The SceneSD: A Conversation with Jefferson Jay of the San Diego Music Hall of Fame

Bart Mendoza's conversation with Jefferson Jay of the San Diego Music Hall of Fame, for the SceneSD.
Read here: thescenesd.com/event-scenesd/san-diego-music-hall-of-fame

The SceneSD: New Releases with The Sultans, Patrick Yandall, Alicia Keys and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest list of new / recent San Diego music releases, as featured in The SceneSD: New Releases with The Sultans, Patrick Yandall, Alicia Keys and More!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-10

Bart Mendoza Inducted Into San Diego Music Hall Of Fame

Bart Mendoza was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Fame on September 27, alongside John Reis, Rosie Flores, Bob Magnusson, The Dinettes, Eulogio Fos and Kamou Kenyatta. Bart Mendoza performed two songs with True Stories to close out the first half of the show:

1) She's Magic
2) Can't Seem To Make You Mine

Arriving for soundcheck courtesy of Marie Haddad

True Stories about to perform courtesy of Dennis Anderson

Bart Mendoza, Jefferson Jay by Donna Daly

Billy Tisch, Greg Smith, Martin Martiarena, Bart Mendoza by Marie Haddad

Bart Mendoza's lyric "cheat sheet" / set list

San Diego Music Hall of Fame CBS 8 -TV Preview

San Diego Music Hall of Fame organizer Jefferson Jay was interviewed on CBS 8-TV, with name checks for this year's honorees, including Bart Mendoza, at 01:05. The event takes place tonight!

Behind The Scenes: San Diego Union Tribune Music Hall Of Fame Photo Shoot

Behind the scenes photos at the shoot for the San Diego Union Tribune's Music Hall of Fame on September 2. Photos by Donna Daly
                                        

Doriot Lair (The Dinettes), John Reis (Rocket From The Crypt), Eulogio Fos, Bob Magnusson, Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan, The Shambles)

Staring at the Sun XIV Bart Mendoza Interview

A recent article about Staring at the Sun XIV - Barry Benintende interviews Bart Mendoza
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/staring-at-the-sun-xiv

The SceneSD: Shane Hall

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with Shane Hall 
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/shane-hall-the-residency

R.I.P. Tom Ward

Via Facebook: Very sad San Diego news: R.I.P. bassist Tom Ward, perhaps best known for his time with The Nashville Ramblers and The Gravedigger V, and also as a key member of Manual Scan during the mid 1980's and the "Lost Sessions" EP. And much, much more. An incredible musician, a wonderful man, Tom really knew his stuff, we shared some amazing adventures on the road - a radio station date in Fresno stands out, but we always had a good time. Tom, thanks for everything, you will be missed.
-Bart Mendoza

Tom Ward and Bart Mendoza recording "All Night Stand" at Circle Sound Studios

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Benson Boone, Air Supply, Pato Banton, Anthony Cullins and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News) with concert previews of Benson Boone at Pechanga Arena San Diego, Anthony Cullins at Beaumont's Eatery, Air Supply at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, a PBMS Fundraiser at the Mission Beach Boat & Ski Club and the 2025 State of the Conrad presentation. Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/09/22/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-9

With Steve Hampton of EXTC

Bart Mendoza attended the EXTC show at the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos on September 19. Post show he and Pacific Records COO Donna Daly met up with singer / guitarist Steve Hampton (who has also recorded with Joe Jackson!)

L-R Donna Daly, Steve Hampton, Bart Mendoza

 

With Peter DiStefano (Psychedelic Furs, Porno For Pyros)

Bart Mendoza met up once more with guitarist Peter DiStefano after the September 24 Psychedelic Furs concert in San Diego at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay

L-R Donna Daly, Bart Mendoza, Peter DiStefano, Sppike Mike Muellenberg, Stacy

The SceneSD: Adams Avenue Street Fair with The Film Company, Smoke & Mirrors Sound System, Dolly's Revenge!

