<~~~~~~  SCHEDULE OF ENGAGEMENTS  ~~~~~~>
Stay tuned ~ more dates to be posted soon!

FEBRUARY 11 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Blue Mountain Boutique Winery - Funkstown, MD
          1pm - 4pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/MW7Qfirx5AvrLMpX6

APRIL 14 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Blue Mountain Boutique Winery - Funkstown, MD
          1pm - 4pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/MW7Qfirx5AvrLMpX6

APRIL 19 (Friday) - TRICK BAG - Hauser Hill Event Center - Biglerville, PA
          7pm - 10pm / Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KpS8ux6e48bCaQJj9

APRIL 20 (Saturday) - RUDY & THE BLUEFISH - Celebration of Life for Dan Fitzpatrick       
           6pm - 11pm > PRIVATE INVITATION ONLY EVENT with 6 of Dan's favorite bands

MAY 11 (Saturday) - RUDY & THE BLUEFISH - Bonanza Extravaganza - Hagerstown, MD
           > Over $850,000 in prizes  ~~~ Rudy's Set is from 12 noon - 1:15pm on May 11
            Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nm5SkMaszrqDP5ej7
           Tickets for two-day event: https://bonanzaextravaganza.com/product/raffle-ticket/

JUNE 6 (Thursday) - RUDY & THE BLUEFISH - Memorial Park - Chambersburg, PA
          1 Show: 7pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/7j94Hz5rNKjJpFJ87

JUNE 16 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Blue Mountain Boutique Winery - Funkstown, MD
          1pm - 4pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/MW7Qfirx5AvrLMpX6

JUNE 23 (Sunday) - Robinwood Church Grounds Blues Fest - Hagerstown, MD
          RUDY & THE BLUEFISH and Several Other Bands - More Details TBA
          12pm - 5pm / Map Link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/EJhtNpQGKNLzX3cx6

JULY 11 (Thursday) - HOBOLA - Memorial Park - Chambersburg, PA
          1 Show: 7pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/7j94Hz5rNKjJpFJ87

AUGUST 22 (Thursday) - TRICK BAG - Memorial Park - Chambersburg, PA
          1 Show: 7pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/7j94Hz5rNKjJpFJ87

AUGUST 25 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Upper Stem Brewery - Hagerstown, MD
          3pm - 5pm / Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4ZaCSd4KA7ASS7G7

SEPTEMBER 8 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Blue Mountain Boutique Winery - Funkstown, MD
          1pm - 4pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/MW7Qfirx5AvrLMpX6

SEPTEMBER 29 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Upper Stem Brewery - Hagerstown, MD
          3pm - 5pm / Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4ZaCSd4KA7ASS7G7

OCTOBER 13 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Blue Mountain Boutique Winery - Funkstown, MD
          1pm - 4pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/MW7Qfirx5AvrLMpX6

DECEMBER 15 (Sunday) - TRICK BAG - Blue Mountain Boutique Winery - Funkstown, MD
          1pm - 4pm / Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/MW7Qfirx5AvrLMpX6

  > CONTACT RUDY FOR BOOKING INFO AT:  rudy@rudyandthebluefish.com

ABOUT THE BANDS . . .

Rudy & the Bluefish started out in 1998 in an ongoing effort to "keep the blues alive," and have continued to deliver a potent dose of blues with a feelin', rhythm & blues, soul, funk, and rock n' roll, from the 50's to the present, at every performance ever since. There are four seasoned musicians in the band’s current core line-up: Van “The Man” Showe on trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals; Tom EB ("Electric Bluesman") on vocals, guitar and harp; Michael Holtzman on drums and vocals; and Rick Lahr on bass and vocals. Each of the members of the group has been performing and recording various musical styles for 30 years or more. Collectively, they've appeared in a wide variety of venues in most major cities throughout the United States and Europe.

Some members of the Bluefish also perform with the following bands:  "PARK AVENUE", "TRICK BAG", "HoBoLa", and "Blues in the Attic".  You can find information about these bands below on this page, via Rudy's schedule link, and on Rudy's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rudyandthebluefish

Info on Rudy's Other Bands:
"TRICK BAG"  is a duo that features Mike Heyser on keys & vocals and Tom Borum on guitar & vocals. Mike and Tom play a wide variety of music (rock, blues, folk and standards) sure to please all.

