Bart Mendoza La Jolla Village News & Beach and Bay Press: Fred Benedetti, Manzanita Blues, Keni Yarbro and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News: Concert previews of Fred Benedetti's Celebrating George Harrison show at Dizzy's, Manzanita Blues at Aquarius, Chickenbone Slim and The Biscuits at Beaumont's Eatery, Fleetwood Max at Humphreys Backstage Live, Evren Ozel at The Baker Baum Concert Hall and Keni Yarbro at the La Valencia Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-12

Bart Mendoza at NAMM 2025

Bart Mendoza attended NAMM 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center, covering the event for Local Umbrella Media. Here's a batch of photos courtesy of Sandra Castillo (except the last photo which is courtesy of Rick Hromadka).

Photographer Sandra Castillo, Promoter Emily Bartell, Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza, Scottie Blinn of Blackmarket III / Iconic Guitars

Sandra Castillo, Kenny Metcalf, Bart Mendoza

John Mahon of the Elton John Band, Bart Mendoza

Billy Zoom of X, Bart Mendoza

Severo Jornacion of The Smithereens, Bart Mendoza

Rick Hromadka of Maple Mars, Bart Mendoza

NAMM 2025 with Emilia Vaughn, Slack Key Ohana, Daring Greatly and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A look at NAMM with Emilia Vaughn, Daring Greatly, Roni Lee, Slack Key Ohana and Evan Diamond. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/namm-the-worlds-largest-gathering-of-musical-instrument-manufacturers-returns-to-southern-california/

Bart Mendoza Concert Previews La Jolla Village News: Bright Eyes, Gregory Page, Patrick Lamb etc

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes concert previews of Gregory Page at the Athenaeum, Bright Eyes at The Sound, Todo Mundo at Estancia, Patrick Lamb at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Mercedes Moore Band at Tio Leo's Lounge, and Saffron at Beaumont's Eatery Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-11

The SceneSD: an Interview with Ariel Levine / A David Bowie Celebration

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with Ariel levine about hisupcomg David Bowie tribute at the Casbah.
Read here: thescenesd.com/ariel-levine-celebrating-david-bowie-at-the-casbah-on-january-8

Los Imposibles, Ray Brandes and Bart Mendoza Live in Madrid, Spain December 30, 1999

Here's a video clip of Los Imposibles, Ray Brandes and Bart Mendoza Live in Madrid, Spain on December 30, 1999, performing "You Can't Do That."

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza's Top 20 Concerts + of 2024

The latest edition of The SceneSD includes a look at Bart Mendoza's favorite shows of 2024, plus a few favorite residencies. Includes Paul Weller, The Tourmaliners, Herb Alpert, Gilbert Castellanos and much more, with lots of photos.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/2024-top-twenty-concerts

New song! Cat 22 "Disingenuously Yours"

San Diego based trio, Cat 22, featuring Scott Samuels, Mel Hintz and Donna Daly, has a new EP, Introducing The Sensational Sounds Of, which features a co-write, "Disingenuously Yours," from Donna Daly and Bart Mendoza.

The SceneSD San Diego Music News: The Gravedigger V, Tom Waits, Iron Butterfly, Jason Mraz, Kela Sako, Jim Croce and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A San Doiego Music News roundup with Jeff Berkley, Chest Fever, Jim Croce, The Gravedigger V, Iron Butterfly, The Locust, Jason Mraz  & Gregory Page, Kela Sako, Thee Sacred Souls, Tom Waits, Cathryn Beeks

thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-7

The SceneSD: San Diego related musicians who scored RIAA, BPI or MC Awards in 2024

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: A look at San Diego related musicians who scored RIAA, BPI or MC Awards in 2024. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-musicians-score-major-awards-in-2024

Bart Mendoza to MC Laurie Beebe Lewis & Electric Underground concert in Escondido!

