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PRESS RELEASE - SELLING OUT

Join Rudy & Saddle Up at the Gran Bahai Principe in La Romana, Dominican Republic January 11-18, 2011 and only $851 plus taxes!!! Initial fifty seats blocked for this trip are now sold out. Our Travel Consultant has been able to block ten additional seats but book now to get this guaranteed low rate with all the extras. Contact Denise at denise@thetravelbroker.ca or by calling her at 613-389-7914. You can also contact band's management at joanne@musicinyouproductions.com.

Pack your bathing suit and sunscreen and join Rudy & Saddle Up for an all-inclusive resort holiday in 2011.

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Labour Day Weekend

Wilson's Tent & Trailer Park in Lynhurst was a buzz of activity on Saturday. Their annual Hallowe'en in September was going on as members of Rudy & Saddle Up arrived at the park. Strong winds and threatening sky did not dampen the enthusiasm of campers as they made final touches by tarping the tented stage area. At the first note, campers filled the area in front of the stage with their "liquid refreshments" and were ready to party. The sky cleared and the stars came out for the entire performance. Shout outs to Jane for suggesting the band to the Camper's Association; to all the campers who moved and tarped the stage area; to all the new owners of Rudy Cowboy Hats (wear them proudly); and to everyone, young and old, who danced the night away; and extra special thanks to Marlene's Catering for putting on such a great "backstage" spread for the band and crew. Rudy and Management would like to especially thank the members of the band, Ron Bulman, James LeBlanc, and Bill Hogan for their continued dedication, sense of humour, their professionalism and amazing talents....you guys are "the real deal".

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Happy 85th Birthday to Tom

On behalf of Rudy, James, Bill, Ron, special thank you to Jim for sharing the stage with his great fiddle and steel playing. Nice treat to help Marilyn and all her family and friends in celebrating her father, Tom's, 85th birthday. Great music and a wonderful buffet was had by all. Wow.....16 members of the Marilyn's family and friends joining Rudy & Saddle Up on the upcoming Island Queen party cruise in September.....might have to book the entire second floor of the ship just for this family!!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Dominican Republic Resort Holiday

If you were thinking of joining Rudy & Saddle Up on the "Sun, Sand and Fun" resort holiday to the Dominican Republic, you better book immediately. Essentially the trip is sold out but our Travel Consultant was able to secure ten additional seats for this trip.....four of them are sold already. So come join the 54 people already booked for this trip by calling Denise (613-389-7914) or email denise@thetravelbroker.ca to book one or all of the remaining 6 seats. Don't miss out on this awesome trip with Rudy & Saddle Up.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Good Times in Pembroke

Always a great time at the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke; packed house both nights. What a weekend for celebrations; birthdays, wedding celebrations, golf tournaments, meeting the "new family". Shout outs to Annie (Happy Birthday!) and thanks for coming out both nights; to the Moores - what a great family; to Lois, Jordan and the staff; to all the people who purchased band merchandise....nice cowboy hat!; to Todd and Beth for jamming to the wee hours of Sunday morning with the band; to Marlene for her hear for sound; to Lianna for being "The Informer"; to Lianna's family for the great barbecue and for opening your homes to the band members and, of course, to the continued support of the band by The Lasso Saloon. But no weekend would be complete without the "Story of the Weekend". This weekend's winner would be from Bill, bass player of Saddle Up for sharing his story...while outside the bar during the last break of the night, he spotted a guy walking down the sidewalk carrying a seagull....yes, I said seagull. You never know what you will see!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Happy Birthday Rudy!

Rudy, James, Bill and Ron had a great time at the Bass Cove Country Jamboree in Dorland, Ontario on Saturday night. This annual event, held at the Bass Cove Campgrounds, was well attended and what a great night of music.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day.....that is certainly the feeling Rudy & Saddle Up members and their crew felt like after five very successful gigs in four days! After the short evening gig for Music in the Park in Kingston on Thursday evening, it was fun-filled nights at Raxx in Kingston on Friday night and the 31st Annual Puck & Ball Tournament in Amherstview on Saturday night. Two very late nights and early mornings were followed by a delightful afternoon gig at the beautiful Lower Beverley Lake Park in Delta. Beautiful afternoon for everyone in attendance with great music and a pork barbecue. Rudy and the guys are already booked for next Civic Holiday Sunday. Thanks William! After afternoon gig it was a very fast tear down and quick jaunt to Sunnyside Campgrounds in Westport. Owners of this private campground really know how to show their campers a great Civic Holiday night of entertainment. Rudy & Saddle Up had an awesome time performing for everyone, adults and children alike. The response from the campers was greatly appreciated. Hope to see you all again next year. Special thanks to guest musician, Steve Ball for helping out on keyboard this weekend. Management would also like a special shout out to the band members for their great performances over the weekend and shout out to their "better halves" for all their support on the weekend as well.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Bringing Country to the City

Thanks to KIX 93.5 and Downtown Kingston for booking Rudy & Saddle Up again this year for Music in the Park in Confederation Basin in front of City Hall. It was a beautiful night to sit and listen to great music in a gorgeous setting. A great crowd. Thank you all the people who came up after the show to complement the performance and supporting the band by purchasing band merchandise.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Private Bookings Rock!

North Shore Hay Bay may never be the same after Rudy & Saddle Up rode in to perform on the shoreline at the beautiful home of Claire and Colleen Gunby on Saturday night. Along with their co-hosts Ron and Tracey French and Don and Stacy Fox, they treated a large number of their friends and family to their Annual Pig Roast with live entertainment by Rudy & Saddle Up. It was a great evening of fantastic food and music. Thanks for the hospitality.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

"Bringing Back Belleville"

What a very special evening for Rudy & Saddle Up. They were honoured to headline this very special benefit concert "Bringing Back Belleville" to remember the victims of recent murders in the Belleville area. A candle light ceremony was held at the close of the event; very moving. Thank you to Mike Clarke of JAM Landscaping for organizing this event and to Smokin Lights & Sound for providing sound for the event. Shout outs to all the local bands and musicians who also volunteered their time; to everyone who came to share this special day of music and remembrance with family and friends of the loved ones lost. Special thanks to Bernie for coming out to play steel. Rudy & Saddle Up were honoured to be a part of it.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises' has now provided us with a secure online link to purchase tickets for the annual "End of Summer Party Cruise" aboard the Island Queen. Rudy & Saddle up are the live entertainment for this three-hour cruise. Advance tickets are only $25/person. (Click here to reserve tickets online). This party cruise sold out early last year so don't delay in getting your tickets. Tickets are also available while quantity last at all gigs during the summer. (Limited number of seats will be available the night of the cruise for $35/person.)

