Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Rebecca Jade, Sepultura, Peter Erskine, Mike Zito and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego features concert previews of Supersuckers at the Casbah, Cyril Neville at The Holding Company, Fun Lovin' Criminals at Winstons, Sepultura at The Observatory North Park, The Sergio Mendes Band at the Belly Up, Mike Zito at Humphreys Backstage Live, Rebecca Jade at the Conrad Prebys Center Courtyard, Peter Erskine at the Athenaeum, Los Mirlos at the Quartyard and a Tribute to Peter Gabriel's So at the Jazz Lounge with Leonard Patton Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/05/19/san-diego-live-music-this-week

The SceneSD: A Conversation With Nathan Raney

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Nathan Raney about his new album and this Thursday's album release show at The Casbah San Diego. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/nathan-raney-new-album-casbah-release-show

Times of San Diego Review: Curebound Concert for Cures - Pink Live at Petco Park

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego is a review of Pink's Petco Park concert on May 15 as this year's Curebound Concert for Cures headliner.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/05/19/pink-review-concert-cancer-curebound

Manual Scan Cover The Creation

 Manual Scan's version of The Creation's "Biff Bang Pow"

Falling Doves Mini Doc with Pete Best at Beatles Fair 2018

Here's a 3-minute mini doc on the concert part of that time Pete Best spent a week in San Diego, with lots of familiar faces in the crowd and onstage, features Chris Leyva and Falling Doves with "cameos" by Hector Penalosa, Dave Humphries, David Fleminger and Bart Mendoza amongst many others.

Times of San Diego Previews: Paul Anka, Nathan Raney, Echo and the Bunnymen, Barrington Levy and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego: Previews of Nathan Raney (pictured) at the Casbah San Diego, Paul Anka at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits at Humphreys Backstage Live, Barrington LEVY at Music Box, Marty Conley's Big Band Express at Tio Leo's Lounge, Folias Duo at the Athenaeum (Free!), Manganista at The Holding Company, Earl Thomas Bridgeman & Anthony "Fallbrook Kid" Cullins at Lou Lou's, Starlady & A Rock Legend at The Tower Bar, and Echo and the Bunnymen at SOMA San Diego Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/05/12/paul-anka-live-music-this-week

The SceneSD: Paul McCartney Listening Party May 30 at M-Theory Music

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on a listening party for Paul McCartney's new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, at M-Theory Music on May 30, with comments on the upcoming release and The Beatles, from Matthew Phillips, Tamar Berk, Charles Brownell (Creepxotica, Swive, The Nephews), Brian Witkin (Slack Key Ohana) and Sven-Erik Seaholm Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/paul-mccartney-m-theory-listening-party-may-30

Times of San Diego: Pat Metheny, Laura Chavez, Joy Revision, Mrs, Magician and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD features previews of Pat Metheny (with Leonard Patton) at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Opera Wednesdays at the La Jolla Community Center, The Bastard Sons of Johhny Cash at Tio Leo's Lounge, Laura Chavez at the Belly Up, Bassmint Booty at Rock and Roll San Diego with Soul Ablaze, The Brothers Burns, Mimi Luv, Corina Rose, Shane Hall and more, Joy Revision at the Casbah San Diego, Mrs. Magician at the Soda Bar, Dolly's Revenge at the Cordova Bar, and H.R of Bad Brains at The Holding Company. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/05/07/live-music-this-week

The SceneSD: A Conversation With Laura Chavez

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Laura Chavez about her new album, CCR, touring and her upcoming album release show at The Belly Up on May 12 Read here: thescenesd.com/bar-scenesd/laura-chavez-my-voice-album-release-show

San Diego Music News Update: Jason Mraz, Pierce The Veil, Smokey Robinson, Stephen Bishop, Blink 182 and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Scenesd  is a May 2026 San Diego Music News Update, with lots of news about the area's music community, including: Jason Mraz tours Asia, Slady makes a video (with a Joe Macaskill of the The Strangulators cameo), Laurie Beebe Lewis (The Mamas & The Papas) meets Smokey Robinson, Blink-182 gets small, Pierce The Veil opens for Guns & Roses, Stephen Bishop gets covered, Nisha Catron makes a movie, International Pop Overthrow sets a date, Guitar Workshop Plus guest instructors announced and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-may-2026

