Manual Scan top appear on Tonight In San Diego / Taping May 30

"On May 30, Manual Scan will film a rare appearance on San Diego's late night variety talk show, Tonight In San Diego, with an interview and several songs set to be performed. Hosted by Jesse Egan, with co-host Keith Foster, the show will include other guests TBA. Tonight In San Diego takes place in the Spreckels Theatre's Raw Space, with an entrance on First Avenue - same place Conan films when in town." You can be a part of the studio audience by clicking below:

 

Tickets and Info for Tonight in San Diego  

FREE! The Music of Paul Weller at Bar Pink April 23 with True Stories, The Bassics, Normandie Wilson and more

Blindspot Records and Bar Pink in North Park / San Diego present:

 The Music of Paul Weller 

  at Bar Pink /  April 23 

with True Stories, The Bassics, Normandie Wilson, Ariel Levine, The Shifty Eyed Dogs, Jim Ryan of the Cardiac Kidz and more...

9:30 p.m. 21 and up. FREE! 

Bar Pink in San Diego
Here are The Bassics performing "I Got By In Time" at a High School assembly in 2013

Gregory Page - "That's You" (2011) with cameos

Gregory Page's "That's You" is a terrific song / short film from the troubadour - the video features cameos from Bart Mendoza as well as Sky Ladd (piano), "Java" Joe Flammini (saxophone), Chris Klich (oboe), Josh Hermsmeier (drums). Java Joe is the legendary club owner - neither he nor Bart are on the actual recording, just acting the role of "guitarist" and "saxophonist" for the film..

Scott Wilson - Coffeehouse 101 (2006) with cameos

In fact, Scott Wilson's 2006 video for his song, "Coffeehouse 101," is all cameos - 50 San Diego musicians sing a line or two from the song, in various settings. Amongst those on screen are Bart Mendoza, Mark DeCerbo, Robin Henkel and Gregory Page. 

San Diego Film Awards April 3 at the Music Box

Bart Mendoza will be a guest presenter at the 2016 San Diego Film Awards on April 3. The show will also be broadcast this year on Channel 4 San Diego on April 23, 2016 at 6PM.

2016 San Diego Film Awards Info 

Manual Scan 1990 - The Soundtrack to "A Girl To Kill For"

Manual Scan's song, "Nothing Can Be Everything" can be heard in the background of 1990 suspense drama, A Girl To Kill For, from MGM/UA. Shown in theaters at the time, the movie has been a staple of late night TV around the world. The song is in a coffee shop scene. Other artists on the soundtrack include The Seeds. Here's a completeists look at the various releases of the film.

         The British version of the video cassette:

The Brazilian version of the video cassette:

The U.S. Version of the video cassette / movie poster / laserdisc:

Comics creator / stand up comic Jeromy Cox interviewed by Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza interviewed comics creator Jeromy Cox (Vampyrates, Zombie Love) in a recent edition of San Diego newspaper, the Peninsula Beacon. Cox has worked on a wide range of titles including Spider-man and Detective Comics and is now also doing stand up comedy, including a set at Winston's in Ocean Beach on April 1. Here he is, on the left, with Vampyrates co-creator Kevin Ring.

Jeromy Cox Interview with the Peninsula Beacon

True Stories Tribute to Ringo! March 26

Beatles Fair 2016 will feature a special Ringo Starr Tribute from True Stories ! Taking place March 26 at Queen Bee in North Park, San Diego - for this special one-off show the band will be comprised of Nico Peters, Martin Martiarena, Danny Cress, David Fleminger and Bart Mendoza.

KUSI-TV Good Morning San Diego March 25 Beatles Fair Preview with Bart Mendoza - 9 a.m.

Bart Mendoza will be part of the team representing San Diego Beatles Fair on KUSI-TV's morning show, Good Morning San Diego, on March 25. The segment will be on in the 9 a.m. hour. 

KUSI-TV

Bart Mendoza / Dave Humphries on air Mountain Country 107.9FM KRLY Thursday March 17 7 p.m.