Monday, July 12, 2010

NEW BAND MERCHANDISE

Announcing new item. Rudy & Saddle Up are please to add cowboy hats, both adult and children, to their line of merchandise along with the already popular t-shirts, women's tanks and spaghetti strap tanks and the very unique boot coolies. Thank you for your continued support of Rudy & Saddle Up and check out the merch at all upcoming shows! If you have any questions, feel free to contact manager@rudyandsaddleup.com.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Let's Bring Back Belleville

Rudy & Saddle Up will be headlining a very special benefit concert to take place on Saturday, July 17 in Zwick's Island Park in Belleville. This event is a rally/concert to gather the community together and let them know that Belleville is still the "Friendly City" it always was, despite all the recent tragedies. There will be live entertainment from Noon-10:00pm. There will be a BBQ to raise funds to purchase a bench with a commemorative plaque on it. The plaque will be to remember the people who have been taken from us in the last year or so as a result of these horrible crimes.

Rudy & Saddle Up are honoured to be included in this event and will be performing from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm and encourage everyone to come out. Check out the newspaper article in The Intelligencer (Belleville)

Friday, July 2, 2010

Celebrations at the Lake

Rudy & Saddle Up were pleased to be included in the Sharbot Lake Canada Day celebrations yesterday. It was a beautiful setting; the weather was fantastic and the fireworks....WOW. Congratulations to the organizing committee for putting on just a great day of events. Hope to see you next year!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Monday, June 28, 2010

Opening Day of Bass Season

Even a rainy day for the opening of bass fishing season could not dampen the the spirits of the people attending the 19th Annual Buck Lake Bass Fishing Derby. Rudy & Saddle Up had the opportunity to perform for everyone in the evening at the Scofield Campground outside Perth Road Village. It was a lot of fun and Rudy & Saddle Up are pleased to have been asked to perform again next year for the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the Buck Lake Bass Fishing Derby.

onday, June 21, 2010

Gaylord Hardwood Flooring

Rudy and the guys were honoured to be involved in the 25th Anniversary celebrations for Gaylord Hardwood Flooring in Tweed on Friday night. Congratulations!!! The Gaylord family and their staff held a "street party", inviting all their contractors, their family and friends to celebrate with them and to visit their gorgeous new showroom. Member of the band know where they will be purchasing their new flooring!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Its summer time and the partying is easy! Good crowd at Raxx on Friday night. Lots of celebrations. Shout outs to Kendall, Tracey and Steve, Crystal, Rick and Annie, Ashley, Kerri, Rose and to all the others too numerous to list. Everyone deserves a shout out and is appreciated by the band.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Time to Laugh

Great sound at the Time to Laugh Comedy Club for live music and wonderful venue. Special thank you to Max for working to door. Shout outs to: Andrew, Mark, Bryan and Kieran; to Rick and Annie; to the Culligan Crew; to Kerry; to all the others...you know who you are!!!! See you all at Raxx this Friday night.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

SUMMER IS HERE!!!

The weather is heating up and so is Rudy and the boys summer schedule. A busy summer ahead for these guys. If you have a special event, celebration or just want to party and want some great live entertainment, contact the band's manager.

Spaces for the all-inclusive resort holiday with Rudy & Saddle Up are going fast. Don't miss out. Book your holiday now.

Monday, May 3, 2010

WOW!

Rudy and the guys thank all of you for the incredible night at Raxx on Saturday night. Apologizes to many of you who had to wait in line for over half an hour just to get in. Remember...come early. Special thanks to Monty Flindall from Rusty Zipper for helping out on drums. Great job. Hope you get better Gary. Shout-outs: to Jan and Doug from Waterloo; to Tim and Melissa (we will be thinking of you while you are in Afghanistan for six months!); to Kendall and his bachelor party crew; to Shirley and her gang; to the group from Hotel Dieu Hospital; hope you enjoyed your birthday Brenda; to James' crew from Trenton/Belleville area - thanks for coming out; to the gang from Perth Road Village area - Crystal and her gang and Maureen and Vince; to Ted, Jonathan and Glen; to all the many birthday and anniversary partiers; thanks to everyone!

Thank you for the wonderful response to the band's upcoming Dominican resort vacation in January 2011. Yes...it is open to everyone. Yes....it is only $851 plus taxes. And yes....you need to book early to guarantee this low price. Contact Denise at The Travel Broker at denise@thetravelbroker.ca or call her at 613-389-7914.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Boys Have Been Busy!

