Teenage Fanclub Tribute! "What You Do To Me"

Adam Gimbel organized a tribute to the band Teenage Fanclub on December 20 at the Kensington Club in San Diego that featured  a 4 different combos in one format playing the entire Bandwagonesque album. Bart Mendoza was part of the group, Star Signs, which included Gimbel, guitarist Dylan Martinez (Geezer, Static Halo) and drummer Victor Penalosa (Flamin' Groovies, The Shambles) and sang the song, "What You Do To Me."

Bart Mendoza Concert Previews: Samantha Fish, Kevin McCully, Love Is A Rose and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press and La Jolla Village News: Concert previews of Samantha Fish at The Sound, Gin & Ukes at Tio Leo's Lounge, Kevin McCully at the La Valencia, Love is A Rose at Humphreys Backstage Live, Toys for Tots with Hillandale Drive at Break Point, and Groove is in the Heart at the 710 Beach Club: Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-10

The SceneSD: Ratt Reissues, A New Documentary and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a feature on all the recent activity surrounding hard rock hitmakers, Ratt, including news on re-issues, a new documentary appearance, a solo tour and more.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/ratt-40-th-anniversary

The SceneSD: San Diego New Music Releases including Sinister Surf, Bloodstone the Street Preacher, Cheyenne Benton and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a San Diego New Release post for the December issue. This month includes Sinister Surf, Bloodstone the Street Preacher, Cheyenne Benton and much more. https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-6/

The SceneSD: Jeff Berkley Covers San Diego!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on Jeff Berkley & The Banned's series of San Diego inspired covers, including The Shambles!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/jeff-berkley-and-the-banned-sd

Jeff Berkley & The Banned Cover The Shambles - Free Download!

Multiple SDMA winning artists, Jeff Berkley & The Banned are releasing a different cover song originally by a San Diego artist that has influenced and inspired the band along the way. 

Kicking off the series on December 7 will be thier new version of “I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster,” originally by The Shambles (1995, from the Original Tangent EP). The song was recorded as a demo by Manual Scan, though it didn't make it to vinyl until The Shambles version.

A free download of the song is available this week via Berkley’s website below. Other artists being covered are The Beat Farmers, The Rugburns and Tom Waits. 

 www.jeffberkley.com

La Jolla Village News Concert Previews: Daniel Nielsen, Lissa Dee, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes concert previews of the San Diego Troubadour Holiday Part with The Sleepwalkers, Chloe Lou & The Liddells and more, Lissa Dee at Beaumont's Eatery, Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Baker Baum Hall, Daniel Nielsen at Humphreys Backstage Live, Mission Bay High School's Winter Concerts with JP Balmat, Rob Thorsen at the Athenaeum and a Celebration of Art Blakely at Dizzy's - where the music matters most. Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-9

True Stories at Beatles fair 2016 with Denny Laine

Beatles Fair 2016

At The KUSI-TV Interview

Martin Martinarena, Bart Mendoza, Nicolas Peters, Danny Cress, David Fleminger

Steve Thorn, Alma Rodriguez, Denny Laine, Bart Mendoza, Carmen Salmon

The SceneSD: Alicia Previn Book Reissues

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with Alicia Previn about her books, new recordings and session work! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/alicia-previn-book-reissues

Geezer Fanclub Plays Teenage Fanclub's Bandwagonesque

A new flyer for December 21's Teenage Fanclub tribute show at the Kensington Club in San Diego is out! 

True Stories at the San Diego County Fair 2013

Bart Mendoza and David Fleminger had a residency at the 2013 San Diego County Fair, playing acoustic Beatles songs, with a few guests stopping by on occasion

Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger

                                                            Bart Mendoza, Dave Humphries

Bart Mendoza, Nico Peters, David Fleminger

The Scene SD: A Conversation with Deven Berryhill of The Tourmaliners!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A chat with Deven Berryhill about The Tourmaliners new album, Live & Alive. Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/the-tourmaliners-live-alive

The SceneSD: Top 5 December Concerts with Samantha Fish, Cat 22, Peter Sprague and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD includes a Top 5 December Concerts page including shows from Peter Sprague, Samantha Fish, Cat 22 and more!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-5-concerts-spotlight-concerts-5

The SceneSD: San Diego Holiday Gift Guide w/ Blink 182, Switchfoot, The Farmers, Manganista, Lou Reed, Queen, Ugly Things and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is his annual San Diego Music Holiday Gift Guide. This year includes items from The Farmers, Switchfoot, Blink 182, Manganista / Michael Buchmiller, Scott Shaw!, Ugly Things Magazine, Spice Pistols / Doodcraft Guitars and more. Read here: thescenesd.com/art-scenesd/2024-san-diego-holiday-gift-guide

Bart Mendoza Recording at Satellite Studios

Bart Mendoza recording vocals at Satellite Studios on November 25, with Greg Vaughan. Photo by Donna Daly.

Teenage Fanclub Tribute December 21

Bart Mendoza will be among the guest singers at a Teenage Fanclub tribute taking place at the Kensington Club in San Diego on December 21. "World famous sealife legends Koi Division start the night off with their first show in several fish years followed by North America's premiere Pulp tribute act Pants: A Bad Cover Version of Pulp's first and last show of the year. Lastly, Cover Me Badd and Unimportant Anniversaries present an all-star presentation of Teenage Fanclub's 1991 four chord feedback masterpiece, Bandwagonesque: GEEZER FANCLUB."

