Bud Cerio

Bud Cerio is a veteran singer/guitarist who has a career spanning 2 decades  which 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, Bud kept a busy schedule playing 250 shows a year.

Seeking a new creative direction, he is now on sabbatical living in upstate New York and 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