On March 8 Bart Mendoza will MC a performance from Laurie Beebe Lewis & Electric Underground at the Grand Ritz in Escondido, with special guests set to attend. 
Tickets here: www.showpass.com/the-mamas-the-papas-experience
                                         

The SceneSD: Bart Mendoza interviews Joe Macaskill of The Strangulators

The latest issue of the SceneSD includes an interview with Joe Macaskill, formerly of Pony Death Ride, now frontman for The Strangulators.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/the-strangulators-vermont-punk

The SceneSD Concert Previews: Louis XIV, Burton Cummings, Shemekia Copeland, and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD includes the Top 5 Concert Previews for the month including Louis XIV at the Casbah, Shemekia Copeland at Humphrey's Backstage Live, Burton Cummings at the Belly Up Tavern, a Django Reinhardt tribute at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre, and Ray Brandes with the Wyld Gooms at The Casbah.
Read here: thescenesd.com/top-5-concerts-spotlight-of-january-2025-in-san-diego
                                        

The SceneSD: Ray Brandes & The Wyld Gooms Celebrate The Tell-Tale Hearts

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with Ray Brandes about his upcoming gig with The Wyld Gooms, celebrating the music of the Tell-Tale Hearts.
Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/ray-brandes-the-wyld-gooms--the-casbah/

Jim Morrison, Dennis Hopper and Frank Zappa 1954: School Kids in San Diego

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour is, Counterculture Coincidence, details on three icons of 1960's counterculture: Dennis Hopper, Frank Zappa and Jim Morrison and their time as school kids in San Diego.
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/counterculture-coincidence-1954-morrison-hopper-and-zappa

San Diego Musicians In Memoriam 2024

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour includes a look back at those lost in 2024, with San Diego In Memoriam. 
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/in-memoriam-2024

New Eddies Single!

Bart Mendoza did the graphics work on the new EP, Christmas, from Los Angeles based mod / powerpop group, The Eddies

Exile on Kettner Photos!

 Exile on Kettner photos courtesy of Donna Daly

Exile on Kettner Set List & Musical Guests!

The annual Exile on Kettner Blvd Christmas Eve show at San Diego's legendary Casbah nightspot, was an all-star event helmed by Andrew Mckeag (Presidents of the United States), which included members of Uncle Joe's Big Ol' Driver, Miniaturized, Schizophonics, Geezer, Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, The Tighten Ups and The Nephews as well as Ariel Levine, Casey Hensley and Robert Lopez (El Vez). Notably the band included Kevin Ring and Paul Brewin of Manual Scan, with Bart Mendoza singing "Route 66" and "The Last Time" at the opening of the night. Here's a look at the night's set list

Exile on Kettner Rehearsal!

Here are two photos from rehearsals at Rock and Roll San Diego for tonight's Exile on Kettner at The Casbah.

Photos by Donna Daly

Exile on Kettner: An All-Star Rolling Stones Christmas Eve Tribute at The Casbah!

Original Manual Scan members Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring and Paul Brewin will be part of this year's Exile on Kettner Christmas Eve show at The Casbah. The free event will highlight the Rolling Stones Let It Bleed album, plus several sets of hits, led by guitarist Andrew McKeag!
                                         

Teenage Fanclub Tribute! "What You Do To Me"

Adam Gimbel organized a tribute to the band Teenage Fanclub on December 20 at the Kensington Club in San Diego that featured  a 4 different combos in one format playing the entire Bandwagonesque album. Bart Mendoza was part of the group, Star Signs, which included Gimbel, guitarist Dylan Martinez (Geezer, Static Halo) and drummer Victor Penalosa (Flamin' Groovies, The Shambles) and sang the song, "What You Do To Me."

