Artie is a San Diego native and well known local drummer.  Artie attended Hoover High School in San Diego when he began training as a musician.  He attended the prestigious Copley Music School in San Diego which trained some of San Diego's top musicians before it's closing.  He has played in a number of San Diego bands as both drummer and percussionist.  He enjoys all styles of music and keeps the beat rockin', swingin' and at all times partying.