The SceneSD: Fuzz Huzzi Celebrates 33 Years

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Allen Camp about Fuzz Huzzi's 33rd anniversary show on May 29 Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/fuzz-huzzi-celebrating-33-years

The SceneSD: San Diego Music Release News For May with Switchfoot, Thee Sacred Souls, Jason Mraz, Blink 182, Pierce the Veil, Tom Waits and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: San Diego Music Release News For May with Tamar Berk, Brian Jones Rock 'n' Roll Revival, Jason Mraz, Tom Waits, Jonny Tarr, Blink 182, almost monday, Mrs. Magician, Pierce the Veil, Juice Newton, Switchfoot, Thee Sacred Souls and more - lots of reissues! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-may-2026

True Stories at SetlistFM

True Stories set list from their appearance at Adams Avenue Unplugged on April 25 is now up on SetlistFM.
Read here: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/true-stories/2026/normal-heights

The SceneSD: Electric Waste Band on Tour!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: Details on the Electric Waste Band's upcoming festival dates, live broadcasts and more.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/electric-waste-band-live-broadcasts-festival-dates-and-more

The Times of San Diego Previews: Jacqie Rivera, Thee Allyrgic Reaction, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jim Messina and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes previews of Jim Messina at the Belly Up, San Diego Music Awards at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Peter Sprague at The Athenaeum, High Tide Society at Winston's, An SDMA Showcase at the Casbah San Diego with Thee Allyrgic Reaction, Fred Benedetti at Dizzy's, Jacqie Rivera at Music Box, Crocodiles at The Whistle Stop, Meshell Ndegeocello at the Epstein Family Theatre, and Vanessa Falabella Duo at the La Jolla Community Center Read here:timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/04/29/music-awards-live-music-this-week

The SceneSD: Cheap Trick Live at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A review of Cheap Trick live at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on April 24, 2026. Read here: \thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/cheap-trick-live-at-humphreys-april-24-2026

True Stories Adams Avenue Unplugged Set List with Special Guests Tamar Berk, Johnny Vernazza and More!

True Stories, including Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Billy Tisch, and Greg Smith  performed at Adams Avenue Unplugged on April 24, playing a 22 song set with several guest including Dave Humphries, Donna Daly (The Chartreuse), Mark DeCerbo (Four Eyes), Tamar Berk, Johnny Vernazza (Elvin Bishop), Laurie Beebe Lewis (Mamas and Pappas) and Happy Ron Hill. Here's the shows set list: 1) In Your Arms

2) Clouds All Day
3) All Sorts
4) Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles) with Mark DeCerbo
5) Bleeding
6) Kind of Hush (Herman's Hermits)
7) Glass
8) A Lot of Different Ways To Get To School (Sesame Street Beatles)
9) Wouldn’t You Like To Be A Bear?
10) She’s Magic
11) Blindspot / Innocence Becomes You
12) Patron Saints of Could’ve Been
13) Windmills
14) Who Will Play Us Movie?
15) Can’t Seem To Make You Mine / with Johnny Vernazza
16) Tiger In A Spotlight (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) with Johnny Vernazza
17) You’re Gonna Miss Me
18) Bluebird (Wings) with Dave Humphries
19) When I’m 64 (The Beatles) with Tamar Berk
20) California Dreamin’(Mamas and Papas) with Laurie Beebe Lewis
21) Between Us (The Rutles) with Donna Daly
22) With A Little Help From My Friends

Bart Mendoza's set list - the numbers are capo settings

Times of San Diego: Alejandro Escovedo, Shelbi Bennett, Cheap Trick, The Mothmen, Zebra and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes previews of Alejandro Escovedo at Adams Avenue Unplugged, Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum with Fred Benedetti, Sue Palmer, Tim Flannery, and Jefferson Jay at the Athenaeum, an SDMA showcase with Sandollar, Slack Key Ohana, The Tourmaliners and Eric Sage at the 710 Beach Club, Cheap Trick at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, The Mothmen at Winstons, Zebra at Music Box, Euphoria Brass Band at Panama 66, Shelbi Bennett at Broker's Gallery and Allison Adams Tucker at dizzy's - where the music matters most. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/04/21/boogie-woogie-acoustic-live-music-this-week

The SceneSD: A Conversation With Producer Josquin Des Pres

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with producer / songwriter / bassist Josquin Des Pres about soundtrack and session work, including his theme song to the new film, Bodyman, as well as his book series. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/josquin-des-pres-bodyman-and-more

New 1980's Mod Scene T-Shirt From Heavy Soul Records With Manual Scan, Makin' Time, The Prisoners and More!