Rudy, James, Bill, Steve and Gary had an awesome night at Raxx on Saturday night. The crowd could only be described as INCREDIBLE!! The crowd was in party mode from the time the guys hit the stage until the very end of the night. The band thanks everyone for coming out. Special thanks to Michael Williamson and Wayne Scott for coming out to record video and audio for the band's new upcoming promotional video. Thank you to Deb Lloyd of The Travel Broker for coming out for her sneak preview. Shout outs: wow.....don't even know where to start! So many people out to mention individually. The band appreciates every single one of you and looks forward to many of you joining them on the Caribbean Cruise next February. Rudy & Saddle Up return to Raxx on Saturday May 1st. See you all there!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Valentine's Day with Rudy

A nice crowd out in Harrowsmith Friday night for Music in You Productions' "For the Love of Country" Valentine's Dance and Buffet. The crowd was treated to an evening of live entertainment by Texas Tuxedo and Rudy & Saddle Up. Couples and singles alike enjoyed all the dancing and the fantastic buffet meal that was put on by volunteers. Congratulations also to the winner of the "Share the Wealth" draw. Shout outs to: Ted LaLonde, John LaLonde and Glen Crotty of Texas Tuxedo for starting the night out; to Mike Keates for coming out as special guest; to all the volunteers (too numerous to name) for the fantastic roast beef and turkey buffet; to Chantele for the beautiful cake she decorated specially for this occasion; to Darlene and Paul and their party; to Kate and Brian; to Tammy and Kendall and their party; to all the other people who came out. Rudy & Saddle Up appreciate the continued and growing support in this area. See you next year!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Provincial Men's Curling Tankard

Rudy is honoured to be singing the National Anthem at the beginning for this evening's games at Provincial Men's Curling Tankard in the Town of Greater Napanee. Rudy & Saddle Up will be performing later in the evening at the Strathcona Paper Centre where this provincial tournament is taking place. Everyone is welcome!

Monday, January 4, 2010

Happy New Year!

Holiday parties and celebrations are over for another year and what a year it was. Ending 2009 with a great party in Napanee and then again on Saturday night at the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke. Looking forward to 2010.

New Year's Eve

+ Rudy & Saddle Up = Best Party in Town!

Tickets on sale at the Royal Canadian Legion, Napanee for only $15.00/person! Don't miss out. Get your tickets early, polish up your dancing shoes, dust off your cowboy hat and ride into 2010 with Rudy and the boys!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Rudy & Saddle. Thank you for all your support in 2009 and we look forward to an exciting 2010!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Holiday Parties!

Festive holiday partying was happening in full force at Raxx on Friday night. Packed house. Way too many shout-outs to single out individuals....you know who you are. So many new faces...thanks for the great comments. We will see you at Raxx again on Friday, January 29th!

Monday, December 7, 2009

New Year's Eve!

Don't delay getting your tickets for the hottest New Year's Eve Party in Napanee. The Royal Canadian Legion in Napanee has put together a great night of entertainment for only $15 per person! Ride into 2010 with Rudy and the guys.

Monday, November 30, 2009

The Corral Rocks!

What a great weekend at The Corral this weekend. Apparently Friday night busier than it has been there in several months and Saturday was crazy busy! Nice to see that Rudy and the boys are establishing a following in Oshawa. Special thanks to two of the nicest guys from the Kingston area for making the trip with Rudy - Gary Paquin (drummer) and Steve Ball (keyboard). The boys even found their new favourite restaurant in Oshawa. Shout-outs to Rob and Kelly from Kingston for stopping in at The Corral on Friday night on their way to Cancun; to Doug and Jan from coming in from Waterloo and bringing their non-country music Oshawa friends - now converted; to Philip RUdachuk and his crew for making the long trip up from St. Catherines to check out the band; to the Kingston Frontenacs crew for coming out on Saturday night; to all the "becoming" familiar faces from the Durham Region; and to James and his great staff at The Corral. See you all again soon.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Road Trip

Tickets sales for the return-trip limo transportation to see Rudy & Saddle Up at The Corral in Oshawa on November 28th are now closed. See you all at The Corral!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween in Odessa

The ghouls, witches, and devils were out in full force at the Halloween dance in Odessa on Halloween Night. Rudy and the band would like to thank the organizers from the Odessa Fair Board for putting on another great Halloween Dance. The hot buffet was very good too! Lots of great costumes made it difficult for Rudy and the rest of the band to choose the best. First prize went to a very brave man who dressed like a woman (his female partner dressed as a man) and they played their new roles perfectly all night. Second prize went to Dolly Parton....enough said! Shout-outs to the organizers; to Sarita, Chris, Donna, Melissa, Kerry, Ashley.....forget it....to everyone who came out. It was a blast. Special thanks to Marlene Leeson for "saddling up" with the band for a great night of music, dancing, costumes and food.

Monday, October 23, 2009
Full House at Raxx
Rudy and the boys appreciate everyone who came out on Saturday night. It was a great night....lots of birthdays, anniversaries.... Shout-outs to the North of 7 gang, Tracy, Tracey, John, Marilyn, Melissa, Michael, Debbie, Donna and the list goes on and on. See you all again in January!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Autumn in the Ottawa Valley

Thanks to the Lasso Saloon, Lois, the great staff and all their patrons for a great 2009. Rudy & Saddle Up appreciate the continued support and look forward to seeing you all in 2010!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Golfing & Country Music

The Royal Canadian Legion in Deseronto enjoyed a great day of golfing then returned to the Legion for their buffet and entertainment from Rudy & Saddle Up. What a crowd!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Ottawa Valley Rocks!

Busy weekend for the boys, performing at the Coriano Club at CFB Petawawa and at the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke over the weekend. Thank you to Roger and Bev at the Coriano Club and to Jordan at the Lasso for supporting the band and we will see you again....for sure! If anyone has pictures they would like to share, please feel free to send them to management at bookings@rudyandsaddleup.com.

Monday, September 14, 2009

What a Night!

What a fantastic night for the Slow Boat to China Cruise aboard Kingston 1000 Islands' Island Queen. Rudy and the boys would like to thank Music in You Productions for organizing a great event. Three-hours cruising on the triple decker boat with live music by Rudy & Saddle and and a Chinese buffet....who could ask for more. This sold cruise was a fundraiser for the band to enable them to go to China next summer to perform at a festival. Thank you to all of you for continuing to support the band; to Li and Lai for catering the Chinese buffet and to Kingston 1000 Island Cruises and their great staff. Shout outs to Michael, Amy, Melissa, Tim, Justin, Liz, Mary Lou, Kerry, Chantelle......to all the additional 200 people who joined us on the cruise. Another cruise is planned for Spring 2010.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Slow Boat to China Cruise Sold Out!

