Bart Mendoza's latest for the La Jolla Village News / Beach & Bay Press: A preview of next weeks San Diego Music Awards, with words from Alec Peterson of Cascade Effect, guitarist Patrick Yandall and bluesman John January.
Read here: sdnews.com/san-diego-music-awards-to-rock-at-humphreys-concerts-by-the-bay
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Friday, April 25, 2025
San Diego Music Awards Preview with Cascade Effect, Patrick Yandall and John January
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Concert Updates: UB40, Yale Strom, Daring Greatly and more!
Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village
News, with spotlight on Daring Greatly, Kimmi Bitter and Jesse Ray Smith at the
The Holding Company, The Wailers at the The Sound, UB40 at Humphreys Concerts
by the bay, Yale Strom at the Athenaeum, All You Need is Love with Peter
Sprague, Rebecca Jade etc. at Baker Baum Hall in La Jolla, and the The Surf
Birdz at Aquarius Bar & Grille
Read here:sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-18
Saturday, April 19, 2025
J.J.Cale Silver, Gold and a New Cover!
Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: The late J.J. Cale's music is back in the spotlight, this month scoring silver, gold and a new cover. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/j-j-cale-scores-silver-gold-and-a-cover
Friday, April 18, 2025
Bart Mendoza, Chris Montez & Friends at Beatles Fair 2022
A photo from the end of Chris Montez's set at Beatles Fair 2022, which includes Bart Mendoza, as well as Chris Montez, event promoter Alma Rodriguez, Chris Leyva of Falling Doves and Billy Tisch of True Stories
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Bart Mendoza to host the 2nd Annual Pacific Records Concert on the Green July 13
Bart Mendoza will host the 2nd Annual Pacific Records Concert on the Green, set for July 13 at Kate Sessions Park. The free, all ages day of music will feature music from Sandollar, The Tourmaliners, Kela Sako, Shane Hall, Slack Key Ohana and Kristina Bennett. More details soon.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Adams Avenue Unplugged with Ashley Norton and Gayle Skidmore!
Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A preview of the upcoming Adams Avenue Unplugged music walkabout on April 26, with words from Gayle Skidmore and Ashley Norton Reda here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/adams-avenue-unplugged-free-music-walkabout-april-26
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Bart Mendoza & Joey Molland Los Angeles 2014
R.I.P. Wink Martindale
From Facebook: Sad news. R.I.P. TV & Radio icon, Wink Martindale. I was lucky enough to have some nice conversations with him, always a good time. He was gracious, a wonderful storyteller, and what a career he had! Wink, thanks for everything, you will be missed.
R.I.P. Clem Burke
More Photos From The Smithereens April 3 at The Music Box
Two more photos taken at The Smithereens San Diego concert on April 3 at the Music Box, courtesy of photographer Dan Chusid.
Bart Mendoza, Vicki Peterson, Donna Day, John Cowsill
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The SceneSD: San Diego Music Awards Preview with Kimmi Bitter, Jerry Raney and Matthew Phillips
Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD, a preview of this year's San Diego Music Awards with Kimmi Bitter, Jerry Raney (The Beat Farmers), Cassie B, and Matthew Phillips
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-35-th-annual-san-diego-music-awards
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
La Jolla Village News Concert Previews: Safety Orange, Ed Kornhauser, The Steely Dead and more!
Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News: Concert previews of the SDMA Nominee BLUES Showcase with Zavala Sol, Safety Orange at the The Holding Company, the Steely Dead at Winstons OB, Mackenzie Leighton at dizzy's - where the music matters most, Ed Kornhauser at the La Jolla Community Center and a Quincy Jones inspired Soundtrack Supper at Beaumont's Eatery Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-1
Monday, April 7, 2025
Bart Mendoza, The Scene SD: Blitz Brothers Interview with Richard Livoni
Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with guitarist / producer Richad Livoni about the Blitz Brothers new Anthology album.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-blitz-brothers-anthology
Sunday, April 6, 2025
The SceneSD: Whitney Shay Joins The MCU
Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/whitney-shay-joins-the-mcu/
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Nona Perrin Art Show at the Pacific Beach Library
Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News -An interview with artist Nona Perrin about her art exhibit at the Pacific Beach Library. Read here: sdnews.com/pacific-beach-library-features-wild-paintings-from-local-teacher-and-artist
Bart Mendoza The Smithereens, Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill @ The Music Box April 3
Photos taken at The Smithereens / Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill concert at The Music Box in San Diego on April 3. From Facebook, reposted with permission. Photos by Dan Chusid and Donna Daly
Friday, April 4, 2025
The SceneSD: San Diego New Releases with Switchfoot, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Slack Key Ohana and more!
Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃 - April 2025 San Diego related new release news with Slack Key Ohana, Switchfoot & Buddy Guy, The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-april
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The SceneSD: Jeff Berkley and the Paleoverb Project
Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: Details about Jeff Berkley's upcoming Paleoverb Project. Read here: thescenesd.com/travel-scenesd/jeff-berkley-the-paleoverb-project
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
San Diego Troubadour: SDMA Preview with Daniel Nielsen & Dave Preston + Quotables with Don Brewer (Grand Funk), Kimmi Bitter and more!
Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour, with a San Diego Music Awards preview, featuring Daniel Nielsen Music and Dave Preston + a new segment, Quotables featuring fascinating interview outtakes from Don Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad), Kimmi Bitter, Eric Sage, and Ashley E Norton, variously detailing early performances and influences, celebrity encounters, and more. Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/28905-2
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Bart Mendoza / San Diego Music News: Sandollar, The Tourmaliners, Rosie Hamlin / John Lennon, Switchfoot & Buddy Guy, Jason Mraz, Slack Key Ohana and more
Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃, with news about upcoming festivals including Fiesta Del Sol, as well as Jason Mraz, Slack Key Ohana, Rosie Hamlin / John Lennon, Switchfoot & Buddy Guy, Sandollar and lots more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-april-2025