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Manual Scan Setlist of September 9, 2010

2010-12-23T12:40:00.000-08:00

Manual Scan
(Bar) Eleven
September 09, 2010

Set 1
Leaving Here
American Way
Shape of Things to Come
All Night Stand
I Can't Explain
For Your Love
Like Wow Wipeout
She's So Fine
I Can Only Give You Everything
The Last Time
But I'm Different Now
Sorry
Biff Bang Pow
Tie Your Mother Down

Set 2
I Can't Don't Want to Faster
Nothing Can Be Everything
Surrender
The Real Me
Slow Down
I Got A Line On You
Ballroom Blitz
I Need You
Smoke on the Water
Feel A Whole Lot Better
Yellow Pills
Nothing You Can Do
Leave My Kitten Alone
For Those
Come See Me
Jungle Beat
Shes Got Everything
New Difference
Plan of Action
Head First

LONG OVERDUE UPDATE - JULY 2010

2010-07-02T21:39:00.000-07:00

See The Shambles' official website (http://www.theshambles.net) and add them at myspace and facebook for additional information.

Manual Scan returned to the studio for the first time in 22 years. 5 songs were taped for a special edition of The Pyles Sessions, broadcast on San Diego’s FM94.9and aired on March 20, 2010. Recorded at Signature Sound Studios, production was handled by producer / engineer, Alan Sanderson (Rolling Stones / Weezer). The band performed the following three classics and two covers:

1) Plan of Action
2) She’s So Fine (The Easybeats)
3) American Way
4) Nothing Can Be Everything
5) The Real Me (The Who)

http://www.fm949sd.com/local/index.aspx

The Shambles appearance on the Pyles Sessions, hosted by Tim Pyles and produced by Alan Sanderson (Rolling Stones / Weezer / Elvis Costello) will finally have an official release in 2010 on a promo only, limited edition disc which includes notes from Alan Sanderson, all six session tracks and nine additional bonus cuts from additional Live radio sessions:

1) (She’s Used to Playing With) Fire
2) Desde Ayer
3) Clouds All Day
4) All Sorts
5) Brilliant
6) San Diego Medley

Vampyrates Limited Edition Sketchbook and new merchandise are available for Kevin Donaker-Ring and Jeromy Cox’s Vampyrates comic book. Kevin & Jeromy will be at the San Diego Comic-Con / Bloodfire Comics Booth.
http://www.bloodfire.com

Kevin Donaker-Ring guests with the Jetset, playing lead on the Paul Bevoir tune, “Heaven & Mrs. Winter.” from England’s Cherry Red Records, Swings & Roundabouts: The Very Best of The Jetset"
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherryred/artists/jetset.php

Bart Mendoza pens new Pink Floyd comics anthology forward from Bluewater Productions which will likely also be at the Comic-Con 2010
www.bluewaterprod.com.

Blindspot News
New releases from Circa Now, Skid Roper, Dave Humphries and Skelpin. Skelpin recently won first place in the World Music category of the John Lennon Songwriting Awards with a song from this album, “The View.”

Singer-songwriter Marie Haddad has demoed a version of Bart Mendoza’s new song, “Falling,” for possible inclusion on her next album

www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

The Shambles performed Cheap Trick’s classic album, At Budokan, in it’s entirety at Bar Pink in North Park/San Diego, on Saturday May 1, 10 p.m.

The Shambles - Bar Pink / May 1, 2010 setlist:
1) Hello There
2) Come On, Come On
3) Elo Kiddies
4) Lookout
5) Big Eyes
6) Need Your Love (w/ Adam Gimbel)
7) I Want You To Want Me
8) Surrender
9) California Man
10) Downed
11) Oh Caroline
12) Southern Girls
13) Goodnight Now
14) Aint That A Shame
15) Clock Strikes Ten
16) Auf Wiedrsehen

Town Criers, Manual Scan and members of the Penetrators performed at The Casbah on January 30.

The Shambles CD release show at the Casbah on Nov. 29 featured a second set of songs, each with a different guest from the local music community.

The following clips were posted online by Rosey Bystrak:

Clip #1 The Shambles with Steve Poltz, cover The Ramones "Sheena Is A Punk
Rocker"
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles#p/f/0/4k7-nP1PLl4

Clip #2 The Shambles with Gary Hankins (Scarlet Symphony), cover Manual Scan’s
“Nothing Can Be Everything” and The Birds “Leavin Here”
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles#p/f/11/fKuXHrVKlTc

Clip #3 The Shambles with Gregory Page cover The Beatles "I'm Only Sleeping"
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles#p/f/9/EEFivLnaFSI

Clip #4 The Shambles with Lee Harding (Echo Revolution) cover The Kinks "All Day
And All Of The Night"
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles#p/f/7/rCZ4OAx_lFg

Clip #5 The Shambles with Joey Harris (The Beat Farmers / The Mentals ) cover
The Rolling Stones "The Last Time."
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles#p/f/8/wQbuJGXFH3Q

Clip #6 The Shambles with Wendy Bailey perform "Innocence Becomes You." Wendy
also plays guitar on Clip #1 ("Sheena....")
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles#p/f/6/C8ypUexRH7k
Scan's "Nothing Can Be Everything" & The Birds "Leavin Here"

The Shambles / Blindspot Records Youtube Page has posted over five dozens videos including Manual Scan, The Shambles, Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Skeplin, Anna Troy, The Risk, The Trebels, Wendy Bailey, The Nashville Ramblers and more!
www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles

Ray Brandes page has videos from The Mystery Machine, Crawdaddy’s and Tell Tale Hearts
http://www.youtube.com/user/raybrandes

Kenny Howes other band, Hautewerk was featured in Guitar World Magazine in 2009 plus they will have three songs in upcoming edition of Rock Band. The songs are from their 2006 album, Stop Start Again. Hautewerk’s songs will also be heard on various MTV programs.
www.hautewerk.com

Footage of Wendy Bailey & True Stories sessions at Studio West, March 4-5, 2010, soundtracked by Wendy's "I Swear, I Say" - look for Bart in the background of 1 clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKlv7vOeqUg

Video clip of Anna Troy and Bart performing "I Will"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfofJDor0-Y

Bart Mendoza / Java Joes March 12, 2010 setlist:
1) In My Life
2) Clouds All Day
3) From A Window
4) Wouldn’t You Like To Be A Bear
5) There’s a Lot of Different Ways to Get To School
6) All Sorts
7) Carolina On My Mind / You Still Take My Breath Away
8) In Your Arms
9) What You Mean To Me
10) Can't Seem To Make You Mine
11) American Way
12) I Only Want To Be With You
13) Kids Are Alright
14) For Your Love
15) Blindspot / Innocence Becomes You
16) Where Have All The Good Times Gone
17) Everybody Wants To Go to Heaven (w/Dave Howard)
18) You Make Me Feel Good (w/Dave Howard)
19) I’m Looking Through You (w/Dave Howard)
20) Mystery Dance (w/Dave Howard)

a Shambles cartoon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5K2FGJ2HZo

Manual Scan mention:
http://cheunderground.com/blog/?p=3612

November 2009 Updates

2009-11-30T08:50:00.000-08:00

A podcast by Bart:
http://www.piratepods.com/index.php

It was announced on FM94.9 that Manual Scan was back in the studio for the first time in 25 years, with Alan Sanderson producing (The Rolling Stones / Weezer / Elvis Costello) on Dec. 23 for a special FM94.9 "Pyles Sessions" broadcast in January 2010.

Manual Scan show on January 30, 2010
Manual Scan will be opening for The Penetrators, alongside The Town Criers (With Ray Brandes and Mark Z) and the Blues Gangsters on January 30, 2010

One of San Diego’s greatest holiday traditions, this annual airing of Rolling Stones seventies/eighties classic is still the best way to top off Christmas Eve. Exile on Kettner Blvd. takes place on December 24, 9 pm-ish, at The Casbah. This year’s line up includes an all-star band: Mario Escovedo (vocals), Joe Camacho, George Vidardi, Joey Guevara, Romy Kaye, Rick Wilkins, Jonny Viau, & Brian Cantrell. Mid-set the band changes gears to sixties Stones classics, with a change of musicians backing Escovedo, including Morgan Smith and Bart Mendoza on lead and rhythm guitar respectively. Special guests for the night include Steve Poltz and El Vez, so this will be quite a night. Free

The Shambles:
11/22 KUSI-TV 9:40 am
11/22 FM94.9 8 p.m.
11/24 CW-6-TV 9:30 am
11/29 FM94.9 8 p.m.
11/29 The Casbah 10 p.m.
12/12 Humphreys Backstage Lounge 8 p.m.