Looking forward to a great party on Kingston's Island Queen on Friday night. Music in You Productions is presenting this three-hour cruise of the 1000 Islands where Rudy & Saddle are performing. Even getting some Chinese food too! Advance tickets are sold out but latecomers can come to the dock at 7:30 p.m. and board for only $30.00 (no buffet included) to join the party. Boat leaves the dock sharply at 8:00 p.m. and returns at 11:00 p.m......just when Kingston's nightlife is beginning!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Raxx Rock!

Great night at Raxx on Friday night. So nice to see all the new faces in the crowd. Thank you for all the positive comments. See you again in November.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Summer is hear....finally!

Campers were treated to the first nice weather weekend of the summer at Lower Beverley Lake Park in Delta, Ontario on the August Civic Holiday. Beautiful summer weather and great music. Shout outs to all the campers who left their campsites to come up to the Pavilion to see and hear Rudy and the guys; to the crowd of people listening during their horseshoe tournament beside the Pavilion as well as the volleyball players on the other side; special thanks to Steve Ball and Harrison Crotin for saddling up with Rudy, Frank and Glen; to William for booking the band again; to Mary-Lou for making the trip from Amherstview for a sneak peek at what she could expect at the gig later that evening in Amherstview; to Melissa and Aiden for coming out from Kingston; and special thanks to Kendra-Lynn Wilson and her family for coming all the way from Northbrook. Everyone's continued support of Rudy and Saddle Up is greatly appreciated. See you next summer!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Music in the Park

Beautiful evening to spend at Confederation Basin in front of historic Kingston City Hall for Music in the Park. Rudy & Saddle Up entertained a huge crowd of visitors to Kingston and Kingstonians alike. Special thanks to Ted Lalonde and Harrison Crotin for "saddling up" with Rudy for an evening of great music. Special thanks to thirteen-year old Kendra-Lyn Wilson and her Grandfather for making the trip from Northbrook to sing a song with the band. Shout outs to Melissa, Tim and little Aiden and welcome to Kingston; to Jan and Doug from Kitchener, to Max and Angie; Chantele, Jason and the clan; to Dr. Shawn Suenaga and his crew; to Tracey, Cindy, Mary Lou, Reda ...... here it goes again ..... so many names to remember. You know who you are and you know your continued support of the band is very much appreciated. Thank you to all of you who purchased your tickets for the upcoming Slow Boat to China Cruise. See you at the next show.

Monday, July 6, 2009

First Week in July - Wow

Now that was a very busy first week in July...two gigs Canada Day, Raxx on the Friday night and Lyn Days Saturday night! Rudy and the guys look forward to their well-deserved short break. Raxx rocked on Friday night with so many of the band's dedicated followers and many new fans. Shouts outs to Shawn, Justin, Tyler, Mike, Amy; to Li and Lai for also bringing their guest from China; to Cindy and her crew; to Kerry, Chantele, Jason........too many names to remember but you all know who you are and to all, many thanks for your continued support of the band. Ticket sales for the upcoming cruise on the Island Queen continue to be brisk. With advanced tickets only, don't delay in getting yours now.

Saturday night, the skies cleared over Lyn (north of Brockville) and Lyn Days attendees were treated to a fantastic performance by Rudy, Glen, Frank and Marty who were pleased to have Steve Ball with them for the night on keyboard. Also thanks to a special guest singer, thirteen-year old Kendra-Lynn Wilson who went up on stage to perform with the boys.......Frank even surprised her by asking her to sing a duet with him. Fun time had by all. Congratulations to the Lyn Days organizing committee for putting on a great 225th anniversary celebration for the Village of Lyn with special thanks to Rob Smith.

Tuesday, July 2, 2009

What a Perfect Day!

Residents of the Sydenham and Napanee areas could not have asked for better weather for their Canada Day celebrations. What do those weather people know! Rudy & Saddle Up performed Canada Day afternoon for the Village of Sydenham surrounded by people enjoying the great music, dipping into the lake, kids on the waterslide.....fun time had by all. After Sydenham, RUdy and the guys travelled to Napanee to perform for the three hours leading up to the fantastic fireworks display. Napanee really knows how to do Canada Day up right. It was a fantastic day for outdoor events and Canada Day.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Summer in Pembroke

Great to see all the regulars and lots of new faces at the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke on Saturday night. Word is definitely out that the Lasso is the place to party in Pembroke with live entertainment. Shout outs ... so many! You know who you are. Big thanks.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Sneak Preview

On May 30th, many residents of the Village of Lyn got a sneak preview of what they could expect during their 225th Anniversary of the Village of Lyn in July from Rudy & Saddle Up. They were not disappointed. Shout outs to all the people who braved the cold evening to hear Rudy and the boys at the Lyn Valley Festival. Organizers are hoping this will be an annual event. See you in Lyn on July 4th to party like its 1784!

Monday, May 25, 2009

Plenty of Fish at the Stallion!

Rudy and the boys rocked the Wild Stallion Saloon to the delight of the Plenty of Fish group and all the regulars in attendance. Thanks to all the regular partrons as well as to all the members of Plenty of Fish for coming out. Great time.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Rudy & Saddle Up on the "Slow Boat to China Cruise"

Music in You Productions has now booked the Island Queen, Kingston for Friday, September 11 for a "Slow Boat to China Cruise". They are offering a great three-hour boat cruise, live entertainment by Rudy & Saddle Up and hopefully a Chinese choir as well as a Chinese buffet, specially prepared for them by members of the Kingston Chinese community. It will be a great evening.
Tickets are $40 per person (cruise, live entertainment, Chinese buffet). Boarding will likely be 7:30 p.m. with the boat leaving the dock at 8:00 p.m. and returning at 11:00 p.m.

The cruise is in support of Rudy and the band traveling to China to perform at a summer music festival in June 2010. They were invited again this summer but due to the financial constraints of the band, had to decline the invitation. If fundraising is successful, one lucky fan may also have an opportunity to join the band on the trip. Spread the word!

