New Music Scene SD column

 The latest edition of Music Scene SD is out - The October / November edition includes an interview  with producer Andy Rasmussen, about his compilation album, Look Out / The San Diego Scene 1958 -1973, featuring The Cascades, Glory, The Brain Police, Sandy and the Accents, The Misfits, The Lyrics, Jamul and many more. Plus an interview with new combo, Sorry It's Over, and an interview with guitarist Dave Gleason about his songs recording by Terri Clark / Ricky Skaggs. You can pick up a free copy at locations such as Rock and Roll San Diego, Vinyl Junkies and Folk Arts, or read online here:

Music Scene SD October 2020

Manual Scan 7" Picture Disc December 1

 Manual Scan's "Plan of Action" EP is being reissued by Spain's SNAP! Records on December 1, on black vinyl, blue vinyl and as a picture disc - it's the first in a 7" reissue series from the label, consisting of classic out of print North American mod, powerpop, garage, punk and rock 'n' roll, releases from the 1970's and 1980's. Others in the first batch are New Jersey's Mod Fun and two from Sacramento: The Decibels and The E-Types

 

Theory Thursday October 22 2020 7 p.m.

Bart Mendoza will be special guest on Theory Thursday October 22 at 7 p.m. - In addition to news and discussion of current events, he will also be announcing several major projects happening through Spring 2021. www.youtube.com/ Theory Thursday

New Songs!

There are several dozen new Bart Mendoza penned originals in various stages of completion for upcoming albums by Manual Scan and True Stories, with the two newest songs titled:

She's Magic
The Same Palm Trees

Bickerton Records News: Manual Scan

Bickerton Records has released records by all three of Bart Mendoza's bands - both The Shambles and the True Stories vinyl editions are out of print from the label, but you can order the new Manual Scan 10" Underground Files! This is the latest ad as seen in Shindig! Magazine. Bart Mendoza also wrote the liner notes in The Event album pictured.

 

New from Blindspot Records: Pony Death Ride / Jim Ryan / Audrey Fair

 New for fall from Blindspot Records:

The debut single from Audrey Fair, "Make Your Dreams Come True" backed by powerpop favorites The Eddies and produced by Earle Mankey!

The Jim Ryan Project - Sampler: A collection of rarities and new tracks from The Cardiac Kidz frontman

Pony Death Ride! The latest album from the husband and wife comedy team, "Unthemed" is out now! Perfect for a holiday gift! 

New FYI columns with Anthony Meynell, Laurie Beebe Lewis and more + Jonny Tarr interview!

The latest edition of the San Diego Troubadour includes Bart Mendoza's FYI column, this month featuring Five Questions for Anthony Meynell of Squire, a conversation with Laurie Beebe Lewis of The Original Starfires about thier upcoming release show and new album, plus Strange Stage Stories from Jonny Tarr, Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra / Michael Buchmiller and Nathan Hubbard.

San Diego Troubadour FYI October 2020

Meanwhile the September issue included an interview with Jonny Tarr
https://sandiegotroubadour.com/jonny-tarr-sdmas-a-return-to-wales-and-a-new-label/