UK based Heavy Soul Records has just issued a new t-shirt celebrating the 80's mod scene, with Manual Scan included along with The Prisoners, The Jetset, The Times and many more. You can find details here: www.heavysoul45s.co.uk/product-page/1980s-mod-bands-tee

Meeting Kate Clover

 Bart Mendoza and Donna Daly met Kate Clover before her set at The Casbah on April 20.

Manual Scan Photo November 13, 1986

Another photo of Manual Scan at the 100 Club in London, opening for The Jetset circa 1986, recently popped up on Facebook, courtesy of Iona Old, who was in the audience that night. She also posted the back page of the night's program.

Bart Mendoza Jesse Davis Lifetime Achievement Video 2022

Bart Mendoza wrote the script for Jesse Davis's Lifetime Achievement Award induction in 2022. The video as screened at the ceremony, and later on KUSI-TV, can be viewed here:
 www.facebook.com/100003852222338/videos/pcb.3465819166889790/1308486247909326

The SceneSD: Thee Sacred Souls New 7" and Tour

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on Thee Sacred Souls upcoming world tour and new 7" single Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/thee-sacred-souls-new-7-and-tour-dates

Times of San Diego: Kate Clover, The Grateful Shred, The Croome Brothers, Sara Petite and More!

My latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of Kate Clover at the Casbah San Diego, Rotten Cabal at WinstonsOB, Manzanita Blues at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Grateful Shred at The Sound, Acoustic Evenings at The Athenaeum with| The Croome Brothers, Jefferson Jay with Monette Marino, Les Afriks, Mackenzie Leighton at Dizzy's, My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult at Music Box, Cypress Hill at Petco Park, Sara Petite's Americana San Diego Music Awards showcase at the Kensington Club with Ashley E Norton etc., and a San Diego Music Awards showcase at the Belly Up with The Brothers Burns, Zavala Sol, Anthony Cullins, The Film Company and more. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/04/14/live-san-diego-music-week-11

On the Way to The Jam 1982

Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring and friends gather in Encinatas before we head to Pasadena for The Jam concert in 1982.

Bart Mendoza With Corporate Humor Circa 1986

 Bart Mendoza and friends, including Rosemarie Allouche, with the band Corporate Humor circa 1986

The SceneSD: The Nephews Just Can't Find The Sound

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Tim Ellison of The Nephews about their new album, Just Can't Find The Sound.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-nephews-just-cant-find-the-sound

Times of San Diego Previews with DEVO, Colin Hay, Pleasure Pill, Whitney Shay, The Moss and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes concert spotlights of Joel Rafael, Evans Kontopuls, Jerry Raney and Gayle Skidmore at the Athenaeum with Jefferson Jay, Devo at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, The Brian Levy Quartet at the Conrad (Free!), The Memphis Soul Revue of San Diego at WinstonsOB, Kekoa The Artist at The Holding Company, The Moss at the Quartyard, Colin Hay at the Balboa Theatre, Whitney Shay at Panama 66, Pleasure Pill at the Soda Bar and Tamar Berk, Go Scarlet, The Farmers and The Reckless at the Casbah. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/04/07/cool-jazz-hot-jams-poppy-fun-and-devo-

At Beatles Fair 2026!

Friends at Beatles Fair 2026 in Jacumba, California.

Billy Tisch (True Stories), Eileen Tisch, Donna Daly, Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan), 

Nikki Kilgore, Dan Litwin (Clapton Hook)

The SceneSD: San Diego Music Awards Showcases With Tamar Berk, The Farmers, Go Scarlet, Zavala Sol, The Tourmaliners and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on the upcoming San Diego Music Awards Showcases, with commentary from Deven Berryhill of the The Tourmaliners, Heather Moonflower of Go Scarlet, Tamar Berk, Jerry Raney of the Farmers, B Reilly of The Film Company, Carrie Zavala of Zavala Sol, DJ Tim Pyles and Eric Sage. Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/san-diego-music-awards-showcases-april-10-24

