Bart Mendoza and Josie Day 2016 NAMM

 Bart Mendoza and singer Josie Day at NAMM 2016
                                                     

The SceneSD: Johnny Vernazza Cancer Fight Fundraiser

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on blues guitarist Johnny Vernazza's upcoming fundraiser to help in his fight with cancer.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/johnny-v-vernazza-cancer-fight-fundraiser

The SceneSD: A talk with Graham Stevens about the SoundCheck Flix Podcast

Bart Mendoza's latest for The Scene SD: A talk with Graham Stevens about movie-centric podcast SoundCheck Flix Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/soundcheck-flix-talking-movies-at-thecasbah

At Humphrey's

From Facebook, Bart Mendoza at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on August 8, 2024, by Marie Haddad.
                                                   

The SceneSD: An Interview with Matthew Phillips

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃 - Matthew Phillips is performing at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion on August 29, filming a new video and more :-) Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/matthew-phillips-twilight-in-the-park

The SceneSD: Hess Fest XIV with The Walrus

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A preview of this Saturday's Hessfest XIV - musical festival raising money for OAK, featuring New Orleans Beatles tribute band, The Walrus Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/beatles-tribute-the-walrus-to-headline-hessfest-august-10

The SceneSD: Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top) Joins Slack Key Ohana Onstage

Bart Mendoa's latest for The SceneSD: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top joins Slack Key Ohana onstage!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/billy-f-gibbons-performs-with-slack-key-ohana

The SceneSD: An Interview with David Bash of International Pop Overthrow

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: An interview with David Bash about International Pop Overthrow Music Festival at the Black Cat Bar on August 17 - Steve Rosenbaum and Cat 22 pictured. Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/international-pop-overthrow

The SceneSD - An Interview with singer Sandi King

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃, in print and online - A feature on Sandi King Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/sandi-king-frozen-heart

IPO 2024 Part 2

A photo of Bart Mendoza with producer / recording artist Fernando Perdomo at International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles, taken on August 3 at the Redwood Bar
                                       

The SceneSD: New release news, with Thee Sacred Souls and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃 - a list of new and upcoming San Diego related albums, EP's, singles and videos - Thee Sacred Souls pictured. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-2

IPO 2024 Los Angeles

On August 3, Bart Mendoza and Billy Tisch of True Stories sat in with Jeremy Morris at International Pop Overthrow Los Angeles. Bart sang on "Pop Rules" and "It's Getting Better." A number of luminaries were in the audience, with the show also including Cat 22 and members of the Piper Downs. Here's a photo of Bart at the show with legendary bassist Severo. 

True Stories at Comic Fest 2014

 True Stories at Comic Fest 2014 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego

The SceneSD Concert Spotlights: Fuzz Huzzi, Paul Collins, Convoy, Wang Chung and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The Scene SD - concert spotlights on the Fuzz Huzzi Album Release party at Ramona Mainstage, Paul Collins at Gonzo, Convoy at the Music Box, Lost 80's Live with Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, The English Beat, Missing Persons, The Vapors, etc. and more. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-5-concerts-spotlight-concerts

New Music News: Swami & The Bed of Nails, Mojo Nixon, Johnny Vernazza, The Lyrics, Pierce The Veil and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A music news round up with Garrison Bailey, Swami & The Bed of Nails, Clikatat Ikatowi, Dave Howard, The Lyrics, Mojo Nixon, Johnny Vernazza, Pierce The Veil, The Schizophonics, Falling Doves and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-2/

San Diego Troubadour: Conversations with David Bash, Cathryn Beeks and Josh Weinstein

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: Conversations with David Bash about International Pop Overthrow San Diego, Cathryn Beeks about The Game and Josh Weinstein about inspiration, The Beatles, side groups, early works and much more.

Read here: https://sandiegotroubadour.com/fyi-august-music-news

New Concert Spotlights! Gilligan's Island, Tim Flannery, Tiki Oasis and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, with concert spotlights on Gilligan's Island at Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green, Tiki Oasis with Al Jardine, The Crawdaddys and more, Tim Flannery at the Athenaeum, Beaumont's Eatery's 19th Anniversary and more! Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-4

True Stories at Standley Park

Photos of True Stories at Standley Park, courtesy of Eileen Tisch

Concerts on the Green with Shane Hall, Sppike Mike Muellenberg etc

On July 21 Bart Mendoza hosted Concerts on the Green at Kate Sessions Park, featuring Pacific Records artists. 

