Grammy-Nominated R&B Artist Rudy Currence Delights Tavern on LaGrange Crowd

By Rashad Alexander Rudy Currence stopped by Tavern on LaGrange in Countryside to serenade the crowd on a recent Friday evening. With the spirit of love still in the air for the month of February, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer shared some love for the western suburbs. This performance capped off his Red Hearts & Roses III Tour, which saw him visit Charlotte, Columbia, South Carolina, Atlanta, and then Countryside. Leading up to his performance, the restaurant played various R&B records for the audience to hear while they enjoyed their food. This played in Currence’s favor, as he performed many R&B hits from other artists for the audience to sing along with, like Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” and John Legend’s “All of Me.” “If they’re not familiar with my music, hopefully, they’re familiar with the covers, and then they can participate and sing along, and that’s why I always encourage people to sing with me,” Currence said after the show. The Rock Hill, South Carolina native has a strong gospel influence in his music, making it feel like a church service in the middle of the restaurant. Currence grew up a pastor’s kid, which inspired him to sing professionally. His gospel...