Kioea is an instrumental band based in the Seacoast Region. Kioea’s soundscapes are created from intricate guitar solos that blend American Surf Psychedelia with global inspirations.
Named after an extinct bird that lived on the Island of Hawaiʻi, Kioea (pronounced kī’-ō-ē’a) translates to mean “stand tall.” Learn about the bird that first inspired this project.