Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Al Jardine, Jonny Tarr, Allison Adams Tucker, The Beat Farmers and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes previews of Al Jardine at The Magnolia, Mannheim Steamroller at the San Diego Civic Theatre, Engelbert Humperdinck at The Sound, The Jonny Tarr Situation at Lou Lou's, Allison Adams Tucker at the Athenaeum, Jeff Ousley's Music Showcase at Humphreys Backstage Live with Manganista, Electric Waste Band at Winstons in OB, the Metality Metal Meeting with Nukem and The Provoked and more at The Holding Company, The Beat Farmers at the Casbah San Diego and A Celebration of Jimi Hendrix, featuring a quartet of the area’s finest guitar players: Jeff Moore, Jeff Ruiz, Bob Bucciarelli, and Isaiah Mitchell at the Belly Up Read here: timesofsandiego.com/things-to-do/2025/11/17/the-beat-farmers-a-local-band-showcase-and-a-tribute-to-jimi-hendrix-highlights

The SceneSD: Feeding San Diego Fundraiser / Food Drive at Winston's

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details about an upcoming fundraiser / food drive at Winston's for Feeding San Diego, featuring Falling Doves, Skyler Lutes, Seawall Prophet and more.
Read here: https://thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/music-for-food-banks-the-falling-doves-skyler-lutes-and-more-join-forces-at-winstons-to-benefit-feeding-san-diego-on-november-18

Times Of San Diego Concert Previews: Infinity Song, Steve Hackett, Anthony Cullins, Southern Culture On The Skids And More!

Bart Mendoza's Top 10 Concerts column runs weekly online in the Times of San Diego and in print bi-weekly in the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News This week: Infinity Song at the Music Box, Sven-Erik Seaholm at the Asian Bistro, Steve Hackett (of Genesis) at the Balboa Theatre, Gilbert Castellanos Presents The Young Lions Series At Panama 66, Southern Culture on the Skids at the Casbah San Diego, Bryan Adams at Viejas Arena, Anthony Cullins at Lou Lou's, Subtronics at Gallagher Square / Petco Park, Musicians of Steely Dan at the Belly Up with Denny Dias, Tom Scott and more, and a Fundraiser / Food Drive at WinstonsOB, with Falling Doves, Skyler Lutes etc.! Read here: https://timesofsandiego.com/things-to-do/2025/11/10/a-busy-week-in-live-music

The SceneSD: A Conversation with Samantha Fish

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: An interview with guitarist Samantha Fish
Read here: https://thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/samantha-fish-paper-doll-live-at-the-sound

Pacific Records Fest 2025

Bart Mendoza, Jeff Bloom and Brian Witkin at Pacific Records Fest 2025

Manual Scan, The Film Company, Swive - Just Added! Tamar Berk!

Tamar Berk has been added to the Manual Scan show at The Casbah in San Diego on December 18. She'll be playing two short sets between bands in the Razzmatazz Room. 

The SceneSD San Diego Music News With Lissa Dee, Jewel, Cream, Ratt, Johnny Vernazza / Elvin Bishop, Slightly Stoopid, Jake E Lee, The San Diego Gulls / Eric Sage And More!

Bart Mendoza's latest San Diego Music News Round Up for The SceneSD includes: Lissa Dee at the rodeo, dates announced for Guitar Workshop Plus 2026, Switchfoot festival dates, Alison Brown & Steve Martin & Jason Mraz collaborate, a Sven-Erik Seaholm residency, Kimmi Bitter & Rosie Flores on the same cool comp, Eric Sage sings for the San Diego Gulls, a RATT 40th anniversary disc, Belinda Carlisle covers Jim Croce, Johnny Vernazza reunites with Elvin Bishop, a Jake E Lee compilation compilation, Slightly Stoopid in Mexico and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-november-2025

The SceneSD: Beatlemania Comes to Coronado November 8 - A Conversation With Author Chuck Gunderson

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD : "Fans of The Beatles won't want to miss this Saturday's special presentation on their 1965 San Diego concert, the movie HELP! and Paul McCartney's Tug of War album! Here's my conversation with one of the afternoons guests, author Chuck Gunderson, about the memorabilia display and more." The event will be hosted by Leonard Maltin for the Coronado Island Film Festival. Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/beatlemania-comes-to-coronado

The Chartreuse: "Nothing Serves" / "Up In The Sky"

The Chartreuse have a new 7" vinyl single out now, "Nothing Serves" / "Up In The Sky." Bart Mendoza co-wrote the b-side with Donna Daly and contributed liner notes. 

