, IL
Katie O’Connor’s	Plainfield, IL
Tailwinds Distilling	Plainfield, IL
McBrides	Plainfield, IL
Will Country Brewing Company	Shorewood, IL
Tilted Kilt	Woodridge, IL
Tilted Kilt	Bolingbrook, IL
Strike N' Spare II	Lockport, IL
Pollyanna Brewing Company	Lemont, IL
Horns & Halos Saloon	Channahon, IL
Bryan's American Grille	Downers Grove, IL
McGonigal's Pub	Barrington, IL
Countryside Saloon	Des Plaines, IL
The Foundry	Aurora, IL
Two Brothers Roundhouse	Aurora, IL
McBride's North	Aurora, IL
Q Bar / Shark City	Glendale Heights, IL
Arrowhead Golf Club	Wheaton, IL
Kerry Piper	Willowbrook, IL
Willowbrook Lanes	Willowbrook, IL
Gaynor's Restaurant & Pub	Medinah, IL
Cuzin's Tavern and Pizza	Midlothian, IL
Dock Rotz Tavern	Minooka, IL
Tommy Nevins	Frankfort, IL
Bada Brew	Crest Hill, IL
12 Handles Ale House	Crest Hill, IL
Kickerz	Crest Hill, IL
Gustos Bar & Grill	Crest Hill, IL
Girl In The Park	Orland Park, IL
Dao Restaurant & Bar	Orland Park, IL
Jenny's Southside Tap	Mokena, IL
Tom E Hartung American Legion	New Lenox, IL
Blarney Stone Pub	Oak Forest, IL
Lawlor's	Chicago, IL
Psycho Silo Saloon	Langley, IL
Boondocks Food & Spirits	Seneca, IL
River Rockhouse	St Charles, IL
Q Bar	Plano, IL
The Vino Cellar	Lombard, IL
Neutral Zone	Westmont, IL
DJ's	Westmont, IL
Neat Kitchen	Westmont, IL
Freddie's West End	Lake Geneva, WI
Dead Mann's Saloon	Kansasville, WI
Lunar Brewing Co	Villa Park, IL
Scratch Kitchen & Lounge	Forest Park, IL
Molly Malone's	Forest Park, IL
Avenue Ale House	Oak Park, IL
Suzy's Bar & Grill	Yorkville, IL
Southbank Original Barbecue	Yorkville, IL
Harlem Avenue Lounge	Berwyn, IL
Friendly Tap	Berwyn IL
Evviva!	Lisle, IL
Suparossa Restaurant	Woodridge, IL
Lake Las Vegas Resort	Las Vegas, NV
Fitz's Spare Keys	Elmhurst, IL
Galways	Elmhurst, IL
HB Jones	Elmhurst, IL
Hoppy Pig	Bradley, IL
The Lone Buffalo	Ottawa, IL
Shanahan's	Downers Grove, IL
The Thirsty Whale	River Grove, IL
Eddy Clearwater's Reservation Blues	Chicago, IL
Kingston Mines	Chicago, IL
Buddy Guy's Legends	Chicago, IL

Neal would like to thank the following people for their support:

His loving family Sara, Parker and Austin. Tony and Margret Rudnik, Brian Hogan, Carter Szok, Ken Vercellotti, McGuire Scroggins, Patrick Fritz, Chrissy Karl, Kris Hachmeister, Steve Ehlers, Suren Seron, Robin Scharpf, Matt Scharpf and Roger Chavez of RJC Photography.

Neal proudly plays a custom built McGuire Woodworking acoustic guitar, and uses InTuneGP guitar picks.

God bless the memory of Tommy Tuesday, and his friends and family.

He was big brother, protector, mentor, coach, comedian, philosopher, and student; always encouraging other musicians, and picking everyone’s brain on how he could get better. I promise to continue to perform and support local live music in your honor.

Thomas "Tommy Tuessday" Czuprynski, may you Rest In Peace. 1973 - 2018