Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The Down Lights to perform at Celebrate the Boulevard Awards April 24

The Down Lights are a one off band that will perform at the is years, Celebrate the Boulevard party, set to take place on April 24 at the historic Lafayette Hotel in North Park / San Diego. This year's banner honorees will include David Fleminger of True Stories, alongside Alfred Howard of the Midnight Pine, blues singer Candye Kane, Celtic fiddler Patric Petrie, guitarist Joey Harris (ex-Beat Farmers, Powerthud etc), folk pioneer Lou Curtis  and more. The Down Lights will showcase all aspects of David Fleminger's long storied career, from surf classics to mod rock with a group of musicians set to include Tony Suarez, Danny Cress, Normandie Wilson and vocals on one song from Bart Mendoza.


Sunday, April 5, 2015

True Stories performs at Dave Howard CD Release April 12 House of Blues San Diego 4 p.m.

Dave Howard celebrates the release of his new album, Helluva Highwya, with a CD release show at the House of Blues on April 12. Bart Mendoza (really True Stories) will open the show with a short set from True Stories - it's an all star show - free, all ages!


4:00 True Stories (Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Danny Cress Orrick Smith)
4:20 Matt Silvia and Cathryn Beeks
4:40 Mary Dolan
5:00 Folding Mr. Lincoln 5:20 Spud Davenport 5:40 Nathan Weldon 6:00 Joey Harris
6:20 Lisa Sanders 
6:40 Carolann Ames 7:00 Berkley Hart 
7:30 Dave Howard


The return of Casino Royale SD to Java Joe's Friday April 10 !

Casino Royale, featuring David Fleminger, Normandie Wilson and Bart Mendoza, returns to Java Joe's for a special show on April 10! Featuring classic songwriting, including the best of Bacharach, Brian Wilson, Lennon / McCartney, Argent, Carole King, albert Hammond and more! All ages - 8 p.m.
www.javajoessd.com

Monday, March 16, 2015

Upcoming Dates for Bart Mendoza March - December 2015

Here are some confirmed dates for March through December - much more ahead!

March 21 / 9 am KUSI TV - Good Morning San Diego TV Show - Bart interview
March 22 / 7 pm 91X -Loudspeaker radio program with host Lou Niles - Bart interview
March 26 / 1 pm ESPN / San Diego - Bart interviewed
March 26 / 9 pm Bar Pink - The Zombies Tribute with True Stories + Shake Before Us, Diana Death etc
March 28 / Noon Queen Bee - Beatles Fair with True Stories, Baja Bugs, Joey Molland of Badfinger etc
April 10 / 8 p.m. Java Joe's - Casino Royale
April 12 / 4 p.m. House of Blues - True Stories
April 18 / 9 p.m. Riviera Supper Club - True Stories
April 24 / 7 p.m. Lafayette Hotel - Banner Unveiling - Bart Hosts
April 25 / 9 p.m. The Casbah - Kim Fowley Tribute with True Stories + The Loons, Roni Lee, Schitzophonics
April 26 / 6 p.m. Adams Avenue Unplugged at the A.C. Lounge with True Stories
June 6 / Noon - Art Around Adams Festival - True Stories
July 11 / 7 p.m. Museum of Making Music - Sounds Like San Diego with True Stories etc
December 4-5 - Purple Weekend with Manual Scan / Leon, Spain

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Burger Revolution this Saturday March 7 with True Stories

True Stories - featuring Danny Cress, Orrick Smith, David Fleminger and Bart Mendoza, will play their first gig of 2015 on March 7 at the Stronghold in Barrio Logan / San Diego - part of the Burger Revolution music fest - all day, all ages! with Javier Escovedo and the City Lights, the Shady Francos, Digital Lizards of Doom, Big Bad Buffalo and more!

Gayle Skidmore San Diego Troubadour cover story by Bart Mendoza

Bart pens the cover story to the March issue of The San Diego Troubadour, a feature on singer-songwriter Gayle Skidmore

Sunday, February 22, 2015

True Stories to perform at Beatles Fair March 28 with Joey Molland of Badfinger!!


Queen Bee / North Park Presents 

San Diego Beatles Fair

March 28 2015

WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE FROM Badfinger’s JOEY MOLLAND

& Music from Britain’s Finest, The Dave Humphries Band, The Baja Bugs and more!
Plus! A LIVE ONSTAGE recreation of the Beatles Aug 28, 1965 San Diego Press Conference and Concert!

SAN DIEGO, Calif. –  Beatles Fair returns for 2015 with a celebration of all things related to the Fab Four. On Saturday, March 28, there will be a full day of music, discussion and fun for all ages at Queen Bee in North Park.

