Art Padilla

Art Padilla | Guitarist

A Sacramento native, Art Padilla has been mastering the guitar since age 11 however he’s been playing professionally since 1999. His love and passion for guitar has allowed him to explore all types of sounds ranging from pop-punk, metal, pop, rock and country.

Professional Experience

Nu-Clear (2003-2005), Lead Guitarist, Back up Vocals, Songwriter
Pop-punk band performing at over 80+ high schools all over California, in addition to the multitude of clubs and venues.

DNR (2005 – 2007), Lead Guitarist, Back up Vocals, Songwriter
Hard Rock/Punk band joined the national Van’s Warped Tour two years in a row.

Hero’s Last Mission (2009 – 2017), Lead Guitarist, Back up Vocals, Songwriter
HLM, went on several successful national tours including performing at SXSW, Journeys Backyard BBQ, Vans Warped Tour, and 98.5 FM’s Sactown Rocks.

The Wiz Kid (2017 – Current), Lead Guitarist, Back Up Vocalist
Top 40’s dance rock.

Hired Musician (2006 – Current)
Jackson Michelson (Lead Guitar)
John Gurney (Lead Guitar/ Bass)
Jeremy McComb (Lead Guitar)
Leah Turner (Lead Guitar)
Oleander (Guitar)
Amy Wilcox (Lead Guitar)
Ariel Jean (Lead Guitar/ Bass)
The Cold Mountain (Lead Guitar)
Elana Jane (Lead Guitar)
Taja (Lead Guitar)
Lindsey Pavao (Lead Guitar)
Megan T Smith (Lead Guitar/ Bass)
Coyote Creates (Lead Guitar)
Taylor Lee (Lead Guitar)
Jeanette Hawkins (Lead Guitar)

Accolades & Awards
Sammie Awards (Sacramento Area Music Awards)
Sacramento Music Award
WCS International Songwriting Competition with the original “Baby You are Something”
Performed NAMM show
Tech Awards honoring Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)

Art Padilla is a proud endorser of:
EMG Pickups

The Jimmy Clip

QSC Audio