The SceneSD: Slack Key Ohana's Festival Dates & Upcoming Album

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Brian Witkin of Slack Key Ohana about the upcoming Slack Key Ohana album, 710 Beach Club SDMA Showcase, Arizona Tiki Oasis & Tiki Caliente festival performances
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/slack-key-ohana-arizona-tiki-oasis--and-more

The SceneSD: Laurie Beebe Lewis of The Mamas and Papas Inducted into the California Music Entertainment Hall of Fame

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Laurie Beebe Lewis of The Mamas and Papas on her induction into the California Music Entertainment Hall of Fame taking place at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/laurie-beebe-lewis-california-entertainment-hall-of-fame

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza's Magazine Editions with Stephen Bishop, Colin Blunstone of The Zombies and Ratt

 Bart Mendoza's articles look very different in the print editions. Here are three articles from the print edition of The SceneSD, featuring Stephen Bishop, Colin Blunstone and Ratt.

With Fernando Perdomo and Derrick Anderson The Casbah April 2

Bart Mendoza caught up with good friends Fernando Perdomo and Derrick Anderson at The Casbah when they were in town with Marshall Crenshaw.

Fernando Perdomo, Derrick Anderson, Bart Mendoza and Donna Daly by Fernando Perdomo

Fernando Perdomo, Bart Mendoza, Donna Daly by Alex Bergan

Fernando Perdomo, Derrick Anderson, Bart Mendoza

Derrick Anderson, Bart Mendoza

Strange Stage Stories: Samantha Fish and the Seals, Johnny Vernazza Meets Chuck Berry, Tom Greisgraber Surprises A Fan and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: In this edition of Strange Stage Stories: Samantha Fish and the Seals, Johnny Vernazza meets Chuck Berry, Tom Griesgraber surprises a fan, and Andy Shorenstein of the Midnight Ramblers loses a drummer on live TV. Read here: https://sandiegotroubadour.com/strange-stage-stories-6

The Untouchables, No Doubt, Manual Scan 1988

An ad that includes The Untouchables, No Doubt and Manual Scan in Palm Springs circa 1988. Also in the ad from Los Angeles based promoters Golden Voice: Blue Oyster Cult, The Godfathers, The Alarm, Robyn Hitchcock and more. 

Times of San Diego: Fia, Schizophonics, Elise Trouw, Reggie Watts and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego - previews of Schizophonics at the Casbah, Jimmy and Enrique, Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar & Wax at the Athenaeum with Jefferson Jay, A Nightmare on 80's Street at The Holding Company, Fia at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, Reggie Watts at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre, Emmet Cohen at Baker Baum Hall, Elise Trouw at Music Box, Sue Palmer at Tio Leo's Lounge, Super Diamond at the Belly Up, Hector Penalosa Gang at The Tower Bar Read here: timesofsandiego.com/2026/03/31/live-san-diego-music--2

Boys About Town Live in San Diego November 23, 1985: Ed Ball, Paul Bevoir, Simon Smith and Bart Mendoza!

Boys About Town Live at JP's November 23, 1985: Ed Ball (The Times / Television Personalities), Paul Bevoir (The Jetset / Small Town Parade), Simon Smith (Merton Parkas / Mood Six / The Wedding Present) and Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan / The Shambles)

Times of San Diego: The War and Treaty, Marshall Crenshaw, Justin Hayward, Stacy Antonel and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes concert previews of The War and Treaty at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre, Marshall Crenshaw with Fernando Perdomo and Derrick Anderson at the Casbah San Diego, The Ravi Shankar Ensemble at Baker Baum Hall, Paint It Black at Beaumont's Eatery, Boots and Beats at Music Box, Ricky G at Lou Lou's, Richard Thompson at the Belly Up, Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) at the Balboa Théâtre, Steph Johnson and Rob Thorsen at the La Jolla Community Center, and Stacy Antonel / Dolly's Revenge at Tio Leo's.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/2026/03/23/americana-electronica-mash-ups-live-music-this-week

