New Concert Spotlights: Ringo Starr, Patrick Yandall, Rebecca Jade, Sandollar and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, includes spotlights on Ringo Starr's All Starr-Band at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Patrick Yandall & Rebecca Jade at Humphreys Backstage Live, Sandollar at the 710 Beach Club, The Gand Band at the Living Room, Semisi Ma’U at the La Jolla Community Center and Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum featuring Wax, Jesus Gonzalez and Rob Deez. Read here: sdnews.com/346798-2

The SceneSD: R.I.P. Soul Legend Jesse Davis

The SceneSD has published Bart Mendoza's obituary for San Diego soul singer Jesse Davis. 
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/r-i-p-soul-legend-jesse-davis
Below is a photo by Vania Zamora taken just prior to the Museum of Music show referenced in the article

L-R: Jason Hanna, Normandie Wilson, David Fleminger, Jesse Davis, Greg Smith,

Bart Mendoza, Lee Smith

The Eddies, Audrey Fair, Sandy Lee & The Bee, cover Manual Scan

• Los Angeles based band, The Eddies, have recorded backing for three songs originally recorded by Manual Scan / The Shambles. Vocals will be by a different artist on each track. The Eddies themselves will release a version of “Confidence and Love,” while Chicago based singer Audrey Fair will perform the song, “Blindspot” and Orange County’s Sandy Lee and the Bee will record an updated version of “Anymore.” The sessions have been produced by Fernando Perdomo. An early version of "Anymore" with the Eddies guide vocals, debuted on Rodney Bingenheimer's Underground Garage program, episode 371.
  
  
  
  

True Stories at Beatles Fair on September 7

 True Stories will perform at the 20th San Diego Beatles Fair on September 7
                                              

True Stories at IPO 2024

 True Stories at International Pop Overthrow on August 17 at The Black Cat Bar

True Stories at the Black Cat Bar for International Pop Overthrow

On August 17 True Stories played a five-song set at the International Pop Overthrow Festival, held at the Black Cat Bar, on a bill that included Mess of Fun, Hawk Foxman, Cat 22, Rick Kingo & The Cherry Fez, and Super Buffet. Here's what was played:
www.setlist.fm/setlist/true-stories/2024/black-cat-bar-san-diego-ca-73554e3d.html

Concert Spotlights: Johnny Vernazza, The Little Mermen, The English Beat, Adama Bilorou and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, includes concert previews on: Johnny Vernazza's Fundraiser at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Little Mermen at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, California Dreamin' with Conrad Tao at Baker Baum Hall, The Platinum Beat at Kate Sessions Park, Adama Bilorou at dizzy's - where the music matters most, and Lost 80's Live at Humphreys Concerts by the bay with The English Beat, The Vapors, Missing Persons, A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Musical Youth and more Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-5

The SceneSD: Pierce the Veil Scores Gold and Platinum!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the The Scene SD: Details on Pierce The Veil's amazing 5 Gold and Platinum awards in two months + tour dates and a Radiohead cover Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/pierce-the-veil-scores-gold-and-platinum-riaa-awards

IPO 2024 with Jeremy Morris

 Bart Mendoza looks on as the Jeremy Morris band plays at The Redwood Bar, IPO 2024 
                                       

Photo by Eileen Tisch

Bart Mendoza and Josie Day 2016 NAMM

 Bart Mendoza and singer Josie Day at NAMM 2016
                                                     

The SceneSD: Johnny Vernazza Cancer Fight Fundraiser

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on blues guitarist Johnny Vernazza's upcoming fundraiser to help in his fight with cancer.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/johnny-v-vernazza-cancer-fight-fundraiser

The SceneSD: A talk with Graham Stevens about the SoundCheck Flix Podcast

Bart Mendoza's latest for The Scene SD: A talk with Graham Stevens about movie-centric podcast SoundCheck Flix Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/soundcheck-flix-talking-movies-at-thecasbah

At Humphrey's

From Facebook, Bart Mendoza at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on August 8, 2024, by Marie Haddad.
                                                   

The SceneSD: An Interview with Matthew Phillips

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃 - Matthew Phillips is performing at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion on August 29, filming a new video and more :-) Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/matthew-phillips-twilight-in-the-park

The SceneSD: Hess Fest XIV with The Walrus

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A preview of this Saturday's Hessfest XIV - musical festival raising money for OAK, featuring New Orleans Beatles tribute band, The Walrus Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/beatles-tribute-the-walrus-to-headline-hessfest-august-10

The SceneSD: Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top) Joins Slack Key Ohana Onstage

Bart Mendoa's latest for The SceneSD: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top joins Slack Key Ohana onstage!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/billy-f-gibbons-performs-with-slack-key-ohana

The SceneSD: An Interview with David Bash of International Pop Overthrow

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: An interview with David Bash about International Pop Overthrow Music Festival at the Black Cat Bar on August 17 - Steve Rosenbaum and Cat 22 pictured. Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/international-pop-overthrow

The SceneSD - An Interview with singer Sandi King

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃, in print and online - A feature on Sandi King Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/sandi-king-frozen-heart

IPO 2024 Part 2

A photo of Bart Mendoza with producer / recording artist Fernando Perdomo at International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles, taken on August 3 at the Redwood Bar
                                       

The SceneSD: New release news, with Thee Sacred Souls and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃 - a list of new and upcoming San Diego related albums, EP's, singles and videos - Thee Sacred Souls pictured. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-2

IPO 2024 Los Angeles

On August 3, Bart Mendoza and Billy Tisch of True Stories sat in with Jeremy Morris at International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles. Bart sang on "Pop Rules" and "It's Getting Better." A number of luminaries were in the audience, with the show also including Cat 22 and members of the Piper Downs. Here's a photo of Bart at the show with legendary bassist Severo. 

True Stories at Comic Fest 2014

 True Stories at Comic Fest 2014 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego

The SceneSD Concert Spotlights: Fuzz Huzzi, Paul Collins, Convoy, Wang Chung and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The Scene SD - concert spotlights on the Fuzz Huzzi Album Release party at Ramona Mainstage, Paul Collins at Gonzo, Convoy at the Music Box, Lost 80's Live with Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, The English Beat, Missing Persons, The Vapors, etc. and more. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-5-concerts-spotlight-concerts

New Music News: Swami & The Bed of Nails, Mojo Nixon, Johnny Vernazza, The Lyrics, Pierce The Veil and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A music news round up with Garrison Bailey, Swami & The Bed of Nails, Clikatat Ikatowi, Dave Howard, The Lyrics, Mojo Nixon, Johnny Vernazza, Pierce The Veil, The Schizophonics, Falling Doves and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-2/

San Diego Troubadour: Conversations with David Bash, Cathryn Beeks and Josh Weinstein

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: Conversations with David Bash about International Pop Overthrow San Diego, Cathryn Beeks about The Game and Josh Weinstein about inspiration, The Beatles, side groups, early works and much more.

Read here: https://sandiegotroubadour.com/fyi-august-music-news