Musical History of Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets
Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets became familiar and regular attraction in Downtown Sacramento during
the late nineties and in the decade that followed. The music industry was at its all time peak and Sacramento was a
hot scene on the music industry radar. Then the industry began to unravel with the internet shaking things up as
big labels lost money and signed less acts. Natalie's band was one of the first to be played on Sacramento's
first internet station, SacLive, in the 1999-2000 period.
Natalie Cortez Cortez & The Ultra Violets - Looking For a Light
Here's a track from the 1998 compilation CD Cultivation Volume 4. The song is very tuneful and captivating while
showcasing Natalie's unique voice. The song has a laid back feel while the lyrics paint interesting imagery about a
journey seeking freedom in the cold with "nowhere to go but back home."
Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets - 10 Who Dared
In 1998 Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets released their album 10 Who Dared ... Live at The Palms, which formed the
body of their work that they frequently performed in the late 90s. They were top contenders to be the next big band from Sacramento. They had released
a series of hit-sounding pop/rock/alternative gems.
Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets - 1999 Demo
Here's a video showcasing a demo of the band's recordings from 1999. The band continued to perform throughout the 2000s and won local
awards from Sacramento News & Review. Natalie Cortez & The UltraViolets may have gone further had the music
industry not fallen apart financially in 2000, leading to less signings.
Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets - Live 1999
Natalie and the band appeared at "Concerts in the Park" at Chavez Park on July 30, 1999. This video captures Jerry Perry on stage and handing out
his publication Alive & Kicking, covering the local scene found all over town from 1996 through 2009. Natalie announced an upcoming
show in which her band would open for legendary act Dave Wakeling from English Beat and General Public.
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Here's Natalie Cortez performing at Luna's Cafe on April 14, 2018.
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In 2019 the Natalie Cortez Band appeared at Old Ironsides.
