San Diego Music Awards May 6, 2026

Photos from the San Diego Music Awards held at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on May 6. Photos courtesy of Dan Chusid, Dennis Anderson, and Marie Hadad. 

Bart Mendoza, Donna Daly, Vania Zamora

                                     Kevin Hellman, George Varga, Bart Mendoza, Ken Rexrode

The Shambles Holiday Inn London 1991

The Shambles on tour 1991, at the Holiday Inn, Marble Arch, London, England. L-R Mark Zadarnoski, David Klowden, Ray Brandes, Kevin Ring, Jon Kanis, Bart Mendoza

Vintage Pic: At 91X 2023

A vintage photo of Brian Witkin of Slack Key Ohana and Bart Mendoza, with 91X-FM Loudspeaker hosts, Lou Niles and Timothy Joseph. Airdate 12/24/2023

Concert Spotlights: Thee Sacred Souls, Sara Petite, Karlos Paez, Brian Levy and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with Thee Sacred Souls at Petco Park, Brian Levy at the La Jolla Community Center, Zappa enthusiasts The Stinkfoot Orchestra at Music Box, Steve Knight / The TJ Roots Collective at The Holding Company, Lost 80's Live with The Vapors, Musical Youth, B-Movie, Stacey Q, The Icicle Works and more, Classic Albums Live plays The Beatles "White Album" at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Karlos Paez of The B-Side Players at Lou Lou's,  Danyavaad And The Shimmy Sisters at Tango Del Rey, Sara Petite at the Belly Up and Ritchie Forever / A Tribute to Ritchie Valens at the Epstein Family Theatre.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/08/24/thee-sacred-souls-come-back-home

True Stories IPO August 22 Set List

True Stories performed at International Pop Overthrow on August 22 at the Black Cat Bar. The band included Bart Mendoza (vocals, guitar), David Fleminger (keys, lead guitar), Greg Smith (drums), Billy Tisch (horns, percussion) and making her debut with the band, Donna Daly on bass. Here's what the band played:

1) Atlantis (Donovan)
2) In Your Arms
3) There She Goes Again (Velvet Underground)
4) Disingenuously Yours
5) All Sorts
6) Up In The Sky
7) What Do I Get (Buzzcocks)
8) Mystery Dance (Elvis Costello)
9) I Can't Don't Want To Faster

The SceneSD: Sandollar Interview

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with beach-rock-reggae group, Sandollar, about their new album, Sunny Day, recording at Dave Grohl's studio and their new namesake lager from California Wild Ales.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/sandollar-new-album-sunny-day

True Stories at International Pop Overthrow This Saturday!

True Stories will make a rare appearance at International Pop Overthrow San Diego on August 22 at the Black Cat Bar. The band goes on at 8 p.m., with a brief set debuting a new lineup of the band led by Bart Mendoza and David Fleminger. More info: https://internationalpopoverthrow.com/

San Diego New Release News: Stephen Bishop, Swami John Reis, Kimmi Bitter, Pierce the Veil, Blink 182 and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: August's new music listings with new releases from Lisa Sanders, Almost Monday, Kimmi Bitter, Cathryn Beeks, Stephen Bishop, The Sleepwalkers and more, as well as reissues from Rocket from the Crypt, Blink 182, Pierce the Veil and Eric Clapton. 
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-august-2026

Guitarist Patrick Yandall New Album Center of Unity

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD, a conversation with jazz guitarist Patrick Yandall about his new album, Center of Unity.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/patrick-yandall-center-of-unity/

Times of San Diego: Sandollar, Jeff Goldblum, The Breeders, Tim Flannery and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with Sandollar at The Holding Company, The Midnight Pine at Music Box, The Breeders at The Sound, Tim Flannery at the Athenaeum, Morricone Youth at the Casbah San Diego, Cadillac Fringe at Standley Park, Jeff Goldblum at the The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Randy McDonald's Road Dog Revue with Johnny Vernazza at Beaumont's Eatery, International Pop Overthrow Music Festival with Scott Samuels, Hector Penalosa, Tamar Berk and more, and the California Coast Jazz Festival with Charles McPherson, Gilbert C Castellanos and more 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/08/18/live-music-this-week

