Bud Cerio


Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, percussion.

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Bud Cerio is a veteran singer/guitarist who's career includes touring as the opening act for legends like BB King, Buddy Guy, and Robert Cray and numerous cd, television and radio appearances.

Although well known for being a soulful, passionate blues man, his incredible versatility has earned him the title of guitar virtuoso! He is a fluent player of Blues,  Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Funk, Reggae, Latin, World, Blue Grass, Classical, Flamenco, Country , Jazz, Fusion, Fingerstyle Acoustic and Slack key Guitar.

He's known for his ability to morph from one style/song to another in one of his legendary improvisational jams!.

As the lead singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for Honolulu based Rock/R&B jam band Bud Cerio & The Now, he kept a busy schedule playing 250 shows a year.

Seeking a new creative direction, he is now on sabbatical living in upstate New York where he is working on a variety of new solo projects.

Recordings include:

Michael Piranha's Silhouette Artist
Hawaii Music Awards Best Rock Album 2000

Jeff K's Guava Skies
Kamananui Records 1998

Jim Hubbard's Noisy Dreams