Party with Tony Sheridan

Bart Mendoza in a vintage photo, at a party in La Mesa, California, with Tony Sheridan. Dave Hunphries is on second guitar.

 

True Stories at Art Around Adams 2013

 True Stories at Art Around Adams, 2013. 

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza Interviews Colin Blunstone

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, in advance of his appearance on February 25 in Escondido, California. Read here: thescenesd.com/legendary-singer-colin-blunstonein-san-diego-on-feb-25-2025

The SceneSD: Stephen Bishop's Final Recording

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Stephen Bishop is releasing a final EP Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/stephen-bishop-a-final-ep

The SceneSD: An Interview with Sulo King / Sun Studios Recording

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Sulo King of Authentic Sellout, about his recent solo sessions at Sun Records in Memphis. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/sulo-king-memphis-sun-sessions

The SceneSD Concert Spotlights: Cy Curnin (The Fixx), Steve Poltz, Mrs. Henry, Judy Collins and Mark Langford!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The Scene SD: Concert spotlights on Mark Langford's Birthday Celebration at Rock and Roll San Diego, Steve Poltz at the Music Box, Judy Collins at The Magnolia, Mrs. Henry at Booze Brothers Brewing Co., and Cy Curnin of the Fixx at the Belly Up Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-5-concerts-spotlight-concerts-6

The SceneSD: New Release News with Iron Butterfly, Smoke + Mirrors Sound System, The Blitz Brothers and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: The February 2025 New & Upcoming Releases list, including Iron Butterfly, Smoke + Mirrors Soundsystem, The Blitz Brothers, Stretcher and many more Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-8

The SceneSD News Roundup: Jason Hill (Louis XIV), Boilermaker, Jeff Bloom, Rebecca Jade, The Waterboys, Slightly Stoopid, W.A.S.P. and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest news roundup for The SceneSD features items about: Ed Kornhauser, Jason Hill (Louis XIV), Boilermaker, Jeff Bloom, Rebecca Jade, The Waterboys, The Locust, Wayne Riker, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits, Slightly Stoopid, Slack Key Ohana, W.A.S.P. and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-8

Bart Mendoza La Jolla Village News & Beach and Bay Press: Fred Benedetti, Manzanita Blues, Keni Yarbro and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News: Concert previews of Fred Benedetti's Celebrating George Harrison show at Dizzy's, Manzanita Blues at Aquarius, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits at Beaumont's Eatery, Fleetwood Max at Humphreys Backstage Live, Evren Ozel at The Baker Baum Concert Hall and Keni Yarbro at the La Valencia Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-12

Bart Mendoza at NAMM 2025

Bart Mendoza attended NAMM 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center, covering the event for Local Umbrella Media. Here's a batch of photos courtesy of Sandra Castillo (except the last photo which is courtesy of Rick Hromadka).

Photographer Sandra Castillo, Promoter Emily Bartell, Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza, Scottie Blinn of Blackmarket III / Iconic Guitars

Sandra Castillo, Kenny Metcalf, Bart Mendoza

John Mahon of the Elton John Band, Bart Mendoza

Billy Zoom of X, Bart Mendoza

Severo Jornacion of The Smithereens, Bart Mendoza

Rick Hromadka of Maple Mars, Bart Mendoza

NAMM 2025 with Emilia Vaughn, Slack Key Ohana, Daring Greatly and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A look at NAMM with Emilia Vaughn, Daring Greatly, Roni Lee, Slack Key Ohana and Evan Diamond. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/namm-the-worlds-largest-gathering-of-musical-instrument-manufacturers-returns-to-southern-california/

Bart Mendoza Concert Previews La Jolla Village News: Bright Eyes, Gregory Page, Patrick Lamb etc

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes concert previews of Gregory Page at the Athenaeum, Bright Eyes at The Sound, Todo Mundo at Estancia, Patrick Lamb at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Mercedes Moore Band at Tio Leo's Lounge, and Saffron at Beaumont's Eatery Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-11

The SceneSD: an Interview with Ariel Levine / A David Bowie Celebration

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with Ariel levine about hisupcomg David Bowie tribute at the Casbah.
Read here: thescenesd.com/ariel-levine-celebrating-david-bowie-at-the-casbah-on-january-8

Los Imposibles, Ray Brandes and Bart Mendoza Live in Madrid, Spain December 30, 1999

Here's a video clip of Los Imposibles, Ray Brandes and Bart Mendoza Live in Madrid, Spain on December 30, 1999, performing "You Can't Do That."

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza's Top 20 Concerts + of 2024

The latest edition of The SceneSD includes a look at Bart Mendoza's favorite shows of 2024, plus a few favorite residencies. Includes Paul Weller, The Tourmaliners, Herb Alpert, Gilbert Castellanos and much more, with lots of photos.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/2024-top-twenty-concerts

New song! Cat 22 "Disingenuously Yours"

San Diego based trio, Cat 22, featuring Scott Samuels, Mel Hintz and Donna Daly, has a new EP, Introducing The Sensational Sounds Of, which features a co-write, "Disingenuously Yours," from Donna Daly and Bart Mendoza.

The SceneSD San Diego Music News: The Gravedigger V, Tom Waits, Iron Butterfly, Jason Mraz, Kela Sako, Jim Croce and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A San Doiego Music News roundup with Jeff Berkley, Chest Fever, Jim Croce, The Gravedigger V, Iron Butterfly, The Locust, Jason Mraz  & Gregory Page, Kela Sako, Thee Sacred Souls, Tom Waits, Cathryn Beeks

thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-7

The SceneSD: San Diego related musicians who scored RIAA, BPI or MC Awards in 2024

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A look at San Diego related musicians who scored RIAA, BPI or MC Awards in 2024. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-musicians-score-major-awards-in-2024

Bart Mendoza to MC Laurie Beebe Lewis & Electric Underground concert in Escondido!

On March 8 Bart Mendoza will MC a performance from Laurie Beebe Lewis & Electric Underground at the Grand Ritz in Escondido, with special guests set to attend. 
Tickets here: www.showpass.com/the-mamas-the-papas-experience
                                         

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza interviews Joe Macaskill of The Strangulators

The latest issue of the SceneSD includes an interview with Joe Macaskill, formerly of Pony Death Ride, now frontman for The Strangulators.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-strangulators-vermont-punk

The SceneSD Concert Previews: Louis XIV, Burton Cummings, Shemekia Copeland, and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD includes the Top 5 Concert Previews for the month including Louis XIV at the Casbah, Shemekia Copeland at Humphrey's Backstage Live, Burton Cummings at the Belly Up Tavern, a Django Reinhardt tribute at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre, and Ray Brandes with the Wyld Gooms at The Casbah.
Read here: thescenesd.com/top-5-concerts-spotlight-of-january-2025-in-san-diego
                                        

The SceneSD: Ray Brandes & The Wyld Gooms Celebrate The Tell-Tale Hearts

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with Ray Brandes about his upcoming gig with The Wyld Gooms, celebrating the music of the Tell-Tale Hearts.
Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/ray-brandes-the-wyld-gooms--the-casbah/

Jim Morrison, Dennis Hopper and Frank Zappa 1954: School Kids in San Diego

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour is, Counterculture Coincidence, details on three icons of 1960's counterculture: Dennis Hopper, Frank Zappa and Jim Morrison and their time as school kids in San Diego.
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/counterculture-coincidence-1954-morrison-hopper-and-zappa

San Diego Musicians In Memoriam 2024

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour includes a look back at those lost in 2024, with San Diego In Memoriam. 
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/in-memoriam-2024