Times of San Diego: Yachtley Crew, Duane Betts, Soul Asylum, Black Heart Procession and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes previews of Yächtley Crëw at The Sound, Patrick Yandall at Humphreys Backstage Live, Black Heart Procession at the Casbah, Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar at VISION: A Center For Spiritual Living, Noche de Cumbia with Wachiwara and The Sleepwalkers at the Quartyard, The Exit with Michael Grossman at Standley Park, Soul Asylum at the Belly Up, Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Lori Bell at the Athenaeum, and Duane Betts at Music Box.
Read here:timesofsandiego.com/2026/08/11/black-heart-to-latin-jams-to--patrick-yandall-this-week

Strawberry Alarm Clock and Friends at Tiki Oasis 2026!

Bart Mendoza met the Strawberry Alarm Clock at Tiki Oasis during an action-packed weekend that Lots of cool music and so great to catch up with friends :-) Amongst many highlights, The Strawberry Alarm Clock was great, and it was wonderful to catch up with Rex Broome, Michael Simmons and Susan West

                             Random Person, Rex Broome, Bart Mendoza, Michael Simmons, Susan West 

  Mark Weitz, George Bunnell, Howie Anderson, Bart Mendoza, Gene Gunnels, Randy Seol, Steve Bartek

San Diego Reader Water Park Shark Bart Mendoza

The latest edition of the San Diego Reader includes an article by Jay Allen Sanford about Bart Mendoza's music being included in the film Water Park Shark, out now via Amazon Prime.
Read here: sandiegoreader.com/2026/aug/06/bart-mendoza-takes-on-water-park-shark

International Pop Overthrow Returns To San Diego!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD is a preview of International Pop Overthrow, taking place opnce more at the Black Cat Bar in North Park / San Diego. Interviewed are IPO founder David Bash, and performers Tamar Berk and Scott Samuels.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/international-pop-overthrow-music-festival-returns

Strawberry Alarm Clock: New Album & Tiki Oasis

 Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with legendary 1960's era band, the Strawberry Alarm Clock, about their new album, Where's One and their appearance at Tiki Oasis.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/strawberry-alarm-clock-psychedelic-rock-legends

Previews: George Thorogood, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Ashley E Norton, Kid Congo and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with previews of Ashley E Norton at Humphreys Backstage Live, George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, The Strike at Music Box, Cassie B at Moonshine Flats, Creepxotica at Lou Lou's, Taylor Swift tribute Swift Nation at Point Loma Park, The Fabulous Thunderbirds at the Belly Up Tavern, The Stand Up Guys at Standley Park, and Kid Congo at the Casbah 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/08/04/bad-to-the-bone-blues-and-country-acts-takes-over-san-diego

Tiki Oasis Returns To San Diego! With Jason Hanna & The Swingin' Banana's, Par Avion, The Tourmaliners, Slack Key Ohana and Much More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on this weekend's Tiki Oasis at the Town and Country Resort, with words from Jason Hanna & The Swingin Bananas, Bernard Yin of Par Avion, Deven Berryhill of The Tourmaliners and Brian Witkin of Slack Key Ohana.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/tiki-oasis-returns-to-san-diego

R.I.P. Jeff Conolly of Lyres, DMZ

From Bart Mendoza's Facebook page: "R.I.P. Jeff Conolly of Lyres, DMZ and endless garage rock classics. I got to know Jeff during his visits to San Diego, and when he lived here for a time in the late 1980's, he regularly sat in with Manual Scan, including a live version of "Hanky Panky" that can be found on our "Plan of Action" album. A major talent, a heck of a songwriter, he will be missed.

Thinking about Jeff Conolly today and all those incredible shows over the years. I found a couple of random photos from New Sounds Fest at Montezuma Hall / SDSU on September 16, 1989. The first one is low quality but it's a favorite because of the layers, Jeff on the left, band member TBD on the right, Dimitri Callian behind him and in the center, I'm talking to Carl Rusk. The second photo is Jeff with Manual Scan at Montezuma Hall. Thanks for everything Jeff."

