What I love about a Dave Rudolf show is that I know it's always going to be a great time. Whether he's performing his well-crafted witty originals or feel good favorites, Dave engages his audience and lets them drive his song selection. His musicianship is first rate. It's entertainment and then some.

Paul Zimmerman, Producer

Maple Street Chapel Folk Concerts

 Dave Rudolf is one of the most versatile and entertaining performers on the folk scene today. Whether he is putting his own spin on a beloved cover or singing one of his own well crafted songs, be it hilarious or poignant, Dave never fails to captivate and engage his audiences. Highly recommended! 

Valerie Birk/ Booking agent for Edgar's Place Coffee House, Park Forest, IL

John McLaughlin ,The Digital Folk Life  review of Dave Rudolfs "Acoustic Live" Cd

A 2-disc collection of Dave Rudolf originals, together with 10 non-Dave favorites (total: 36 songs), recorded at four different venues Of the Dave-composed songs, my favorites (as of now!) are “Rosalee’s Cafe,” “You’re Getting Old,” and “State of Mind”; he does really surprising - excellent - takes on the Jagger/Richards, “Ruby Tuesday” and on John Prine’s Angel From Montgomery.” Enough. Do yourself a major favor. Get the CDs. You’ll thank yourself, after you’ve thanked Dave Rudolf.

Chicago Sun Times---  Dave Rudolf Captivates his audience. Anything  and everything that happens onstage or offstage during a Rudolf concert becomes fair game for his disarming wit.

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.

"Dave, to say that you are a breath of fresh air is an understatement; you are a force of nature.  Your show is so entertaining and so much fun, not just because of your awesome talent but also because of your wacky sense of humor and the easy-going way you engage the audience.  No two shows are ever the same and our audiences leave with big smiles on their faces.  Thanks, Dave."

Janet Collins

Adult Programming Coordinator

Rolling Meadows Library

"Dave Rudolf is a talented musician and a delightfully creative force--he can do it all, plus make you laugh, cry, and be better for having listened!"

Lilli Kuzma Host of