Additional dates of interest:
12/09/09 Bart (solo) / Ocean Beach HolidayToyDrive
12/11/09 Wendy Bailey & True Stories /Macys Horton Plaza
12/12/09 Wendy Bailey & True Stories / Claire De Lune
12/27/09 Wendy Bailey & True Stories / Lestats
01/09/10 Wendy Bailey & True Stories / The Ruby Room
01/30/10 Manual Scan / The Casbah

The November issue of the San Diego Troubadour has a rave review of "Forty One Sixty"

Forty One Sixty CD release show...
Sunday November 29 - FREE!
FM94.9 & The Casbah Present:

The Shambles (w/special guests) / CD Release for the album "Forty One Sixty"
Skelpin / CD Release for "Trip To Skye"
Lualta
The Shamey Jays
Canton Mudders (in the Atari Lounge)
+ Free Mexican Food From Lucha Libre
+ Giveaways
+ Live FM94.9 Broadcast in the Atari Lounge with your host, Tim Pyles!
Music starts at 7:30 pm - The Shambles at 9:30 pm / 21 & up
FREE ADMISSION - FREE FOOD !
2501 Kettner Blvd. San Diego / www.casbahmusic.com

The Shambles' Setlist:

1)I Can’t Don’t Want to Faster
2)More Than This
3)Fire
4)Thin Lines
5)Clouds All Day
6)Innocence Becomes You w/ Wendy Bailey
7)All Day & All of The Night w/ Lee Harding (Echo Revolution)
8)The Last Time w/ Joey Harris (The Beat Farmers, The Mentals)
9)I’m Only Sleeping w/ Gregory Page
10)Nothing Can Be Everything w/ Gary Hankins (Scarlet Symphony)
11)Leavin’ Here w/ Gary Hankins (Scarlet Symphony)
12)Sheena is A Punk Rocker / Steve Poltz

A new Manual Scan / Shambles post has gone up on the Che Underground site:
http://cheunderground.com/blog/?p=2450

new video clips
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles

September 2009 Update

2009-09-25T05:51:00.000-07:00

The Shambles official website has been updated (http://www.theshambles.net). Be sure to add them at myspace and facebook for additional information.

Forty One Sixty, The Songs of The Shambles & Manual Scan is now available from JAM Recordings, Kool Kat Music, Not Lame, CDbaby & Itunes.

Two New Promo Compilations feature The Shambles:

Jangle On, is a new compilation being made available to subscribers at Not Lame,
included amongst many others: The Shambles, The Spring Collection and many more.

The second annual Art Around Adams in June 2009 had a PR kit which included a
promo only compilation featuring The Shambles “I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster.”

The Shambles appearance on the Pyles Sessions, hosted by Tim Pyles and produced
by Alan Sanderson (Rolling Stones / Weezer / Elvis Costello) will finally have
an official release in early 2010 on this promo only, limited edition disc.

Details: Includes notes from Alan Sanderson, all six session tracks and nine
additional bonus cuts from additional
Live radio sessions,

1)(She’s Used to Playing With) Fire
2) Desde Ayer
3) Clouds All Day
4) All Sorts
5) Brilliant
6) San Diego Medley

and also contains nine additional bonus cuts from additional live radio sessions.

New York Magazine, Talent in Motion features Blindspot Records
http://timmag.com/Spring09/P14.php3

Recent Blindspot Releases:

Anna Troy - Live / Stereo 360 Sound, (Blindspot 123)
Wendy Bailey - It Ain’t Rocket Surgery (Blindspot ) Re-issue
Irradio – I Am The Horn (Blindspot )
The Bleeding Irish - Ar Doltas EP (Blindspot )
The Shamey Jays – Four of Your Pretty Packages (Blindspot ) A preview EP
The Shamey Jays – Your Pretty Packages (Blindspot ) full length

Upcoming Titles Include:
Skelpin – Title TBD
Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes – Anthology Vol. 2 (1984 – 2006)
Dave Humphries – title tbd
Marie Haddad – title tbd
Wendy Bailey – title tbd
VA - Staring at the Sun VIII
VA - Staring at the Sun VIIII

Recent Press:
07/17/09 Goldmine Magazine- The Rave On column by John Borack gives The Shambles
album 20 Explosive Hits a rave review! (pg. 21)
05/27/09 Citybeat
05/28/09 The Reader
05/28/09 San Diego Union / Night & Day

Current Live Schedule

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August, 8 2009 10:30 PM - North Park Music Thing / Bart
Mendoza & Friends, Dave Humphries, Marie Haddad
, San Diego / North Park, California -

August, 9 2009 02:00 PM - Mission Bay Deli / Dave
Humphries
, San Diego / Mission Bay, California -

August, 9 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California - Free

August, 13 2009 08:00 PM - Hensley’s Flying Elephant /
Skelpin
, Carlsbad, California -

August, 15 2009 07:30 PM - Main Street Station / Anna
Troy
, Guernville, California -

August, 15 2009 09:00 PM - Dreamstreet / The Bleeding
Irish
, San Diego / Ocean Beach, California -

August, 16 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California - Free

August, 18 2009 08:00 PM - The Pannikin / Anna Troy
, San Diego / La Jolla, California -

All Ages

August, 18 2009 09:00 PM - Humphreys Backstage Lounge /
Anna Troy
, San Diego / Shelter Island, California -

August, 20 2009 08:00 PM - Hensley’s Flying Elephant /
Skelpin
, Carlsbad, California -

August, 23 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California -

August, 27 2009 08:00 PM - Hensley’s Flying Elephant /
Skelpin
, Carlsbad, California -

August, 30 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California - Free

September, 4 2009 08:00 PM - Swedenborg Hall / Wendy
Bailey
, San Diego, California -

September, 4 2009 09:00 PM - The Belly Up Tavern / Anna
Troy w/ Johnny Winter
, Solana Beach, California -

September, 6 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California - Free

September, 12 2009 12:00 PM - Artwalk by the Bay / Dave
Humphries
, San Diego, California -

September, 13 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California -

September, 18 2009 06:00 PM - Indy Irish Fest / Skelpin
, Indianapolis, Indiana -

September, 19 2009 08:00 PM - Indy Irish Fest / Skelpin
, Indianapolis, Indiana -

September, 19 2009 09:00 PM - Lestats / Anna Troy w/
Robin Henkel & the Buddy Wuddy Blues Show
Adams Avenue, San Diego / Normal Heighs, California -

Wendy Bailey & True Stories
9/19/2009 O’Connell’s

True Stories Setlist:
1) Harmless
2) I Swear I Say
3) Nothing Left To Say
4) Better Days
5) Cant Seem To Make You Mine
6) Was A Time
7) You Still Take My Breath Away
8) What You Mean To Me
9) Comets Tomorrow
10) I’m The One
11) Mystery Dance *
12) Tow The Line
13) Certain Appeal
14) Temptation Eyes *
15) She Walks Groovy

September, 20 2009 12:00 PM - Swedenborg Hall / Wendy
Bailey
, San Diego, California -

September, 20 2009 12:00 PM - Swedenborg Hall / Wendy
Bailey
, San Diego, -

September, 20 2009 08:00 PM - Indy Irish Fest / Skelpin
, Indianapolis, Indiana -

September, 20 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California -

September, 26 2009 02:00 PM - Adams Avenue Street Fair
- Lestat’s / True Stories (Bart, Wendy, Danny & Billy)
, San Diego / Normal Heights, California - FREE

September, 27 2009 11:00 AM - Adams Avenue Street Fair
/ Wendy Bailey
Adams Avenue, San Diego / Normal Heights, California - FREE

September, 27 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California - Free

October, 1 2009 06:00 PM - AP Stumps / Anna Troy
, San Jose, California -

October, 2 2009 09:00 PM - The Knitting Factory / Wendy
Bailey
, Los Angeles, California -

October, 4 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California - Free

October, 24 2009 08:00 PM - Catalina Festival of World
Music / Skelpin
, Avalon, California -

New Release and More News

2009-08-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

Due Sept. 5, 2009 : "Forty One Sixty: The Songs of The Shambles" (JAM/ Blindspot Records 109)
"Forty One Sixty: The Songs of The Shambles" (JAM/ Blindspot Records 109)
Release date September 5 2009
24 worldwide artists perform songs written by The Shambles.

Details: Features artists from Spain, England, Serbia, Canada, Sweden, Australia and the U.S.
Some tracks are previously released. Lots of exclusive songs are included. Two tunes aren't sung in English. One scored a prize*.

Includes appearances from power-pop all star (and actor) Robbie Rist (The Brady Bunch, TMNT, etc), 70’s UK Mod legend Anthony Meynell (Squire), 80’s British indie heroes Yeh Yeh, Risk frontman Mark Le Gallez, Mike Kamoo (Lights On / The Stereotypes), Ray Brandes (The Tell-Tale Hearts), Victor Penalosa (The Quarter After/ The Fuzztones), Earle Mankey (Sparks), Patrick Dennis & Christopher Hoffee (Steve Poltz) and many more.