Previews: Modest Mouse, Yard Act, Roni Lee, The Beths, Lunar Conspiracy and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with previews of Modest Mouse at the The Sound, Yard Act at the Belly Up, The Lunar Conspiracy at Winstons (Free!), The Beths from New Zealand at SOMA,  That Beatles Cover Band at Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green (Free!), Rick Springfield at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Rolling Stones tribute Jumping Jack Flash at Scripps Park (Free!), Roni Lee at Humphreys Backstage Live, Liquid Blue at Point Loma Park (Free!), and the For The Girls Benefit with Elizabeth Bowersox, Sara Jade, Israel Maldonado, Jefferson Jay, Stella Rosenblatt, Pocket Bureau, La Divina Femenina, Melty Moon, and The Sardines at The Holding Company
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/07/28/from-80s-rock-to-benefit-shows

Ambrosia Live at The Belly Up Tavern

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: A review of Ambrosia's concert at the Belly Up Tavern in Solanan Beach, CA on July 22, 2026.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/ambrosia-live-at-the-belly-up-tavern-july-22-2026

With Dizzy Wright at Pacific Records Fest

Bart Mendoza hosted the third annual Pacific Records Fest at Kate Sessions Park on July 19. Here he is with rapper / producer Dizzy Wright who flew in to guest with Sandollar on their current single, "Up, Up"

Times of San Diego: Ray Brandes & The Wyld Gooms, Kimmi Bitter, Tom Rush, The Stray Cats and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD, concert previews of Ray Brandes and the Wyld Gooms at the The Tower Bar, Kimmi Bitter at Lou Lou's, The Bill Wells Band at Point Loma Park, The Stray Cats at the The Sound, Bruce Springsteen Experience at Scripps Park, The Dub Squad at Kate Sessions Park, Courtly Noyse at the Athenaeum, Dark Star Orchestra at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, Tom Rush at the Belly Up and Jeff Ousley's Live Music Showcase at Humphreys Backstage Live with Snakeoil Burlesque and more 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/07/21/ray-brandes-stray-cats-tom-rush

Blink-182 / Pac Man team up at San Diego Comic Con, 25th Anniversary of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, and New Toys!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: Details on the Blink-182 / Pac Man team up at San Diego Comic Con this year, plus news about the reissue of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, and new toys!
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/blink-182-pac-man-sdcc

Bart Mendoza at Lestat's August 7, 2005

 Bart Mendoza at Lestat's on August 7, 2005. The occasion was the album release party for Four Eyes album, Sweet on the Vine, with Bart making the onstage introduction.

Music Therapy Lounge Debuts with Joe's Cafe

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A conversation with Floyd A. Smith, latter day member of The Fifth Dimension, and details on his Music Therapy Lounge event with Joe's Cafe Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/music-therapy-lounge-debuts-with-music-from-joes-cafe

Manual Scan / Mod Fun Jam Session at Club Zu 1985

L-R Mick London (Mod Fun) David Anderson (Manual Scan), Dennis Borlek (Cast of Thousands), Bart Mendoza and Kevin Ring (Manual Scan), Joe Mendoza (Digital Dream) at Club Zu in Solana Beach, Ca, circa 1985

San Diego Music News: The Human League, Patrick Yandall, Jim Croce, The Mothmen, Jason Mraz, The Beat Farmers and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: San Diego music news with info on Mario Rubalcaba drums for Iggy, Stephen Bishop – blink 182 – Rocket from the Crypt reissues, Jason Mraz Far East Tour, Roni Lee on TV, The Beat Farmers on tour, Patrick Yandall's Center of Unity, Deven Berryhill heading to Brazil, Hector Penalosa & Robert Lopez of The Zeros are museum bound, Tamar Berk graphics, Jim Croce and Omni Resorts, Jason Hill contributes to Couples Therapy TV, The Human League rehearses and more!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-july-2026

