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Performer Neal Rudnik harnesses over twenty five 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.
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.
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In 2002, 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 often performs in the Chicagoland area.
For booking, call or text
him at (708) 822 8561 or email neal@nealrudnik.com. |
Neal Rudnik's acoustic or electric rock is ideal entertainment for out-door venues, clubs, bars, and private parties.
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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 |
Green Valley Golf Range |
Hanover Park, IL |
Homerfest |
Homer Glen, IL |
Montgomery Fest |
Montgomery, IL |
Sunday In The Park |
Montgomery, IL |
Byron Motosports Park |
Byron, IL |
Pubs & Bars
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 |
Katie O’Connor’s |
Plainfield, IL |
Tailwinds Distilling |
Plainfield, IL |
McBrides |
Plainfield, IL |
Tilted Kilt |
Woodridge, IL |
Tilted Kilt |
Bolingbrook, IL |
Strike N' Spare II |
Lockport, 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 |
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 |
McBride's North |
Aurora, IL |
Cuzin's Tavern and Pizza |
Midlothian, 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 |
Dao Restaurant & Bar |
Orland Park, IL |
Jenny's Southside Tap |
Mokena, IL |
Blarney Stone Pub |
Oak Forest, IL |
Molly Malone's |
Forest Park, IL |
Lawlor's |
Chicago, 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 |
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 |
Avenue Ale House |
Oak Park, 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 |
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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, as well as Robin and Matt Scharpf.
Neal proudly plays a custom built McGuire Woodworking acoustic guitar, and uses InTuneGP guitar picks.
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