Ohio Street in front of the venue will be closed with a selection of food and vendors, including records! There will be memorabilia displays and more, but the music will be the focus of the day. Highlights will include:

·         A performance from former Apple Recording artist, Joey Molland, performing a selection of Badfinger hits, including “No Matter What,” “Baby Blue” and “Day After Day.”
·         A live, onstage recreation of the Beatles 1965 visit to San Diego, including the press conference, keys to city presentation and of course, the concert!
·         An appearance from top Beatles tribute band, Britain’s Finest, covering the Fabs entire career – complete with costume changes!
·         A set of early Lennon/McCartney from All Star Beatles cover combo, the Baja Bugs – featuring members of The Zeros, Manual Scan and The Crawdaddys!
·         A performance of pop hits / copy cat tunes influenced by the Beatles from the band, True Stories
·         A set of classic covers and Beatles / Tony Sheridan inspired music from The Dave Humphries Band
·         An opening mini set from award winning singer songwriter Josh Damigo, as well as music from Rhythm and the Method and more surprises TBA
·         An acoustic campfire sing-a-long stage

Beatles Fair is a grass roots event, organized by fans. If you love the Beatles music, you won’t want to miss this full day of Fab Fun!

Queen Bee's
3925 Ohio Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 255-5147 www.queenbeessd.com


True Stories to perform at Burger Revolution! March 7 at the Stronghold

The annual Burger Revolution world wide party takes place in San Diego on March 7 at the Stronghold, with a great line up that includes True Stories as well as Javier Escovedo, The Shady Francos, Digital Lizards of Doom, Big Bad Buffalo, GROMS, Sandycheeks and ALMA! All ages!

Upcoming Shows for Bart Mendoza

Upcoming dates for Bart Mendoza include:
March 07 True Stories 6 p.m. Full Set: Burger Revolution Festival at the Stronghold / Barrio Logan
March 26 True Stories 10 p.m. Mini Set: Tribute to the Zombies at Bar Pink / North Park
March 28 True Stories 4 p.m. Full Set: Beatles Fair at Queen Bee / North Park
April 10 Casino Royale 8 p.m. Two sets: Java Joes / Normal Heights
April 18 True Stories 10 p.m. Two Sets: Riviera Supper Club / La Mesa
April 24 7 p.m. Banner Unveiling Party at Lafayette Hotel / North Park
June 6 True Stories Noon Full Set at Art Around Adams

Video for Anna Troy's version of Manual Scan's "I Can't Don't Want To Faster..."

A new video has been created for Anna Troy's version of  "I Can't Don't Want To Faster...", originally by Manual Scan




Friday, January 23, 2015

Feb. 15 - The Beatles: From Bach to Bebop with Wayne Riker + Bart Mendoza


On February 15, Bart Mendoza will be the pre-show special guest at guitarist Wayne Riker's show, The Beatles from Bach to Bebop. This is a wonderful event in which Riker performs solo instrumental  Beatles songs in different guitar styles, literally, from Bach to Bebop. Bart will be interviewed as the opening act!
 
The Moxie Theatre 6663 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite N, San Diego, 92115 - Doors 6 p.m. All Ages. Tickets at the door.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

True Stories to perform at Tribute to the Zombies concert! March 26

True Stories will perform at a special concert celebrating the music of the Zombies! Taking place on march 26 at Bar Pink in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, the concert will feature a dozen artists performing classics from through out the band's career. Normandie Wilson, True Stories and The Shifty Eyed Dogs are the first three acts named, more tba.


FREE Manual Scan instore January 10! Record City!

On January 10, Manual Scan will perform a rare instore at Record City in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood - the 2 p.m. set will include a guest appearance from Cardiac Kidz frontman Jim Ryan for a one time only collaboration! This is a free all ages event!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

True Stories with Johnny Vernazza of the Elvin Bishop Group perform "Fooled Around and Fell in Love"!

Sounds Like San Diego VI was held on July 11 2014 at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA - the event included a performance from True Stories with special guest Johnny Vernazza (formerly of the Elvin Bishop Group) - here he performs one of the classics he originally played on, "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" (#4 / 1976), as heard in the film, Guardians of the Galaxy. The band this night featured Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Danny Cress, Orrick Smith, Scott Mathiasen and Normandie Wilson. Video by Sherri Allen. Vernazza is now a San Diego resident - In 1973 he recorded part of the Elvin Bishop Group album, Still Smokin', at the San Diego Civic Center.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Manual Scan - "Tim Pyles Theme" Video at 91X

Manual Scan recently recorded "Tim Pyles Theme Song" for San Diego radio icon Tim Pyles of legendary radio station 91X - The 26 second jingle can be heard at the beginning of his Loudspeaker program or via this clip:



Sunday, December 21, 2014

New Video for The Shambles - "Warm This Winter"

A new video for the Shambles version of "Warm This Winter" has been posted. The original song was by Connie Francis (1962), this version features Bart Mendoza (all vocals, rhythm guitar), Kevin Ring (lead guitar), Mark Zadarnowski (bass) and Brad Barker (drums). Produced by Mike Kamoo at Earthling Studios in El Cajon, CA.