TRACK LISTING:

1) Static Halo (San Diego) – The American Way (Mendoza)
2) Yeh-Yeh (England) – And We Still Feel The Same (Mendoza)
3) Mark Le Gallez & The Eddies (UK/US) - Don't Know Where To Start (Donaker-Ring)
4) Liebling (Denmark) – Survive* (Riddervold/Mendoza) (2003 EMI Publishing Award)
5) Happy Losers (Spain) – Blurs Somewhere (Mendoza/Morris)
6) The Lola's (Alabama) – I Can't Don't Want To Faster (Mendoza)
7) The Sleepwalkers featuring Action Andy (San Diego) – Days & Maybes (Mendoza)
8 ) The Kingpins (Canada) – Plan of Action (Mendoza)
9) The Anna Troy Band (San Diego) – 31968 (Mendoza)
10) Eva Braun (Serbia) – Blindspot (Mendoza/Morris)
11) The Andersons featuring Robbie Rist (Los Angeles) – Rain or Shine (Mendoza/Morris)
12) Mod Fun (New Jersey) – Nothing Can Be Everything (Mendoza)
13) The Ringles (Illinois) – Innocence Becomes You (Mendoza)
14) Rachael Gordon (San Diego) – Fun at Your House (Mendoza/Morris)
15) Jeremy (Michigan) – I Believe (Mendoza/Morris)
16) Marie Haddad (San Diego)– Where You Are (Mendoza/Morris)
17) The Hipnotes (Michigan) – Change (Donaker-Ring)
18) Sugarplum featuring Anthony Meynell (England) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)
19) Herb Eimerman (Illinois) – All Sorts (Mendoza/Morris)
20) Afterglow (England) – Of Heart & Soul/For Jamie (Mendoza)
21) The Eddies (Los Angeles) – Jungle Beat (Mendoza) version 1
22) The Truckee Brothers (San Diego) – The Waiting Game (Mendoza)
23) Cockeyed Ghost (Los Angeles) – Brilliant (Mendoza)
24) Mega Super Ultra (Illinois) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)

A worldwide collection of songs originally recorded by long running American rock group’s Manual Scan and the Shambles. The connection between the two bands is vocalist Bart Mendoza and guitarist Kevin Donaker-Ring, mainstays of both combos, who have now been performing together for over 30 years. While the tunes were originally a rock 'n' roll, garage, mod, power-pop hybrid these recastings are stylistically diverse. Witness San Diego twang and stomp favorites the Sleepwalkers take on "Days and Maybe's", here recast as a Mexican cumbia, or Spanish rockers The Happy Losers energetic romp through “Blurs Somewhere.” Then there's the blistering power-pop of Los Angeles based Cockeyed Ghost, and a terrific "Plan Of Action," updated ska style by Canada's Kingpins. Seventies British mod hero Anthony Meynell (Squire) was a big influence on the band's songwriting, and here Meynell returns the favor with his new group Sugarplum and a brilliant rendition of "Confidence & Love." Meanwhile top pop rockers the Anderson's contribute one of the biggest surprises here, an otherwise unreleased tune from Mendoza's archive. It's a truly eclectic collection. Mendoza penned most of the material here, but long time followers of the band will be thrilled to find additional songs from Donaker-Ring. While a few numbers have been previously released, the majority of the music here is brand new and includes artists from Spain, England, Serbia, Canada, Sweden, Australia as well as the U.S., all adding up to an inspired new take on the music of Manual Scan & The Shambles.

Online purchasers can find the album at JAM Recordings (www.jamrecordings.com), Kool Kat Musik, Not Lame, CDbaby and I-Tunes.

For more information please contact:
JAM Records www.jamrecordings.com
Mendoza mendozab@juno.com
The Shambles www.theshambles.net
The Shambles www.myspace.com/theshambles
www.myspace.com/fortyonesixtysd

4160 Songs of the Shambles now at JAM (online) & M-Theory (retail)!
M-Theory Records in Mission Hills / San Diego (next to the library on
Washington Street) now has advance copies of Forty One Sixty: The songs of The Shambles in stock! Only $9.99 plus, at this location only, you score a free bonus disc , containing an exclusive Shambles track, with purchase!

M-Theory Music
915 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103-1806
(619) 220-0485
www.mtheorymusic.com

The Spring Collection, The Shambles reviewed in Goldmine by John Borack

The Spring Collection
The Spring Collection’s new one, titled In Between
(Blindspot Records), is another low-key, below the radar
treat, with leader Joe Mendoza (brother of Bart Mendoza
from longtime mod-pop stalwarts The Shambles) offering
up 13 swell examples of his hyper-melodic style, all
sung in a winning, everyman voice with plenty of
Rickenbacker jangle. Covers of the Everly Brothers, UK
mod gurus Squire and The Jetset, and The Byrds (an
unplugged take of “Mr. Spaceman”) fit in nicely.

The Shambles
An entertaining all-covers record by The Shambles. 20
Explosive Hits (Black Cherry Group) is a ball from start
to finish, cobbling together 22 tracks dating from
1992-2007 that were released as singles or recorded for
various comps and tributes.

It’s certainly a varied record, with nifty versions of
tunes by everyone from The Birds (Ron Wood’s first
group), The Zombies, Oasis and the Monkees to Connie
Francis (a storming, yet sweet, version of “Warm This
Winter”), Sam Phillips, Neil Diamond and the Cardigans.
Any band that can pull off a version of the Mary Tyler
Moore Show theme (dolled up here as a warm, jangly
treat) as well as Ringo Starr’s “Snookeroo” and even
“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” — in a medley with “Rhythm of the
Rain,” for corn’s sake — is worthy of attention. Genius
move: taking the Raspberries’ countrified “Might as
Well” and turning it into a nice little power-pop number.

John Borack / Goldmine - Rave On Column

Anna Troy is the cover artist in the July issue of the
San Diego Troubadour !

Dave Humphries is working on his follow up to "...and so
it goes..." with Mike Kamoo once again at the board- he
was featured in The San Diego Reader on July 4 !

New "Blindspot Showcase" series at the House of Blues on July 5.

Skelpin's new album won't be titled "The Singing Bird"
after all- new Title TBA, but the band has just wrapped
the disc, with Alan Sanderson (Weezer/Rolling Stones)
behind the board!

Work on Staring at the Sun VIII has begun.... look for a
Winter release

June 2009 News Updates

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Personnel changes:
True Stories lost bassist Joe Poma, but has gained guitarist Wendy Bailey

Orrick has left Manual Scan / The Shambles

Tim Blankenship is now playing with Manual Scan

Kenny Howes has switched to bass for The Shambles

Band photos:
http://cheunderground.com/blog/?p=1874#more-1874

http://cheunderground.com/blog/?p=1911#more-1911

A video posted of Mod Fun playing "Nothing Can Be Everything":

http://www.facebook.com/n/?video/video.php&v=1152629648632&mid=82159fG210
e567cG1b58505G1d

Shambles Live Schedule June 2009

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See The Shambles, Side Projects and affiliated bands LIVE - Check back often for updates. See ARCHIVE section and past months' schedules for setlists.

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Archive June - August 2, 2009

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August, 2 2009 08:00 PM - International Pop Overthrow /
The Shambles
, Los Angeles, California -

The Shambles return to IPO!

The Shambles IPO Setlist:
1) Fire
2) I Can't Dont Want To
3) For No One
4) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
5) Clouds All Day
6) Thin Lines
7) Change
8) More Than This
9) Innocence Becomes You
10) Leaving Here
11) Nothing Can Be Everything (w/ Adam Marsland)

Jeremy (With Bart) July 29 2009 IPO Setlist:
Come On Over
Come Clean
It’s Getting Better
Home
Where There’s A Will There’s A Way
Happy Helmut
Chain Reaction
Highway to Heaven
Big House
Pop Rules (w/surf medley)
Star Spangled Banner

July, 17 2009 08:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, Santa Barbara, California -

July, 16 2009 08:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, Los Angeles, California -

July, 15 2009 08:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, Scottsdale, Arizona -

July, 15 2009 08:00 PM - Volume Music Event @ Bondi /
Anna troy
, San Diego, California -

July, 14 2009 08:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, Phoenix, Arizona -

July, 13 2009 09:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, Tuscon, Arizona -

July, 12 2009 08:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, Carlsbad, California -

July, 10 2009 08:00 PM - TBA / The Bleeding Irish
, San Louis Obispo, California -

July, 5 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California -

July, 3 2009 09:00 PM - The Ruby Room / Anna Troy + The
Stone Foxes
, San Diego, California -

June, 30 2009 10:00 PM - The Beauty Bar / Irradio
, San Diego / City Heights, California -

June, 28 2009 08:00 PM - Private Party / Marie Haddad
, Las Vegas, Nevada -

June, 28 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California -

June, 27 2009 12:00 PM - Ocean Beach Chili Cook-Off /
The Shambles
Newport Avenue, San Diego / Ocean Beach, California -

The Shambles' Setlist:

1) Leavin Here
2) Fire
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) More Than This
5) Clouds All Day
6) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
7) Sorry
8) Change
9) Nothing Can Be Everything
10) Thin Lines
11) No Matter What
12) I Can't Don't Want To Faster

June, 25 2009 08:00 PM - House of Blues Las Vegas /
Marie Haddad
, Las Vegas, Nevada -

June, 24 2009 08:00 PM - The Cat Club / Anna Troy
, Hollywood, California -

June, 21 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, California -

June, 20 2009 09:00 PM - Beauty Bar / Anna Troy
, San Diego, California -

June, 18 2009 09:00 PM - The Rocket Room / Irradio
, San Francisco, California -

June, 17 2009 09:00 PM - TBA / Irradio
, Los Angeles, -

June, 14 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
aka The Spring Collection
, Solana Beach, -

June, 13 2009 06:00 PM - Ray at Night / Marie Haddad
, San Diego, California -

June 7, 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

June, 6 2009 10:00 PM - Beauty Bar / Irradio
, San Diego, California -

The Shambles / Art Around
June 6 2009 Setlist:

1) Leavin’ Here
2) Fire
3) More Than This
4) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
5) Clouds All Day
6) Thin Lines
7) Change
8) Innocence Becomes You
9) Brilliant
10) I Can’t Don’t Want To
11) She’s Got Everything
12) I Can’t Explain

Latest News and Current Shambles Projects

2009-05-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Bart for updates. See the official Shambles website, www.theshambles.net
or www.myspace.com/theshambles or http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
for more news and information

May 2009
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The Jetset – Do You Wanna Be In The Show? – Twist Records

1.The Eddies - "Colour My World"
2.The Shambles - "Hard To Say Goodbye"
3.Yeh Yeh - "Does it Look Like Rain"
4.Jeremy - "Every Little Moment"
5.Herb Eimerman - "You Should Know By Now"
6.Russ Schneider - "Jetset Theme"
7.Mega Super Ultra - "What A Way To Go"
8.The Che Men - "Wednesday Girl"
9.The Ringles - "What Can I Say"
10.The Spring Collection - "The Other Side Of Joe"
11.Ed James - "Welcome To The Bomb"
12.The Risk - "Judy's Toybox"
13.Rinaldi Sings - "Do You Wanna Be In The Show?"
14.Hanna Trance - "Happy In My Mind"
15.Richard Fairclough - "Mr. Maybe"
16.Tetters Plays Pop - "Vaudeville Park"
17.Cola Jet Set - "The Man Who Lives Upstairs"

The Shambles 6th album "Desde Ayer” JAM/ Blindspot Records 115

1) Una Mujer Por Quien Matar (“A Girl to Kill For” instrumental early mix with live lead guitar)
2) Desde Ayer (FM 94.9 Radio Session)
3) Sin Ti (Acoustic Demo)
4) Un Poco Mejor (Demo)
5) Nadie Te Quiere (Alternate Mix)
6) Sympathy (Demo)
7) Problems of Her Own (Acoustic Demo)
8)Paris Yesterday (The Paul Weller Song) (Demo)
9) What You Mean To Me (Acoustic Demo)
10) More Than This (original mix)
11) Mission: To Mars* - All Sorts
12) The Andrew Beacock Congregation– Give Me One More Sign
13) The Rarities – Happy Birthday
14)The Spring Collection – I Thought That You’d Miss Me

Staring at the Sun VII
17 San Diego artists including The Shambles, Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Anna Troy, Circa Now, The Infants, Simeon Flick, The Grams, Lee Coulter and more

Forty One Sixty
Track listing for Volume 1:
Forty One Sixty
The Songs of The Shambles & Manual Scan

1) Static Halo (San Diego) – The American Way (Mendoza)
2) Yeh-Yeh (England) – And We Still Feel The Same (Mendoza)
3) Mark Le Gallez & The Eddies (UK/US) - Don’t Know Where To Start (Donaker-Ring)
4) Liebling (Denmark) – Survive (Riddervold/Mendoza)
5) Happy Losers (Spain) – Blurs Somewhere (Mendoza/Morris)
6) The Lola’s (Alabama) – I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster (Mendoza)
7) The Sleepwalkers (California) – Days & Maybes (Mendoza)
8) The Kingpins (Canada) – Plan of Action (Mendoza)
9) Anna Troy (San Diego) – 31968 (Mendoza)
10) Eva Braun (Becej, Yugoslovaia) – Blindspot (Mendoza/Morris)
11) The Andersons (Los Angeles) – Rain or Shine (Mendoza/Morris)
12) Mod Fun (New Jersey) – Nothing Can Be Everything (Mendoza)
13) The Ringles (Illinois) – Innocence Becomes You (Mendoza)
14) Rachael Gordon (California) – Sense of Perception (Mendoza/Morris)
15) Jeremy (Michigan) – I Believe (Mendoza/Morris)
16) Marie Haddad (San Diego)– Where You Are (Mendoza/Morris)
17) The Hipnotes (Michigan) – Change (Donaker-Ring)
18) Sugarplum (England) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)
19) Herb Eimerman (Illinois) – All Sorts (Mendoza/Morris)
20) Afterglow (England) – Of Heart & Soul/For Jamie (Mendoza)
21) The Eddies (Los Angeles) – Jungle Beat (Mendoza)
22) The Truckee Brothers (San Diego) – The Waiting Game (Mendoza)
23) Cockeyed Ghost (Los Angeles) – Brilliant (Mendoza)
24) Mega Super Ultra (Illinois) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)

The Shambles 5th album "20 Explosive Hits"

The Spring Collection "In Between" (Blindspot 111)

Anna Troy "Wait Another Day" - Blindspot 113

Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes Anthology (Blindspot 119)

Irradio - "I Am The Horn" (Blindspot 118)

Rachael Gordon's "Rock 'n' Roll Girl" new from Wizzard in Vinyl (Japan)

The Young Idea - "A Tribute To Squire" - from England's Twist Records-
The Shambles perform two tracks, Bart wrote the liner notes

Manual Scan - Plan of Action 7" EP - reissue of the band's 1982 release on
Spain's Munster Records!

Buffalo Springfield tribute album "Five Way Street" with The Shambles version of "Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?" - on Not Lame

Television Personalities tribute "I Would Write A Thousand Words" with the Shambles covering "If I Could Write Poetry." from Canadian label The Beautiful Music.

Music Compilation "Staring at the Sun V" featuring the groups new song "More Than This". This is a freebie from Blindspot Records and The Beach Music Mafia.

Music compilation "San Diego Soundscape" featuring the band's "Change' This is a PR item from The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and Insomnia Records.

"Sweet Relief" a three disc compilation from JAM Records to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Includes the Shambles track "Wendy Never."

The online only Byrds tribute disc "Tymeless Flight" includes their version of "Feel A Whole Lot Better.

“A MATTER OF TIME: THE BEST OF RAY BRANDES”, Party Line Records

“San Diego Indie Music Fest IV” - Various Artists

Bart contributes bass, vocals, keys, art direction etc. on Dave Humphries latest album,“and so it goes…”(Blindspot 106)

The Eddies have included their versions of Manual Scan’s “Don’t Know Where To Start”
and “Jungle Beat” on their new album, Twice Around the World.

Kenny Howes is due to record a version of The Shambles' song “The Colour Swirl”

Bart also contributes vocals to the next Static Halo album and is set to do the
same on the upcoming album from Podunk Nowhere.

Future Projects:

JAM Records “Sweet Relief 2” to include Shambles and more…
The second volume of “Sweet Relief 2” is set to include contributions from a
worldwide selection of artists including two from San Diego: The Shambles and
Anna Troy.

Confirmed Compilations:
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“Remember The Lightning” on Tribute to 20/20 (Twist Records, England)

“State of the Union” on Tribute to The Risk (Twist Records, England)

“Hard To Say Goodbye” on Tribute to The Jetset (Twist Records, England)

“The Bird” (Manual Scan) or “A Girl to Kill For” on Many Moods of Beauty (The
Beautiful Music, Canada) An all instrumental album.

“It’s Late” on Tribute to Ricky Nelson

“Snookeroo” on Tribute to Ringo Starr (Jealousy Records)

Pending Compilations:
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“Blow Away” on Tribute to George Harrison (Jealousy Records)

“You Wear It Well” on Tribute to Rod Stewart (Delirium Records)

Tribute to Ed Ball & The Times (The Beautiful Music, Canada)

Shambles Live

2009-05-01T07:45:00.000-07:00

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Archive of LIVE SHOWS and Setlists for May 2009

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May 31, 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

May, 30 2009 08:00 PM - The Casbah / The Che
Underground Showcase w/ Manual Scan, The Answers, The
Wallflowers and more
2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, California 92101 -

Manual Scan Setlist:
Casbah May 29 /09

I Can Only Give You Everything
For Those
And We Still Feel The Same
The Shape of Things to Come
She Said Its Late
New Difference
Jungle Beat
Nothing You Can Do
American Way
The Real Me
Like Wow Wipeout
Nothing Can Be Everything
Leaving Here
I Can’t Don’t Want to Faster
She’s So Fine
Come See Me

May 24, 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

May, 23 2009 09:00 PM - Brick By Brick / The Shamey
Jays CD release
, San Diego / Bay Park, California -

The Shamey Jays CD release show for "Your Pretty Packages"

Spring Collection

2009-05-01T07:32:00.000-07:00

Review from Dagger website - http://www.indiepages.com/dagger/reviews.html
12/10/05 Reviews section:
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THE SPRING COLLECTION- S/T- BLINDSPOT- I’m always amazed at bands
who manage to come up with fresh songs doing the classic Beatles/Beach Boys/Byrds
format of jangly pop. In essence , you could say, yes, it has ! all been done before but
a great song is a great song and a solid batch of 16 songs is a solid batch of 16 songs
and San Diego’s The Spring Collection have done it in glowing fashion. The band is led
by singer/songwriter Joe Mendoza (his brother Bart, also in The Shambles among other
bands, plays bass ) the band has their chops down and Joe seems to come up with a
never-ending supply of chewy hooks for us listeners to sink our buck teeth into.
“On and On”, “Something Happened”, “You’re the One”, “Going Away”, the list goes
on and on. If you like the type of music usually championed on labels like Not lame,
Paisley Pop, Jam, and the like then this will indeed perk your ears up.
(mendozab@juno.com )

excerpt from Eric Sorensen's top cds of 2004 list:
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THE SPRING COLLECTION - The Spring Collection (self-released;
available from Not Lame) Joe Mendoza, with help from brother
Bart (of the Shambles), has released an exceptional disc that
is overflowing with jangly tracks - including a Byrdsian
version of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight." Think Shoes,
Records and Shambles.

excerpt from Eric Sorensen's January 2005 fufkin column:
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The Spring Collection - by the Spring Collection. I cannot say
enough about this terrific disc! The album cover and insert
photos picture an assortment of Rickenbacker guitars and an
acoustic 12-string guitar - so this is a clue regarding the
contents. Joe Mendoza, with support from brother Bart Mendoza
(of the Shambles), is the driving force in this band - that,
too, is a clue regarding the contents. This disc jangles from
start to finish - with two tracks that will compete for Song
of the Month honors ("But, I Did" and "Wonderful Tonight" - a
power pop take on Eric Clapton's ballad). America's Finest
City has provided the indie pop community with an album that
truly represents the sunshine pop of Southern California. Long
may you run, Sir Joe and bandmates!