If interested in purchasing tickets, email: joanne@musicinyouproductions.com.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tentative Party Cruise Coming!

Planning is underway by Music in You Productions to have Rudy & Saddle Up perform on Kingston's Island Queen on Friday, September 11. The "Slow Boat to China Cruise" will not only include a fabulous cruise of the Kingston 1000 Islands but will also include the live performance of Rudy & Saddle Up and a specially-prepared China buffet. This cruise is in support of Rudy & Saddle Up travelling to China in June 2010 to perform at a summer festival. Mark the date on your calendar and watch for upcoming announcement of ticket sales. Come out for a great time and support the band.

For more information, contact: joanne@musicinyouproductions.com.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Rudy Celebrates "24" Weekend

Rudy, Glen, Kevin and Harrison rode into Perth Friday night for a debut performance at the Shark & Bull. Thanks so much to Pea Jay and her staff and to everyone who came out. Hope to see you again.

Monday, May 12, 2009

Rudy at The Corral

Rudy & Saddle Up's debut performance weekend at The Corral in Oshawa was awesome. Special thanks to Calvin, Mike and Ron who "saddled up" with Rudy for the weekend and to James, Lucky and their great staff at The Corral. Shout outs to: all The Corral regular patrons - some who stood in line for an hour to get in the door; to Kendall and his staff of Bermuda Limousines for driving two limos full of Rudy's Riders from Napanee and from Kingston to Oshawa for the Saturday night performance; to Rudy's Riders in the Napanee limo as well as Kingston limo for making the trip to Oshawa to support the band; to Soso for making the trip from Niagara Falls to join in the fun; to Angie, Kelly and Rob for making the trip from Kingston to party; and to Michael and Stephanie for also making the trip from Kingston to spend the entire weekend in Oshawa in support of the band. Very successful weekend - both for the band and the first of many Rudy's Riders Road Trips. Thank you to all!!!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Raxx Rocked with Rudy

Great weather day; even better night to be at Raxx with Rudy and the boys. Special shout outs to Glen, Frank, Marty and Dan - job well done! Shout outs also to Ashley; to all the people celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries; to John and Maria; to Brigid and Ilan; to Ginette and Chris; to Ted and Chantele; to Margo, Rick and their gang; to.....everyone....so many names to remember. Your continued support is really appreciated. See you at Raxx again in July!

Monday, April 27, 2009

Thanks for All the Support

Rudy would like to thank the great crowd who came out to the Napanee Legion on Saturday night. Sales of Rudy & Saddle Up t-shirts and tank top was amazing as well as for our new Rudy & Saddle Up ball caps! It was a very good night. Shout outs: Special thank you to Bill Ritchie and Mike Hayes for making the trip from Oshawa to perform with Rudy; thanks to Glen Crotty (which goes without saying); to Ashley for coming on stage for a few songs with the band; to Lorna for all the hard work she does for the Legion; to the great bar staff; and to all the many people who are just too many to name here who came out to support the band. It is very much appreciated.

Monday, April 14, 2009

SOLD OUT

Rudy's Riders Road Trip to The Corral in Oshawa on Saturday, May 9th is sold out. Over twenty-five fans of the band from the Kingston area will be enjoying a great night at The Corral with Rudy and the boys of Saddle Up.

If you are interested in finding out information about upcoming Road Trips, feel free to email roadtrips@rudyandsaddleup.com. Don't miss the next ride!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Spring Afternoon in Deseronto...hmmm

It was a nice afternoon to be inside enjoying the warmth of the Royal Canadian Legion in Deseronto with the Rudy and the guys of Saddle Up. Shout outs to all the members of both the Deseronto and Napanee Legions who came out to kick up their heels; thanks to Ron, Tracey and their gang for making the trip to Deseronto; and special thanks to Greg Hunter (and Christine too!). Hope to see you all again upstairs!

Monday, March 23, 2009

One Seat Left on Limo!

Rudy's Riders Road Trip to The Corral in Oshawa for Saturday, May 9th is coming up fast. There is only one ticket left for the same night, round trip limousine transportation. A bus has also now been added for the trip. Don't miss out on the ride. Get your tickets now!

Contact roadtrips@rudyandsaddleup.com to purchase your tickets.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Spring in Pembroke

Rudy & Saddle Up made the trip from Kingston to Pembroke last night to help Lois and the staff at the Lasso Saloon bring in Spring even though the guys were not scheduled to perform in Pembroke until late April. A very pleasant surprise to the fans of the band! See you again April 18th!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Ride with Rudy in Style!

Tickets are now on sale for same day, roundtrip limo transportation from Kingston/Napanee to attend Rudy's show at The Corral in Oshawa on Saturday, May 9th. Tickets are limited so get them early. Check "Schedule" page for more information about tickets and upcoming road trips.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Packed House!

The crowd at Raxx in Kingston were ready to party on Saturday night. Packed house! Thank you to everyone for coming out and for all the great response and comments. Very much appreciated. Shout outs to all the people who purchased their tickets for the upcoming "Road Trip" to The Corral in Oshawa for May 9th (limited tickets available so don't miss out); to Jan and Doug who travelled from Kitchener to hear the band; to the gang from SURP who came out to check out the band and support the band's manager; to all the various people celebrating their birthdays; to Jim and Lisa Patterson; to Li and Lay Xu; to the too many great people to list for their continued support of Rudy & Saddle Up.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Rudy's Rider Road Trips

Get ready to party on the road with Rudy & Saddle Up! Management is in discussions to establish "road trips" for fans of Rudy & Saddle to venues in other cities where the band performs in 2009. What better way to show support for the guys while at the same time checking out different venues in different cities!