The SceneSD Music News March 2026 with Pierce the Veil, Blink 182, Nukem, Thee Sacred Souls, The Loons and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest San Diego Music News Round Up for March 2026 includes info on Laura Chavez, Pierce The Veil, The Tourmaliners, Amalgamation, Blink 182, Thee Sacred Souls, Jason Scheff / Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Pat Metheny / Leonard Patton, Nukem / Death Angel, The Loons / Ugly Things Magazine, Smoke + Mirrors Soundsystem, Alicia Keys, Lissa Dee, The Memphis Soul Revue of San Diego, Songwriters Sanctuary with Jeff Berkley, Marie Haddad, Heather Nation and more!
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-march-2026

The SceneSD: March 2026 San Diego New Releases With Louis XIV, Laura Chavez, Ray Brandes & The Wyld Gooms, The Loons and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: The March 2026 San Diego Music Release News with Louis Xiv, Laura Chavez, Ray Brandes and a new comp with The Loons pictured.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-march-2026

Times of San Diego: Nick Lowe, Shaun Cassidy, Agent Orange, Alex Bergan and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes concert previews of: Nick Lowe at the Belly Up, Punk Rock Rodeo at the The Holding Company with Agent Orange, Punk Rock Rodeo at Humble Heart with Rhythm Collision, Evil Woman Electric Light Orchestra at The Sound, Soul Persuaders at Tio Leo's Lounge, Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters at The Athenaeum, Doodle Pop at Baker Baum Hall, Shaun Cassidy at the The Magnolia, Alex Bergan at the Casbah San Diego, and Slacker at the 710 Beach Club Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/03/17/live-san-diego-music-this-week

Bart Mendoza at Adams Avenue Unplugged - Final Acoustic Show April 25

Bart Mendoza recently announced that due to health reasons, his appearance at this year's Adams Avenue Unplugged will be his final full acoustic performance. "All good things come to an end. This year's AA Unplugged will be my last acoustic performance for the foreseeable future as medical issues have begun to overwhelm. Music is me 24/7, however, three life threatening situations in 14 months has made it difficult for me to coordinate such things. It's not farewell, I plan to sit in here and there, maybe do a Manual Scan show eventually (Kevin and Dave do most of the heavy lifting there). My intention is to put more time in to recording and writing, but we'll see how it goes (I have a backlog of stuff from before I went in). In the meantime, there'll be this fun show, with perhaps more stories than usual and some special guests. The way I see it, this just wraps up Chapter 1. Looking forward to whatever Chapter 2 brings. And a huge thanks to Donna Daly, without whom I would not be typing this right now. Current status: Home resting, but there's more in the next few weeks. Make it count folks, tell your family and your friends that you love them, give your pet an extra scratch between the ears. Life is wonderful."

Times of San Diego: Slady, Billy Nation, Nine Inch Nails, Gary Wilson and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of SLADY Live at Casbah with Oasiz, Billy Nation: A Tribute to Billy Joel at the The Magnolia, Blame Betty at @ Humphreys Backstage Live, Nine Inch Nails at Pechanga Arena San Diego, Rob Thorsen at dizzy's - where the music matters most, Umphrey's McGee at the The Sound, Gary Wilson at the The Tower Bar, Odisseo at Music Box, Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart, and Will Stucky and Lauren Leigh at the Jazz Lounge and an International Women’s Day benefit concert with Sascha and the Sas, Mari y Los Chicos Malos, Rosy Dawn and Oversoul, and Zavala Sol. Read here: https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/03/03/live-from-san-diego

Mission: To Mars* at the Adams Avenue Street Fair September 29, 2002

A photo of Mission: To Mars final lineup at the Adams Avenue Street Fair taken on September 29, 2002. The band is: front l-r Hector Penalosa (Zeros, Flying Color), Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan, The Shambles), Dylan Martinez (Static Halo, Geezer), back row obscured, Mike Kamoo (The Stereotypes, The Melanies), Robert Boynton (If Tomorrow). 