Saturday, December 13, 2014

Manual Scan / "Millions Like Us" in the San Diego Reader!

The San Diego Reader's "Record-Release Roundup" includes a blurb about Manual Scan's appearance on the Cherry Red box set, Millions Like Us as well as the reunion show on December 18




Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Out Now! Millions Like Us book & music box set - with Manual Scan!

Out Now! Millions Like Us - The Story of the Mod Revival, due out December 8. The 4 CD plus book box
set includes Manual Scan and the likes of The Prisoners, Mod Fun, Secret Affair, The Untouchables, Squire, The Jetset, The Purple Hearts, The James Taylor Quartet, Makin Time, The Times, The Onlookers, The Truth, 9 Below Zero and many more! 

Manual Scan on 91X Radio December 14

Manual Scan will be guests on 91X's "Loudspeaker" program this Sunday night - Sometime between 7 p.m. and 10 pm more details tba. Additonal guests on the show will be The Bassics!


Wednesday, November 26, 2014

FREE! Casbah Christmas Eve Rolling Stones show with Lauren Scheff, Bart Mendoza and more

Bart Mendoza will be part of the all star FREE Christmas eve show at the Casbah, featuring Schitzophonics, The Diddley Daddys and a closing set of Rolling Stones covers helmed by Lauren Scheff. Bart will be a singer along with Robert Lopez (The Zeros), Alicia Champion, Stevie Harris (The Styletones) and more with a stellar band that includes Jake Najor, Dave Good, Kevin Martin and Rick Wilkins. Doors open 8 p.m. 21 and up.

Bart Mendoza DJ at Casbah Vinyl Junkies Record Swap December 6

Promoting his upcoming appearance at the Casbah with Manual Scan on December 18, Bart Mendoza will be a guest DJ at the quarterly Vinyl Junkies Record Swap, held at the Casbah in San Diego on December 6 - here's the full schedule:

DJ Schedule:

4-5pm: Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan, The Shambles)
3-4pm: Mario Escovedo (The Dragons, Requiemme Management)
2-3pm: Matt Molarius (Transfer, The Midnight Pine)
1-2pm: Thaddeus Robles (Heartaches, Cave Punk Records)
Noon-1pm: Brian Carver (Teenage Burritos)
11am-Noon: DJ Pokkey & Robinson Wigfall w/MPC


Manual Scan records theme song for Tim Pyles radio program - on 91X !

Manual Scan returned to the studio November 6 to record a "theme song" for San Diego radio icon Tim Pyles local music program on 91X, Loudspeaker . The 26 second tune was written by Bart Mendoza, with production by Grammy winning producer, Alan Sanderson, at his Pacific Beat Studios.



Saturday, November 8, 2014

Manual Scan! Reunion set for December 18 / The Casbah San Diego

Manual Scan will reunite for a very special show on December 18! The concert is to help spread the word about the band's appearance on the upcoming box set,  Millions Like Us: The Story of the Mod Revival,  from Cherry Red Records. Manual Scan is Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring, David Fleminger, Tom Blankenship and Jarrod Lucas. Making this show extra special, opening up will be NE1 in thier first full performance in more than three decades! Meanwhile, in the Atari Lounge will be up and coming young mod band, The Bassics! Tickets are on sale now! This show will sell out, get your tickets early! 

Sunday, November 2, 2014

True Stories to perform at Animal Rescue fundraiser Nov. 8

True Stories will perform at an Animal Rescue fundraiser Nov. 8. Set to take place at Rebecca's Coffeehouse in South Park / San Diego from 3 - 9 p.m.the bill includes The Baja Bugs, Dave Humphries and friends, Jackie Whitney Austin Singer and many more - it's all ages and admission is on a donation basis

Casino Royale on FM94.9 November 2 / 9:30 p.m.

Bart Mendoza  appears on FM94.9 tonight around 9:30 p.m.alongside David Fleminger and Normandie Wilson, with host Tim Pyles. They'll talk about a November 8 Animal Rescue Fundraiser, the debut of new trio, Casino Royale and from David and Bart - a special announcement about December 18 and exclusive new tracks!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The debut November 14: Casino Royale San Diego with Bart Mendoza, Normandie Wilson & David Fleminger

Casino Royale San Diego, with Bart Mendoza, Normandie Wilson & David Fleminger makes it's debut on November 14, with a special concert at Java Joe's. The show will be built around classic songcraft from the likes of Bacharach, Argent, Lennon - McCartney and Wilson.