Bart Mendoza on Soundcheck Flix Podcast: A Hard Day's Night

Bart Mendoza is a guest on the latest episode of Soundcheck Flix Podcast, discussing the film, A Hard Day's Night, with hosts Graham Stevens and Tim Pyles.
Listen here: www.iheart.com/podcast/soundcheck-flix-122672688/episode-91-bart-mendoza-a-303253899

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Samantha Fish, Kenny G, The Flamin' Groovies and More!

Starting with this week's edition, Bart Mendoza's column for the Times of San Diego is going weekly, with expanded coverage! This time out: Samantha Fish at The Sound, The Aaron Lind Trio at the Athenaeum, Kenny G at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Oasiz (with Scott Samuels & Chris Iandolo) at Winstons, The Flamin' Groovies at Casbah, and Mission Bay Music's Mambo Orchestra at dizzy's Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/11/02/live-from-san-diego-samantha-fish

The San Diego Troubadour: Dave Koz on Collaborating with Bob James, Bruno Mars and Rebecca Jade

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: A conversation with Dave Koz about his collaboration with Bob James, thoughts on Bruno Mars, and working with Rebecca Jade Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/dave-koz-on-collaborating

The SceneSD: San Diego New Releases Kimmi Bitter, Plosivs, Eric Sage, Jewel and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: San Diego New Music Releases, with Plosivs, Eric Sage, Daniel Cervantes, Rosie Flores, Ratt, Kimmi Bitter, Jewel and more Read here: https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-new-music-releases-november-2025/

Bart Mendoza Nandri Cafe Set List

Bart Mendoza opened the acoustic showcase at the Nandri Indian Cafe on November 1 with a four-song set:

In Your Arms
You Still Take My Breath Away
Blurs Somewhere
Bad To Me

Also performing were Peter Hall, David Moye and Bob Czarnowski

The Nandri Indian Cafe Free Acoustic Show November 1

The Nandri Indian Cafe in National City, CA will host a free acoustic show on November 1, featuring Bart Mendoza, David Moye, Peter Hall and more. nandriindiancafe.com

Manual Scan Tickets On Sale Now! December 18 / The Casbah

Tickets are now on sale for Manual Scan's show at The Casbah on December 18! It's an early night, with music kicking off at 8 p.m. by Swive, followed by The Film Company and Manual Scan on at 10 p.m. 
Tickets are available here:
https://wl.eventim.us/event/manual-scan-the-film-company-swive/668897?afflky=Casbah

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza Interviews Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/glenn-tilbrook-solo-the-belly-up-tavern

Manual Scan December 18 at The Casbah With The Film Company & Swive!

Tickets will be on sale soon for Manual Scan's only show of 2025, December 18 at The Casbah in San Diego!

                                                                   www.casbahmusic.com

Times of San Diego: Sandollar, Jason Mraz, Dmitry Shishkin Mercedes Moore And More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News) includes previews of Birdstock in Bird Rock with Sandollar, Lissa Dee, The Sea Monks and more, Former Members of Oingo Boingo, Dramarama & The Untouchables at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 11th Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Music Festival at Humphreys Backstage Live with Mercedes Moore, Blame Betty, Zavala Sol and more, Jason Mraz at the The Sound, pianist Dmitry Shishkin at Conrad Prebys Baker Baum Hal, and Laurel Canyon Revival at Tio Leo's Lounge Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/10/19/live-from-san-diego-birdstock

The Fabulous Lolo Video On Plan Of Action & The Montreal Ska Festival

Lorraine Mueller (The Fabulous Lolo) recently posted a Youtube video, promoting her appearance on October 18 at the Montreal Ska Festival. She opened with a shoutout to Manual Scan and Bart Mendoza, with details on how The Kingpins ended up recording their terrific version of "Plan of Action"

The SceneSD: Johnny Vernazza's Cancer Battle and A New Album

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Johnny Vernazza has a new album out, Home By The Holidays, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to aid in his battle against cancer.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/johnny-vernazza-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends

Rock 'n' Roll Comics #55 January 1993 U2 w/ The Shambles, Fishbone, Mojo Nixon, KISS

Rock 'n' Roll Comics #55 U2 issue (January 1993) included a page with musical luminaries, including KISS, Fishbone, Mojo Nixon and The Shambles, with David Klowden, Bart Mendoza and Mark Zadarnowski pictured performing at the Revolutionary Comics booth at San Diego Comic Con in 1992.