"Beatlemania comes to 2016 and to Alpine as we celebrate the life of Beatle producer George Martn (The "5th" Beatle) with San Diego's most famous Beatle afficiando's singer/songwriter Dave Humphries and Music Producer / Musician, Bart Mendoza. Plus our "Wait! What? Awkward .." Panel will tells us which band rules for eternity, John, George, Paul and Ringo, or Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie (AKA The Rolling Stones) and the best beer in Santee? Butchers Brewing will tell us if that's so as owner Rey Knight is in da house."

Only on Mountain Country 107.9FM KRLY - 
Thursday March 17 at 7 p.m.  - Live!
Listen from any device by clicking this link:
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Shindig #54 includes reviews of Manual Scan, True Stories, The Shambles and more!

The latest issue of Shindig Magazine (#54) features separate top rated reviews of the latest releases by Manual Scan ("The Pyles Sessions"*****) and True Stories ("Pop" *****) and The Shambles ("Radio Daze" *****). It's the usual great issue with articles on Bowie, The Long Ryders, The Band (Robbie Robertson), The Coral, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, Masters Apprentice, Holy Modal Rounders, McGough & McGear, The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Alice Coltrane, Javier Escovedo, Ronnie Spector and a lot more. On Newsstands in Europe February 25 in the U.S. early March. Also available online

Shindig Magazine

Comics Fest Panel Feb. 15 with Bart Mendoza, Mary Fleener, William Stout, Scott Shaw, Batton Lash and Mark Habegger

Bart Mendoza will be a speaker on a panel at this year's Comic Fest on Monday 2/15, alongside noted artists Mary Fleener, Mark Habegger, Batton Lash, Scott Shaw! and William Stout:
"Zap! Pow! Rock! Comic Art as Album Art (Garden Salon II)
A distinguished panel of creators discuss the greatest album covers inspired by comics! From Underground Comix to Manga and beyond, we will take a look at classic artwork from such masters as Jack Davis, R. Crumb, and Frank Frazetta."

Comic Fest Info

Sound Affects Fanzine #1-9

Here are some of the fanzines Bart Mendoza and friends released during the late 1980's and early 1990's. Puzzles, music history, art features, comics including one by Daniel Clowes, interviews and chats with the Jigsaw Seen, Marshmallow Overcoat, Squeeze, The Godfathers, The Romantics, 27 Various, The Hoods, Ray Brandes, The Cavedogs, Buzzcocks, Shoes, The Odd Numbers and many more. Two of them came with cassette compilations that included rare tracks from Ed Ball of The Times, Anthony Meynell of Squire, Manual Scan, The Tell Tale Hearts, The Crawdaddys, Mod Fun, The Birminghams, The Event, The Nephews, The Mondays and many more. Track listings below.

  

Volume 1 was released in the mid eighties and was free with the fanzine. Both had photography by Nathan Halverson.

The Big Express - I Got A Line On You

Mod Fun - Just Out of Reach

The Edsey's - I've Decided

Blue Up - Everything Is

The Trebels - I Want To Be Your Driver

Manual Scan - It's Alright With Me

The Birminghams - Tired Of working

The Nephews - I'm That Way Too

Tea Club - This Boys Always Been True

The Deadbeats - All Aboard

The Tracers - Under Your Love

The Crawdaddys- Chicago

The Event - You're On My Mind

The Funseekers - Stars Fell On Itasca

39 Steps - A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You

The Celler Dwellers - Please Don't Cry

The Phantom Five- Telegraph Hill

The Tell Tale Hearts - I Get Up In The Morning

Ed Ball (Times) - Big Painting (Acoustic / Live on KUSF)

Anthony Meynell (Squire) - No Time Tomorrow (Acoustic / Live on KUSF)

