He's a Gold Record winner and Grammy nominated artist, wrote for Disney, has 29 albums released (12 kids and 17adult), most of which have won various awards, 15 time nominee for College Entertainer of the year awards, an Award winning Childrens book (Please Don’t Tease the Dragon) and tons more accolades..
His Family/Kid shows are totally interactive with Limbo sticks, hula hoops, Beach Balls and tons of other props, sound effects, backgrounds, and more, and cover a wide range of age groups.
Dave has themed shows such as “Beach Party, Halloween Spooktacular, Christmas, On Vacation, and more..
Writing workshops for kids are available as well...
His adult shows consistently garner incredible reviews
"Captivates his audience. Anything and everything that happens onstage or offstage during a Rudolf concert becomes fair game for his disarming wit." The Chicago Sun Times
Newsweek--- One of the most frequently recommended college acts
Millikin University--- The audience loved you-- no performer who comes to our campus gets people involved or makes them laugh the way you can. Some left with stomach aches from laughing so hard.
The Rapport, IN--- Dave Rudolf, the slightly weird, super talented, and mega versatile entertainer kept the crowd laughing. His blend of serious ballads, original ditties, and one liners, made the hour pass quickly.
Univ of Texas/San Antonio--You were fantastic. The crowd really loved your show; I’ve heard several of the students repeating lines from your songs. We were all extremely pleased with the turnout.
Campus Programming Magazine--- In live performances, Rudolf’s appeal is widespread. His albums combine humorous lyrics about improbable situations with melodies that would be at home on the Top 40, R&B, and blues charts.---Rollicking tunes with clever lyrics.
The Daily Illini--- Dave Rudolf is a rare blend of musicianship and comedy. He introduced a fascinating array of musical characters with a wit that was both ingratiating and disarming.....He doesn’t just let the audience in on what he’s doing, he makes them a part of it.
Western Carolina University--- Dave Rudolf’s show
is a real treat. For two hours he kept the audience screaming
with laughter... they gave him two standing ovations... and are
already demanding to have him back.
McHenry County College--- Your performance
was a truly memorable experience. Our students loved
you!
W-FUN Radio -- We love Dave Rudolf at PLANET FUN. You’ll be dancing and singing as much as we do.
Campus Activities Today---Dave Rudolf is one of the pioneers in the developing Children and Family programming market. Now with interest from major children and family media creators, he is one of the hottest tickets in the campus arena.
Columbus Alive!--- Dave Rudolf is known for going beyond the cutsie melodies usually associated with kids tunes: his music is full of entertaining lyrics written with children's active imaginations in mind. "Aunt Sarah's Got a Booger" is a huge hit off his album, Kids Don't Listen to This". His show is filled with sing-a-longs (for parents too!) that leave everyone humming for days to come.
Exploration Station- A Children’s Museum--- Dave Rudolf’s show for kids is funny, fast-paced, and full of energy. He captures the kids with silly songs, funny hats, and charming wit, and then takes them on an adventure into music and comedy for kids. Excitement abounds! Kids love his show and so do we!
Bay De Noc Com College, MI ---What a terrific show! We had standing room Only for both kids and their parents. Everyone loved the Show! What a treat to see a program that both children and their parents can enjoy together.
BRANT MILLER, WGN KIDS RADIO, CHICAGO----DAVE
RUDOLF’S MUSIC IS ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF KID’S ROCK FORMAT. DAVE’S SONGS ARE CONSISTENTLY SOME OF THE MOST REQUESTED SONGS ON WGN KIDS RADIO.
LARRY GARD-- INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM---You have a great talent for capturing and holding an audience, and they responded to your music and comedy with great enthusiasm and enjoyment. Congratulations on having an act that is refreshingly unique,
delightfully optimistic, effectively progressive, and artistically
polished. This is wonderful entertainment.
Southwestern IL College--Dave's combination of songs,
stories, and audience participation keep our young patrons both
involved and thoroughly entertained. One of our consistently
most popular acts in our series.
If you are interested, I‘d be glad to send a more extensive promo pack, including sample CDs and video, simply call or email me with any questions, requests for more promo, or availability for dates...
I Can send you a Electronic Press Kit or more hard copy info about my adult shows as well--I have an adult Beach Party, halloween, Cracked Christmas, British Invasion Show, and a great acoustic act (Songwriters or my own material or combination of both)Check out my websites for videos of some of the shows, sample posters, reviews and more... If you are looking for a fun, interactive show I think you will love my shows...
Hope to talk to you soon
What Has Dave Done Lately?
Released his 29th CD in Feb. 2014 entitled "Acoustic Live", a double CD of songs recorded Live
Dave's second book "Don't Play With Your Food" will be released summer of 2014
Released "Tropical Christmas" Dave's 28th album in Nov. 2012 " Don't Play With Your Food" in March 2012,
" Invisible Girl", in Dec. 2010, "Son of a Beach Party' in 2009, and "Bride of Halloween Spooktacular" in 2008
Released "Beach Party" CD in 2007 and 2 new CDs in 2005; “Soft in the Head” and a children's CD “Westward
Whoa” which won a Children's Entertainment Award
Gold Record and Grammy nomination for work with Disney
The Detroit Tigers used Dave's song "Baseball" for Fox Sports Net TV's 2006 year end review
Casablanca Kids Records has signed 10 of Dave's songs for various compilation CDs with other artists including
Sharon, Lewis & Braum, Fred Penner and others
Won a 2006 NAPPA award for work on Casablanca Kids CD "Lullabies"
Written songs for Disney including their Winnie the Pooh album
Appeared on national TV on Bozo’s Circus
15 nominations for NACA's Campus Entertainment Awards for various Entertainer of the year awards
Featured on DR. Demento's radio show
Opened for Cheech and Chong, the Beach Boys, Tim McGraw, John Hartford, Sha Na Na, The Gatlin Brothers, Leo
Kottke, the Smothers Brothers, and many others
A 3 time Parent’s Choice award winner, a 2 time Parents Guide award winner, a six time Childrens Entertainment
Award nominee
Was Captain Kangaroo in the TV pilot of Saban’s All New Captain Kangeroo
Second City’s children production of “A Tale For two Kiddies” was based on and featured Dave’s kids' music
Has released 17 adult albums and 12 children albums
Appeared on HBO Comedy shorts and numerous cable shows
His first children's book - "Please don't Tease the Dragon" was a Benjamin Franklin “Humor” finalist
Has written music for the "Spencer's: Theatre of Illusion", and has written several soundtracks for TV pilots and
industrial films
Headlined at various comedy clubs, Summerfest, Taste of Chicago, Ravinia, and hundreds of concert venues
throughout the country
Dave Rudolf
8 Brookside Rd
Park Forest, IL 60466
Ph 708-481-5914
www.daverudolf.com
www.daverudolf1.com