If you wish to pre-book your tickets or have questions or comments, please contact Management at roadtrips@rudyandsaddleup.com. Get ready to ride!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Busy Weekend

Rudy and the boys hope you all had a great Family Day on Monday, for those who were lucky enough to have the day off. It was a well-deserved day off for the band after a great Valentine's Night at the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke. Thanks for everyone for coming out. Rudy and the boys head back to Pembroke in April. See you all there!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Rudy hits The Corral in Oshawa

Rudy had the opportunity to perform at The Corral in Oshawa on Saturday night as a special guest singer with the band, Cheers. Special thanks for Calvin Post for the invitation and to all the guys in the band for a great night. Shout outs Calvin, Mike Hayes, Ron, "The Jokester" ( you know who you are), to Jill, to Al and specially to James and his great staff for their hospitality. Watch for Rudy & Saddle Up to hit the stage at The Corral this spring!

Rudy

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Making Plans?

Looking for a high-energy band for your 2009 annual event or celebration; bar owner/manager looking to change up your regular band rotation with a fresh, new band; or on the organizing committee for your community's fair or festival......contact us to book Rudy & Saddle Up. Bookings are well underway for 2009.

The boys are fresh off a very successful 2008 heating up area stages with their blend of high-energy new country and classic rock, performing for City of Kingston, Town of Napanee, Odessa Fair Board, Lower Beverley Lake Park (Delta) plus clubs like Raxx and the Wild Stallion Saloon in Kingston and the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke….just to name a few.

Don't miss out on the ride! Book today.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!

Rudy, Calvin, Harrison and Glen would like to thank the organizers of the New Year's Eve event at the Napanee Legion. Great time! Thank you everyone for all the favorable comments. They are very much appreciated. If you have any pictures of your celebrations, please feel free to email to rudy@rudyandsaddleup.com and we will have them posted.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the great people we met in 2008 and had the pleasure to perform for.

Get ready to ride into 2009!

On behalf of Management, Rudy, Frank, Harrison, Glen, and all the fantastic musicians who have performed with the band this year.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Pizza, Beer and Rudy!

Rudy, Frank, Harrison and Gary would like to thank the management, staff and patrons of Boston Pizza for the warm welcome. Great Deluxe pizza!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Thank You Deseronto

Thank you very much to the Royal Canadian Legion in Deseronto for the very warm welcome to Rudy & Saddle Up. Not the scheduled band they were expecting but from the great response to Rudy and the boy's performance, it was obvious the great crowd in attendance were very pleasantly surprised. Shout outs to Greg for booking the band when your regular band cancelled, to Betty at the bar, to Gary Paquin for filling in on drums; to Jimmy and his wife for coming out, to Michael for helping with unloading and loading gear and keeping our Manager company; and to the great clientele at the Deseronto Legion. See you all at the Napanee Legion for their New Year's Eve dance! Maybe next year, your Legion will have the entertainment who hope for.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Great White North

Pembroke was definitely a beautiful winter wonderland during the band's visit to the Lasso Saloon. Despite the bad roads for the drive up from Kingston, the weekend turned out great. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and great to meet new people. Shout-outs to Hal, Jordan and Cynthia for their suggestions for accommodations for the weekend; to Rudy's "fan" from Napanee area who heard the band was at the Lasso and stopped in to hear them while in town for the Silver Sticks Tournament; to the group with the guys from New York....those guys really know how to dance; to the regular patrons of the Lasso for their continued support; to the bar staff and door security for the tough job that they really do have; and to Henderson Howells for filling in on Lead. Rudy & Saddle Up want to wish the staff and patrons of the Lasso Saloon a very merry holiday season and look forward to seeing you all again in February.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Wild at the Stallion

What a great night at the Wild Stallion. It was nice to be back at the Stallion and see so many familiar faces and so many new ones! Shout outs to Mike Keates for stopping in, the "Gang from North of 7", "The Gals from Desert Lake Park", to the party table, to the lovely ladies from St. Lawrence College and of course, to the followers of the band. Your continued support is always appreciated. Special thanks to Gary Paquin for the awesome job on drums....definitely want to see more of Gary!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Halloween Party

Great costumes! Shout outs to the Odessa Fair Board members and Robbin Shaver for having Rudy and the boys perform at their annual event; to the great bar staff; and to all the people who came in the terrific costumes. Fun night!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

Pembroke was a busy place on the Thanksgiving Weekend with great eats and great music. Rudy and the boys, once again, thank the Lasso Saloon for booking Rudy & Saddle Up when another band cancelled. It certainly shows that the Lasso enjoys being entertained by these boys! Shout-outs to Melissa and Tim Daum who continue to support the band by opening their home for the band to crash for the weekend (good turkey dinner too!); to the ever growing fan support in Pembroke for the band; to band supporters for their purchase of band merchandise; and special thanks to Marty for playing bass this weekend so Harrison could "enjoy" a school reunion in Toronto. Rudy, Frank and Glen truly appreciated it.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Supporting the Royal Canadian Legion

Rudy and the boys enjoyed their debut performance at the Royal Canadian Legion in Napanee on Saturday night. Members and non-members alike were ready to enjoy a night of dancing and partying with the boys. The band helped to support the Legion by donating a portion of the funds raised from the sale of handcrafted, stained glass "Support the Troops" ribbons created by their manager sold Saturday night back to the Legion. The offer continues for all orders submitted to the Napanee Legion. Shout-outs to Lorna for having the faith that Rudy and the boys could bring in a crowd without having to perform traditional country tunes; to Tracey and Ron for their continued support of the band....tshirt looks good on you Tracey; to all the people who came out after hearing the band initially on Canada Day; to Harvey, Tracy, Mary-Lou, Bruce, Heather, Rose and all the rest who made the long trip to Napanee to hear the band. Rudy & Saddle Up are returning to Napanee to perform at the Legion's New Year's Eve celebrations. Tickets are available now at the bar. See you all there!

Monday, September 8, 2008

Frank....where are you?

Rudy would like to thank Lois and the staff of the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke for asking Rudy & Saddle Up to cover for a band that cancelled for Friday night and for their patience. Rudy took the drive from Kingston; Glen and Harrison from Gananoque and Brockville but Frank decided to take the long way from Ottawa.....he went to Kingston instead of Pembroke! Oops! After four and half hours of driving, Frank finally made to Pembroke and the rest of the night was filled with great music, dancing and fun. Our manager had a previous committment Friday night so was unable to join the band in Pembroke and take all her usual pictures of everyone. If you have any pictures you would like to share, please send them to Joanne@musicinyouproductions.com and she will be sure to post them to this site.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

That was Summer!

