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