My band name was not hard to pick considering it's my name. All I did was just shorten the Joshua to Josh.....creative genius.(ha! hah! ha!)

I love to play live because you are there with the people. There is no better feeling then when someone is loving you're music. The greatest experience I ever had was when I played live at Zoey Cafe in Ventura, Ca. All the people were nice and I had never meet so much gentle souls like that before in my life.

I think the internet and mp3 have changed the music industry because it gives starving musicians such as myself a place to shine. It offers me the chance to be heard and loved by hundreds...hopefully millions of people.

I would sign a contract with a major record label only if they let me be who I am. If they try and control me or change my style then it's not for me. I want to be real and I won't sell my soul to anyone.

Born in Oxnard, California; singer/songwriter Josh Ortiz radiates positivity and sings with a rawness in his voice and lyrics that come straight from the heart. He began writing songs at an early age; but he has only been playing guitar for a few years.
His musical journey began in 2002 when he formed a band called the "System Blues" While singing in the band he started to really appreciate his acoustic guitar more and more and began to play every now and again. Before recording his first solo ep, Ortiz would only perform for friends and family. Soon after that his band feel through some rough times and he found himself a solo artist. Sometimes good things come from bad things because soon after his band broke up he recorded "The Sotto Voce Ep". Through all of his experiences, Josh Ortiz is growing both as a musician and also as a person.

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My musical influences are The Doors, Nirvana, John Lennon and Jeff Buckley. I think they are the greatest things to ever happen to music. If it was not for them then I would not be who I am today.

My favorite spot on earth is the beach at night on the sand, sitting and staring off into nothing. I have created many beautiful memories and have written many of my songs at the beach. It's even better when you are there with someone you love.

Oviation Celebrity acoustic/electric guitar
Les Paul Ephiphone electric guitar
Djembe hand drum
Boss ME-50 effects pedal

It may not be great; but it's real and I will spill my soul for anyone if they will allow me to. Love me and I will love you back.