Justin Turley: The Shambles 1990's Artwork

More of Justin Turley's artwork for The Shambles! Circa the mid 90's. Justin's artwork can also be found on The Shambles Live at The Casbah CD

Times of San Diego: Aimee Mann, Young Dubliners, Joshua White, Daring Greatly and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of Aimee Mann at The Sound, Young Dubliners at the Belly Up, The Tighten Ups at the Casbah San Diego, The Amandas at Panama 66, Joshua White at Dizzy's, Easy Wind at Winstons, Ozomatli at Music Box, Sticky Fingers at SOMA, Daring Greatly at The Holding Company, and the We Are All Protestors event with Dan Gindling, The Sleepwalkers, Joey Harris, Julia Sage, Cathryn Beeks and more. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/02/24/top-shows-this-week

The SceneSD: Ray Brandes & The Wyld Gooms New Single, New Tour!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Ray Brandes (ex- Tell Tale Hearts, Town Criers etc.) about his tour and single with The Wyld Gooms, new music from The Mothmen and more!
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/ray-brandes-new-music-with-the-wyld-gooms-and-more

Times of San Diego: Violent Femmes, Fred Benedetti, Danny Green, The Cometeers, Steve Poltz and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego - Concert previews of the San Diego Music Awards Nominations Showcase at Music Box with Matthew Phillips, Alex Bergan, The Bastards, Cheyenne Benton etc. Fred Benedetti's George Harrison tribute at Dizzy's, The Cometeers at Winstons, Safety Orange at the The Holding Company, Violent Femmes at The Sound, Danny Green at Tio Leo's Lounge, The Strangulators at the Casbah San Diego, Whitney Shay Lind at Panama 66, Steve Poltz at the Belly Up, and Hotel California: Eagles Tribute at the Balboa Theatre. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/02/16/hot-covers-cool-jazz

The SceneSD: Open Mic Night at The Long Story Pub

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a conversation with Jefferon Jay about his Open MIc Night st the Long Story Pub.
Read here: thescenesd.com/open-mic-night-at-the-long-story-irish-pub

Jim McInnes The Last DJ

Bart Mendoza is amongst the interviewees in this article by Jay Allen Sanford about radio legend, Jim McInnes, The Last DJ, featured in the San Diego Reader.
Read here: www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2026/feb/11/jim-mcinnes-the-last-dj

The SceneSD Review: Micky Dolenz 60 Years of The Monkees

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A review of Micky Dolenz's 60 Year of The Monkees tour opening show at the Belly Up Tavern on February 12.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/micky-dolenz-60-years-of-the-monkees-february-12

The SceneSD: A Conversation With Country Singer Lissa Dee

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A conversation with Lissa Dee about this weekend's show at The Holding Company, her upcoming tour, new recordings, a new tribute band and more. Read here: https://thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/lissa-dee-a-new-tribute-tour-and-tunes

The SceneSD: All Fired Up A Tribute to Pat Benatar

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A conversation with Tamara Shoemaker about her band, All Fired Up's upcoming gig at the Grand Ritz in Escondido. Read here: https://thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/all-fired-up-a-tribute-to-pat-benatar

New Recordings! Donna Daly with True Stories

On February 11, Donna Daly recorded two songs at Pacific Beat Studios, produced by Alan Sanderson, with backing from True Stories, including David Fleminger (guitar, piano), Bart Mendoza (backing vocals) and Billy Tisch (flute). The songs were:

1) Femme Fatale (Lou Reed) - Originally by The Velvet Underground
2) Between Us (Neil Innes) - Originally by The Rutles 

Times of San Diego Concerts: Kalani Pe'a, Heatwave, The Loons, Dean Z, The Sandpiper Ensemble and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of The Loons at the Casbah, Kalani Pe'a at Baker Baum Hall, a Valentines Super Love Jam with Heatwave, The Floaters, Rose Royce etc. at Pechanga Arena San Diego, Elizabeth Bowersox, Lissa Dee & The Croome Brothers at The Holding Company, OB Mardi Gras with The Farmers, The Sleepwalkers, Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas and Chunky Hustle Brass Band at Winstons, Jeff Ousley's Local Band Showcase at Humphrey's Backstage Live with SYLTR, The Jamacha Project, The Lunar Conspiracy, and Fight Naked, The Squirrel Nut Zippers & Gregory Page at Music Box, Sandpiper Ensemble at Panama 66, Jorma Kaukonen of the Jefferson Airplane at the Belly Up, and Elvis impersonator Dean Z at the Balboa Theatre. Read here: https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/02/10/hot-jazz-cool-tunes-top-shows-this-week

The SceneSD: A Conversation with Nathan Hubbard

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with award winning percussionist Nathan Hubbard about his upcoming tribute to Arthur Lyman at Dizzy's, his monthly album series and more.
Read here: thescenesd.com/nathan-hubbard-a-tribute-to-arthur-lyman-new-monthly-album

San Diego Reader: Hidden Tracks With Manual Scan and The Shambles!

