Rudi Ekstein

Rudi Ekstein has been in the music business for many years as a performer, producer, and studio owner. Now, on his album Carolina Chimes, Rudi showcases his mandolin prowess on 12 original tunes featuring an all-star cast of world-class talent.
The Top 10 Favorite Bluegrass Albums of 2018 includes Carolina Chimes, number 4, on Fervor Coulee Country Standard Time's list.

"This 'All Original Bluegrass Instrumental Showcase' is 34-minutes of tunes sounding fresh, invigorated, and powerful. The twelve numbers flow brilliantly, a set of mandolin-based bluegrass the likes we haven't experienced in years. Rudi Ekstein's latest collection deserves significant attention." ...
"An absolute stunner of a bluegrass album." Donald Teplyske, Fervor Coulee Bluegrass Review.

"Collectively, these artists bring enough heat that you may need to step back from your speakers." - Greg Yost, Country Standard Time Review.

"Rudi's original tunes are sure to become classics. The musicians are fantastic - every tune is a gem." Dennis Caplinger (Banjo virtuoso - Bluegrass ETC.).

"Rudi has written a great collection of new bluegrass instrumentals. ... The mix is wonderful and Rudi's cast of musicians is stellar!" Gene Libbea, (Multi GRAMMY award winner - The Nashville Bluegrass Band)

The bluegrass tunes Rudi has written for his records over the past 30 years are mostly named after people, events, or something important that happened in his life. That’s just part of his love for bluegrass.