Bart Mendoza Concert Previews: Samantha Fish, Kevin McCully, Love Is A Rose and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press and La Jolla Village News: Concert previews of Samantha Fish at The Sound, Gin & Ukes at Tio Leo's Lounge, Kevin McCully at the La Valencia, Love is A Rose at Humphreys Backstage Live, Toys for Tots with Hillandale Drive at Break Point, and Groove is in the Heart at the 710 Beach Club: Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-10

The SceneSD: Ratt Reissues, A New Documentary and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a feature on all the recent activity surrounding hard rock hitmakers, Ratt, including news on re-issues, a new documentary appearance, a solo tour and more.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/ratt-40-th-anniversary

The SceneSD: San Diego New Music Releases including Sinister Surf, Bloodstone the Street Preacher, Cheyenne Benton and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a San Diego New Release post for the December issue. This month includes Sinister Surf, Bloodstone the Street Preacher, Cheyenne Benton and much more. https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-6/

The SceneSD: Jeff Berkley Covers San Diego!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on Jeff Berkley & The Banned's series of San Diego inspired covers, including The Shambles!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/jeff-berkley-and-the-banned-sd

Jeff Berkley & The Banned Cover The Shambles - Free Download!

Multiple SDMA winning artists, Jeff Berkley & The Banned are releasing a different cover song originally by a San Diego artist that has influenced and inspired the band along the way. 

Kicking off the series on December 7 will be thier new version of “I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster,” originally by The Shambles (1995, from the Original Tangent EP). The song was recorded as a demo by Manual Scan, though it didn't make it to vinyl until The Shambles version.

A free download of the song is available this week via Berkley’s website below. Other artists being covered are The Beat Farmers, The Rugburns and Tom Waits. 

 www.jeffberkley.com

La Jolla Village News Concert Previews: Daniel Nielsen, Lissa Dee, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes concert previews of the San Diego Troubadour Holiday Part with The Sleepwalkers, Chloe Lou & The Liddells and more, Lissa Dee at Beaumont's Eatery, Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Baker Baum Hall, Daniel Nielsen at Humphreys Backstage Live, Mission Bay High School's Winter Concerts with JP Balmat, Rob Thorsen at the Athenaeum and a Celebration of Art Blakely at Dizzy's - where the music matters most. Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-9

True Stories at Beatles fair 2016 with Denny Laine

Beatles Fair 2016

At The KUSI-TV Interview

Martin Martinarena, Bart Mendoza, Nicolas Peters, Danny Cress, David Fleminger

Steve Thorn, Alma Rodriguez, Denny Laine, Bart Mendoza, Carmen Salmon

The SceneSD: Alicia Previn Book Reissues

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with Alicia Previn about her books, new recordings and session work! Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/alicia-previn-book-reissues

Geezer Fanclub Plays Teenage Fanclub's Bandwagonesque

A new flyer for December 21's Teenage Fanclub tribute show at the Kensington Club in San Diego is out! 

True Stories at the San Diego County Fair 2013

Bart Mendoza and David Fleminger had a residency at the 2013 San Diego County Fair, playing acoustic Beatles songs, with a few guests stopping by on occasion

Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger

                                                            Bart Mendoza, Dave Humphries

Bart Mendoza, Nico Peters, David Fleminger

The Scene SD: A Conversation with Deven Berryhill of The Tourmaliners!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐒𝐃: A chat with Deven Berryhill about The Tourmaliners new album, Live & Alive. Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/the-tourmaliners-live-alive

The SceneSD: Top 5 December Concerts with Samantha Fish, Cat 22, Peter Sprague and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD includes a Top 5 December Concerts page including shows from Peter Sprague, Samantha Fish, Cat 22 and more!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/top-5-concerts-spotlight-concerts-5

The SceneSD: San Diego Holiday Gift Guide w/ Blink 182, Switchfoot, The Farmers, Manganista, Lou Reed, Queen, Ugly Things and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is his annual San Diego Music Holiday Gift Guide. This year includes items from The Farmers, Switchfoot, Blink 182, Manganista / Michael Buchmiller, Scott Shaw!, Ugly Things Magazine, Spice Pistols / Doodcraft Guitars and more. Read here: thescenesd.com/art-scenesd/2024-san-diego-holiday-gift-guide