The Club Zu All Stars - Gloria

Polecats For Peace - Turn Another Page

  Volume 2 was released in 1989

The Tell Tale Hearts- Nothin You Can Do

The Mondays - Don't Fear The Reaper

The Rumble - Boys Come Out To Play

Third Eye - Lovely Lonely

The Birminghams - City Light

39 Steps - Out Of Time

Mod Fun - 99^th Floor

The Trebles - Pretty Thing

Birdy Num Nums - Feels Like Winter Inside

The Big Express - 99 1/2 Won't Do

Cybermen - Someday Will Come

The Dig - Mr. Nobody

Manual Scan -The Bird

The Tea Club- Blue Monday

The Tracers - Somebody Free Me

Mike Sinnochi - The Way I Feel Inside

Riot Act Vintage 1999 Photo, poster and the posters appearance in the film, Bring It On, with Kirsten Dunst

An end of tour photo from the Riot Act's tour of Spain, this is on April 10, 1999. The band at La Abuela Vuela  a venue in Burgos, with Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan / The Shambles), Peter Miesner (The Crawdaddy's / The Tell Tale Hearts), Ray Brandes (Tell Tale Hearts / Sidewalk Scene), Victor Penalosa (The Melanies / Flamin' Groovies), Hector Penalosa (The Zeros / Flying Color) , Angel Carrasco Garcia (Snap!! Records) and more

 Here is the tour poster

Here is the same poster in Kirsten Dunst's room, in the movie Bring It On

Rare Manual Scan memorabilia!

A rare promotional wrist watch featuring Manual Scan / The Shambles issued circa 1990 to promote the "(She's Used To Playing With) Fire" single and second pressing of Manual Scan's Days & Maybe's EP.

Manual Scan Days & Maybe's Outtake Photo

An outtake from Manual Scan's Days & Maybes sessions

Upcoming Shows

From Facebook, here's a list of upcoming events for Bart Mendoza - more TBA:

02/13/16 Comic Fest at the Town & Country Hotel with True Stories, Digital Lizards of Doom etc
03/26/16 Beatle Fair 2016 at Queen Bee with True Stories, Denny Laine, Baja Bugs, Cody Lovaas
04/23/16 Tribute to Paul Weller at Bar Pink with True Stories, The Bassics, Normandie Wilson etc
05/01/16 Artwalk / Little Italy
06/04/16 Art Around Adams Festival with True Stories, Cherry Bluestorms, Alvino & The Dwells etc
06/19/16 San Diego County Fair
06/ TBA Sounds Like San Diego – A Tribute to San Diego’s Hits with True Stories
08/21/16 Rebecca’s Coffeehouse

Pins

A collection of pins related to various Bart Mendoza related bands and shows, including Manual Scan, The Shambles and True Stories

Manual Scan set list 1984 San Francisco

From Myspace: "Manual Scan set list Kabuki Theatre San Francisco 1984 , opening for General Public"- The band at the time consisted of Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring, Ron Friedman and David Anderson. They played two nights at this venue with General Public on November 1 and November 2, so this is from one of those two shows. Manual Scan played a second gig the night of the November 2, heading to Sacramento for a late night set at Club Can't Tell, straight from the Kabuki Theatre aka The Japan Center Theatre. General Public was the post English Beat band formed by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, which at the time of these shows also included Horace Panter of the Specials on bass and two former members of Dexy's Midnight Runners, Andy "Stoker" Growcott on drums and Mickey Billingham, as well as Kevin White on guitar.

Manual Scan courtesy of Ron Friedman

Beatles Fair 2016 update!

Here is an updated poster for Beatles Fair 2016. In addition to former Wings / Moody Blues member Denny Laine, on hand will be True Stories: A Tribute to Ringo Starr with Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan / The Shambles), Normandie Wilson and David Fleminger (Manual Scan, The Amandas, Alvino & The Dwells), The Baja Bugs with Hector Penalosa (The Zeros) and Ron Silva (The Crawdaddys, The Nashville Ramblers) The Dave Humphries Band with Wolfgang Grasekamp and The Rollers, plus, just added, opening up the show will be singer-songwriter Cody Lovass! More details including info on the Street Fair coming soon, but tickets are on sale now!

