- Cleveland, OH
- Steel Drum Band
- $150 and up
Todd T. said
“Scott was great. His unique music helped make each of the events that he played for us a success. We look forward to having him back again for other events. ”
Rudy and the Professionals
Overview
The Explosion of a High Energy Musical Performance Band that will have your guests running for the Dance Floor! Rudy's interaction with the crowd is amazing! He has opened up for "Earth Wind & Fire", "Lee Greenwood", "The Platters", "Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefers", "Kool and the Gang", and performed at The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame", and "The Bob Marley Club" inside Universal Studio's City Walk, Orlando Florida, and many cruise ships . Whether you want Traditional Music, Caribbean Music, or a mixture of both, as a leading Headliner and Entertainer, Rudy will give your guests the performance of a Lifetime!
With Rudy's experienced band, you can be sure your special event will be a success!
Reviews
3 reviews
Tara M.
November 13, 2012Awesome High Energy Band
I've seen Rudy and his band perform many times. He's amazing and everywhere with his mic. He really engages the audience, and his bad is so talented. You have got to see him live!
Linda
February 7, 2011Review by Linda
We have listened to Rudy and the professionals in many venues and we hired him for a gift to my husband on his 50th birthday party! They are of utmost class and do an awesome job with all the guests and keeping the party going !! A GREAT TIME WITH A GREAT BAND!!! Utmost professionalism of Rudy and Sherri and entire band.
Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Dance Band, Motown Group, Oldies Music, Party Band, R&B Group
Janet H.
September 13, 2010Review by Janet H.
This wedding rocked ! No one wanted to get off the dance floor. Great job!
Rudy and the Professionals
Thanks for the kind review. We had a great time.
RUDY and the Professionals
Booking information
Price range: $1200-$5000
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
What to expect
The audience will experience true Live Entertainment with a Headliner.
About
RUDY and the Professionals- The Explosion of a High Energy Musical Performance Band that will have your guests running for the Dance Floor! 6 pieces of experienced Musicians specializing in a HUGE range of musical styles from Motown, Top 40, Oldie Goldies, Country, Rock, R&B to Caribbean/Island/Beach and Reggae and lots of Dance Music. Whether you want all dance music, Caribbean, or a mix of both, RUDY and the Professionals have it covered! Rudy will ignite a performance that will have your guests on their feet! Need a steel pan player? Just let us know! Rudy was a headliner from the Bahamas, and currently performs at local casino's, clubs, special events including weddings, festivals, and corporate and private parties. You and your guests will love Rudy's interaction with the crowd. He has opened up for "Earth Wind & Fire", "Lee Greenwood", "The Platters", "Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefers", "Kool and the Gang", and performed at The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame", and "The Bob Marley Club" inside Universal Studio's City Walk, Orlando Florida. Whether you want Traditional Music, Caribbean Music, or a mixture of both, as a leading Headliner and Entertainer, Rudy will give your guests the performance of a Lifetime! We are a high energy band that performs a huge variety of music. We cover music from The Temptations to the Black Eyed Peas and Ce Lo Green. Rudy's a headliner from the Bahamas, so we perform Caribbean and Reggae music when requested. The band consists of professional musicians and vocalists to add to Rudy's Entertaining style. Rudy loves to be with the guests with his cordless mic. Plainly said, he loves what he does and it shows! We are based around the Youngstown, Ohio area, but travel to many states for performances. We perform for Weddings, parties, corporate events, and all other special occasions. We will work with you to make your event a success.
Additional booking notes
We cover:
Stage and disco/dance lighting
Music during the breaks
Emcee
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2018
10
Wednesday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
January 2015
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Canton, OH
November 2014
02
Sunday
Reunion
4:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Canfield, OH
Team
Rudy Fowler
Entertainer/Lead vocalist
Tony Hunt
Drummer/Percussionist
Rich Treglia
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Chuck Metzger
Bass Guitar/Vocals
Jim Volenik
Sax-Flute/Vocals
Tommy Chris
Keyboards/Vocals
Set list
Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Temptations
Perfect- Ed Sheeran
Angel - Shaggy
Another Saturday Night - Sam Cook
At Last - Etta James
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Boogie shoes - K C & the Sunshine Band
Brick House - Commodores
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
By Your Side - Sade
California Gurls - Katie Perry
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Frankie Vallie
Caribbean Queen - Billy Ocean
Celebration - Kool & the Gang
Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett
Comin in From the Cold - Bob Marley
Could This Be Love - Bob Marley
Country Roads - John Denver
Cupid - Sam Cook
D.J Got Us Falling In Love Again - Usher
Daddy's Home - Cliff Richard
Dancing In the Street - Whoopi Goldberg Sister Act 2
Day O - Harry Belafonte
Disco Inferno - Trammps
Don't Leave Me This Way - Teddy Pendergrass
Don't Matter - Akon
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Dynomite - Taio Cruz
Electric Slide - Marcia Griffin
Evil Ways - Santana
Feels Like Home - Chantel Kreviazuk
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Down on It - Kool & the Gang
Get Down Tonight - KC & the Sunshine Band
Get Ready - Temptations
Get the Party Started - Pink
Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Hava Nagila - Traditional Jewish
Here I Am Baby - UB 40
Hollywood Swingin - Kool & the Gang
Hot Hot Hot - Poindexter
How Sweet it is to be Loved By You - James Taylor
I Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Is This Love - Bob Marley
It Don't Matter - Akon
Jammin - Bob Marley
Just Go - Lionel Richie
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Kentucky Head Hunters
Kinky Reggae - Bob Marley
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Ladies Night - Kool & the Gang
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Let's Get It On - Al Green
Let's Groove Tonight- Earth Wind and Fire
Let's Stay together - Al Greene
Lips are Movin- Meghan Trainor
Listen To the Music - Doobie Brothers
Long Train Runnin - Doobie Brothers
Love TKO - Teddy Pendergrass
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Marianne – Caribbean
Missing You- Tina Turner
More - Jazz
Moves Like Jagger- Maroon 5
Mr. Know it All- Kelly Clarkson
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - Temptations
My House- Flo Rida
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Natural Mystic - Bob Marley
No Parking On the Dance Floor - Midnight Star
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
On Broadway - Drifters
One Drop - Bob Marley
One In A Million - Larry Graham
Pimpers Paradise - Bob Marley
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Pride & Joy - Van Morrison
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Red Red Wine - UB 40
RedemptionSong - Bob Marley
Roots Rock Reggae - Bob Marley
September - Earth Wind and Fire
Shame and Scandel - Caribbean
Shining Star - The Manhattan's
Simply The Best - Tina Turner
Sittin on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Smooth Operator - Sade
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - H. Arlen
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Stay With Me - John Legend
Stir it Up - Bob Marley
Sunrise Sunset - Rita Shamie
Super Freak - Rick James
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
That's the Way - KC & the Sunshine Band
The Breeze - Leonard Skynard
The Way You Do the Things You Do - UB 40
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Twist - Chubby Checker
Unchained Melody - Righteous Bros.
Under the Boardwalk - Drifters
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
Waiting On the World to change - John Mayer
We Are Family - Pointer Sisters
What a Wonderful World - Louie Armstrong
What's Become of the Broken Hearted - Joan Osbourne
When the Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney
Who Knew - Pink
Yellow Bird - Harry Belafonte
You and I- Lady Gaga
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Low Rawls
Influences and inspiration
Rudy's influences have been BobMarley and David Ruffins from the Temptations.
Setup requirements
2- 110 lines running from separate sources
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