True Stories Unplugged 12/04/17 The Casbah

On December 4, True Stories opened for Jake Clemons of the E Street Band at the Casbah- Bart and David played an acoustic set - Here's what was performed:

In Your Arms

Clouds All Day

Better Days

Bleeding

All Sorts

You Still Take My Breath Away 

Eleanor Rigby

Fire

The Shape of Things To Come

Blindspot

Innocence Becomes You

Where Have All The Good Times Gone

Unherd -TV and San Diego Music Voices filming

Bart Mendoza made an appearance on San Diego television program, Unherd, airing Saturday November 25 on ABC-TV 10 (11:45 p.m.). A reel of bloopers was posted online and can be seen here: Unherd Episode #72 Bloopers

Meanwhile on November 26, he was also interviewed at length for an upcoming documentary series: San Diego Music Voices  san-diego-music-voices

Tom Petty Tribute / Music Cares Fundraiser January 6 at the Casbah

On January 6 The Casbah will be the site of an amazing Tribute to Tom Petty, featuring an all-star band: Andrew McKeag (Presidents of the U.S. / Uncle Joe's Big Ole Driver), Mario Rubalcaba (Rocket From The Crypt / Hot Snakes / Earthless), Timothy Joseph (Buckfast Superbee), Ben Moore (Pocket / The Styltones) and Chris Torres. As if that wasn't enough, they will be joined by an incredible lineup of musicians including True Stories (Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Greg Smith, Lee Smith), Joey Harris (The Beat Farmers), Schizophonics, Dead Rock West, The Sara Petite Band, Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession), Shelbi Bennett (Midnight Pine), Daniel Cervantes, Dani Bell (Boychick), Matthew Molarius (Transfer / Redwoods Collective). The show is a benefit for Music Cares - Tickets are on sale soon!

www.casbahmusic.com

Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates for Bart Mendoza:

11/10 Java Joe's (MC) with John January & Linda Berry, Michael Fairchild, Jeff Ousley
11/15 Java Joe's (acoustic) w/  Dave Humphries & Mike Alvarez
12/04 The Casbah (True Stories /unplugged) w/ Jake Clemons
12/05 Recording (True Stories)
12/06 Theory Thursday (acoustic)
12/13 OB Farmer's Market (acoustic) w/ Alicia Previn, Michael Head
12/15 Manhattan Bar (True Stories) w/ Mittens. The Gargoyles
12/28 The Casbah (Manual Scan) with The Dinettes
01/06 The Casbah (True Stories) with Schizophonics, Joey Harris, Dani Bell etc
01/19 The Riviera Supper Club (True Stories)
03/30 The Music Box (True Stories)
03/31 Queen Bee (True Stories) with Britian's Finest, The Baja Bugs
06/02 Art Around Adams (True Stories)

New Articles for the San Diego Troubadour / Peninsula Beacon / Beach & Bay Press

New articles penned by Bart Mendoza:

The San Diego Troubadour's FYI column for November features San Diego musicians songs animated; with clips from Tom Waits, Blink 182, Jim Croce, Pinback, Jason Mraz, Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper and Iron Butterfly. From the Simpsons to The Muppets and inbetween.
sandiegotroubadour.com/2017/11/san-diego-animated

The Peninsula Beacon 11/09/17 has a feature on  the 9th anniversary of the monthly Songwriters Acoustic Nights, with interviews from promoter Mitch Feingold and songwriters Dave Howard and Patricia Bahia.

The Beach & Bay Press 11/03/17 has spotlights on John January & Linda Berry, Moonage Daydreamers, Marauak, Gaby & La Buena Onda, The Bayou Brothers, Robin Adler & Dave Blackburn. Music Spotlights

OB Farmer's Market Holiday Show December 13

The Ocean Beach Farmer's Market will host their annual Holiday Show on December 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring sets from a who's who of San Diego performers, the event is hosted by Michael Head of The Country Rockin' Rebels. Performers are still being confirmed with Alicia Previn and Bart Mendoza amongst the first TBA. The show is outdoors, on the street, at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Bacon street, it's a unique place to hear music, a block from the beach and in the midst of a cool farmer's market

 Ocean Beach Farmer's Market 

 

True Stories Unplugged December 4 at the Casbah with Jake Clemons

Bart Mendoza & David Fleminger of True Stories will perform an acoustic set opening up for Jake Clemons (of the E Street Band) at The Casbah on December 4.