Copyright © Fufkin.com. All Rights Reserved.

from October 7, 2004 issue of www.sdreader.com/
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The Singing Cop

"I've looked down into the audience and seen guys I've arrested!"

Feature by Jay Allen Sanford
Photograph by Sandra Castillo
Published October 7, 2004

'This is what I really want to do; music isn't just a hobby for me,"
says San Diego cop Joe Mendoza. A 13-year sheriff's department
veteran (10 years at the Encinitas station), his debut CD The Spring
Collection was recorded at a local recording studio owned by
Stereotypes drummer Mike Kamoo (who also produced and engineered).

Teen stringsmith Derek Duplessie performs on pedal steel guitar, and
the deputy's brother Bart Mendoza, of the Shambles and Manual Scan,
plays bass and sings backup on the CD. "Bart kind of knew that I
played guitar and sang," says the 39-year-old. "A couple of years
back, he heard me playing some originals at our mom's house, and he
suggested we go into the studio and record. I'd been a closet player
until then. I hadn't played in public...the first one we did
together was a Christmas song."

Now that he's playing solo acoustic sets at clubs like Hennessey's
(in Pacific Beach) and the Surf N' Saddle (in Solana Beach), his
professions have been known to cross. "I've been coaxed into picking
up a guitar a couple of times while on duty. I walk into a bar where
I've played before and, I don't know, the peer pressure is kind of
hard to resist if someone begs me to play a song. A lot of other
officers know what I do; I've played at a few [police department]
picnics. I actually sold five CDs at work [laughs]. I wouldn't bill
myself as 'the Singing Cop' though."

Although Mendoza performs a few covers (Clapton's "Wonderful
Tonight" being the only one on his CD), he prefers doing original
songs. Asked if his music is similar to his brother's
'60s-influenced power pop, he says, "I write love songs, Bart writes
relationship songs." The difference? "My songs are really
straightforward, more country. They're about loves lost and loves
won, standard 'I love you, I hate you, I miss you' kind of songs.

His stuff is a little harder to understand, you know? It's not
always easy to tell what he's singing about."

TOP FIVE DESERT-ISLAND DISCS?
1. The Beatles Rubber Soul and Revolver
2. Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend
3. Don McLean's American Pie ("the whole album, not just the song")
4. The Eagles ("a CD compilation I burned myself")

TOP FIVE FILMS?
1. Three Amigos
2. Pee Wee's Big Adventure
3. The Rutles' "All You Need Is Cash" [TV special]
4. Top Gun
5. Batman: The Movie (1966 -- "I'm a huge fan. I have tons of Batman
memorabilia")

GUITARS USED?
1. Rickenbacker 360 6-string ("my Paul Weller guitar")
2. Rickenbacker 360 12-string ("with wood grain, like Roger
McGuinn's")
3. Rickenbacker 325 v58 6-string ("my John Lennon replica")
4. Rickenbacker 360 v54 12-string ("like George Harrison used in
Hard Day's Night")
5. Taylor 355ce acoustic 6-string ("made in San Diego") and Taylor
315ce acoustic 12-string ("like butter")

WEIRDEST GIG STORY?
"I've looked down into the audience and seen guys I've arrested!
I've had gang members buy me beer. It's bound to happen; I'm playing
in bars -- that's just the atmosphere. On the other hand, sometimes
when I make traffic stops, someone will recognize me from playing a
gig. Then it can get awkward...a lot of times they'll try to play up
that they know who I am because they want me to let them off the
hook for something."

©2004 San Diego Reader. All rights reserved.

from June 2, 2004 issue of North County Times:
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http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/06/03/entertainment/6_2_0411_48_10.txt.

Wednesday, June 2, 2004 12:00 PM PDT

Rockin' cop returns to Fiesta del Sol, this time without his badge

By: PATRICIA MORRIS BUCKLEY - For the North County Times
He's a cop by day and a rock star by night ---- he's Joe Mendoza.
No, not a superhero, just one of the acts for Fiesta del Sol.

"The joke is if you work the fiesta five times, you get to play
onstage," said Ken Leighton, the event's promoter. "Sheriff's deputy
Joe Mendoza has actually worked the fiesta five different times in
uniform. This time, he'll be there in a different capacity, with his
band, Spring Collection."

Mendoza is just as surprised by his appearance at the event,
especially since he works out of the Encinitas Sheriff's Station,
which covers Solana Beach.

"It's interesting to play on the beat you work on," said Mendoza, an
Escondido resident. "It's not a fit that people expect. They don't
expect to see cops out there singing. But it's going to be fun
getting out there and doing it."

This split personality is nothing new for him. Both he and his
brother, Bart Mendoza, have played music since early childhood. His
brother, a freelance writer, has a band called Shambles, and he'll
be appearing with Mendoza.

"I've been writing songs since I was in high school," Mendoza said.
"It's mostly an acoustical solo act, and I play anywhere I get a
chance. Mostly it's at local open mike nights. This is my first real
professional experience."

The original songs he'll be performing (plus a cover of Eric
Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight") are rhythm-oriented rock 'n' roll.

"I've always been a huge Beatles fan," he said. "My music is sort of
a blend of the Byrds, the Beatles and '60s pop."

Yet he has a flip side. In fact, if he ever did decide to try a
professional career in music, it would be as a country-western
singer and songwriter.

"If I had to choose between the law and music, it would be a tough
decision," said Mendoza, who has 13 years in with the San Diego
County Sheriff's Department. "Law is the perfect fit for me. I enjoy
interacting with people and being the guy they call for help. That's
my night job.

"The other side of me is an outlet. It feels good to get my feelings
out on paper, so I would be interested in seeing where my music
takes me. But I would still like to be able to do both."

Spring Collection

When: Noon June 6

Where: Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach

Admission: Free

Info: (858) 755-4775

© 1997-2004 North County Times

Mission To Mars

2009-05-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

MISSION: TO MARS*

Originally formed to make use of down time with their respective on going groups, Mission: To
Mars* features 5 of San Diego's best known musicians, including Mike Kamoo (Static Halo / The
Melanies) , Dylan Martinez (Static Halo / Broken Dial Radio) , Robert Boynton (If Tomorrow) ,
Hector Penalosa (Zero's / Flying Colour) and Bart Mendoza (The Shambles / Manual Scan). The
band doesn't rest on it's collective laurel's but instead offers up brand new tunes, in which everybody writes
and everybody sings. The group has already played out successfully with the likes of Superdrag and has
contributed to several European compilations. With a sound incorporating rock, melodic pop and even
elements of folk, as well as a few choice covers, Mission: To Mars* offers something for just about
everybody and is the perfect act to close out your Adams Ave. Street Fair Weekend. Look for their debut
release early next year.

Here's an article from The La Jolla Light Jan 2001-
Gregory Page has had to bow out due to time constraints, but the tongue in cheek
rock and roll spirit continues with "new" bassist Hector (Zero's/Flying Colour)
Penalosa…