The San Diego Reader recently posted an article by Jay Allen Sanford about albums with hidden tracks, with releases by Monty Python, Manual Scan and The Shambles featured. 
Read here: www.sandiegoreader.com/2026/feb/05/hidden-tracks

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Micky Dolenz, Nathan Hibbard, The Styletones, Cruz Roots and More

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of Micky Dolenz at the Belly Up, The Styletones at Lou Lou's, SAY SHE SHE at Music Box, Cruz Roots at the Harp OB, Nathan Hubbard at Dizzy's, Jerry Raney & Evans Kontopuls at the Downtown Cafe, The Wailin' Jennys at the The Sound, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute at the The Magnolia, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits at Tio Leo's Lounge, Stones N' Roses with Oasiz at the Casbah Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/02/05/san-diego-top-shows-concerts

NAMM 2026 With Billy Zoom, Chris Holmes Etc!

 A selection of photos of Bart Mendoza at NAMM 2026

Bart Mendoza, Sandra Castillo

Billy Zoom of X, Bart Mendoza

Chris Holmes of Wasp, Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza with Karen Crie and George Idletrain of Blame Betty

Times of San Diego: Joss Stone, Dark Star Orchestra, Black Heart Procession, Joshua White and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of: Joss Stone at the Balboa Theatre, Dark Star Orchestra at the The Sound, Joshua White at the Athenaeum, A Celebration of Life for Max Zape at Humphreys Backstage Live, A Celebration of Life for Frank Mercurio at Brick By Brick, Bee Gees tribute Stayin Alive at the The Magnolia, Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko Orchestra at Dizzy's, Sons of Cream at the Belly Up,  Bob Marley Earthstrong Tribute Celebration at Music Box, and the Black Heart Procession at the Casbah San Diego.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/01/27/celebrations-life-top-concerts-this-week

The SceneSD January New Release News: Steve Poltz, Cloud Types, The Nephews and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: Info on new releases from San Diego related artists, including The Nephews, Slack Key Ohana, Cloud Types, Steve Poltz and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-january-2026

January Music News: The SceneSD with Switchfoot, The Tourmaliners, Leonard Patton, Nathan East, Jonny Tarr and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A January Music News Update, with info about Leonard Patton, The Tourmaliners, Jonny Tarr, Nathan East, Buzz Campbell, Switchfoot, Jack Tempchin and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-january-2026

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: The McCharmlys, Bill Laurance, Fleetwood Max, Foghat and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes concert previews of The McCharmlys at the Soda Bar, Fleetwood Max at Humphreys Backstage Live, Bill Laurance at Dizzy's, Buzz Campbell & The Heartaches at Tio Leo's Lounge, Hannah Juanita and The Hardliners with Kimmi Bitter at the Casbah, Foghat at the Belly Up, New Wave Orchestra at the San Diego Civic Theatre, Shades of Tjader – A Tribute to Cal Tjader at Lou Lou's, The Perfect Boys / A Tribute to the Cure at the Quartyard, and The 40th Anniversary of Trade Roots Reggae at the The Holding Company. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/01/21/live-from-san-diego-music-coast-this-week-11

Con Patillas y A Lo Loco Podcast: Manual Scan and the California Mod, Punk & Powerpop Scene

Episode #155 of Con Patillas y A Lo Loco podcast, from Spain, is entitled, San Diego & California: Mod, Punk & Powerpop, featuring Manual Scan, The Zeros, The Nashville Ramblers, The Penetrators, The Event, The Hitmakers and many more!
Listen here: www.ivoox.com/en/155-san-diego-california-mod-punk-audios-mp3_rf_166928277_1.html

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Shaun Cassidy, Tommy Stinson, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pinback, The Shenanigans and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes concert previews of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán at the San Diego Civic Theatre, Top of the World: A Tribute to the Carpenters at The Sound, George Clinton & Parliment Funkadelic at Music Box, Shaun Cassidy at The Magnolia, Pinback at the Casbah San Diego, The Shenanigans with Jim McInnes, Jack Pinney, Mark DeCerbo, Chris Klich, Joey Harris, Richard Livoni and more at Aquarius Bar & Grille, Brian Jones Rock 'n' Roll Revival at Humphreys Backstage Live, Mercedes Moore at Lou Lou's, Tommy Stinson at The Whistle Stop, and Tomcat Courtney's 97th Birthday Party! with Billy Watson, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits and more. Read here: https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/01/14/-top-concerts-this-week

