La Barbara is an eclectic group of musicians from the golden coasts of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California. From the band: "Our sound waves are inspired by a colorful palette of new age alternative and rock music. We hope to create an experience for our listeners and to promote our style of pacific-rock music [...]

Back-up vocals and lead guitarist of True American. Based in Los Angeles, True American has a distinct slow-core sound with space like guitar features. Debut EP "Ghosts: The Aftermath of a Love Story" out now!

Mando provides back-up vocals, guitar, and bass for artist, Iliana. As a powerful soul singer in English, Spanish and Italian, Iliana’s journey of becoming a renowned international artist has begun. Having performed on television screens and stages across the US, Mexico, and Europe, and as an opening act for European stars, Zucchero and Il Volo, [...]

Mando Ortega was fortunate enough to record this project at Wava Studios. From Post Modern Jukebox Youtube: "During our trip to LA, we met up with Grammy nominated saxophonist Dave Koz to tell him about Postmodern Jukebox. He loved the idea, and offered to help do a vintage remake of the song with that famous [...]

“Ascend into a world above your own.” Project titled “KUMO”, is an art installation under the direction of Kameron Burke & Kent Yoshimura. Kumo is a piece that is visually and audibly visceral as well as interactive. Giving the audience member an overwhelming feeling of calm, warmth, nerving, suspense, tranquility, and silence. You’re met by [...]