"HoBoLa"  is a three piece blues rock / classic rock / R & B band that features members of Rudy & the Bluefish.  The band performs various club and outdoor venue dates in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Click here to see "HoBoLa" and friends on YouTube!

"Blues in the Attic"  is a four piece band that features Shane O'Neill on harp & vocals. The band has plays a crowd pleasing mixture of blues, blues rock, classic rock and funk music.

Blues in the Attic has gained a sizeable following by hosting the legendary original Sunday open jam/party for over 15 years at various venues:  Blondie's (in Rouzerville, PA), Casey's (in Greencastle, PA), The Creekside Inn (in Hagerstown, MD),  Freddy's Woodpoint Grille (Hagerstown, MD), and at Benny's Pub (in Hagerstown, MD.

 Click on the following links to listen to live recordings of "Blues in the Attic," along with photos of our friends and followers:

 "CARDS ON THE TABLE"

"BOOM BOOM"

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Click on the following links to listen to live recordings of Rudy & the Bluefish, along with photos of our friends and followers:

"MIDNIGHT TRAIN"

"YOUNG BLOOD"

"CALDONIA"

Tom EB of Rudy & the Bluefish with the Nighthawks

Click here for HM Video/Interview with Tom EB

Click for a newspaper article on the Bluefish

Contact Rudy at:   rudy@rudyandthebluefish.com

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 www.facebook.com/rudyandthebluefish

Subscribe to Rudy’s email list to receive Bluefish updates by sending an email (subject: “subscribe”) to  rudy@rudyandthebluefish.com.

Click here for more info on the band members.

Remember . . . whether you come out to jam or just to sit back and groove, you’ll always have a great time with Rudy and the boys.

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For booking info on any of the above bands, contact Rudy at:   rudy@rudyandthebluefish.com


~~ UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~~

MORE ON ALL UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS ON RUDY'S SCHEDULE PAGE
 CLICK HERE for the current schedule of engagements, directions, and other details for the RUDY & THE BLUEFISH and the other outstanding bands mentioned above!

 

   RUDY WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU !

 
 
 

BOOKING INFO

CLICK HERE to EMAIL RUDY for your musical entertainment needs. Rudy can set you up with a solo performer, duo, or a full band (from 3 to 8 piece)!
 rudy@rudyandthebluefish.com

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOLKS
WHO MAKE IT ALL WORTHWHILE FOR RUDY AND THE BOYS!

  • Willie Dixon, the great song writer and bluesman who inspired so many blues musicians to "keep the blues alive!"

  • BB King, for his guidance on how to play blues with a feelin'

  • Elvis Presley for his efforts in popularizing the blues-inspired rock n' roll in the 1950's

  • Michael ("The Wildman") Holtzman, former lead vocalist and drummer, for all the energy, talent, friendship, and good times that he brought to the band from 1999 to 2005

  • Jason "Cool Hand" Chalfant, former guitarist, vocalist & webmaster for the Bluefish who will always be missed, but never forgotten, for his sincere kindness, talent and many contributions to the band.

  • "Robbie B" (the band's first bass player) who designed the Rudy logo

  • "Fast Eddie" Kight (the band's second bass player) for keeping us in the groove for four years.

  • "Diamond" Mike Jackson (the band's third bass player) for keeping us in the groove for four more years

  • "FunkDog" (Michael Clark, the band's fourth bass player and hardest working man in show business since James Brown) for all of his contributions (especially the giant stuffed fish)!

  • The late Laird Bush (former Bluefish guitarist) for keeping Tom EB's PC up and running for web site updates

  • Denny “DaKid” Mickley (former Bluefish guitarist) for his cooperative, easy going approach

  • All of the other former Bluefish (Steve Blackstock, Tom Taylor, Lenny Jones, Eddie Keller, Andy Wallace, Jimmy Norton, Denny Mickley, Chris Crawford, Dave Shendow, Paul Markuski, Dave Clements, Mike Martinez, Spencer Leckliter, Ragan Potts & Chris Jackson,) and the other fine musicians (Jimmy Chalfant, Kenny Jackson, Denny Jackson, Lenny Everett, Jerry Mellott, Kenny Leiby, Tony Calandrelle, Scott Benford, Aaron Worthy, Gray Hebb, Andy Conversano, and the late Billy Jones) who filled in for absent Bluefish when the need arose.

