Welcome to the
 home of

 Rudy & the Bluefish

 

      

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, and blues rock at every performance ever since.   There are four seasoned musicians in the band’s current line-up:  Van “The Man” on trumpet, fluglehorn, and vocals; Tom EB ("Electric Bluesman") on vocals, guitar and harp; Ragan on drums and vocals; and Spencer on bass and vocals.  Each of the members of the group has been performing and recording various musical styles for 20 years or more. Collectively, they've appeared in a wide variety of venues in most major cities throughout the United States and Europe.  

 Click here for more info on the band members.

Click the current schedule of engagements for the RUDY & THE BLUEFISH and some other outstanding bands whose members are good friends with the Bluefish.        

 

 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.  To be sure that you are a part of the good times, you can subscribe to Rudy’s email list to receive Bluefish updates by sending an email (subject: “subscribe”) to rudybluefish@hotmail.com.

  RUDY WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU !
 
 
 
         Email Rudy for booking info or to get on his email list!
rudybluefish@hotmail.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!"
  • 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)!
  • 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 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, & Chris Jackson,) and the other fine musicians (Jimmy Chalfant, Kenny Jackson, Denny Jackson, 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 continued support and fantastic event organizing.
  • 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
  • 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
  • The late Pete Robson who was a key founding member of "Blues in the Attic"
  • 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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Lost, but never forgotten . . .

 

Peter F. Robson
(founding member of “Blues in the Attic”) 

October 18, 1945 – July 20, 2010


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