Articles by George Ortiz

About George Ortiz

George is Southern California and Big Sky, Montana-based photographer. He grew up in Los Angeles and began shooting professionally in the mid 80s. His words and photos have appeared in local & national publications.

Greta Van Fleet at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

March 28, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

Deafening, blues guitar-based hard rock blows the roof off the Honda Center as Rival Sons and Greta Van Fleet roll into SoCal.

Flogging Molly at Riverside Municipal Auditorium in Riverside, CA

March 22, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

Irish folk, punk-rock music triple bill blows into Riverside Municipal Auditorium for raucous St. Paddy’s Day weekend celebration.

Outside Lands Announces 2023 Lineup

March 7, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

San Francisco’s Outside Lands announced its 2023 line up for the iconic three-day festival in Golden Gate Park, taking place on August 11-13th.

Willie Nelson To Celebrate 90th Birthday at the Hollywood Bowl

January 27, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

The country music legend and musical icon will lead a star-studded celebration April 29-30 at the iconic outdoor LA concert venue.

Social Distortion at the Observatory North Park in San Diego, CA

January 10, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

Social Distortion winds up triumphant west coast swing with four-night sold-out run in San Diego before heading Down Under.

BottleRock Napa Valley Announces 2023 Lineup

January 9, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

10th anniversary festival features over 75 musical acts including Leon Bridges, Billy Strings, Wu-Tang Clan, Caamp, Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

BeachLife Festival Returning to Redondo Beach

January 6, 2023 George Ortiz Comments Off

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys, and The Black Crowes are set to headline BeachLife Festival on the Redondo Beach Waterfront May 5-7, 2023.

Headliners Announced for P’al Norte Festival 2023 in Monterrey, MX

November 3, 2022 George Ortiz Comments Off

The P’al Norte Festival, one of Mexico’s largest and most anticipated music festivals, is set to return to Parque Fundidora (Foundry Park) in Monterrey, Mexico.

The Who at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

November 2, 2022 George Ortiz Comments Off

The Who Strike Back arena 2022 tour hits the Honda Center in Anaheim with full orchestra performing a retrospect of nearly six decades of music.

Atmosphere at SOMA in San Diego, CA

October 22, 2022 George Ortiz Comments Off

Atmosphere, joined by rap duo Blimes and Gab, brings the Party Over Here Tour to the world-famous SOMA in San Diego.