The Raspberries were due to perform in San Diego on October 22, 2005, with The Shambles opening. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled, but not before the show was listed in various publications and a poster was designed. Here's a recently discovered listing included in the October 2005 edition of the San Diego Troubadour. The show is listed on various online sites as having happened, but it never took place.
Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print: La Jolla Village News / Beach and Bay Press), includes previews of Pacific Records Fest on July 13 at Kate Sessions Park with Slack Key Ohana, The Tourmaliners, Sandollar and more (free!), a celebration of life for Fattburger drummer Kevin Koch at Humphreys Backstage Live, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap on the Happy Together tour alongside the Turtles, Ron Dante, The Cowsills and more at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, The Magic of Motown Show at Baker Baum Hall, YΓ€chtley CrΓ«w at Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego and Big Time Operator at Scripps Park in La Jolla (free!) Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/06/30/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-3
A look back at June's Spotlight Concerts including the Smooth Jazz Festival, Gong, Mike Keneally, Daring Greatly, The Farmers, Elvis Costello and more.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-spotlight-concerts-of-june-2025
Bart Mendoza chats with Mike Akey, founder of the annual Chili Cook-Off taking place at this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/6/23/chili-cook-off-bigger-ever-two-dozen-competitors
Bart Mendoza speaks to Michael Head (co-booker with Ted Wigler) and bluegrass musician Travis Oliver about the Ocean Beach Street Fair
Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/ob-street-fair-2025-45-years-of-music-chili-fun-and-sun
Bart Mendoza's latest for ππ‘π ππππ§πππ: June's San Diego-centric new music releases, with info on Anna Troy, Thee Allyrgic Reaction, Taz Taylor and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-june-2025
Bart Mendoza's latest San Diego music news round up for the ππ‘π ππππ§πππ, with info on Nathan Hubbard, Vurv, Ravi Shankar, Creepxotica, The Zeros, Blame Betty and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-june-2025
Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print: Peninsula Beacon) - a preview of this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair, with info on everything happening on the day: the chili cook-off, bands, the Seaside Family Fun Zone, ADA parking, Artists Alley, bicycle valet etc., the details are here: timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06/23/annual-ob-street-fair-chili-cook-off-set-for-june-27
It's official! Here is the new Staring at the Sun T-Shirt from Scott Shaw- This is Scott's fantastic art for the cover of Staring at the Sun XIII, featuring a concert at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The perfect addition to your summer wardrobe! More info here: www.teepublic.com/user/the-shaw-shop
From PR: "On August 3 True Stories returns after a live hiatus with a special show as part of the Standley Park Summer Concert Series. The all-star band normally focuses on original music, but for this show True Stories will perform a special 2-hour, all British Invasion set, with songs from the likes of The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, Them and more, including tunes the group has never played before. True Stories will include Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan / The Shambles), David Fleminger (Alvino & The Dwells / Manual Scan), Billy Tisch and Martin Martiarena (The national touring company of The Simon & Garfunkel Story), with a special appearance from Laurie Beebe Lewis of The Mamas and Papas and more tba. Info here: www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park
Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print: La Jolla Village News / Beach and Bay Press): with previews of upcoming shows from Elvis Costello at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, MartΓn Martiarena at the La Jolla Community Center, Mike Keneally / Nathan Raney at the The Holding Company, Jimmy Patton & Enrique Platas at the Athenaeum, Jeff Ousley's Live showcase / Wookie Garcia at Humphreys Backstage Live and a Piano Competition at Baker Baum Hall Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/06/16/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast
Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: A preview of the upcoming San Diego County Fair, with quotes from Lissa Dee, Blame Betty, Danielle Spade of Stone Hors and Matthew Phillips.
Read here: https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-county-fair-june-11-july-4
From Bart Mendoza's Facebook page:
"A sad day. R.I.P. Brian Wilson, the architect of so many memories and so much incredible music. I've been going to Beach Boys shows since the mid-1970's and was lucky enough to see Brian live many times as well, always a great time. In 2015 Manual Scan was heading to Spain for a festival date and we ended up in the same airport lounge as the Brian Wilson Band. With thanks to the late great Nick Walusko, being in that circle with Brian Wilson, Blondie Chaplin and others is one of my life's highlight's. But my fondest memory is probably circa 1975 and the first dance I attended at Muirlands Jr. High, where the first song played was The Beach Boys "All Summer Long." Every time I hear that song, I'm instantly transported back in time, part of the magic of Brian Wilson's music. Thanks for everything Brian, it's a great understatement to say, you will be missed."
On August 23 Bart Mendoza will be part of a special concert at The Grand Ritz Theatre in Escondido. He will be one of the event hosts alongside radio legends Shotgun Tom Kelly and Dave Mason, with an amazing lineup of Laurie Beebe Lewis and the Electric Underground + award-winning surf combo, The Tourmaliners and surprise special guests!
Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD is a feature on The Beat Farmers appearance on an upcoming Bruce Springsteen tribute album, plus the annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, with words from guitarist Jerry Raney.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-beat-farmers-springsteen-hootenanny
Bart Mendoza's latest for the ππ‘π ππππ§πππ: Seawall Prophet, Sandollar, and Skyler Lutes are heading out on tour, with a kickoff show tonight at WinstonsOB! Aaron Markland of Seawall Prophet gives the details. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/from-the-water-tour-2025
The latest blog post from Anthony Meynell / HiLo Records feature details on cover songs, including Sugarplum's version of Manual Scan's "Confidence and Love." The post includes a live version.
Read / Watch here: www.hilorecords.co.uk/blogs/new-blog-post/cover-versions-the-latest-newsletter
Bart Mendoza attended the Minus 5 / Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill (with Paul Allen) show at The Casbah on June 2. Photos from Facebook
