Mp3 Downloads:
Solo (2006)
Everyday I Have The
Blues
Barrelhouse Boogie
Solo (2000)
Funk
Feelin' Good
XXX
Mix Down Jam
Slow Blues in A
Happy Bottle
The Electric Shoe
Here Comes the
Bad Guy
My Song
Featured on Guitar with
Rhythm on 22nd
Money
Far Away Blues
I'm Out of Work
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Born in Chicago and raised in the west suburbs,
guitarist Neal Rudnik had an abundance of influence in his upbringing.
There were plenty of Eric Clapton, ACDC, and Beatle records pumping out
his dad’s 30 year old receiver. At age 11, while still in grade school,
Neal picked up the bass guitar. Though junior high and high school he provided
the low end for various bands at the same time studying old Chicago blues
greats. In high school, Neal expanded to the guitar.
As an undergrad at the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Neal devoted
a considerable amount of time studying the recent history of Chicago
blues. In 2001 he started a year long study on the current state and
history of the Chicago blues circuit. This capstone project would eventually
earn him a degree in history. You can read his research at www.bluesinchicago.com.
Though his college days, Neal never strayed too far from his musical
passion. To earn extra cash, he studied the fine art of entertainment
as a wedding disc Jockey. He also spent his summers in Chicago playing
for various blues bands.
By the time he returned to Chicago in May of 2002, Neal was no stranger
to big shows. He entertained thousands of blues fans at both the 2001 and 2002
Taste of Chicago festivals.
In 2007, Neal joined singer/songwriter Tommy Tuesday to form a dynamic acoustic duo that covers a wide range of musical styles. The Tommy Tuesday Acoustic Duo has been busy performing all over the Chicagoland area. For more information on upcoming shows, please visit TommyTuesday.com.
Neal’s influences include:
Johnny Winter, Brian Setzer, Willy Porter, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, the Vaughan Brothers, Billy Gibbons, Jim “The Reverend” Heath, Junior Brown, Paul Pigat and Blues Saraceno.
Neal would like to thank the following people for their support:
My loving wife Sara, Tony and Margie the superfans, Beth, Tom, Brian
Hogan, Tony
Galassi,
Toronzo Cannon, Brian Lupo, Mike
Wheeler, Kenny Zimmerman, Carl "CC" Copeland, Tommy Tuesday,
The Gretsch Pages, Rock
n Roll To Go Plus!, Robin and Matt Scharpf, The
Miars Family, and Chicago Drive Shaft.
Neal would also like to thank the following business for their products and services:
Sal and Sharon at Guitar Fun, Gretsch Guitars, Fender Guitars & Amplifiers, D’Addario
strings, Maxon Effects, Full Tone Effects, Peavey Amplifiers, Seymour Duncan
Pickups,
Bob Weil at Visual Sound, Third Coast Guitar Services, Midwest Buy & Sell,
Shure Electronics, and Tullamore Dew. |
