Gus Amador is an American singer-songwriter whose music seamlessly blends acoustic folk, punk, rock, and socially conscious lyrics. His musical journey began in the early 1980’s with his punk band the Quiz Kidz, as well as with the rock band The Rave marking his entry into the vibrant New York City music scene. By the late 1990’s, he joined Ocean in a Cup further honing his craft and expanding his musical horizons. In 2014, he performed with the BGT band for a one-off show, showcasing his versatility and enduring passion for music. Throughout the 1980’s, Gus graced the stages of iconic defunct venues such as CBGB's, Gerde’s Folk City and the Rising Sun.
Since the turn of the millennium, he has focused on his solo acoustic career, delivering performances characterized by his views on current issues. His commitment to authenticity and his passion for music that challenges and inspires has solidified his reputation as a standout singer-songwriter in South Jersey since relocating there in 2022.
He has performed at the following venues:
1. CBGB’s - NYC (1980’s)
2. Gerde’s Folk City - NYC (1980’s)
3. The Rising Sun - Yonkers, NY (1980’s)
4. Rockin Rex Music - Yonkers, NY
5. Victor’s - Hawthorne, NY
6. McGuire’s Pub - Carmel, NY
7. The Black Cat Cafe - Irvington, NY
8. Coffee Labs - Tarrytown, NY
9. Mr. D’s - Yonkers, NY
10. Cubbyhole Café - Poughkeepsie, NY
11. BWC Coffee House Series - Bronxville, NY
12. Beal Bocht Cafe - the Bronx, NY
13. Southside Inn - Mahopac, NY
14. Danny's Cafe - Ossining, NY
15. McCarthy's Pub - Carmel, NY
16. Biancachino’s - Mahopac, NY
17. The Kent Library - Kent, NY
18. Mount Kisco Library Coffee House - Mount Kisco, NY
19. Food & Music Festival @ Marsh Sanctuary - Mount Kisco, NY
20. Beauty from Ashes Benefit Concert - Brewster, NY
21. Vinyl Lounge - Nyack, NY
22. Holy Grounds Cafe - Fairfield, Ct.
23. Rev (The Parlor) - Hudson, NY
24. Bank Square Coffeehouse - Beacon, NY
25. The Coffee Shoppe - Beacon, NY
26. Spotlite Cafe - Scarsdale, NY
27. Boardwalk Music & Arts Festival - Rye, NY
28. Art at the Park - Rye, NY
29. Scott Place Cafe - Bronx, NY
30. Hanks Saloon - NYC
31. Branded Salon - NYC
32. The Bitter End - NYC
33. Parkside Lounge - NYC
34. Starving Artist Cafe - City Island, NY
35. MMNY (Make Music NY) Festival - NYC
36. NADDS - Baltimore, Maryland
37. Bayshore Coffee - Naples, Florida
38. Pleasantville's Circle of Friends - Pleasantville, NY
39. Studio 2 - Peekskill, NY
40. The Bean Runner Café - Peekskill, NY
41. The Listening Room’s Music Series - Cold Spring, NY
42. Lucy's Lounge - Pleasantville, NY
43. Spotlight Concert Series at SHU - Fairfield, CT
44. 12 Grapes - Peekskill, NY
45. Paulie's Pub - Pleasantville, NY
46. Wenonah Porch Festival - Wenonah, NJ
47. Wenonah Lake - Wenonah, NJ
48. Quig's Pub - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
49. Little Ease Tavern - Franklinville, NJ
50. Core3 Brewery - Clayton NJ
51. Red, White Brew Beer Co - Audubon NJ
52. Pitman Methodist Church Open Mic - Pitman, NJ
53. Death of the Fox Brewery - Clarksboro, NJ
54. Collingswood Porch Festival - Collingswood, NJ
55. Woodbury Porch Festival - Woodbury, NJ
56. Village Idiot Brewing Company - Mount Holly, NJ
57. Double Nickel Brewery - Pennsauken, NJ
58. The Taproom - Haddonfield, NJ
59. Ren’s Coffeehouse & Bookstore – Blackwood, NJ
60. Dr. Brewlittle’s Brewery – Maple Shade, NJ
Cable access shows The Working Musician and Music from Bob's Basement.
www.reverbnation.com/gusamador
www.youtube.com/@GusAmadorMusic
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094114171896
I would like to thank all of you that supported me over the years. I hope my music inspired and enlightened your mind.
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Location: Gloucester County County, NJ
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Gus Amador - Music Scene with Dave Cudrak
Gus Amador - 2025 Live @ Double Nickle Open Mic -
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