Bart Mendoza interviews Tim Weisberg

Bart Mendoza interviewed legendary flute player Tim Weisberg for the Beach & Bay Press -

Monday, October 13, 2014

True Stories to appear at San Diego Comic Fest October 17 / 18 - 6 p.m.

True Stories, featuring Bart Mendoza, Orrick Smith, David Fleminger and Danny Cress, will be appearing at the Second Annual Comic Fest on October 17 / 18 - 6 p.m. Look for the band in the "Music Tent" alongside lots of other bands including Leave The Universe, The Liquorsmiths, The Naked Picassos, Digital Lizards of Doom and more. The conventions guests include Neal Adams, George Clayton Johnson, Batton Lash, Jeromy Cox and many more.

Bart Mendoza interviews Jason Scheff of Chicago

 Bart Mendoza interviewed bassist and singer Jason Scheff of legendary rock band Chicago, for the Peninsula Beacon.
 

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Pre Order now for "Millions Like Us" box set with Manual Scan (out December 8)

Pre orders are now being taken for the box set, Millions Like Us - The Story of the Mod Revival, due out December 8. The set includes Manual Scan and the likes of The Prisoners, Mod Fun, Secret Affair, The Untouchables, Squire, The Jetset, The Purple Hearts, The James Taylor Quartet, Makin Time, The Times, The Onlookers, The Truth, 9 Below Zero and many more!

True Stories / Unplugged to perform at Fest For Beatles Fans in Los Angeles on October 11

Bart Mendoza & David Fleminger of True Stories will perform at The Fest For Beatles Fans in Los Angeles on October 11, 2014 - a great day of music and fun activities! Headliners include Denny Laine of Wings and the Moody Blues, Billy J Kramer, Joey Molland of Badfinger and actor Jack Oliver. Meanwhile an outdoor, Pavilion Stage, will feature sets from former Wings member Laurence Juber as well as San Diego based performers Gayle Skidmore, True Stories, Blaise Guld, Dave Humphries, The Baja Bugs and Falling Doves and San Francisco's Christina Trillo.

Fest For Beatles Fans at the LAX Airport Marriott Hotel, Los Angeles - 5855 West Century Boulevard

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

True Stories at Bar Pink on September 25th / 11:30 p.m. / Free

True Stories will perform a late night (11:30 p.m.) set at Bar Pink on September 25th part of a bill that includes Scott Reynolds (All) and Chad Price (Drag The River). It's a free show!

Bart Mendoza to host online radio show beginning October 5

Bart Mendoza will begin hosting an online radio show beginning October 5. Set to be called , The Time Machine, here is the info from their website:

"Bart Mendoza and guests take you on a musical trip through San Diego’s music history from the 1920’s to the 1960’s, the 1970’s to the modern era. Hits, rare tracks, unreleased material and concerts will be broadcast, local music stories and trivia will be discussed. Other topics will include pending catalog releases from San Diego’s hitmakers past and present, visits to town from legendary performers and the charts. But it’s the music that will dominate air time – if you like Iron Butterfly, The Beat Farmers, Stephen Bishop, The Tell Tale Hearts, Red Flag, The Monroes, The Unknowns, The Cascades, The Kingston Trio, John Stewart, The Crawdaddys, The Penetrators, Trees, Smokey Rogers, Merrill Moore, Frankie Laine, Barbara Mandrell, The Zeros, Ratt, Switchfoot, Blink 182, Jewel, The Rugburns and other San Diego related artists, this is the show for you.   COMING SOON"

 Listen to The Tme Machine at Listen Local Radio

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Bart Mendoza's Non Band Appearances / Oct - Dec 2014

Bart Mendoza will be making several appearances in the coming months outside his usual capacity as a musician:

Oct 3     710 Beach Club / as judge at a Battle of the Bands
Oct 5     Kona Kai Resort  / as MC of the San Diego Music Awards Acoustic Showcase
Oct 6     Humphreys By The Bay / part of the crew at the San Diego Music Awards

Nov 2    FM 94.9 / discussing upcoming Animal Shelter benefit
Nov 13  Coronado Optimists Club / speaking about San Diego Music History

Dec 6     The Casbah / as one of several DJ's at the quarterly Record Show

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

New! Knights of Fuzz book includes entries on Manual Scan, The Shambles and more!

Bart Mendoza contributes an essay to the new book by Timothy Gassen, Knights of Fuzz! If you are a fan of sixties inspired music, you NEED this new book - with info on Manual Scan, the Shambles and Bart's fanzine, Sound Affex with a heavy San Diego presence and items on Shake Before Us, The Loons, The Rosalyns, The Creepy Creeps, The Gravedigger V, The Sidewalk Scene, The Crawdaddys, The Morlocks, The Tell Tale Hearts, The Event and many more- 500 pages!