The SceneSD: The Smashing Pumpkins at SOMA 1996 + Rock Concert Trading Cards!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD includes details on The Smashing Pumpkins re-issue of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, which includes details on bonus tracks recorded at SOMA in 1996 + a new rock concert trading card series!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-smashing-pumpkins-live-at-soma-1996

The SceneSD: Sppike Mike Muellenberg Becomes A Super Villain!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: Details on bassist Sppike Mike Muellenberg's (Spice Pistols / Split Rail Fence) becoming a Super Villain.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/sppike-mike-becomes-a-super-villain

Manual Scan December 18 The Casbah!

Manual Scan is playing their only gig in 2025 on December 18 at The Casbah!  More details soon.

www.casbahmusic.com

The SceneSD: Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra's Prof. B Miller Speaks!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra's Prof. B Miller talks about the duo's new album, Press Start.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/satanic-puppeteer-orchestra-press-start

The SceneSD: Peter Sprague Width of the World

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Guitarist Peter Sprague discusses his latest album, Width of the World.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/peter-sprague-width-of-the-world

The SceneSD San Diego New Release News Taylin Rae, Matthew Phillips and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: San Diego new music release news for October, including Bloodstone the Street Preacher (Erick Fentress), Taylin Rae, Matthew Phillips, DJ Pnutz / K-Rock Tha Fantom and many more. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-11

Manual Scan, The Nashville Ramblers, The Event and The Others at SDSU 1980's

The original paste up flyer for a mid-1980's show at the Backdoor, a venue on the San Diego State University Campus. Featuring Manual Scan alongside The Nashville Ramblers, The Event and The Others.

The SceneSD Concert Spotlight Update: The Cult, Los Straightjackets, You Can Call Me Sugar, Parker Barrow, Victoria Robertson and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD includes concert previews of Parker Barrow at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Cult at The Sound, The 11th Annual Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Music Festival at Humphreys Backstage Live (with Mercedes Moore, Blame Betty etc.), Morricone Youth at Panama 66 / Copley Hall, Los Straitjackets with The Tourmaliners at the Casbah San Diego, Kristina Bennett at Reunify Yoga, You Can Call Me Sugar. at the Casbah San Diego, Django's Jazz Caravan! (matinee & evening shows) with Gunhild Carling, Whitney Shay, Gregory Page and more (produced by Six String Society), and Victoria Robertson at Divo Diva in Hillcrest for a Phantom of the Opera themed Halloween. Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/more-great-music-in-october

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Bill Murray, Pinback, Slack Key Ohana, Fred Benedetti and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print: La Jolla Village News / Beach and Bay Press), with previews of the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (with Slack Key Ohana, Cappo Kelley, Nathan & Jessie, Josh Weinstein, San Diego Opera, Liquid Blue and more), Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers at The Sound, Fred Benedetti's John Lennon tribute at Dizzy's, Pinback at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, A celebration of Jesse Davis at Humphreys Backstage Live and The Mackenzie Leighton Trio, featuring Ed Kornhauser, at Tio Leo's Lounge. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/10/07/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-10

The SceneSD: Music News Eric Clapton, Pierce The Veil, Sandollar, Tom Waits, Johnny Vernazza And More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: San Diego Music news with info on San Diego Beatles Fair / The Revolution Band: Tribute to The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Johnny Vernazza, Pierce The Veil, Sandollar, Tom Waits, Whiskey & Burlap and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-11

The SceneSD: Support Sake Film Documentary and Book

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: A look at the new "Support Sake" documentary and book release, including an interview with Rachael Kadoya, co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Soichi Sushi. Read here: thescenesd.com/support-sake-world-tour-documentary-book-release-event-october-4

The Chartreuse New Single "Nothing Serves"

The Chartreuse is a new band started by Tim Ellison (The Nephews) and Donna Daly (Cat 22), with a new 7-inch vinyl single out this December via Pacific Records. "Nothing Serves" b/w "Up In The Sky" feature Mike Kamoo (The Loons, The Stereotypes) on drums, with guests Ted Stern and Chloe Lou on the A-Side. The B-Side is a co-write between Daly and Bart Mendoza, with the latter also contributing liner notes. Graphics are by Micheal Buchmiller.

San Diego Music Hall of Fame Soundcheck Photos

Soundcheck photos of Martin Martiarena and Bart Mendoza from September 27 at the San Diego Music Hall of Fame Induction, by Clémentine Mitrani-Bell.