Dina Preston Band
Music Without Borders
We've Been Everywhere
Embark on a global musical adventure with The Dina Preston Band's rendition of Johnny Cash's classic. Modified lyrics share our worldwide music experiences. Gratitude to Johnny Cash for the inspiration and a BIG thank you to our local team at Music Lab in Phoenix/Tucson and Rudy Perez's crew at Bullseye Studios for shaping this unique music journey.
Dive into our music store on your preferred streaming platform. Your presence on this ride is truly appreciated. We've Been Everywhere
Songwriter: McElhinney Albert Geoffrey; BMI/ Publishing-Unichappell Music Inc, EMI Belinda Music Australia PTY LTD Producer: Rudy Perez Co-Producer: John Regna Associate Producers: Michael Terry, Don Ortiz Mixing Engineer: Bruce Weeden; Mastering Engineer: Bruce Weeden @ Bullseye Studio-Miami, Florida Dina Preston-Ortiz-lead vocalist; Michael Terry, - keyboards, bass, and rhythm guitars, BGVS; Don Ortiz- lead and rhythm guitars, BGVS
The Dina Preston Band is more than a powerhouse live act. Dina Preston-Ortiz and Don Ortiz have spent their careers as cultural ambassadors, carrying American music across the world with a record that no other independent band can touch. They’ve toured 44 countries, completed 26 world tours, and performed for the U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, U.S. Embassies, and international audiences ranging from diplomats to deployed service members.
Their sound blends Americana, rock, roots, and contemporary country into a high-energy show built for large stages, international audiences, and major events. They’ve opened for top acts, headlined cultural diplomacy tours, and built a reputation for delivering concerts that unify and elevate every room they walk into.
Dina and Don also serve on the DGLevatEd™ Advisory Board, playing an active role in shaping national access to world-class jazz, Americana, and roots music in underrepresented schools. They will be featured DGLevatEd™ residency artists in May 2026 and Fall 2026, bringing their performance, storytelling, and educational expertise directly to students and communities.
Upcoming Features
• Participating in The Listening Room Best Video Entry competition
• Performing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 12, 2025
• Two DGLevatEd™ residencies confirmed for 2026
• Continued international touring and cultural diplomacy projects
Booking Options
• Mainstage Concerts
• International Touring
• Artist Residencies
• Cultural Diplomacy Programs
• Veteran and Service-Member Events
• Educational Outreach (clinics, workshops, masterclasses)
Now booking nationally and internationally through DGL Artists™.
Dive into the official music video for Dina Preston Band’s latest release, “Hard Working Man.”
Produced by Grammy® Award-winner Rudy Perez, this powerful track is a tribute to resilience, grit, and the spirit of hard-working men everywhere.
Production Credits
Producer: Rudy Perez
Co-Producer: Michael Terry
Executive Producers: John Regna, Don Ortiz, Dina Preston-Ortiz
Recording Engineer: Michael Terry – The Music Lab, Tucson, Arizona
Mixing Engineer: Andres Bermudez – Bullseye Studio, Miami, Florida
Mastering Engineer: Bruce Weeden – Bullseye Studio, Miami, Florida
Track Details
Songwriters: Kregg Barentine (BMI/Emerald Ave Music), Don Ortiz, Dina Preston-Ortiz (BMI/DEO Publishing)
Performers:
– Dina Preston-Ortiz – Lead Vocals
– Michael Terry – Keyboards, Bass, Rhythm Guitars
– Adam Armijo – Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocals
– Don Ortiz – Lead, Slide, and Rhythm Guitars, Background Vocals
