Manual Scan Recording 1987

Manual Scan recording at Circle Sound circa 1987

The Shambles 1990s Flyers with Peter Tork, Apples in Stereo, ? & The Mysterians, The Loons and more!

Various flyers from The Shambles archives circa the mid 1990's

Grandpadrew's Greatest Hits

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour:- A review of grandpadrew's Greatest Hits.
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/grampadrew-greatest-hits

New Music From True Stories Due Soon!

True Stories is wrapping up work on a new single for Pacific Records! "She's Magic" features violinist Alicia Previn, while the "b-side" will feature guitarist Johnny Vernazza on a new version of "Can't Seem To Make You Mine." More details soon! Produced by Alan Sanderson, with post production by David Fleminger.

Vote for Manual Scan! / The 2024 San Diego Music Awards

Voting for the 2024 San Diego Music Awards is open through March 27! Manual Scan's new release, Shooting Stars, has been nominated in the category of "Best Rock Album." Anyone, from anywhere can vote once a day- it's free, fast and easy. You also don't have to fill in every category, just the ones you choose to.
Vote for Manual Scan and your favorites at: www.dosd.com/p/sandiegomusicawards

New Concert Spotlights: Bruce Springsteen, Gregory Page, Earl Thomas and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes concert spotlights on: The upcoming Acoustic Music Series at the Athenaeum with Gregory Page & Jack Tempchin, Earl Thomas with Rebecca Jade at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Mar Dels at Tio Leo's, Marshall Hawkins and Joshua White at the La Jolla Community Center, The Moonage Daydreamers at Beaumont's and Bruce Springsteen at Pechanga Arena
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-44/ 

The Shambles 1993 promo single insert

Copies of The Shambles 1993 "(She's Used To Playing With) Fire" single given away in thier hometown included an insert

 

Manual Scan 2019 / Himmelberg's

Manual Scan at Himmelberg's 2019

Cathryn Beeks Celebrates 20 Years of The Game!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers includes a feature on Cathryn Beeks 20th Anniversary of songwriting exercise, The Game!
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/simply_local_coronado_february_2024_lite/21

San Diego, Jazz and The Beatles: Top Ten Lennon, McCartney, or Harrison covers, with Allison Adams Tucker, Wayne Riker, Peter Sprague, Rebecca Jade, Fred Benedetti and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: "San Diego, Jazz and The Beatles" - Top Ten John Lennon, Paul McCartney, or George Harrison covers, with The Greyboy Allstars, Allison Adams Tucker, Wayne Riker, Peter Sprague, Rebecca Jade, Fred Benedetti and more!
Read here: www.sandiegotroubadour.com/san-diego-jazz-and-the-beatles

Pacific Records on Tour!

 Pacific Records latest touring artists post, with a date from Bart Mendoza:

New Concert Spotlights: Meow Meow, The Remnants, Linda Berry and more!

Bart Mendoza latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News: Concert previews on Meow Meow at Baker Baum Hall, The Remnants at Beaumont's Eatery, Linda Berry at Humphreys Backstage Live, Susan Merdinger at the Athenaeum, Mission Bay High Schools Music Pops Concert with JP Balmat, B Sections at the Watebar - So much great live music in San Diego!
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-43/

True Stories at 4th & B

Photos of True Stories at 4th & B circa 2012

Our Ramona Compilation with Ashley Norton, Doug Walker and Jon Hasz

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers: A spotlight on the Our Ramona compilation, with Ashley E Norton, Jon Hasz and Doug Walker
Read here:https://issuu.com/.../simply_local_coronado_february.../20 

Johnny Vernazza Birthday & True Stories News

On February 27 Bart Mendoza stopped in at Johnny Vernazza's Birthday Party held at Rock and Roll San Diego. Johnny V is best known for his time in the Elvin Bishop Group, including 1976 hit, "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," also playing with the likes of Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia, The Marshall Tucker Band, and coming up, True Stories!