  • Shane O'Neill for his assistance at the 2005-2009 harmonica workshops and his hot harp playing every time he shows up at a gig for an impromptu jam with the Bluefish

  • Steve Kemp for hooking us up with Chris Crawford (who was MIA for 30+ years)

  • Nickel Boy for all of his assistance in hauling, setting up and running sound over the years

  • "Uncle Fred" for producing live Bluefish recordings and for featuring the band on WKMZ FM97.5.

  • Jimmy Foltz for helping the band keep the web site up and running in 2004

  • Ryan Deal, president of Pentester Technologies for all of his expert assistance and training to support the band’s web site

  • Mike Luipersbeck for designing and setting up the band's first web site in 1999 and volunteering to help us again when the need arose in 2004.

  • Mark Garland for all of the excellent photography work he has done for the band.

  • "Ssparx" for his ongoing photographic contributions, PC help and moral support.

  • The late Rick Hannon, for being a true friend and inspiration.

  • "Larry B" for featuring the band on WKMZ FM 97.5 and his great introductions at shows . . . not to mention his enthusiasm and singing at jam sessions.

  • Carl Disque, Karen Giffin, Laura Likely, Dave Fitzwater, Bob Collins, Keith Dagliano, Maggie Shorb and everyone associated with The Western Maryland Blues Fest for keeping the blues alive in Hagerstown and believing in the Bluefish.

  • Fred Knode and Brian Marquiss for their efforts to keep the blues alive by providing a new venue for the weekly Sunday "Blues in the Attic" jams in 2015

  • Kathy & Jay Reeder for helping us host the annual TWO-DAY Bluefish Blues Fest All-Star Jam Sessions at Hempen Hill BBQ!

  • Cynthia Moler (of Coldwell Banker) for having the first area real estate auction featuring the  Bluefish

  • Randy for publishing Bluefish dates in the Night Life Digest and donating  his lighting equipment and time at the Blues for Tots benefit concert

  • Tim Rowland (Herald Mail Columnist) for his insightful articles, support and kind words.

  • Dennis Walker for organizing the Freedom Blues Festivals in Cumberland, MD.

  • Mary Ellen and "Fast Eddie" Galvin for connecting the Bluefish to Baltimore.

  • Ted Chapman for his video work and moral/physical support.

  • Evette Gardner for her 6/01 Herald Mail Newspaper quote which indicated that "Rudy & the Bluefish was the most awesome of the bands at the 2001 Western Maryland Blues Fest."

  • Ritchie Hannon III for putting together the past Summer Bash benefit concerts and giving Tom EB a great deal on a Hannocaster

  • Ron Spruill for organizing the annual Blues for Tots benefit concert

  • Fred Russell for his ongoing photographic contributions and his input in the form of blues recordings

  • Dave Keithley for his excellent live recordings of the Bluefish

  • Sharon S, Julie G, Chris C and Jake W for keeping us in “The LOOP”

  • Larissa Newman, Jason Turner and Jamie Turner for the fine article and pictures in the March/April issue of the Hagerstown Magazine

  • Crystal Schelle for all of her efforts in publishing the band's scheduled engagements in the Herald-Mail newspaper

  • The late Tom III for being a fine son and great father who always provided and continues to provide invaluable inspiration to Tom EB

  • Bob Backer, owner of Blondie's Rouzerdome, for going the extra mile to keep the blues alive, by providing a great venue for the weekly "Blues in the Attic" jam for 4 years

  • Denise Fink, for helping to make sure everyone had a blast at the weekly "Blues in the Attic" jam while it was held at Blondie's Rouzerdome

  • The late Pete Robson who was a key founding member of "Blues in the Attic"

  • Cal Morris, owner of Casey's Restaurant & Lounge, and Maria Devore, the manager, for their efforts to keep the blues alive by providing a new venue for the weekly "Blues in the Attic" jams in 2012

  • Trevor Bourne for his strong support of live entertainment at the Crazy Horse Steakhouse

  • Mike Guessford and Sean Abeyta for bringing the weekly Blue Dominos' Thursday jam/open mic to Always Ron's

  • Michael Foster for finding a new home for the bi-monthly Blue Dominos Thursday open jam/party at Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 (in Hagerstown, MD)

  • Bill & Billy Skomski and Tammy Stanton for providing a new home for the Blues in the Attic Sunday Jam at Benny's Pub (in Hagerstown, MD)

  • Last, but not least . . .    ALL OF OUR FRIENDS (listeners and musicians) who support and jam with the band at each engagement . . . without you, there would be no Bluefish!
     

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