Times of San Diego: Sandollar, Tower of Power, Whitney Shay, Ambrosia and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes with concert previews of Pacific Records Fest at Kate Sessions Park with Sandollar, The Tourmaliners, Slack Key Ohana and Twilight Highway, Starcrawler at the Whistle Stop, Surf city All-Stars at Point Loma Park, Tower of Power at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, "Ladies Night" at Lou Lou's with Whitney Shay, Sandi King, Amanda Portela and Baylea Morgan, Joshua Taylor at dizzy's - where the music matters most, Beatles tribute band Abbey Road Tribute at Scripps Park, Ambrosia at the Belly Up, Viet Fest at WinstonsOB, and RosaLea Schiavone's birthday bash at Humphreys Backstage Live 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/07/14/san-diego-music-roundup-july-17/

Bart Mendoza, Mark DeCerbo and George Varga at Lestat's

Bart Mendoza in conversation with Mark Decerbo (Four Eyes, Rockola), and journalist George Varga (San Diego Union Tribune) at Lestat's on August 7, 2005. Sue DelGuidice of The Dinettes looks on.

Times of San Diego: Mohama Saz, Charles McPherson, The Beat Farmers and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes concert previews of Mohama Saz at the Casbah, Revisiting Creedence at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, The Executives at The Tower Bar, Charles McPherson at Lou Lou's, The Long Run (Eagles tribute) at Point Loma Park, The Detroit Underground at Scripps Park, a tribute to Michael Oletta at Dizzy's, Live Forever (Oasis tribute) at The Holding Company, The Beat Farmers and Friends at the Belly Up, and  Captain's Orders Yacht Rock Band  at Kate Sessions Park 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/07/07/punk-rock-pioneers-psychedelic-performers-to-jazz-legends

The Eddies Cover Manual Scan and The Shambles

Los Angeles based group, The Eddies, have released a new album, Moving Forward, produced by Fernando Perdomo. The album includes three songs written by Bart Mendoza: "Anymore" and "Confidence and Love" originally by Manual Scan, and "Blindspot" originally by The Shambles.
Listen here: www.amazon.com/Moving-Forward-Eddies

Pre Manual Scan Flyer: The Pedestrians December 26, 1980

A flyer that includes The Pedestrians, playing at an all-ages venue, The New Wizard, on December 26, 1980, in North Park, a neighborhood of San Diego. The band included Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring, Paul Brewin, and David Gartner, the first three soon to found Manual Scan. "American Way" was already in the setlist. This show is where the band met longtime fellow Manual Scan member, David Fleminger, who was in the night's first band, The Endz.

New Film, Water Park Shark, Includes Four Songs By Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza has four songs in the new movie Water Park Shark, out this weekend on Amazon Prime - The official premiere is at Shark Con in Florida on July 18. Two songs are recordings by The Shambles ("I Can't Don't Want To" & "Brilliant") and two are by True Stories ("Can't Seem to Make You Mine" & "Comet's Tomorrow"). It's directed by Anthony C. Ferrante who also directed the Sharknado franchise.
Watch here: www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H5DRWBJP

          Bart Mendoza and Director Anthony C. Ferrante behind the scenes at San Diego Comic Con 2023

Surf 101 Festival with The Bomboras, Los Straitjackets and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD spotlights the upcoming Surf 101 Festival, in Garden Grove, set to feature Los Straitjackets, The Bomboras and more! With words from guitarist Deven Berryhill who will be guesting with Eddie Angel's Guitar Party.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/surf-guitar-101-festival-los-straightjackets

Johnny Vernazza On Playing with Neil Young, Chuck Berry, Jerry Garcia, Van Morrison and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour is an interview with guitarist Johnny Vernazza, best known for his time with the Elvin Bishop Group, specifically detailing his many run in's in the mid 1970's with a long list of notable folks ranging from Van Morrison and Neil Young to Dick Clark and Gene Gene the Dancin' Machine
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/strange-stage-stories-johnny-vernazza-meets-chuck-berry-neil-young-dick-clark-and-more/

Center Stage: The Art of Mel Marcelo / Pechanga Arena Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary With A Special Exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: Details on a new exhibit at the Comic Con Museum: Center Stage: The Art of Mel Marcelo. Part of the Pechanga Arena 60th Anniversary celebration, Marcelo created a series of amazing concert posters for the iconic venue.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/center-stage-the-art-of-mel-marcelo-