 Tickets: Jake Clemons with special guests True stories (unplugged)

The Dinettes / Manual Scan at the Casbah December 28

The Casbah hosts a great double bill on December 28, featuring The Dinettes and Manual Scan.

 The Dinettes / Manual Scan Tickets

"Paris Yesterday" Review in the San Diego Troubadour!

Bart Mendoza's latest album "Paris Yesterday - Demos 1996 2007" is given a great review by journalist Frank Kocher in the latest edition of the San Diego Troubadour.

sandiegotroubadour.com/2017/11/bart-mendoza-paris-yesterday-acoustic-demos-1996-2007/

 

Undercover at The Office: Tom Petty

On October 30 Bart Mendoza joined in a the monthly Under Cover at the Office show, this time out in honor of Tom Petty. The show featured a host of San Diego musicians including Ariel Levine, Rick Wilkins, Jake Najor and many more. Here's what Bart sang backups on:

1) Feel A Whole Lot Better
2) Handle With Care

3) End of the Line

Japan / Cutting Edge compilation with Manual Scan 1995

The British Mod compilation, The Cutting Edge, originally released by Razor Records on vinyl in 1985 and on CD by Rhythm Vicar in  2001, we've just discovered a third version, released by Jimco Records / Japan in 1995! Other bands featured include Squire, The Purple Hearts, The Risk, The Dansette, Beat Direction, XL, Solid State, The Blades and more.

Set List October 28: The Joyelles

Bart Mendoza sat in for a few songs at The Joyelles concert at the Riviera Supper Club on October 28. Opening the night were the Goldettes. Here's what was sung by Bart with Normandie Wilson, David Fleminger and Danny Cress.

1) Sunny

2) This Guy's In Love With You

3) Beechwood Park

4) She Loves The Way They Love Her (backups only)

ARC Music Conference November 4

Bart Mendoza will be a guest speaker at the first ARC Music Conference being held at the Salty Frog on November 4, speaking at 4:30 p.m.about press / PR / interview tips, followed by a Q & A, Here's the days schedule:

Saturday November 4

3:00pm to 3:30pm Dave Settimi

3:30pm to 4:00pm Cory Wilkins

4:00pm to 4:30pm Kanai Williams

4:30pm to 5:00pm Bart Mendoza

5:00pm to 6:00pm QA

6:00pm to 10:00pm UFC Fights

10:00pm to 10:45pm Art and The Resitance

11:00pm 11:45 pm The Dirty Pennies

 www.thesaltyfrog.com

Dave Humphries & Friends at Java Joe's November 17

Troubadour Dave Humphries will perform  at Java Joe's on November 17, Hw will be joined by cellist Mike Alvarez with special opening sets from Bart Mendoza and Sven Erik Seaholm 

www.javajoessd.com

The Joyelles with Normandie Wilson at The Riviera October 28

Bart Mendoza will be sitting in with the Joyelles, featuing Normandie Wilson on October 28 at the Riviera Supper Club.

www.rivierasupperclub.com

Java Joe's set list 10/21/17

On October 21 legendary music venue Java Joe's hosted a special Songwriter's Showcase, featuring six San Diego musicians performing acoustic music. On hand were Jimmy Lunsford, Dixie Maxwell, Sven Erik Seaholm, Bubo Czarnowski and the duo of Bart Mendoza  & Alicia Previn who played a three song set:

1) After Awhile

2) In Your Arms

3) I've Just Seen A Face

True Stories Report / October 13 at the Riviera Supper Club - Special Guests

With True Stories drummer Greg Smith on tour with Falling Doves, guest drummer Nico Peters of the Baja Bugs sat in with the band for two sets plus at the Riviera Supper Club on October 13. The band only played a handful of originals since Nico is new, but a lot of new covers made their way into the regular set list including The Monkees "Saturday's Child," Donovan's "Sunshine Superman," The Beatles "I'll Cry Instead." There was also some light comedy with an interactive version of "The Gilligan's Island Theme" and because someone on the dance floor asked about pizza, an impromptu version of Elvis Presley's classic "Little Sister" sung by David Fleminger as an ode to "Little Ceaser's" pizza establishment.  Adding to the fun, a number of fellow musicians joined in for a song throughout the night, including Scott Mathiasen of blues rockers The Shifty Eyed Dogs ("Slow Down" & "Bad Boy"), violinist Alicia Previn (a duet with Bart on "Ive Just Seen A Face"), bassist Aaron Bart of Tribe of Judah ("High Heeled Sneakers") and drummer Todd Sanders of Streetheart and Rockola (backing vocals on "No Matter What").

Pacific Beachfest Preview

Bart Mendoza's preview of the musical artists performing at the 2017 Pacific Beachfest, published in the Beach and Bay Press, with spotlights on Casey Turner, The King Taylor Project, The Cassie B Project and more can be found here:

Pacific Beachfest 2017 Preview

Mission: To Mars* "Better Days" 2006 Release

This just turned up online: "Here are images of the bonus disc issued with advance orders of the Buffalo Springfield tribute album, Five Way Street. It includes an early version of the song "Better Days" recorded by Mission: To Mars*, which included Bart Mendoza, Mike Kamoo and Dylan Martinez. The song was later released by True Stories with Wendy Bailey."

Johnny Vernazza Interview

Bart Mendoza interviews blues guitarist Johnny Vernazza in the Peninsula Beacon

"...His most recent album is 2014’s, “Lions and Thieves,” but he is best known for his time with legendary combo, The Elvin Bishop Group, and their timeless No. 3 1976 hit, “Fooled Around and Fell In Love.” The song is still a radio favorite, turning up in commercials and movies such as the first “Guardians of the Galaxy” film, but it’s just a small part of long, storied career that has seen him play guitar with everyone from Van Morrison to Jerry Garcia...."
Johnny Vernazza Interview

The Lolas cover Manual Scan

The Lola's version of Manual Scan's song, "I Can't Don't Want To Faster" is included on an unofficial collection of their rarities, Electric Candlelights. This was originally a collection made by fans online, but physical copies have now been made available.

Marie Haddad Interview

Bart Mendoza interviewed Marie Haddad for the Peninsula Beacon Newspaper

Marie Haddad Interview

RG Magazine Article

Bart Mendoza is profiled by Sandra Castillo in the latest issue of New York's RG Magazine

www.rgmagazine.com/power-pop-twist-shout

Article about the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre in Balboa Park

Bart Mendoza wrtoe a feature for the Peninsula Beacon about the historic Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre in San Diego's Balboa Park

Read Marie Hitchcock "Strings Attached"

True Stories Studio News

True Stories has posted the title track of their forth coming 12 track album, Who Will Play Us In The Movie? to their Reverbnation page. The band has just about wrapped up basic tracks with more titles recorded than will end up on the finished album. Tracks taped include "Just To See Your Face Again," "Skywriting", "Windmills" and "The First Thing." Plans are for the band to feature guest musicians on some tracks.

True Stories "Who Will Play Us In The Movie?"

New FYI in The San Diego Troubadour

The latest edition of Bart Mendoza'a FYI column for the San Diego Troubadour is just out with details "on what is possibly the greatest concert to ever to take place in San Diego, with Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers and more. Plus favorite TV Soundtrack with Jonathan Lea of the jigsaw seen, Joe Macaskill of Pony Death Ride, Fernando Perdomo, Doriot Lair of The Dinettes, Sarah Rogo and Brian Reilly as well as record reviews of Plasticsoul, Skytone from The Beautiful Music and Thee Strawberry Mynde"

Read FYI the-greatest-show-on-earth 

Sarah Rogo Interview for Peninsula Beacon

Bart Mendoza interviews singer-songwriter Sarah Rogo in the August 31 edition of the Peninsula Beacon Newspaper

Sarah Rogo Interview