Photo by Donna Daly

Power Pop Shakers #22 Includes Manual Scan

British Video Blog, Power Pop Shakers #22, includes Manual Scan's "Shooting Stars" on their latest playlist! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkQZUnbCy6s

San Diego Music News: The Loons, Kimmi Bitter, Andra Day, Rebecca Jade, Jack Tempchin and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers, with San Diego Music News on: JP Balmat & MBHS Music Series at Meraki, Nickel Creek on tour, Andra Day goes Platinum, The Loons are going to Spain, Daniel Nielsen Music's new album, Kimmi Bitter's new "Old School," Lori Bell's new album and West Coast Tour, The La Jolla Community Center's Fourth Friday Jazz Series lineup, Warren Dimartini / Ratt goes to camp, Rebecca Jade cruises to Greece, The Screamin YeeHaws reunion, Jack Tempchin scores 4 tracks on a new Eagles comp, Jewel returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Archie Thompson Murders & Cocktails, Rookie Card 2/29, Slack Key Ohana with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons - and more!
Read here: https://issuu.com/docs/simply_local_coronado_february_2024_lite/23

Manual Scan nominated for 2024 San Diego Music Awards - Vote Now!

Manual Scan's new release, Shooting Stars, has been nominated at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards in the category of "Best Rock Album." Anyone, from anywhere can vote once a day- it's free, fast and easy. You also don't have to fill in every category, just the ones you choose to.
Vote for Manual Scan and your favorites at: www.dosd.com/p/sandiegomusicawards

New Concert Spotlights: Johnny Vernazza, Ed Kornhauser, The Sleepwalkers and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers includes concert previews on: Johnny Vernazza's Birthday Party at Rock and Roll San Diego, Fred Benedetti at dizzy's - where the music matters most, Ed Kornhauser at Panama 66, The Sleepwalkers at the Quartyard, and the Shenanigans with Jim McInnes, Mark DeCerbo and Chris Klich at Humphreys Backstage Live + New release news from dozens of San Diego artists including Fuzz Huzzi, POD, Spacehall Sound Machine, The Goodies, Mohavisoul and more!
Read here: issuu.com/simply_local_coronado_february_2024_lite/22

Blitz Brothers April 4 at the Belly Up Tavern

Bart Mendoza will introduce legendary San Diego rock trio, The Blitz Brothers, before their concert at the Belly Up Tavern on April 4. The band's guitarist, Richard Livoni, produced all The Shambles early work, including the Clouds All Day album, as well as the drum tracks on Manual Scan's latest EP, Shooting Stars. The Blitz Brothers will be opening for guitarist Oranthi.
Info / Tickets here: bellyup.com/orianthi

New! Talent in Motion Magazine Tamar Berk Feature

The latest issue of New York based magazine, Talent in Motion, is on newstands now, featuring an interview with Tamar Berk by Bart Mendoza. More info: www.talentinmotionmag.com

The Shambles Flipside Magazine October 1995

The Shambles "Original Tangent" EP, with "I Can't Don't Want To Faster" as the A-Side, was reviewed in Flipside Magazine's October 1995 issue

Manual Scan Scooter Accident 1987

Manual Scan made the San Diego Union Tribune's "Public Eye" column on April 30, 1987, regarding Bart Mendoza's scooter accident and a scheduled show with the Fleshtones at San Diego State University. The blurb was included in a news service used by morning DJ's nationwide that morning.

The Pedestrians 1980 at Abbey Road

 A rare photo of The Pedestrians, circa 1980 has surfaced

Manual Scan at The Kings Road Cafe / International Blend 1982

Flyers for various Manual Scan appearances at the Kings Road Cafe / International Blend in North Park / San Diego circa 1982. The Crawdaddys, The Unknowns, The Hedgehogs and The Paladins are amongst the other groups listed.

