Gus

Gus

Gus Cuervo-Rubio III began his formal musical training at the age of eleven. His studies included bossa nova, classical, flamenco, jazz and contemporary styles. Upon hearing the genius of Carlos Santana, he became religiously inspired and his destiny in music was forever changed. Also at the age of eleven, he began training in his other passion, traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. For the past twenty seven years he has taught this art to thousands establishing one of the most successful schools in South Florida, Kung Fu Connection. After thirty-four years, he has accepted the title of Master.

After many social trials, Gus decided that the best way to raise the consciousness of the youth was through music. He teamed up with some truly talented players & writers to form his band, Middle Pillar (www.middlepillarmusic.com) Gus is currently an associate partner at Miami Beach Recording Studios where he produces mostly live rock and jazz bands. To date Gustavo continues to perform, write, arrange, engineer and produce.