Hey, Love!

After they moved East, the band’s name was changed to the Coronados; Ruben changed his name slightly to Reuben Ortiz, and Steven Ortiz masqueraded as a brother-in-law, rather than a brother, by the name of Steven Coronado.  Sources vary, with some saying that Anita Ortiz of the Ortiz Trio continued in the Coronados; but at least by 1965, Reuben’s wife Ginger Ortiz was on board.  The Coronados recorded numerous 45’s and one album, called Hey, Love!; their music was released on Jubilee Records and RCA Victor Records.  

(August 2013)