Mission: To Mars* by F. Chester

Mission: To Mars*, a new local "super" group, will be making it's debut tonight at
Brick By Brick (1130 Buenos Ave. Bay Park 619 275 5483). The group features
members of some of San Diego's best known pop bands, including Mike Kamoo (Static
Halo) Dylan Martinez (Broken Dial Radio) Robert Boynton (If Tomorrow) Bart
Mendoza (The Shambles) as well as local folk legend Gregory Page.
I was lucky enough to be invited (along with a select group of reporters) to attend
a top secret rehearsal session, at an industrial park somewhere in the East County.
Arriving a bit before the hordes of reporters and photographers, I was fortunate enough to
catch Mike (drums) introducing a new song to the rest of the group. Right away I knew
this was going to be a different sort of group. The song I heard wasn't even titled, and
being early I was the only non band member who heard it, but it sounds like a winner,
and that's a phrase you rarely hear associated with a drummers music.
The room quickly filled up- at least the group's managers (they of the satin tour
jackets) had thoughtfully placed name tags, so we could see which media types were in
attendance. Somehow I doubt Rolling Stone will be doing a cover story, but they sure
enjoyed the buffett line. Dylan (lead) made a cursory introduction explaining that these
were all brand new songs, and the band blasted - yes blasted- it's way through the
opening number, a punk edged song called "Eucalyptus Trees". Dylan has a great voice.
Mike was up next singing- yes while playing drums!-a very cool pop tune , something
about "Strawberries", but the batteries on my hand held recorder ran low at this point, so
maybe he's saying "I Buried Paul" for all we know. Either way it's a great song. Gregory
(bass/guitar) stepped up to the mic after switching instruments with Bart (guitar/vocals)
and from the first note of "Playing Dead", I could see what was so special about this
union. Everybody sings, everybody writes. There is no front man. They are all taking the
best of their prospective groups (all still ongoing by the way), and creating something
unique. Best of all this group rocks harder than any of their individual groups.
Their ten song set was over way too quickly, though that's as it should be in the
world of 3 minute pop songs, with a riveting song from Bart "Comet's Tomorrow". Like I
said the batteries were very low, but in the introduction to this song I can make out the
words "Waitresses", "Ray Bradbury" and "NuNu's". The mind boggles.
Now I've been to press junkets before, so maybe it was the no host bar, but the
amassed throng actually wanted more. Amazingly the group came back on and after
swearing us to secrecy, played a set of covers just for fun, that brought smiles to most of
the faces of the assembled critics and friends. I can't give titles, but rest assured there was
a Beatle song (and not sung by Bart!), and they also did something by Guided By Voices
as well as some other big surprises. Nicely done.
Speaking with the band afterword, they told me they intended to play a handful of
gigs throughout the year and record an album next month. They actually have their entire
"carreer mapped out!. Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of guys. At this point, I was
jostled by their security as "the champagne in the limo" was getting cold, and the band
escaped into the night. I could only think, this could be the start of something big.
As if that wasn't enough Mission: To Mars* is opening tonight (9 p.m. SHARP)
for Superdrag, one of the best punk pop bands around today. Recently returned to indie
status after a stint on WB, these guys are a killer live act. Their latest opus "In The Valley
Of The Dying Stars" stands amongst the best albums of the year.
No matter what, if you like your rock and roll with a pop edge, this is the show for
you. I'll be right up front

Contact Bart Mendoza
mendozab@juno.com

Shambles Live ARCHIVE & SETLISTS

2009-04-30T14:43:00.000-07:00

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2009 LIVE SHOWS ARCHIVE:
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May, 17 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

May, 17 2009 11:00 AM - TBA/ The Shambles, The Anna
Troy Band etc
TBA, San Diego /, California - Free

The Shambles and The Anna Troy Band will be among the musical
performers at this years street fair. Details TBA.

The Shambles Setlist / May 17 1:45 p.m.
North Park Festival of the Arts

1) Fire
2) Nadie te Quiere Ya
3) Change
4) Thin Lines
5) More Than This
6) Clouds All Day
7) Leaving Here
8) Innocence Becomes You
9) For No One
10) I Can’t Don’t Want To
11) Nothing Can Be Everything
12) I Can’t Explain
13) No Matter What
14) For Your Love

True Stories / May 17.
Set 1 / 6:15 p.m.

1) Happy Birthday
2) What You Mean To Me / 3
3) Putty
4) Just To See Your Face Again
5) This Wish / 3
6) I Can’t Don’t Want To
7) Harmless
8) Cant Seem To Make You Mine /1
9) You Still Take My Breath Away / 2
10) Mystery Dance
11) All Sorts / 2
12) She Walks Groovy
13) I Want You Back
14) Another Girl Another Planet

Set 2 / 8 p.m.

1) Patron Saints of Could’ve Been
2) Don’t Bother Me
3) Putty
4) Houses of the Holy

Set 3 / 9:30 p.m.
1) What You Mean To Me
2) Harmless
3) Cant Seem To Make You Mine
4) 9) You Still Take My Breath Away

May, 10 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

May, 3 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

April, 29 2009 08:00 PM - The Cat Club / Anna Troy
, Los Angeles, California -

April, 26 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

April, 26 2009 08:00 PM - The Casbah / Irradio CD
release
2051 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, California - FREE

The Official Irradio CD release party for thier latest and
greatest, "I Am The Horn" ! More bands TBA, free food, free
admission and live FM94.9 Broadcast with your host Tim Pyles!

April, 25 2009 01:30 PM - Artwalk / The Shambles, Anna
Troy and more
India Street, San Diego / Little Italy, California - Free

The annual Artwalk street fair showcases lots of great music,
with The Shambles and Anna Troy amongst the talent this year!

The Shambles' Setlist:

1) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
2) Fire
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) High Heeled Sneakers
5) For No One
6) Change
7) Leaving Here
8) Thin Lines
9) More Than This
10) Clouds All Day
11) No Matter What
12) I Can’t Explain
13) Feel A Whole Better
14) Sister Golden Hair
15) I Can’t Don’t Want To
16) Nothing Can Be Everything

April, 19 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

April, 10 2009 08:00 PM - The Belly Up Tavern / Anna
Troy
, Encinitas, California -

The Anna Troy Band will open for Sublime cover band 40 oz of
Freedom!

April, 5 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

March, 29 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

March, 27 2009 08:00 PM - The Marquee / The Anna Troy
Band
, San Diego, California -

March, 25 2009 08:00 PM - The Cat Club / Anna Troy
, Los Angeles, California -

March, 22 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

March, 20 2009 08:00 PM - X1fmradio / Irradio
Everywhere Online, San Diego, California - Free

A live appearance from Irradio on X1fmradio!

March, 19 2009 10:00 PM - Bar Pink / The Anna Troy Band
, North Park / San Diego, California -

March, 15 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)

March, 14 2009 08:00 PM - The Marquee / Wendy Bailey
, San Diego, California -

March, 11 2009 08:00 PM - Form & Function / Anna Troy
, San Diego / Pacific Beach, California -

Anna Troy with Abby Martin

March, 8 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)

March, 5 2009 08:00 PM - The Good Hurt / Wendy Bailey
, Los Angeles, California -

March, 1 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe Mendoza
(aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs a free three
hour set 8 - 11 pm at the Surf ’n’ Saddle

March, 1 2009 09:00 PM - The Office / Irradio
30th Street, San Diego, California -

February, 25 2009 09:00 PM - Lestats / The Anna Troy
Band + The Idyllists
, San Diego / Normal Heights, California -

All Ages

February, 25 2009 08:00 PM - The Cat Club / Anna Troy
, Los Angeles, California -

February, 24 2009 08:00 PM - Old Towne Pub / Wendy
Bailey
, Pasadena, California -

February, 24 2009 08:00 PM - Bareback Grill / Anna
Troy (solo acoustic)
Sixth Avenue, San Diego, California -

February, 22 2009 04:00 PM - O’Connell’s / The
Shambles, Anna Troy, Dave Humphries
, San Diego / Bay Park, California -

Night two of International Pop Overthrow / San Diego and early
show 4 - 8 p.m.

The Shambles' Setlist:
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
Change
Thin Lines
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Back To You Today
Clouds All Day
For No One
I Can’t Don’t Want To
Jet
More Than This
Auf Wiedersehen
Goodnight Now

February, 22 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

February, 20 2009 09:15 AM - CW-6 TV San Diego Living
/ Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes
On air, San Diego, California -

Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes live on TV show "San Diego Living" -
9:15 a.m.

February, 20 2009 08:00 PM - The Marquee / The Anna
Troy Band
, San Diego, California -

February, 20 2009 08:00 PM - O’Connell’s / IPO w/ Mark
DeCerbo & Four Eyes + Wendy Bailey !
, San Diego / Bay Park, California -

February, 20 2009 09:30 PM - The Royal Dive / Irradio
, Oceanside, California -

February, 18 2009 08:00 PM - Backstage at the Bitter
End / The Anna Troy Band
5th Avenue , Downtown, San Diego, California -

February, 13 2009 10:00 PM - Pussy Galore at The
Whistle Stop / The Anna Troy Band
, San Diego / South Park, California -

February, 2 2009 08:00 PM - Dublin Square 102.1 KPRI
Homegrown Hour Presents Anna Troy etc
, San Diego, California -

January, 28 2009 08:00 PM - The Cat Club / Anna Troy
, Los Angeles, California -

January, 25 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs a free three
hour set 8 - 11 pm at the Surf ’n’ Saddle

January, 24 2009 09:00 PM - The Casbah / Manual Scan
w/ The Penetrators & Loons
2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, California - 20.00

Part of the Casbah’s 20 Year Anniversary!

Manual Scan Setlist:

I Can’t Don’t Want to Faster
I Can Only Give You Everything
For Those
And We Still Feel The Same
She Said Its Late
Nothing You Can Do
I Got A Line On You
New Difference
Jungle Beat
Plan of Action
The Real Me
American Way
Nothing Can Be Everything
Leaving Here
She’s So Fine
Come See Me

January, 18 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs a free three
hour set 8 - 11 pm at the Surf ’n’ Saddle

January, 17 2009 08:00 PM - House Party / Dave Humphries
, Portland, Oregon -
An acoustic set from Dave Humphries!

January, 15 2009 09:00 PM - The Beauty Bar / The Anna
Troy Band + Old Palominos
, San Diego, -
21 and up.