New Vinyl at Record City for January 16 Manual Scan instore!

If you are in the San Diego area, you can pick up a copy of all four of the new releases on vinyl at Record City, 3757 6th Avenue 92103, in San Diego / Hillcrest. The band will perform an instore on January 16 at 1 pm - All Ages - Free!

New John Lennon documentary, "The Guitar The world Almost Forgot," includes Bart Mendoza

A new John Lennon documentary, "The Guitar The World Almost Forgot," includes notable San Diego based musicians, Marc Intravaia, Mark DeCerbo, Chris Leyva and Bart Mendoza amongst others.

The Guitar The World Almost Forgot - Trailer

New Book, Getting Nowhere Fast, includes Manual Scan, The Crawdaddys, The Penetrators, The Gravedigger V...

Manual Scan is featured in a great new book, Getting Nowhere Fast, by author Ray Brandes. The book tells the stories behind some of the key bands in San Diego circa 1976-1986 such as the Unknowns, The Penetrators, The Nashville Ramblers, The Zeros, The Gravedigger V, The Tell Tale Hearts, The Crawdaddys, The Dinettes... Essential!

Purchase "Getting Nowhere Fast!"

The official video promoting the book!

Manual Scan instore at Record City / San Diego January 16

Manual Scan will make an appearance at San Diego music store Record City on January 16 - this will be a full band appearance to celebrate the release of thier new album, The Pyles Sessions - this is a FREE / All Ages event! 1 p.m.

Manual Scan "Tim Pyles Theme" out on 7" Vinyl

Manual Scan's "Tim Pyles Theme" has been released on a 7" EP by Blindspot Records. It also includes tracks from Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, Pony Death Ride, Super Buffet and Blaise Guld. These will only be available in limited quantities from the bands directly and at the upcoming release show - details TBA.

Beatle Fair 2016 announced with Denny Laine, host Bart Mendoza

Beatle Fair 2016 is coming! March 26 at the Queen Bee Center in North Park / San Diego - a full day and night of Beatles fun - and more!

Hosted by Bart Mendoza :

* Headliner Denny Laine 
-of Wings / The Moody Blues!
* True Stories: A Tribute to Ringo Starr 
- an all star group featuring David Fleminger (Manual Scan), Normandie Wilson and more
* The Baja Bugs 
- San Diego's top Beatles band! With Hector Penalosa (The Zeros) and Ron Silva (The Crawdaddys)
* The Dave Humphries Band
- Superb Beatles and solo era tunes featuring Wolfgang Grasekemp
* The Rollers
- young rockers playing Fab hits!


Plus authors Chuck Gunderson and John Borack

and NEW this year: Ohio Street in front of the venue will be closed off for a A Music and Records Street Fair - vinyl junkies get ready!

More TBA

Bart Mendoza on 91X Sunday December 20 / 7:30 p.m.

From 91X host Tim Pyles:

"Tonight on 91X Loudspeaker via 91X-San Diego we will feature many Holiday songs from local artists and the Special In-Studio Guests will be Manual Scan. The band is set to release the "Pyles Session" we did at Alan Sanderson's studio with a Release Party featuring The Bassics and Alvino & The Dwells at the Casbah San Diego on December 23rd. Andrew Rowley will share tales of his annual Ugly Sweater Crawl and Louis Niles II promises to spoil the latest Star Wars film. I think Lou would make a cool Jedi.And finally Mr. Al Guerra will call in with a weather report from Alpine, California.We ARE Local Music!"

Bart Mendoza Purple Weekend Interviews / Radio 3 El Sotano, Leon, Spain

Bart Mendoza appeared on several radio programs while on tour in Spain. Here is El Sotano on Radio 3, in Leon Spain - he performed 3 songs live in addition to various recordings being played

"Episodio desde León con motivo de la XXVII edición del festival Purple Weekend. Charlamos con sus organizadores, y nos deleitamos con las historias y el acústico de Bart Mendoza , el rey de los Mods de San Diego, y líder de bandas como Manual Scan o The Shambles."

