Joeyoband at 115 E. 19th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 US - Press
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Jason Hoffman, WhatzUp Magazine (Fort Wayne) “In “Any other Way” you hear one of the many reasons why this band is so popular. The songwriting on this album is SO strong. Every song on this album is a winner.” “Joey O’s immaculate guitar playing is present throughout with many examples of what an extended, melodic solo should be, like the enchanting guitar solo on “Joey’s Blues.” Shirley Gifford Harm, The Evening Star (Auburn) Steve Penhollow, The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne) “Ortega is a blistering guitarist.” "Joey O. is widely acknowledged to be one of the region's most accomplished blues guitarists. Still Dreaming, is his most ambitious & least pigeonhole-able effort yet." Music Connection Magazine - Kenny Kerner Guitar World Magazine - Mordechai Kleidermacher (New York) Whatz Up Magazine - Mike Allen(Fort Wayne) The Evening Star - Shirley Gifford (Auburn, IN) Whatz Up - Mark Hunter (Ft.Wayne,IN) Tune Up Magazine - Darin Scott (Michigan) Review Magazine - Bob Martin (Saginaw, MI) "The Home Demos is as edgy as it is accessible, constructed upon an amalgamated tapestry of gritty blues based guitar playing one moment and piano-laced Beattlesque pop tunes the next"..."That big break may be right around the corner"... The Bay City Times - Michael Nowlin (Bay City) "A rising star"..."A trailblazer"..."A pioneer in the music industry"..."Critically acclaimed guitarist"... Metro Times - Lex Kuhne (Detroit) "A guitar whiz"... The Saginaw News - Sue White (Saginaw) "His nimble fingers soar, bringing conversation to a standstill"... Larry Brooks (Formerly of Seymour Duncan and The Fender Custom Shop) "Nobody in their right mind would ever give him a bad review...he's too good"... Bruce Iglauer (President ~ Alligator Records) "Nice tone, excellent chops and good taste"..."He has a lot of talent"... "A strong guitarist, nice power blues guitar solos, classy tone, elegance in his playing." Doyle Bramhall (co-writer of many Stevie Ray Vaughan songs) "great guitar player, great tone"... Mary Jane McAdams (Artworks ~ Channel 19 PBS) "A phenominal guitarist"..."An incredible guitarist"..."A star, definately going places"... Andre Peters (101.5 FM Flint, MI) "He makes that telecaster sing"..."A great well-rounded album, from blues to pop"..."A mighty fine album, when I heard 'Living in Disarray' I thought it was John Lennon"...
"Joey O. is a guitarist's guitarist. With his latest release, Still Dreaming, Joey O. & bandmates have issued their best collection yet. Every song has a smoking guitar solo performed in a succulent guitar tone. His playing style is so nuanced & direct. For Donna, is an emotion packed instrumental that allows him to give full vent to his expressive playing stlye." “The charismatic Joey O. Band’s CD is instant enjoyment…each song sporting the impeccable guitar technique of Joey O.”
"He looks like rock legend Jimmy Page. He plays like blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan." "O-Lectric Guitar." "Joey O. is known for his blues guitar playing: scorching, stampeding stuff; the musical equivalent of high-speed rail." "Stevie Ray Vaughan would have passed the torch to Joey O."
(Los Angeles) "A star"..."Genuinely special"..."Incredible strong knack for writing"..."An A&R dream"..."His pure pop vocals are a natural for radio"...Received a rating of 8 (out of 10), highest rating ever in Demo Critique review.
"He can belt out gritty blues guitar a la Stevie Ray Vaughan one minute and turn around and deliver a sweet piano laced pop ballad a la Eric Carmen the next."..."Definately has an advantage over most musicians"..."An extremely gifted guitarist/singer/writer/keyboardist"..."A unique blend of blues, pop, and rock & roll."
"There's a buzzing about the guitarists' virtuosity, his range of material and charismatic stage presence"..."The next big national breakout artist"..."A fast rising talent"...A hard act to follow"..."A guitarist's guitarist"..."A brilliant sound technician"..."A master of guitar techniques and tones"..."Extraordinarily handsome, boyish good looks"..."The bark of his Fender Telecaster and flash of cutting guitar solos mesmerizes the audience"...Ability to absorb different styles and make them his own"..."He slides easily from pop to rock to blues"..."His artistry emanates from the bundle of contradictions, influences and experiences that make him the person he is"...
"Ortega has already been touted as one of the best blues guitarists on the national scene". "Blues virtuosity". "A stellar guitarist". "Up and coming in the footsteps of his predecessors".
"Hot licks from up north". "The Joey O. Band is a force to be reckoned with". "Ortega can make a guitar do what he wants it to do and over a wide range of styles". "Ortega's blazing solo's". "A show not to be missed".
"One of Michigan's top musicians"..."Unique guitar style, extremely compositional and rhythmic"..."His song writing is the perfect vehicle for his guitar playing and singing"..."Joey O. has all the right stuff"..."A brilliant song writer"... 
