Chris Ortiz

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Photographer, Reuters
Photographer, The Pitch (Kansas City)
News Editor and Photographer, The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ)

Phoenix, Prescott

Sports, World

As seen in: Reuters, The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ), The Pitch (Kansas City), USA Today, Daily Sabah, The Verde Independent

Covers: Music/Concert Photography Politics Sports

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Millions of Americans brace for heavy snowstorm

Millions of people in the Southeast United States prepared for a snowstorm and freezing rain on Sunday, feare…

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A Cold Pizza and Coffee Review - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Chris Ortiz

Let me start off by being completely honest. It was Saturday, February 18th, 6:30pm and I just parked my car …

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Photos: Wynonna and Martina McBride at T-Mobile

The Judds. // Photo by Chris Ortiz The Judds: Final Tour T-Mobile Center Friday, February 3 All photos by Chr…

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Photos: Royals vs. Astros for Teacher Appreciation Day

Royals vs. Astros. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Select images from the Royals vs. Astros game on Friday, June 3 ce…

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Biden visits KC to tout $1 trillion infrastructure package

Joe Biden speaks in KC regarding his infrastructure plans on Dec. 8, 2021. // Photo by Chris Ortiz President …

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From Facebook to Foo Fighters: How this Kansas City rock band turned to tech to power through COV...

When the coronavirus pandemic prevented rising rock band Radkey from performing live for crowds, the Kansas C…

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An Interview with Joe Queer of the band, The Queers.

Tours can be hectic, with late nights, hundreds if not thousands of miles in a car, van or bus crisscrossing …

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A Cold Pizza and Coffee Update - It's been a while: The NFL Draft Update - Chris Ortiz

It has been a little while since I've been on here. However, that is life I suppose. I want to write about on…

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A Cold Pizza and Coffee Interview - Sir Ringo Starr - Chris Ortiz

"I go to the gym most mornings, and I get ready" said Starr when asked about his daily schedule on the road. …

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The Dead and Co.'s Final Tour

A full review of the legendary Dead and Co. Final Tour stop in St. Louis, MO

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Weezer with Modest Mouse and Momma

Oh Sunday, June 11th, I had the pleasure of being able to head out to Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, K…

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top with Uncle Kracker

A review on two of the most iconic classic rock bands ever in history.

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A Cold Pizza and Coffee Review - Metallica's M72 tour at State Farm Stadium - Chris Ortiz

Review of Metallica's M72, Night One, at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix Arizona.

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A Cold Pizza and Coffee Interview: Marine Lacoste - Chris Ortiz

It was a warm August night when we first became familiar with Marine Lacoste, a 33 year old keys player from …

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