Playlist; The Strollers (Let me come on in), Reigning Sound (Stormy weather), The Loons (Inside out your mind), The Neatbeats (Hi heel sneakers), Limiñanas (Down underground), Biscuit (Goodbye again or), Manual Scan (New differences, Nothing can be everything), The Shambles (Brilliant), Manual Scan (Remember the lightning). 

El Sotano / Radio 3 Purple Weekend Bart Mendoza interview - Leon, Spain

Bart Mendoza takes part in Weezer Tribute December 28 / Under Cover at the Office

December 28 / 9 p.m. "A live tribute to Weezer as part of the monthly Under Cover music series held at the Office in North Park / San Diego." An all star gathering, these are really fun events.

Band:
Daniel Crawford (Blackout Party)
Ben Zinn
Andrew Mauldin (Manchest & Her)
The Hoth (Buck O'Nine)
Jake Najor (Taurus Authority)

Singers:
Aaron Magnan (A Beautiful View)
Bart Mendoza (True Stories)
Timothy Joseph (The Palace Ballroom)
Jeremiah Zimmerman (The Silent Comedy)
Kevin Elliot (Teenage Exorcists)
Adam Gimbel (Geezer)
Birdy Bardot
Garrett Eland (Rat City Riot, The Stranger's Six)
Tony Nguyen (Karaoke Ninja)
Christian Taylor (C.A. Burnett)
Steven Bradford (Get Back Loretta)

DJ Saul Q

Manual Scan album release show December 23 at the Casbah San Diego

Manual Scan wraps up the year with a special show at San Diego's legendary music venue, the Casbah. It's a strong bill also featuring the Bassics and surf trio, Alvino & The Dwells. The event is an album release show for the bands new 10" Vinyl / CD release on SNAP! Records - the CD features two bonus tracks.

Advance Manual Scan Tickets

Bart Mendoza & Friends Flyer Madrid 12/11/15

Here is the flyer for Bart Mendoza Y Sus Amigos (Normandie Wilson and David Fleminger) concert at
Madrid, Spain's top art gallery, La Fiembrera. Held on December 11, all three attended the next days Feria de Discos in the same location.

New vinyl from the Shambles and True Stories!

Spain's Bickerton Records has issued new 7" vinyl EP's - featuring four tracks each - from both the Shambles and True Stories! 

Bickerton Records

Manual Scan album release show at the Casbah December 23

Manual Scan will have an album release show at the Casbah i n San Diego on December 23 

with opener The Bassics and special guests.  

The Casbah

The Rarities - The Patron Saints of Could've Been

In the mid-nineties Bart Mendoza wrote a short play/song cycle about the band, Big Star. While it remains un-issued, one song did escape the vaults - the lead track, "The Patron Saints of Could've Been." From Facebook: Here is a song I wrote back in the nineties for a play about the band Big Star, as recorded by a band I was in circa the mid 2000's, The Rarities. This is a true collaborative effort pieced together and produced by Jeff Berkley, who also turns in stellar lead work, alongside myself (vocals, acoustic guitar), Dylan Martinez (bass), Danny Cress (drums), Derek Duplessie (12-string guitar) and Cathryn Beeks (vocals) with pre-production from Gregory Page. When I get into a band, it's an obsession and Big Star got me through a good portion of the 80's. The images are from the Staring at the Sun compilation album series, where this song was included on Volume 1."

Manual Scan included in new San Diego music history book - Let It Rock!

San Diego State University has released a new book series via thier inhouse publishing company, covering the history of music on campus - it's an impressive accomplishment with five volumes featuring everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to The Police. Volume 3 includes numerous mentions of Manual Scan, who were regulars at school venues The Backdoor and Montezuma Hall.

Purchase Let It Rock