Top 25 Concerts of 2025: Ringo Starr, Dave Koz, Lenny Kaye, Colin Blunstone, Deke Dickerson and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Top 20 Concerts Of 2025, including Agent Orange, Deke Dickerson, The Farmers, Ringo Starr, Ambrosia, Lenny Kaye, Dave Koz and more, with shows at The Magnolia, The Casbah, Belly Up, The Sound, Music Box, The Holding Company and more. Lots of photos! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-20-concerts-of-2025

Times of San Diego: Tommy Castro, War, Black Flag, Vurv, Wayne Riker, Doah's Daydream and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego features concert previews about War at The Magnolia, Jason Hanna & The Swingin' Bananas at the Riviera Supper Club, Black Flag at the House of Blues San Diego, Adolescents at the Casbah, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at the Belly Up, Wayne Riker Beatles A-Z at the Moxie Theatre, almost monday at Music Box, Vurv at the Soda Bar, Doah’s Daydream at Winstons in OB and The Toasters at The Holding Company. Read here:timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/01/06/san-diego-top-concerts-january

Lonnie Jordan and Renee Camacho of War perform at Kaboo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2018.
(Photo by Bart Mendoza)

Bart Mendoza Covered: Songwriting For Others!

Several songs that Bart Mendoza has written or co-written have been recorded by other artists. Here's a partial list:

Afterglow – Of Heart & Soul (2:36)

Joe Algeri & Stefan Johansson – She Said It’s Late (2:47)

The Andersons - Rain Or Shine (4:50)

Jeff Berkley & The Banned – I Cant Don’t Want To Faster

The Chartreuse – Up In The Sky

Cockeyed Ghost - Brilliant (2:42)     

Mark DeCerbo – Original Tangent (2:27)

The Eddies – Jungle Beat (2:21), Anymore, Blindspot

Herb Eimerman – All Sorts (2:36)

Herb Eimerman & Stefan Johansson – Fire

The Glowfriends – Blindspot (3:11)

Rachael Gordon – And Sometimes (2:21), Fun At Your House (1:58), Sense Of Perception (1:51), All Sorts, Original Tangent

Marie Haddad – Where You Are (2:55)

Daniel Hall – Survive (4:42)

Happy Losers – Blurs Somewhere (2:31)

Ed James – Nothing You Can Do (1:32)

Jeremy - I Believe (4:15)

Liebling - Diana (2:57), The Girl From MTV, Survive (4:38), Annabel (4:45), Let’s Get Married (4:34), Seventeen (3:47), Hold Me (3:56), Meet You With The Sun (5:00), Welcome

Mark LeGallez – Don’t Know Where To Start (3:11) 

The Kingpins - Plan Of Action" (2:11)

The Lola's - "I Can't Don't Want To" (2:01)

Mega Super Ultra – Confidence & Love (3:22)

Mod Fun – Nothing Can Be Everything (2:10)

Paff Booms – El Pajaro (The Bird)

Peter Max – Survive (4:40)

Ringles – Innocence Becomes You (2:20)

Steve Rosenbaum – Blurs Somewhere

The Sleepwalkers – Days and Maybes (No Me Cueste) (4:15)

So So Buffalo – A Short Spiral (Will Tell) (2:25)

The Spring Collection – It’s Only Love

Static Halo – The American Way (2:20), Fade (3:07)

Sugarplum (Anthony Meynell) – Confidence & Love (3:04)

Earl Thomas – Can’t Seem To Make You Mine (Live)

The Truckee Brothers – Waiting Game (4:18)

Viva Brown – Blindspot (4:54)

Yeh Yeh – And We Still Feel The Same (2:52)

 

R.I.P. Tim Lowman

 R.I.P. beloved guitarist Tim Lowman of Low Volts, Blackout Party and much more. He will be missed.

Photo of Bart Mendoza and Tim Lowman at the 2022 Avenue Street Fair by Viet Nguyen

In Memoriam 2025

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour is a look back at those San Diego related musicians and associates we lost in 2025, In Memoriam.
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/in-memorium-2025