Rudy and the boys would like to thank everyone, fans and venues

alike, for a fantastic summer. The band finished off the summer at the Wild Stallion Saloon. Shout outs to the gang from "North of 7", to all the birthday celebrations and to many new Rudy's Riders for helping support the band with their purchase of band merchandise. It is very much appreciated.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Debut Performance a Great Success

Rudy, Harrison, Frank and Gary would like to thank everyone who came out to Raxx in Kingston on Friday night for their debut performance. What a night! Special thanks to Steve for having the faith in the band to book them at Raxx the same weekend as the Havelock Jamboree. Great crowd. Shout outs to the Plenty of Fish Singles Club for booking their beach party at Raxx so they could party with Rudy and the boys; thanks for the "party girls".....you know who you are; and thanks to the continued (and growing) support of fans of the band. Rudy & Saddle Up look forward to be added to the regular rotation at Raxx in 2009!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Music in the Park

A beautiful night to attend Music in the Park in front of Kingston's historic City Hall; clear sky, bright moon, perfect setting and a great crowd. Rudy and the boys enjoyed treating both tourists to Kingston and residents alike to an evening of music. Special thanks to Downtown Kingston and KIX 93.5 FM for sponsoring the event; to Sugar Plum with Emily Fennell for warming up the crowd; to the great sound man; to Kendall (tamborine man); to Rudy's Riders in attendance in the crowd; to Gary Paquin, Calvin Post and Harrison Crotin for making great music; to the tourists from Scarborough and from France for their kind words. All around........it was a great night to ride!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Busy Weekend!

Wow! That was a weekend. Rudy travelled to the Stonetown Jam in St. Mary's, Ontario to meet up with Eddie Ringwald, currently touring with George Canyon. Eddie will be a guest musician with Rudy & Saddle Up in the near future. Rudy chatted backstage with George Canyon as well as Casey Clarke from CMT. Rudy is now all pumped for this weekend's performances at Music in the Park (in front of Kingston City Hall) and the Friday night at Raxx. See you all there!!

Monday, August 4, 2008

What a weekend! Thanks to everyone for coming out to the Lasso Saloon; definitely the place to party in Pembroke. It is always a great time at the Saloon. Again another weekend of celebrations - Happy Birthday to Debbie; farewell and best of luck to Debbie's nephew who is leaving for Kandahar this month, welcome to the couple who recently moved from Hamilton to Pembroke and Happy Anniversary to the couple from Cobden. Shout outs to Lois, Hal and Jordan and the rest of the staff; D.P. and his mom, Pauline; and special thank you to Melissa and Tim for once again opening their home to the band. See you all again in November.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Tickets are now on sale for the Official Opening Ceremony & Sponsor Appreciation event for the North Frontenac Community Arena Expansion. Help Rudy & Saddle Up support this great event and enjoy a night with a chicken barbecue and dance the night away with Rudy & Saddle Up. Red Rose Express will start the evening out at 8:00 p.m. and Rudy and the boys hit the stage at 10:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jim Stinson at the North Frontenac Arena. Get ready to ride!

Monday, July 7, 2008

The Stallion was Wild

Thanks for the great welcome at the Wild Stallion Saloon on Saturday night. Lots of dancing happening! See you again August 30th at the Stallion. Shout-outs to Dougie and Tony and the rest of the great staff; to the ladies for sharing their table for Rudy's "table" dance; to the new members Rudy's Riders for helping support the band with the purchase of tank tops; to Poppa Stallion for the tequila; and to the continued support from all the fans. It is very much appreciated.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Rudy & Saddle Up's Fan Club

Wow! Thank you for the great response. Rudy & the band have been getting a number of enquiries about their Fan Club. If you are interested in joining Rudy's Riders, Just email us at rudy@rudyandsaddleup.com.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Happy 141 Birthday Canada!

Rudy & Saddle Up had a very busy day celebrating Canada's birthday. Their day started out in beautiful Lower Beverley Lake Park in Delta, Ontario. Campers were not only treated to the great music but also a beautiful sunny day. Thank you to all the campers who came to the Pavilion to listen and dance and to those campers who relaxed at their campsites and listened.

After a four-hour show in Delta, the boys made the trip to the Strathcona paper Centre in the Town of Greater Napanee to continue to enjoy a beautiful day and celebrate with the citizens of Napanee and area. Hundreds of people were on hand to relax in the bleachers , lawnchairs, or blankets on the grass to listen to Rudy & Saddle Up. A good time was had by all for sure! Rudy, Andrew, Harrison, Calvin and Glen appreciate all the compliments and enjoyed signing autographs at the end of the show to the lights of the great firework display. Lots of fun. Hope to see you all again next year!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Rudy & the boys to celebrate Canada Day!

Rudy & Saddle Up have a busy Canada Day coming up. They hit the stage at Lower Beverley Lake Park at 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and then a quick trip east to Napanee for an 8:00 p.m. performance just before the Town of Napanee lights up the skies with their fireworks display at dusk.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Rudy & Saddle Up Are Riding into Summer

Rudy welcomes Harrison Crotin to Saddle Up as the new bass player. Harrison says that country music feels like home for him but you can definitely hear the influences of Rock, Soul, and Blues in whatever he is playing. Harrison has performed live and in the studio with some of North America's top session players.

Rudy & Saddle Up have a busy summer ahead. Be sure to check them out!

