The Blind Nello Band produces a blend of country, blues and rock. The band plays a driving style of music that moves people to groove. So, get out and come see us if we're in your area. If we're not in your area and you want to do something about it, contact us for booking info.

The band's founder, Eddie Arteaga, has been drumming since the age of 7, and continues to lay down a powerful backbeat. His music influences are too large to list here. Eddie uses Premier and Yamaha drums, ProMark drumsticks, Zildjian cymbals and Tama hardware.

Rick Hyatt's musical influences have been Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Ray Price, Merle Haggard and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Rick brings dynamic vocals and rhythm guitar to the band, and is always experimenting with new material. Rick uses Takamine and Alvarez guitars.

Richard Losoya has many music interests. Richard brings his accordion skills and vocals to the band. Richard has played and sat in with many Latin and Tejano bands, and brings that flavor to the band.

Pete Skains is well-known around the West Texas music circle. Pete never stops learning new chops, injecting new riffs into old classics. His interests are Country, Latin, Blues and Rockabilly. Pete uses Fender and Paul Reed Smith guitars and Fender amplifiers.

Bill Lee lays down the bass for the band. He ranges from country to rock, and everything in between. When Bill is not using his superpowers to fight musical injustice, he's a daytime radio personality. Along with Eddie, Bill drives the band's music in a big way.