Bart latest for The SceneSD: A preview of the upcoming Adams Avenue Street Fair, with words from Be Reilly (The Film Company), Ashley E Norton (Dolly's Revenge) and John Roy (Smoke + Mirrors Soundsystem)! Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/adams-avenue-street-fair-2

San Diego Union Tribune Music Hall of Fame Bart Mendoza, Rosie Flores, John Reis and more!

The San Diego Union Tribune's Sunday Arts Section front page features an article by George Varga on September 27's San Diego Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Bart Mendoza will be inducted alongside Rosie Flores, John Reis, The Dinettes, Bob Magnusson and Eulogio Fos.
Read here: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/14/hall-of-fames-2025-inductees-its-all-about-community

91X Loudspeaker Playlist September 7

Here's where you can find the playlist for 91X-FM's Loudspeaker on September 7. Bart Mendoza was a special guest alongside Cloud Types, Saguaro, The Andrew McKeag Band and Donna Daly from Pacific Records. Read here: www.91x.com/loudspeaker/loudspeaker-playlist-9-7-25

Bart Mendoza "Different Drum" from 66/68

 Bart Mendoza's version of "Different Drum" from his 2023 EP, 66/68

The SceneSD News Update: Schizophonics, Steve Martin & Alison Brown, Marujah, The Sultans and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: A news update with info on Marujah, Schizophonics, Steve Martin & Alison Brown, Marie Haddad, The Sultans, Dan Gindling, Jason Mraz, Gregory Page and more Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-10/

The SceneSD Concert Previews: The Rapture, The Dead Boys, Sparks, Alicia Previn, The Waterboys and more!

My latest for the SceneSD with previews of the Dead Boys at the House of Blues San Diego, The Waterboys at the Belly Up, Something Wonderful: A Stevie Wonder Tribute at the Brooks Sunshine Theatre in Oceanside, The Psychedelic Furs at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Howard Jones at The Sound, Sparks at The Magnolia, Alicia Previn & Elvin Killerbee at the Pour House Oceanside, The Rapture at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Listen Local at The Dell / an "Acoustic Alliance" event and more! Read here:thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/top-september-concerts

Times of San Diego: Dave Gleason, The Psychedelic Furs, The Hives, Sacha Boutros and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print La Jolla Village News / Beach and Bay Press) with concert previews of Dave Gleason at Beaumont's Eatery, Rebecca Jade at the La Jolla Community Center, Love is a Rose - Linda Ronstadt/Tom Petty Tribute at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Psychedelic Furs at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Sacha Boutros at Baker Baum Hall and The Hives at The Sound Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/09/08/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-8

Staring at the Sun with Mark Habegger

Artist Mark Habegger stopped by the Staring at the Sun release party at The Casbah, with copies of the new mini comic, Jollies, which includes a story by Mary Fleener, who also did the albums cover artwork!

91X Loudspeaker!

Bart Mendoza stopped in at 91X-FM's program, Loudspeaker, on Sunday September 7 to promote the latest edition of Staring at the Sun XIV. Folks in the studio included hosts Timothy Joseph and Lou Niles, Sean Brooks of Cloud Types, Pacific Records exec Donna Daly, Sidney Merritt of Swive and Andrew McKeag of Uncle Joe's Big Ol Driver etc.

San Diego Reader: Staring at the Sun XIV Concert Preview

The September 4 edition of the San Diego Reader includes a preview of tonight's album release show for San Diego music compilation, Staring at the Sun XIV
Read here: www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2025/sep/04/cindy-lee-berryhill-staring-at-the-sun/

91X Loudspeaker Tonight!

Bart Mendoza will be a guest on 91X program, Loudspeaker, September 7:

"Many McKeag's, from The Andrew McKeag Band and Saguro, also Cloud Types, talking about their upcoming Casbah show of Sept. 9th, and the incredible Mr. Bart Mendoza talking about the Staring At The Sun compilation release party happening at the Casbah on Monday Sept. 8"

Listen here: www.91x.com/listen

Times of San Diego: Dave Koz, Gregory Page, Peter Rowan, Private Domain and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego (print La Jolla Village News, Beach and Bay Press) with concert previews of Dave Koz at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Gregory Page at the Athenaeum,Private Domain at Humphreys Backstage Live, Peter Rowan at The Sound, My Town Fest at The Holding Company with Victim and Battalion of Saints, Concert of Hope with Jumping Jack Flash at the Epstein Family Theatre Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/08/23/live-from-san-diego-music-on-the-coast-this-week-7

