Arturo X. Echeverria Baez

Art was a Booking agent and Sound Engineer at Shady Acres Saloon. Before that, he was a bartender extraordinaire at The Next Door Bar. He was also a Talent agent at Fitzgerald’s. Also, he bartended at several other local music venues such as Rudyard’s, Last Concert Café and Instant Karma, to name a few.

He attended St. Thomas High School and graduated from Northbrook High School, Class of 89’ and studied at the University of Houston.

He played guitar in several local bands, Rosebud, Deebo’s Chicken Coop, Donkey Punch and Beholder. He was a big part of the Houston music community as well as a staple of the Montrose area.

His love of Marvel, Star Wars, comic books, World of Warcraft, D & D, and Magic labeled him a “Geeky Nerd” but in his own words, “Nerds are NOW cool”!

He was well loved and well known by many.

He is survived by his loving mother, Cecilia E. Baez, his brother Carlos Baez and his beloved Battle Cat. For him, his many friends are also his family, which is apparent by the outpouring of love that he has received.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a rosary service and remembrances beginning at 7:00 pm in The Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 11720 Joan of Arc Blvd., Houston, Texas 77024 with a reception to follow in the Youth Room. For those attending virtually, please click “Join Livestream”.