About Gundo
Growing up in small town Northern Wisconsin, emerging Contemporary Country Music Artist Ethan Gunderson (Gundo) had a lot of influences to his music. In an area dominated by farmers, factory workers, and fishermen, Gundo heard plenty of traditional country music through the years. That paired with his dad’s hard rock and the hip hop of his peers built just the basis Gundo needed once he finally found the type of music he loved.
Prior to 2022, Gundo had never sang in front of anyone, but one night he was talked into singing Zach Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” at a karaoke bar in Eau Claire, and from there it was history. He was re-introduced to his guitar player Jon Kaiser, who he went to school with, and by the end of the first night together, they had written a song. By the Spring of 2024, Gundo had over a dozen songs written and in July, Gundo and Jon traveled to Columbia, Missouri to record the Chose For Life EP with producer Myles Clayborne.
Later that summer, Gundo and Jon were joined by drummer Wolfgang Zank and bassist Matt LaBine, and Gundo’s band played their first show in October to over 150 paid attendees for their EP Release in Ladysmith, WI. Since then, Gundo has played in Wyoming, Kentucky, and many venues around Wisconsin, playing with bands like Blacktop Mojo, Adelita's Way, Wayland, Otherwise, Zamtrip, and Gravel Switch.
Gundo is currently booking for the rest of 2025 and 2026 and planning to release more singles before the end of the year. The first single off that EP, titled "Twisted", was released on all platforms in February.
2024 WAMI AWARD NOMINEE
NOMINATED FOR BEST NEW ARTIST & MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Show History
Flaming Gorge Days
In July 2025, Gundo opened for Otherwise, Adelita's Way and Zamtrip in Green River, Wyoming at the Flaming Gorge Days festival. They also played a headline show at Oil City Beer Company in Casper, WY.
Arcadia Broiler Dairy Days
In May 2025, Gundo opened for Corey Wise at the Arcadia Broiler festival, which attracts thousands of people from around the area. It was a 2-hour show which included originals and covers.
Northland Mardi Gras
Gundo has played the Northland Mardi Gras in both 2024 and 2025, opening for Derek Jones and Blacktop Mojo. These hometown shows have always been jam packed, and the 2025 show was very well received.
Austin City Saloon
In August 2025, Gundo performed at the legendary Austin City Saloon in Lexington, Kentucky, alongside Kentucky mainstay Gravel Switch. Montgomery Gentry began their career at the Austin City Saloon in the early 1990s.
Hicks & Picks Festival
Gundo's Festival debut was at the Hicks & Picks Festival in Unity, Wisconsin, opening up for Wayland in June of 2024. This was performed as an acoustic duo, prior to the foundation of the full band.
EP Release Concert
On October 12th, 2024, Gundo played an EP Release Concert at the VMA Drop Zone in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. This was Gundo's first full band show and had over 150 paid attendees for a 3-hour long show.
Opening for Wayland - Q&Z Expo Center, Ringle, WI
On December 5th, 2024, Gundo was Direct Support for national touring act Wayland in a 4-band show at the Q&Z Expo Center near Wausau, WI. The band played an hour-long set and had a very strong reception from the nearly sold-out crowd.