Times of San Diego: Casey Hensley, Flim Flam Revue, Dennis Jones, Young Franco and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego: Concert previews of Casey Hensley at Winstons, High Tide Society at Lou Lou's, Jonny Tarr at The Holding Company, The Ultimate Doors at The Belly Up, Flim Flam Revue at the Whistlestop, Young Lions Jazz Conservatory at Panama 66, Dennis Jones at Humphreys Backstage Live, Bill Dutton at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Young Franco at Music Box, and Fuzz Huzzi at the Casbah. 
Read here:  timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/06/30/san-diego-live-music

The SceneSD: Switchfoot - New Album, Festival Dates, Colored Vinyl, Grand Ole Opry, Kelly Clarkson & More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD features info on Switchfoot's new album, plus tour news, festival dates, The Grand Ole Opry, colored vinyl, a Kelly Clarkson connection and more.
Read here: thescenesd.com/switchfoot-new-album-festival-dates-the-opry-colored-vinyl-kelly-clarkson

True Stories: Spain, Canada & UK Airplay

The latest True Stories tune, a cover of "I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape," originally by The Times, with David Fleminger on vocals, is scoring airplay in Canada, England and Spain. You can listen to Spanish Radio Station, LANOVA Ràdio de Reus here:
lanovaradiodereus.cat/toc-de-queda-final-de-temporada-2

Times of San Diego: 46th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair Overview

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego is an overview of weekend's 46th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair, with info on all the activities, music, ADA parking, shuttle buses, bike valet, contests and mor
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/06/22/live-music-center-stage-ocean-beach-street-fair 

Times of San Diego: The Ocean Beach Street Fair's Chili Cook-Off

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego is a look at the Ocean Beach Street Fair's signature event, The Chili Cook-Off, with words from founder Michael Akey.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/06/22/ocean-beach-chili-cook-off/

Times of San Diego: Arts, Crafts and More at the Ocean Beach Street Fair Artist's Alley

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego is a look at the Artist's Alley at this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/2026/06/22/artists-alley-artisans-jewelry-clothing-hot-sauce

Times of San Diego: The Ocean Beach Street Fair Fun Zone

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego is a look at this year's Fun Zone additions and changes at this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/community/2026/06/22/new-locations-for-family-fun-zones-at-the-46th-annual-ocean-beach-street-fair

The Times of San Diego: The Hundreds of Volunteers Behind the Ocean Beach Street Fair

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego: A feature on the importance of volunteers at events like this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/community/2026/06/22/the-hundreds-of-volunteers-behind-the-OB-street-fair

Times of San Diego: Ocean Beach Street Fair Music Overview

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego is an overview of the live music on offer at this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/community/2026/06/22/live-music-center-stage-ocean-beach-street-fair

Times of San Diego: Anna Ballew, Dark Chisme, Rookie Card, Quel Bordel and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert previews of Anna Ballew at the Casbah, Fred Benedetti's Paul McCartney Birthday Tribute at Dizzy's, Missing Persons at the Belly Up, Rose Mallett at the La Jolla Community Center, Rookie Card at Vinyl Junkies, Dark Chisme at Music Box, Nathan & Jessie at the Athenaeum, Sue Palmer at the Pacific Beach Library, and the OB Street Fair: Quel Bordel at The Holding Company, Brian Jones Rock'n'Roll Revival etc. at Winstons 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/uncategorized/2026/06/23/sir-paul-to-anna-ballew-and-catching-up-with-missing-persons-live-music

NAMM Interview Video: Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza was interviewed for NAMM's Oral Music History Program at their offices in Carlsbad, California.
Watch here: www.namm.org/library/oral-history/bart-mendoza

Times of San Diego: Ocean Beach Street Fair with The Resinators, Zavala Sol and More

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego features interviews with four of the band's playing at this weekend's Ocean Beach Street Fair, with words from Zavala Sol, The Resinators, The Dave Gilbert Band and Mike & Delci.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/community/2026/06/22/backstage-the-bands-set-to-play-the-OBSF