January, 13 2009 09:00 PM - Bare Back Grill / Anna Troy
, San Diego, California -

January, 11 2009 07:00 PM - House of Blues / Staring
at The Sun CD Release 3
555 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California -

Staring at The Sun VII CD release show 3 / Shambles CD release
show!!House of Blues / Staring at The Sun: The Shambles Red
Hand Rising Echo Revolution Danielle Lo Presti The Shake Ups
Christopher Cash Chris Leyva

January, 11 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, - FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs a free three
hour set 8 - 11 pm at the Surf ’n’ Saddle

January, 7 2009 08:00 PM - Backstage @ The Bitter End /
The Anna Troy Band
, San Diego, California -

January, 4 2009 07:00 PM - FM94.9 / Red Hand Rising
Everywhere, San Diego, California - Free

Red Hand Rising appears on FM94.9 with Tim Pyles to promote
Staring at the Sun VII CD release show on Jan. 11 at the House
of Blues!

January, 4 2009 08:00 PM - Bondi Bar & Kitchen / Anna Troy
, San Diego, California -

January, 4 2009 08:00 PM - Surf ’n’ Saddle / Joe
Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection)
, Solana Beach, California - FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs a free three
hour set 8 - 11 pm at the Surf ’n’ Saddle

January, 3 2009 09:00 PM - Lestat’s / Staring at the
Sun VII - All Ages release show!
, San Diego / Normal Heights, California -

The All Ages edition of the Staring at The Sun VII CD release
show! Free CD to everyone - artists TBA!

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2008 LIVE SHOWS ARCHIVE:

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Staring at the Sun CD Release w/ Anna Troy, Circa Now, Wendy Bailey and more!
http://www.myspace.com/annatroy
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
December, 28 2008 07:00 PM - The Casbah,2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, California
21 and up
FREE!

Tim Pyles/FM94.9, Blindspot Records and The Beach Music Mafia present:
Staring at the Sun VII CD release show- with Circa Now The Anna Troy Band
Wendy Bailey and more! FREE Admission! FREE CD Comp! FREE Food!

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
December 21, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
December 14, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
December 7, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

The Anna Troy Band
http://www.myspace.com/annatroy
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
December, 4 2008 08:00 PM - Cane’s, Mission Beach / San Diego, California
21 and up

The Anna Troy Band performs at this seaside nightspot.

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November 30, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

Blindspot Records Night w/ Anna Troy, Dave Humphries True Stories w/ Joey Harris and more
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
http://www.myspace.com/truestoriessd
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
http://www.myspace.com/davehumphriesmusic
http://www.myspace.com/tioleosnapa
November, 29 2008 08:00 PM - Tio Leos, 5302 Napa St, San Diego, California
21 and up

The First Annual Blindspot Holiday Extravaganza! Nov. 29 @ Tio Leos with
The Anna Troy Band ! True Stories w/ special guest Joey Harris! The Dave Humphries Band !
The Spring Collection ! (CD Release Show) and VERY special guests!

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November 23, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

True Stories (Bart) with Brooklyn
http://www.myspace.com/truestoriessd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November, 19 2008 10:00 PM - Henessey’s, San Diego / Downtown, California
21 and up

True Stories play a set between sets from singer songwriter Brooklyn

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November 16, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

The Anna Troy Band w/ Shawn Rohlf and Gayle Skidmore
myspace.com/annatroy
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November, 12 2008 08:00 PM - The Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, California

The Belly Up Tavern / The Anna Troy Band opens a great night of music that also includes Shawn Rohlf and Gayle Skidmore! More info and special guests tba

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November 9, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California
FREE

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

Dave Humphries
http://www.myspace.com/davehumphriesmusic
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November, 7 2008 08:00 PM - House Party, Portland, Oregon -

Dave Humphries World Tour 2008 takes him to Portland for a house party

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
November 2, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

Anna Troy Band
myspace.com/annatroy
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
October, 27 2008 08:00 PM - Brick By Brick , San Diego / Bay Park, California

Anna Troy plays a set at Brick By Brick

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
October 26, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

Joe Mendoza/Spring Collection
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
October 19, 2008, 8:00 PM - Surf 'n' Saddle, Solana Beach California

Joe Mendoza (aka The Spring Collection) performs every Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00p.m.

The Dave Humphries Band w Baja Bugs
http://www.myspace.com/davehumphriesmusic
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
October 18, 2008, 8:00 PM - Golden Hall, San Diego, California

Operation R.E.D. benefit
www.operationred.org

True Stories(w/Bart Mendoza, Danny Cress and Joe Poma)
myspace.com/truestoriessd
October 17, 2008, 11:30 PM - O'Connell's, Bay Park/San Diego, California

True Stories closes the night on a superb bill with Bleu (solo acoustic), The Shakeups
and The Wellingtons (from Australia)

The Shambles
myspace.com/theshambles
October 11, 2008, 07:00 PM - Brick By Brick, San Diego, California

The Shambles open at 7:30 PM sharp followed by Spero Lumina, The Modlins,
Scarlet Symphony and From The Jam (with Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton)
with a rare US appearance by Squire.

Setlist:
Leaving Here
Innocence Becomes You
Fire
More Than This
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
For No One
I Can't Don't Want To
She's Got Everything
Sorry
Nothing Can Be Everything

Bart also sang on Squire's encore of "Does Stephanie Know?"

Anna Troy
myspace.com/annatroy
myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
October 4, 2008 - Bar Pink, North Park, San Diego

Anna Troy "Wait Another Day" (Blindspot Records 113)
CD release show

October, 3 2008 07:30 PM - Humphrey’s / America + Anna Troy pre-CD release
, San Diego / Shelter Island, -

Anna Troy celebrates the release of her new album, Wait Another Day, with a weekends worth of happenings- first up: The official pre-release show: America w/ Anna Troy Oct 3 Hunphrey’s Shelter Island, San Diego 7:30 pm All Ages

Anna, Bart and Greg sang back ups/harmonies on "Horse with no Name" which Greg (Steve Miller Band) also played acoustic guitar on

October, 2 2008 08:00 PM - House of Blues / Circa Now, Lualta, Blizzard
, San Diego, California - FREE

An indie music showcase - Free admission - get your ticket from any of the bands or pick one up at local music stores and the like. The first 100 concert goers get a free compilation CD with tracks from the bands performing

Manual Scan
myspace.com/manualscan
Sunday, August 31, 2008 07:00 PM - The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, California
FREE

The Local 94/9 Presents A Free Show Celebrating San Diego's own Secret
Society Scooter Club 25th Anniversary headlined by Manual Scan with The
Amalgamted plus. All followed by Jivewire/One Nation Under A Groove.
Doors open 7:00 PM, First Band 7:15 PM.

Manual Scan Setlist:
1) I Can Only Give You Everything
2) Nothing You Can Do
3) Leavin’ Here
4) And We Still Feel The Same
5) The Real Me
6) The American Way
7) Shape of Things To Come
8) Jungle Beat
9) All Night Stand
10) New Difference
11) Anymore
12) I Got A Line On You
13) Come See Me

True Stories (w/Bart)
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 10:30 PM - Lestats
All Ages

A last minute addition to the night , True Stories (Bart
Mendoza, Danny Cress, Joe Poma) will close the show
tonight at Lestats on a bill with The Anna Troy Band

Setlist:

1) Happy Birthday
2) What You Mean To Me
3) Putty
4) I Can’t Don’t Want To
5) This Wish
6) Just to see your face again
7) It’s Coming Back
8) Mystery Dance
9) You Still Take My Breath Away
10) Can’t Seem To Make You Mine
11) Another Girl Another Planet

The Shambles
Saturday, August 9, 2008 06:00 PM - The Airliner, Los Angeles, California

Club Impact Anniversary Show with The Shambles, Nick Rossi, The Question,
Sidewalk Society and more.

Setlist:
1) Leaving Here
2) Fire
3) Sorry
4) Innocence Becomes You
5) I Can't Explain
6) American Way
7) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
8) More Than This
9) I Cant Dont Want To Faster
10) Thin Lines
11) Nothing Can Be Everything
12) She's Got Everything

Jeremy Morris
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 09:00 PM - Lestat’s, San Diego / Normal Heights, California

Michigan based power-pop hero Jeremy Morris makes a rare
appearance at Lestat’s (Bart on guitar). Guests Maybe Tonight.

Setlist:
1) Time For Action
2) Come On Over
3) Come Clean
4) It's Getting Better
5) Happy All The Time
6) Everyone Makes Mistakes
7) When The Ship Goes Down
8) Highway To Heaven
9) Big House
10) Pop Rules / Pipline - Out of Limits - Satisfaction
11) Star Spangled Banner - Purple Haze

Bart (True Stories)
Saturday, August, 2 2008 08:00 PM - Claire De Lune, San Diego / North Park, California

An acoustic performance by Bart with Danny Cress and Joe Pomo

True Stories August 2, 2008
Claire De Lune / Temple Stage
Setlist:
1) This Wish
2) Happy Birthday (Concrete Blonde)
3) What You Mean To Me
4) Putty (Yardbirds)
5) Can't Seem To Make You Mine
6) It's Coming Back (Sven-Erik Seaholm) w/ guest singer Sven-Erik Seaholm

Rachael Gordon
Wednesday, July, 30 2008 - 09:00 PM - Lestat’s, Normal Heights / San Diego, California

Rachael Gordon returns with a new band, new tunes and
surprise guests! AND Melanie Frontz PLUS up and coming
singer-songwriter Jordan Reimer.