The SceneSD: The Loved Ones Return!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a conversation with Bart Davenport of The Loved Ones
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-loved-ones-60s-inspired-rb

Beach and Bay Press: The Tourmaliners, Taryn Donath, Mark Langford, The Alex Ciavarelli Trio and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press and La Jolla Village News, concert spotlights on: The Tourmaliners at Tio Leo's, Taryn Donath at Humphreys Backstage Live, Dinosaur Jr. at The Sound, Mark Langford at Pechanga Arena / Stella Artois Lounge, The Alex Ciavarelli Trio at The Conrad, The Rolling Heartbreakers at Tio Leo's Read here: sdnews.com/352578-2

Bart Mendoza Recording at Satellite Studios with Jeff Berkley, Greg Vaughan and Sppike Mike Muellenberg

On November 25 Bart Mendoza was at Satellite Studios with producer Jeff Berkley and project producer Sppike Mike doing post-production work on a new version of "Don't Fear The Reaper," with Greg Vaughan on lead guitar.

Jeff Berkley, Spiike Mike Muellenberg, Bart Mendoza, Greg Vaughan

Bart Mendoza & Friends November 6, 2015

Bart Mendoza and Friends at Java Joes in San Diego on November 6, 2015, including Samuel Martinez (The Bassics), Mark DeCerbo (Four Eyes) and Dave Humphries. 

The SceneSD: An Interview with Cindy Lee Berryhill and Cathryn Beeks

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with Cindy Lee Berryhill and Cathryn Beeks about their recent induction into the San Diego Hall of Fame.
Read here: 
thescenesd.com/cindy-lee-berryhill-and-cathryn-beeks2024-san-diego-music-hall-of-fame-honorees

The SceneSD: New Documentary KGB and the FM Radio Revolution

Bart Mendoza's latest feature for The SceneSD is an interview with filmmaker Raul Sandelin about his new documentary, KGB and the FM Radio Revolution.
Read here: the-scenesd/kgb-and-the-fm-radio-revolution

La Jolla Village News Concert Spotlights: Vitamin String Quartet, Average White Band, Jonny Tarr, Pinback and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, with spotlights on Laurie Beebe Lewis & The Electric Underground, All Fired Up (Pat Benatar Tribute), Supreme Legacy (Diana Ross & The Supremes Tribute) at Humphreys Backstage Live for San Diego Flood Aid at Humphrey’s Backstage, Pinback at the Sound, Vitamin String Quartet at Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego, Average White Band at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Jonny Tarr at Estancia and the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition at The Baker Baum Concert Hall Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-8

Bart Mendoza 2025 San Diego Music Hall of Fame

It was announced on November 8 that Bart Mendoza will be inducted into the 2025 San Diego Music Hall of Fame. He was surprised by event organizer Jefferson Jay at the 2024 ceremonies. More honorees will be named in the run up to next year's ceremony, date TBA.
                                       

Photo by Rob Shinno 

 

Flyer for 2581 Club circa 1989; Manual Scan, The Event, The Trebels etc.

A flyer for 2581 Club circa 1989: Manual Scan, The Trebels etc.

The SceneSD: The Sixth Annual San Diego Music Hall Of Fame Awards

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A feature on The Sixth Annual San Diego Music Hall Of Fame Awards this weekend, with Jefferson Jay Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-sixth-annual-san-diego-music-hall-of-fame

Casino Royale at Java Joes 2014: Normandie Wilson, David Fleminger, Bart Mendoza

Casino Royale featuring Normandie Wilson, David Fleminger, Bart Mendoza, live at Java Joe's in Normal Heights circa 2014

The SceneSD: Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra Invades San Diego State University!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an article on Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra's upcoming class at SDSU - Open to the public!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/satanic-puppeteer-orchestra-invades-sdsu

The SceneSD: San Diego New Music Releases!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃 - New and upcoming San Diego related music releases / videos! https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-5

Laurie Beebe Lewis Birthday Bash!

Laurie Beebe Lewis's (Mamas and Papas) birthday bash at the Downtown Cafe in El Cajon, brought out lot of musical luminaries, some of who are in this group photo. On hand were DJ Gary Kelley and past and current members of The Beat Farmers, The Tourmaliners, All Fired Up, Manual Scan, The Electric Underground, Cat 22, The Seirs Brothers, Back to the Garden and more.

The SceneSD Music News: Rosie Flores, Jason Mraz, Greyboy All-Stars, and Daniel Nielsen

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: San Diego music news from the Greyboy All Stars, Jason Mraz, Rosie Flores, Rebecca Jade and Daniel Nielsen. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-5

The Scene SD Concert Spotlights: Narduar & Mike Stax, Think: X, Kimmi Bitter and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃- Concert spotlights of Narduar & Mike Stax at the Music Box, Think: X at the Music Box, Kimmi Bitter at the Belly Up, The 3rd Annual Farm Truck Barn Dance in Ramona, and San Diego Live Aid: A Benefit for Flood Survivors at Humphreys Backstage Live. Read here: https://thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/top-5-concerts-spotlight-concerts-4/

Bart Mendoza and Scott Shaw! at San Diego Comic Fest 2024

Bart Mendoza with good friend, artist Scott Shaw! (The Flintstones, Captain Carrot etc.) at San Diego Comics Fest 2024.
                                                 

The SceneSD: An Interview with Tamar Berk

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: An interview with Tamar Berk Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/tamar-berk

The SceneSD: San Diego Comic Fest 2024 Preview

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD - A preview of this weekend's San Diego Comic Fest Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/san-diego-comic-fest-returns-october-25-27