True Stories at the Athenaeum March 7 2014

Here are a few photos from True Stories at the Athenaeum in La Jolla on March 7, 2014. Hosted by Jefferson Jay, the performance was part of the Acoustic Evenings concert series and featured Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Mark DeCerbo, Danny Cress and Pete Bayard

Bart Mendoza, Pete Bayard, Mark Decerbo

Bart Mendoza

David Fleminger

Bart Mendoza

David Fleminger, Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza, Pete Bayard, Mark DeCerbo

Bart Mendoza, Danny Cress, Mark DeCerbo

Staring at the Sun Volume 14 Announcement!

Announcement #1 of 3! Volume 14 of the free San Diego music compilation is coming this spring! 
 
A) We're happy to announce that this editions cover art will be by none other than iconic artist Mary Fleener!

B) We're happy to announce the classic reissue "bonus" track will be Blue Wind's 1977 radio favorite, "Earthquake," featuring Dane Conover (Trees) and Jeff Ousley

C) We're happy to announce the first wave of artists to be featured:
Chloe Lou & The Liddells, Spice Pistols, Manual Scan, Manzanita Blues, Slack Key Ohana

Announcement #2 with more details including showcase gigs soon!

New Spotlights: The Delfonics, Laurel Canyon Revue and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, includes concert spotlights on The Delfonics at Pechanga Arena, Laurel Canyon Revue at Estancia, a Mission Bay High School New Orleans Fundraiser Concert with JP Balmat, the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet at the JAI, the Presidents Day Jazz Festival with Rebecca Jade, Patrick Yandall, members of Fattburger and more, plus Angie Wells at the La Jolla Community Center.
Read here: https://sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-42/

Match Game!

A special Mardi Gras Fundraiser was held on February 10 at Ascension Catholic Church, in Tierrasanta / San Diego. Part of the night's entertainment included a live version of the 1970's TV game show favorite, Match Game. Bart Mendoza was a guest panelist alongside Lon Sheriff, Laura Cain, Kimberly King, Josh Board and Bob Sandler, with host Rich Singley.

Laura Cain, Lon Sheriff, Bob Chandler, Bart Mendoza, Josh Board, Kimberly King,
DJ, Contestant, Rich Singley

Manual Scan 1986 Zoro Gardens Outtakes

Here are two outtakes from a 1986 photo session at Zoro Gardens in Balboa Park

The Shambles Chelsea Smiles Review 1998

The Shambles album, Chelsea Smiles, was reviwed in the San Diego Union Tribune on March 1998!

March 12, 1982: The Unknowns, The Crawdaddys, The Hipsters / Manual Scan

A flyer for The Unknowns, The Crawdaddys and The Hipsters on March 12 1982 at the International Blend, just before it's change to the King's Road Cafe. The Hipsters were a classic styled, Motown inspired girl group, with Manual Scan as the backing musicians

Staring at the Sun Volume 1 Review 1992 / The Shambles

From the San Diego Union Tribune's arts section, Night & Day, July 16, 1992. A review of the very first edition of music compilation series, Staring at the Sun, with The Shambles pictured

New Concert Spotlights! The Surfaris, Earl Thomas, Nathan Hubbard, The Siers Brothers and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes spotlights on The Surfaris at Humphreys Backstage Live, Earl Thomas Bridgeman and Anthony "Fallbrook Kid" Cullins at Beaumont's, Nathan Hubbard at dizzy's - where the music matters most, The Blue Note Anniversary show at Baker Baum Hall, Coral MacFarland Thuet and Bob Boss at the Athenaum and The Siers Brothers at Tio Leo's Lounge 
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-41

Oops! Mispressed San Diego Music Rarities

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: Oops! Mispressed San Diego Music Rarities - Seven times errors made it to the pressing stage, with entries on Ratt, Iron Butterfly, Manual Scan, The Beat Farmers, Jim Croce, Blink 182 and more!
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/oops-mispressed-san-diego-music-rarities