Times of San Diego: Lemon Twigs, Bob Dylan, Greg Douglass, Big Mountain and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego includes previews of The Lemon Twigs at Music Box, Bob Dylan at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Big Mountain at The Holding Company, Amanda Portela at Panama 66, Greg Douglass at the Belly Up, Heavenly at the Casbah San Diego, Matteo Bocelli at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Jeff Ousley's Live Music Showcase at Humphreys Backstage Live with New Brown Sugar Band, Soul Addiction, dB & Music Co. & Haala Band, Jazz on Tap at The Quartyard with Monette Marino, Gilbert C Castellanos, and Euphoria Brass Band, and Ruby G at Beaumont's Eatery Read here: timesofsandiego.com/2026/06/16/lemon-twigs-to-bob-dylan-live-music-this-week

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Slightly Stoopid, Alain Whyte, Anvil, Monette Marino and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, previews of Slightly Stoopid's Field of Dreamz at Petco Park - Home Of The San Diego Padres!, Alain Whyte at Casbah San Diego, Monette Marino at the Belly Up, Summer of Love at Humphreys Backstage Live, East Village Blues Festival  with Casey Hensley & Anthony Cullins, Robin Henkel, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits, and Zavala Sol, Ásgeir at Music Box, Taryn Donath at Lou Lou's, Anvil at Brick By Brick and a Tribute to Chris Carmichael at the Ould Sod with Cathryn Beeks, Ashley E Norton, Eve Selis and more!
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/06/09/live-music-this-week

SceneSD: Paul Wheatbread of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Hard Times and Flash Cadillac GoFundMe

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD gives details on a new GoFundeMe page set up for ailing drummer, Paul Wheatbread, best known for his work with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/a-music-legend-needs-help-family-of-drummer-paul-wheatbread-sets-up-gofundme-page/

True Stories Featured on New Tribute to The Times and Edward Ball

True Stories has the lead track, "I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape" - sung by Fleminger David - on the new Tribute to The Times and Edward Ball, out now via Canadian label, The Beautiful Music. In addition to playing on the track, Bart Mendoza also contributed to the liner notes, while Fleminger is also featured on two further tracks. Read / buy here: https://thebeautifulmusic.com/a-tribute-to-the-times-edward-ball

Times of San Diego: Paul Simon, Jake Shimabukuro, David J, Unsteady, Kings X and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with previews of Paul Simon at the The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Kings X at Music Box,  Sweet and Tender Hooligans at The Observatory North Park,  Adrienne Nims and Dan Bailey at the La Jolla Community Center, The Modern Line with Lori Bell Music and Joshua White at dizzy's - where the music matters most, Wild Child featuring Dave Brock - Jim Morrison Celebration Concert tour at the House of Blues San Diego, Unsteady at The Holding Company, David J at the Casbah San Diego, Jake Shimabukuro at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Erick Fentress aka Bloodstone the Street Preacher at the Soda Bar.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/06/02/paul-simon-to-kings-x-live-music-this-week

The SceneSD: A Conversation With Celina Rescott

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD is a conversation with singer Celina Rescott about her upcoming show at The Casbah, new single and upcoming tour.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/celina-rescott-the-embers-screamin-my-name-at-the-casbah-on-june-3

Times of San Diego: Los Lobos & The English Beat, Metalachi, Joe Jackson, Sorry It's Over, Foxtide and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with concert spotlights on Celina Rescott & The Embers at the Casbah San Diego, the Blue Healers at Humphreys Backstage Live, Sorry it's Over at the Soda Bar, Joe Jackson at the Balboa Theatre, Foxtide at the House of Blues San Diego, Fiesta del Sol with the English Beat, Los Lobos, Easy Wind and more, Deke Dickerson returns to Panama 66, Metalachi: The World's First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band at the The Holding Company, Yacht Rock Revue at Humphreys Concerts by the bay and the Jazz Lounge Fundraiser Marathon Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/05/26/mariachi-metal-to-jazz-to-san-diego-indie-pop-sensations

Pacific Records Fest July 19: Host Bart Mendoza with Sandollar, The Tourmaliners and More! Free!

Bart Mendoza will host the 3rd Annual Pacific Records Fest, being held on July 19 at Kate Sessions Park. The free, all-ages event will feature sets from Sandollar, The Tourmaliners, Slack Key Ohana, Twilight Highway and VB by the Sea. 

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."