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Artie Stix Chavez

Artie Stix Chavez
BLUES ROCK DRUMMER

About Me

Artie Stix Chavez’s Musical Resume
Artie started laying down the beats back in 1967 as a kid with Tommy Castro in the (the Car Port Band )
He then moved to the Seattle Area were he was a founding member of the Seattle Rock Band STRUTT
And also worked in Roger Fisher’s ( Heart Guitarist) studio
He was a member of the LONG HORN band
Artie was a founding member of the WHOLE BOLIVIAN ARMY
Leaving Seattle and returning Home to the S F Bay Area
And then in 2004 Artie began yet another genre of music adding to his arsenal of diversity
...the Blues...
and in these past few years sence coming home
Artie’s had musical performances /recordings or the privlege of sharing the stage
with various award winning bands and Hall of Fame artists including;
Tommy Castro, Magic Dick (J. Geils Band) , Deanna Bogart,
Ronnie Baker Brooks, Ms.Tia Carroll, Kenny Neal, Chris Cain,
Mighty Mike Schermer (Elvin Bishop Band), Garth Webber,
Chris KID Anderson ( The Charley Musselwhite Band )
Volker Strifler ( Ford Blues Band) , Rusty Zinn, Willy G,
Jackie Payne & Steve Edmonson ,
Rene Solis, J C Smith, Big Eyed Willy Smith, Ron Thompson & Leonard Gill ( B.B.KING ),Johnny Nitro, Johnny Ace,Cathy Lemons, Stan Erhart, Danial Castro, Dave Workman ,Chris Cobb, Kenny Blue Ray, Johnny Cat, Eldridge "Big Cat" Tolefree & Hypnotic Blues, Sonny Rhodes,
And so many other great professional musician’s.
Artie continues his Blues journey as a working drummer
in the greater S.F. Bay Area.
And is currently playing with
Ms. Tia Carroll and Hardwork
&
The Stan Erhart trio
Artie also freelances when ever possible !
"Being Available for: Gigs, Sessions, Touring & Teaching."
Artie Stix Chavez Playing Music with other Muscians
A year in review "2007"

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/13/2007
Band Website: youtube.com/artiechavez
Influences: Great Drummers of the Blues & Rock & Roll : Buddy, Gene, Keith, Neil, John & Jason, Charily, Ringo, Steve , Bill,Paul, Jack, Franice, Big Eye Willy,And many great local guys like Shad , June, Andy, The List could go on for ever !
www.bluesfestivaleguide.com
http://www.sanjosebluesweek.com

Sounds Like: Artie Stix Chavez

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Check out this video: Two Drink Minimum

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Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:58:00 PST

Check out this event: Ms. Tia Carroll & Hardwork @ Yoshi

Hosted By: Artie Stix Chavez with Tia Carroll & HardworkWhen: Monday Mar 31, 2008at 8:00 PMWhere: Yoshi"s at Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero WestOakland, CA 94607United StatesDescription:8:pm &...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:02:00 PST

Great Music for Today 3-16 Artie with Stan Erhart @ Don Quixotes International Music Hall

  Artie Stix Chavez Today March, 16 2008 at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall  with Stan Erhart 6275 Highway 9 in Downtown Felton,  Felton, California 95018 Cost : $8.-$10.a...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:42:00 PST

R I P Francis Clay

Francis ClayYou will surly be missed by so many of us !Who will carry you with us in our beautiful memories of you! from your admired legendary talents as one of the worlds best blues drummers !To you...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:49:00 PST

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE !

We've Got Some New Holiday Fun Videos & Photos Of Artie Spreading  His Holiday Cheer All Around The S F Bay Area ...For You All To See ! Hope You Enjoy Gale & Artie ...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:20:00 PST

Ms.Tia Carroll & Hardwork @ Biscuits & Blues Dec20th

Artie Stix Chavez would like to invite you all out for a great night of Music with Ms.Tia Carroll & Hardwork  @ Biscuits & Blues  tonight Thur Dec 20th. 8 -11pm 401 Mason StreetS...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:55:00 PST

Tia Carroll & Hardwork @ The Little Fox in Redwood City Ca. Dec5th 2007

Hey everone,  Here is some Footage of Tia Carroll & Hardwork show @ The Little Fox in Redwood City Ca.Dec 5th 2007 Hope you enjoy ...see you soon !   Gale more footage @ My Myspace ...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST

Ms Tia Carroll and Hardwork @ the LittleFox WedDec 5

HEY EVERYONE WERE HOSTING AT THE LITTLE FOX BLUES JAM THIS WED DEC 5TH 7:pm - 11:pm AND WE"D LOVE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE !undefined Ms Tia Carroll and Hardwork Add to My Profile | More Vide...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:02:00 PST

Artie with the Tia Carroll Band @ Little Fox Wed the 5th

Hey All you Local S F Players ! I'll be with Ms. Tia Carroll & Hardwork at the Little Fox Blues Jam in Redwood City Wed Dec 5Th 7:pm - 11:pm Hope to see you there ! Artie Stix Chavez ...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:56:00 PST

Super Jam Session

Sunday, November 11Th Leroy & Brother Bob's Super Jam Session @ The Old Princeton Landing Showtime:3:00pm -11:00pm donations all ages till 7 pm. 460 Capistrano    Princeton-b...
Posted by Artie Stix Chavez on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:27:00 PST