Rudy’s Rhythm & Revue delivers dynamic bluegrass with contemporary flair, steeped in tradition, while balancing a cutting edge sound.
Rudy Cortese is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and an entertainer on 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. A five-time Four Corner States Banjo champion. His music includes a variety of original compositions, bluegrass, rhythm & roots, Americana/country, classical, and world music, etc…
Elizabeth Kronlage joins us on Harmony vocals, tenor guitar, and cello.
Elizabeth and Rudy were the Specialty Duet Vocal champions at the Four Corner States championships at Wickenburg Arizona Bluegrass Festival in 2019.
Steve Trisman is a local fiddle player, proficient in a wide range of music – from classical to swing, bluegrass, old-time, Appalachian, Irish, and more.
An entertaining trio that will delight the senses and keep your toes tapping!
The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be carried forward with future generations.