Backstage at the Ritz Theatre August 23 with Shotgun Tom Kelly and Dave Mason

Backstage at the Ritz in Escondido at the Laurie Beebe Lewis & The Electric Underground / The Tourmaliners with Robert Zapata (Cannibal & The Headhunters), music promoter Mike Copley, radio icon Shotgun Tom Kelly, Bart Mendoza and legendary DJ / TV Host Dave Mason.

The SceneSD: An Interview with Ricky G of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with Ricky G of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/ricky-g-oak-street-blues/

The Shambles live in London April 2, 1991

 The Shambles live in London April 2 1991

Ray Brandes, David Klowden

Kevin Ring, Ray Brandes, David Klowden, Bart Mendoza, Mark Zadarnowski

Ray Brandes, Bart Mendoza,Mark Zadarnowski

Ray Brandes, Bart Mendoza

91X-FM Loudspeaker September 7 at 7 p.m.!

Bart Mendoza will be a guest on 91X-FM's program, Loudspeaker, on Sunday, September 7 at 7 p.m., listen in for details on Staring at the Sun XIV, new Manual Scan recordings and more!
Listen here: www.91x.com/listen

Laurie Beebe Lewis This Saturday in Escondido! with The Tourmaliners, Bart Mendoza and DJ's Dave Mason and Shotgun Tom Kelly

This Saturday in Escondido! Laurie Beebe Lewis and the Electric Undergroun with The Tourmaliners + Bart Mendoza and DJ's Dave Mason and Shotgun Tom Kelly! 

San Diego Troubadour: Tiki Oasis, International Pop Overthrow + Dave Koz, Sandollar, Travis Oliver and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest FYI column for the San Diego Troubadour includes details on Tiki Oasis and International Pop Overthrow + Strange Stage Stories from Dave Koz, Sandollar, Travis Oliver and Jeff Bloom! Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/for-your-information-august-edition

The SceneSD: Concert Previews with Burton Cummings, Weird Al Yankovic, Tamar Berk and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD: Concert spotlights on Tiki Oasis, The Strangulators! debut at The Casbah, Jeff Bloom at Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green, Earl Thomas at WinstonsOB, "Weird Al" Yankovic at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Burton Cummings at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, The Tourmaliners and Kela Sako at Humphreys Backstage Live, and International Pop Overthrow San Diego at the Black Cat Bar, with Vurv, The Nephews, Tamar Berk and more! Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/top-concerts-spotlight-concerts

The SceneSD: San Diego New Music Release News with Shane Hall, Slightly Stoopid and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for The SceneSD - San Diego Music Release News, with news from Slightly Stoopid, Shane J Hall, Split Rail Fence and much more. Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-9

The SceneSD: San Diego Music News with Alison Brown, Ratt, Spud Davenport, Cattle Decapitation and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for theSceneSD: San Diego music news,including info on Alison Brown & Steve Martin, Cattle Decapitation, Earl Thomas, Ratt, Pierce the Veil, Spud Davenport and more!
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-news-9

The Slightly Jaded Black Cat Bar Debut!

On August 15 a new band debuted at IPO 2025 / The Black Cat Bar: The Slightly Jaded, which includes Bart Mendoza (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Be Reilly (lead guitar), Matt Mielczarek (bass), Simon Leader (drums) and Billy Tisch (keyboards, harmonica, flute), with Donna Daly sitting in on a cover of the Velvet Undergrounds song "Femme Fatale."

                                                                Photo by Eileen Tisch

                                                                  Photo by Donna Daly

Photo by Tim Ellison

Photo by Donna Daly

The SceneSD: An Interview with Doah Lee of Doah's Daydream

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with Doah Lee of Doah's Daydream
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/doahs-daydream-girls-girl/

The SceneSD: An Interview with Dave Koz

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is an interview with saxophonist Dave Koz
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/dave-koz-a-party-with-summer-horns