Wed, 6/4/2008 - Rich Ortiz Voted Capital District's "Best Acoustic Solo/Duo Artist"!!
Capital District newspaper, The Post Star has announced that Rich has been voted the Capital District's "Best Acoustic Solo/Duo Artist" in it's Readers' Choice competetition. Thanks to everyone in the Capital District who voted!

Fri, 3/7/2008 - Let It Be Life" Hits The Top-40 On CD Baby!!
CD Baby, the #1 online record store for independent music has listed "Let It Be Life" as one of its top-40 selling albums in the Funk/Blues category. A BIG thanks to everyone who has shown their support by purchasing the album!

Sun, 9/23/2007 - Vote For Rich Ortiz To Be Sponsored By Boru Vodka!
Rich has been chosen as one of 15 semi-finalist bands in Boru Vodka's Defend the Bar Band contest. Beginning September 24, fans will be able to vote for their favorite band, the winner of which will pick up sponsorship by Boru Vodka. Please click on the following link and vote for Rich Ortiz!
http://www.borubarband.com.com

Thur, 7/26/207 - Hear "Close To You" On Driven 24/7
The song, ""Close To You", which was co-written by Rich, has been picked up by the hunting television show, "Driven 24/7." The show airs on the Mens Network on Thursdays and Saturdays

Wed, 5/30/2007 - "Let It Be Life" On Sale At Borders - Saratoga Springs
Rich's new album, "Let It Be Life" is now available for purchase at Borders in Saratoga Springs, NY.