The Chartreuse is a new band started by Tim Ellison (The Nephews) and Donna Daly (Cat 22), with a new 7-inch vinyl single out this December via Pacific Records. "Nothing Serves" b/w "Up In The Sky" feature Mike Kamoo (The Loons, The Stereotypes) on drums, with guests Ted Stern and Chloe Lou on the A-Side. The B-Side is a co-write between Daly and Bart Mendoza, with the latter also contributing liner notes and graphics by Micheal Buchmiller.
Soundcheck photos of Martin Martiarena and Bart Mendoza from September 27 at the San Diego Music Hall of Fame Induction, by Clémentine Mitrani-Bell.
Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD, with details on the release of the Thompson Twin's September 30, 1984 concert at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on CD and vinyl, and words from Tiffany Bogle who attended the concert as a teenager.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/thompson-twins-live-in-del-mar-1984/
Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD, with concert spotlights including the Dragonfly Music Festival at the Bornemann Theatre with Stevie Salas, The Sleepwalkers, Daring Greatly and more, the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival with Josh Weinstein, San Diego Opera, Slack Key Ohana etc, Tamar Berk at the Casbah San Diego, Mission Bayfest 2025 with Slightly Stoopid, Hirie etc., The Free BEATLES FAIR PRE-PARTY at Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center, Bill Murray at the The Sound, Rocket from The Crypt at the House of Blues San Diego, Glenn Tilbrook at the Belly Up, Fred Benedetti celebrates John Lennon at dizzy's and more. Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/october-2025-spotlight-concerts