Donna Daly, Shane Hall, Bart Mendoza, Sppike Mike Muellenberg

At San Diego Comic Con 2024

 A photo of Bart Mendoza at San Diego Comic Con 2024
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Photo courtesy of Donna Daly

Interview: Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad

Bart Mendoza interviews Grand Funk Rail Road's iconic drummer, Don Brewer in the latest edition of the Peninsula Beacon.
Read here: sdnews.com/grand-funk-railroad-to-play-at-humphreys-concerts-by-the-bay/

Concert Spotlights: KC & The Sunshine Band, Jimmy's Buffet, Gypsy Swing Cats and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, features spotlights Concerts on the Green: Pacific Records Community Night!with Kela Sako, Slack Key Ohana, Charlie Rae, Jonny Tarr, Sandollar etc, Jimmy's Buffet at La Jolla Concerts By the Sea, RosaLea Schiavone's birthday party with Smoke + Mirrors Soundsystem / Black Market III at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Gypsy Swing Cats at the Athenaeum and KC and The Sunshine Band at the Epstein Family Amphitheater / UC San Diego
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-3

True Stories Standley Park Setlist

Here's what True Stories performed during thier July 14 show at Standley Park. A 36 song set!
Read here: www.setlist.fm/setlist/true-stories/2024/standley-park-san-diego-ca-1b54c9ac.html

The SceneSD: An Interview With Country Singer Kimmi Bitter

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD is an interview with country singer Kimmi Bitter
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/kimmi-bitter-old-school-2/

The SceneSD: John January Concert Preview

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃, is a preview of John January's upcoming album release show at Aquarius Bar & Grille
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/john-january-its-true

The SceneSD: Pacific Records Community Night at Kate Sessions Park, with Jonny Tarr, Slack Key Ohana, Sandollar etc.

The July Issue of The SceneSD, online and in print, includes Bart Mendoza's feature on the upcoming free, all-ages, Concerts on the Green: Pacific Records Community Night, taking place on July 21 at Kate Sessions Park, with Jonny Tarr, Slack Key Ohana and Charlie Rae pictured!
Read here: https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/pacific-records-community-night

The SceneSD News: The Loons, Fuzz Huzzi, Pete Townshend, Blink 182, Charlie Rae, Switchfoot and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃. A San Diego Music News Roundup, featuring Slightly Stoopid, Hemisphere, Pete Townshend, The Loons, Fuzz Huzzi, Trey Hill, Charlie Rae, Blink 182, Skyler Lutes, Rocket From The Crypt and more! :-)
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news/

True Stories at Bar Pink 2014: Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Danny Cress, Orrick Smith

 True Stories at Bar Pink September 2014

The SceneSD: An Interview with Smoke + Mirrors Sound System

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD, in print and online: A feature on Smoke + Mirrors Sound System, with a John Roy interview - C'mon Every Beat Box!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/smoke-mirror-sounds-systems

The SceneSD: New San Diego Music Releases! With Daring Greatly

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD, with info on new singles, album, EP's and videos from San Diego artists - Daring Greatly pictured.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news

The SceneSD: Josh Wienstein, The Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, War, Jewel and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃, in print and online, includes concert spotlights for Jewel, Josh Weinstein, Euphoria Brass Band, The Happy Together Tour with the Turtles, The Cowsills, The Association etc., and War, featuring former San Diegan Lonnie Jordan.
Read here:thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-top-5-concerts-spotlight-events

True Stories at Standley Park July 14

The Standley Park Summer Concert Series kicks off on Sunday July 14, with True Stories. The band plays from 5 - 7 p.m. with a Beatles-centric set list + lot of vintage favorites. The band includes Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Greg Smith, Scott Mathiasen and Billy Tisch. Free, All Ages!
Details Here: www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park

New Concert Previews: John January, The Sea Monks, The Turtles and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News, features previews of: The Sea Monks at Beaumont's Eatery, Tom’s Elton Tribute at Bake Baum Hall, The Music of Paganini, Piazzolla, Plant & Page at dizzy's - where the music matters most, the Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, Badfinger, The Cowsills and more at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, John January at Aquarius and Atomic Groove at La Jolla's Concerts by the Sea
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-2

New Feature: Jonny Tarr

Bart Mendoza's latest cover story for the San Diego Troubadour is a feature on Pacific Records recording artist Jonny Tarr
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/jonny-tarr-life-music-and-the-rules

Bart Mendoza Recording Academy / Grammy's New Member Class

Bart Mendoza is included in 2024 Recording Academy / Grammy's New Member Class