Monday, May 26, 2008

Rudy & the guys Ride at the Stallion

A great night at the Wild Stallion Saloon in Kingston on Friday night. The night was full of celebrations from birthdays and TGIF celebrations to Rudy & Saddle Up welcoming their new bass player, Harrison Crotin. A great addition to the band! The dance floor was rockin' with Rudy's Riders and Rudy!. The Wild Stallion Saloon is always a fun place to play. Shout outs to Dawn and Doug Elliott and Stephen Dowhy for their inaugural visit to the Stallion, to Tony for bringing his Mom visiting him from Prince George, BC to see Rudy and the guys for her birthday, to Julie for stopping in even though she had to be at work at 7:00 a.m. the next morning, to Bonnie lacey and her crew for coming from Brockville and all the other people who continue to support Rudy and Saddle Up....you know who you are! Rudy and the guys are back at the Stallion on Saturday, July 5th. See you all there!

Monday, May 5, 2008

Great Weekend in Pembroke

Rudy & Saddle Up made the drive from Kingston to Pembroke for a two-nighter at the rockin' Lasso Saloon. It was great to see all the many familiar faces in the crowd as well as all the new faces. Friday was a special night as Rudy & Saddle Up helped in the Farewell Send Off Party for Dan and Jeff who were heading off Monday for their ten-month tour in Kandahar. Our thoughts and prays will be with them and all the rest of the men and women heading out. Shout outs go out to Melissa and Lindsay along Amanda and her beau, to Melissa and Tim Daum for once again hosting the band at their house for the weekend, to the girls who came in from Cobden especially to see the band, and to the rest of the patrons who came out to not only support Rudy & Saddle Up but to support the area's best bar for live entertainment. last but certainly not least, special thanks to Lois and her great staff for continuing to support Rudy & Saddle Up. See you all August 1 and 2.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Rudy and K.H.B.A.

Rudy & Saddle Up spent a very enjoyable evening entertaining members of the Kingston Home Builders Association during the association's annual Appreciation Night in the main ballroom at the Ambassador Hotel. Dancers hit the dance floor early and danced until the end. Members were also treated to a song from Christine Hollywood! Thanks also to the group who showed their appreciation to the band at the end of the night with drinks.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Weekend in the County!

Rudy & Saddle Up would like to thank Jan and her great staff at Jan's County Pub in Picton for a fun Saturday night. Rudy and the band were pleased to see familiar faces from the old Royal Hotel crowd and many new faces. Rudy and Glen were joined by Kevin Crotty and Marlene Leeson on their "ride" in the County. Look forward to the next gig!

Monday, April 7, 2008

Busy Weekend!

Rudy and the boys experienced Boomer's in Prescott over the weekend. Thanks to those who came out. Heading to Picton on Saturday, April 12th to Jan's County Pub.

After two very late nights in Prescott, Rudy was also involved in the shooting of a live performance music video in Napanee on Sunday afternoon. He is looking forward to seeing the finished product. Thank you to those who came out to support Rudy. Special thanks also to Jim Patterson and Big Storm, Nick and Nick for filming the video and to Duncan Holt of Concept Audio.

Monday, March 17, 2008
Ontario Country Music Association Showcase

It was a successfully afternoon at the Ontario Country Music Association's Regional Showcase in Oshawa on March 16th. Rudy had the pleasure of performing with Big Storm (formerly Jim Patterson Band) at the showcase. Audience consisted of country music fans, OCMA members and media and music industry people.

Saturday, March 8, 2008
Rudy & Saddle Up versus Mother Nature

Score 1 for Mother Nature. A big winter storm that hit Eastern Ontario Friday and Saturday resulted in Rudy & Saddle Up rescheduling their gig at Jan's County Pub in Picton for Saturday, April 12th. The band looks forward to better driving weather by April. Don't we all!

See you all in Picton in April.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Rudy & Saddle Up at the Lasso Saloon

Rudy & Saddle Up enjoyed a very successful debut night at the Lasso Saloon in Pembroke on Saturday night. Rudy would like to thank Frank and Marty for coming and helping put on the show. Special thank you to Glen for his dedication to the band. The guys had fun performing for a very enthusiastic crowd......encores too. They will be returning for a two-nighter at the Lasso on May 2nd and 3rd.

Special thanks to Lois and her great staff at the Lasso for making the band feel welcome. Thank you to all who came out to the show.

Shout outs to: Michael and Steph who came up from Kingston to support the band; to Melissa and Tim Daum for offering their home as accommodations; to Johanne for staying for the whole night after working all day; to Jordan for hobbling in on his crutches to take in the whole night; to Ryan who appeared to fall in love with the hat bargain at the bar; to Melissa and her girl crew; to Tim Moss for his giveaway prizes; and finally to new fans of the band for buying t-shirts (hope to see them in the crowd in May!)

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Band News - March

Rudy & Saddle Up are heading to Pembroke Saturday, March 1 for their debut performance at the Lasso Saloon. The following weekend they will be performing in Picton at Jan's County Pub.

March 16th, Rudy is heading to Oshawa to the Ontario Country Music Association Showcase where he will be a special guest performer with Canadian recording artist, the Jim Patterson Band. Two weeks later, a music video filming will take place in Napanee.

Thanks for all your support and we look forward to seeing you over the next month.

Monday, February 11, 2008
Guitars & Hearts Valentine Dance and Auction

The 1st Annual Guitars & Hearts Valentine Dance and Auction sponsored by KIX 93.5, Westbrook Productions and Davis Plumbing was a great success. Rudy & Saddle Up opened for Canadian recording artist, the Jim Patterson Band. Thanks to all who came out to support both bands at the dance to raise funds for the University Hospital's Kingston Foundation.

Monday, January 7, 2008
Band News - Royal Hotel

Rudy & Saddle Up welcomed Marlene Leeson as their guest bass player for the weekend at the rockn' Royal Hotel in Picton this past weekend. A fun weekend was had by all.

The legendary Royal Hotel will be missed when it closes March 31, 2008.

Friday, December 21, 2007
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Rudy & Saddle Up would like to wish all of you a very safe and happy holiday season.

We thank you for all your support in 2007 and look forward to your continued support in 2008. We have many exciting projects in the works. Keep checking the website for updates. It promises to be a good year!