The Shambles
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 11:00 PM - Molly Malone's, 575 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, California 323 935-1577
www.mollymalonesla.com
$10

The Shambles LA IPO Festival w/ The Issue.
The Annual International Pop Overthrow Festival
The Shambles top the bill and will be playing a full
set on July 29 at Molly Malone's in Los Angeles.

11:00 The Shambles
10:30 The Issue
10:00 SMASH Fashion
9:30 Barry Holdship Four
9:00 Adam Daniel
8:30 Lonely Mattress Salesman
8:00 Paul Starling
7:30 Jeff Jacks

The Shambles' Setlist:
------------------------
1) Leavin Here
2) Fire
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) Shes Got Everything
5) Thin Lines
6) I Cant Dont Want To
7) Nothing Can Be Everything
8) Sorry

Blindspot/Craig Marshall
Sunday, July, 20 2008 09:00 PM - Lestats, Adams Avenue, San Diego / Normal Heights, California

Blindspot Records is proud to present Texas rocker Craig Marshall at Lestat’s! With VERY special guests: The Dave Humphries Band & Tim Ellison (formerly of The Nephews!)

Gary & The Gnats (Kevin)
Sunday, July, 13 2008 10:00 PM - Bar Pink Elephant, San Diego / North Park, California

Kevin plays guitar in a special tribute to Adam & The Ants for
the Pink Elephants anniversary!

The Shambles
Saturday, June, 28 2008 10:00 AM - Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cookoff
Ocean Beach / San Diego, California
FREE

tons of free music and great food, a fun day near the beach!
The Shambles kick off their stage, more details to follow...

Setlist:
1) You’re No Good (Betty Everett)
2) New Song #2
3) I Can’t Don’t Want To
4) Putty (Marvelettes)
5) Mystery Dance (Elvis Costello)
6) It’s Coming Back (Sven Erik Seaholm)
7) The Last Time (w/ Joey Harris) (Rolling Stones)
8) Route 66 (w/ Joey Harris) (Nat King Cole)
9) Hi Heeled Sneakers (w/ Joey Harris) (Tommy Tucker)
10) Happy Birthday (Concrete Blonde)
11) Can’t Seem To Make You Mine
12) Another Girl Another Planet (The Only Ones)

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
Saturday, June, 27 2008 08:00 PM - Bamboo Lounge, San Diego / Hillcrest, California

DAVE HUMPHRIES & FRIENDS AUTISM BENEFIT CONCERT
Saturday, June 21 3:00-7:00pm - Humphrey's Backstage, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,
San Diego, California
www.humphreysbythebay.com/

Baja Bugs, Tornado Magnets, Bart Mendoza, Anna Troy, Walrus Dave Mason and Special guests.....

The Anna Troy Band w/ Bart:
Thursday June 5, 2008 7:00 PM - 11:30 pm - Staring at The Sun Showcase
THE STAGE, 762 5th Avenue, Corner of 5th & F, Dowtown San Diego
21 and up
FREE

w/ John Miller
The Reverie
The Chris Leyva Trio
The Dave Humphries Band
The Grams
The Anna Troy Band
Lee Coulter

Sunday, June 1, 2008 - House of Blues in San Diego
The Shambles w/ The Grams and more
21 and up!

FREE TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW ARE AVAILABLE
DIRECTLY FROM THE BAND!!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - The Troubadour, Hollywood, California

The Shambles will be opening for Superdrag at the Troubadour in Hollywood

The Shambles' Setlist:
1) Leaving Here
2) Fire
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
5) Change
6) Back To You Today
7) More Than This
8) Clouds All Day
9) She’s Got Everything
10) Brilliant
11) I Can’t Don’t Want To
12) Nothing Can Be Everything

May 7, 2008 8:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive,
San Diego, California
www.humphreysbythebay.com/
21 and up

CD release show for the Shambles' album "20 Explosive Hits"

The Shambles 8:00 pm
The Anna Troy Band 9:30 pm

The Shambles' Setlist:
Leaving Here
Fire
I Can't Don't Want To
Thin Lines
She's Got Everything
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Brilliant
More Than This
Innocence Becomes You
Nothing Can Be Everything

Staring at the Sun VI CD release Part 1
03/30/2008 08:00 PM - The Casbah - 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, California 92101
http://www.casbahmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
www.fm949sd.com
21 and up
Free

First of three CD release events for Staring at the Sun VI,
featuring Secret Apollo, The Anna Troy Band, Echo Revolution
and more TBA. Free CD, Free Admission, Free Food and a live
broadcast from FM94.9 Hosted by Tim Pyles & The Casbah

March 30: KUSI-TV / The Modlins promote the Casbah
extravaganza - 9:45 a.m.

April 9 : U-31 / Staring at the Sun VI - CD Release II Free
CD with admission. 21 and up- Blizzard, The Infants, Circa Now
and more. 21 and up. 8 p.m.

May TBA : A final blow out

You can also catch Staring at the Sun VI Artists this month at
these shows:

4/03/08 The Anna Troy Band The Ken Club
4/04/08 The Grams - HANDLERY HOTEL & RESORT
4/04/08 Simeon Flick - Borders Books, Mission Valley
4/05/08 Echo Revolution The Casbah
4/09/08 Lee Coulter - Anthology
4/10/08 Simeon Flick Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
(w/Tapwater)
4/11/08 The Modlins The Whistle Stop
4/12/08 THE GRAMS - KUSI TV - CHANNEL 9 -MORNING SHOW
4/12/08 The Grams - SAN DIEGO WINE FESTIVAL /
MAKE-A-WISH-FOUNDATION
4/16/08 - THE GRAMS - LOVE FACTORY CD RELEASE - Anthology
4/19/08 - Simeon Flick Lestat's West w/Carlos Olmeda & Aaron Bowen
4/20/08 The Grams - SAN DIEGO EARTHDAY
4/21/08 - Simeon Flick - Dublin Square, Gaslamp Quarter
4/26/08 Secret Apollo Chasers
4/26/08 The Grams - SAN DIEGO ARTWALK
4/26/08 Anna Troy San Diego Artwalk
4/27/08 The Grams - SAN DIEGO ARTWALK / THE GRAMS
4/27/08 Dave Humphries Band San Diego Artwalk
4/27/08 Simeon Flick - Artwalk--Little Italy
5/02/08 The Grams - HANDLERY HOTEL & RESORT / THE GRAMS
5/15/08 The Mark Jackson Band Wynola Pizza Express - Julian
5/17/08 The Grams - OCEANSIDE AMPHITHEATER-MILITARY
HOMECOMING

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
03/29/2008 11:00 PM - San Diego Sports Club

March 29, 2008 07:00 PM - Indie Music Fest - North Park, California
www.sdindiemusicfest.com

The Shambles perform at Indie Music Fest. A CD release show for
"20 Explosive Hits". The ONLY appearance from The Shambles in the
first half of 2008 - over 70 performers, a movie festival, spoken word
and more. The first 1,000 attendees get a free CD, which includes a
Shambles track. The band goes on at 7 p.m.

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
03/22/2008 08:00 PM - Bar Pink Elephant, North Park / San Diego, California

The Anna Troy Band with Bart on a few vocals, and The Chevelles.

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
03/18/2008 - The Gulf Coast Grill

Wednesday April 16, 2008 10:00 p.m. - Anthology, 1337 India Street, Little Italy / San Diego
www.anthologysd.com
21 and up
$10

The Shambles will join The Anna Troy Band and Dynamite Walls at Anthology in Little Italy

The Anna Troy Band
Dynamite Walls
The Shambles

The Shambles' Setlist:
Innocence Becomes You
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Desde Ayer
Change
Leavin Here
Thin Lines
More Than This
Clouds All Day
She’s Got Everything
Brilliant
I Can’t Don’t Want To
Sorry
Nothing Can Be Everything

Blindspot artist Dave Humphries
03/01/2008 08:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge,San Diego, California
www.humphreysbythebay.com/
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

CD release show for Dave Humphries latest disc "and so it goes..."
Bart and friends acoustic.

Set 1
On The Wings of a Nightingale (Bart w/Dave Humphries Band)
Bluebird (Bart w/Dave Humphries Band)

Set 2
Love's The Meanest Thing (Bart w/Anna Troy)
Aint No Man (Bart w/Anna Troy)
Johnny B Goode (Bart w/Anna Troy)

Bart and Marie Haddad
02/27/2008 08:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge, Shelter Island / San Diego
www.humphreysbythebay.com/

Bart will join Marie Haddad for a few songs

Set 1
Marie Haddad "Where You Are", Bart played guitar
video link:
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29486339

Set 2
Static Halo "Postcards from Dreamtown", Bart sang harmony

02/23/2008 08:00 PM - OC Tavern - Save The Trestles Benefit, Oceanside, California

Bart will perform at a Benefit Concert for "Save The Trestles"

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
02/20/2008 08:00 PM - The Cat Club, Hollywood, California

Bart will perform with The Anna Troy Band at The Cat Club

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
02/09/2008 08:00 PM - Blue Cafe, Long Beach, California -
Bart joins the Anna Troy Band opening for Taj Mahal.

February 08, 2008 07:00 PM - The Little Italy Bar & Grill, San Diego, California
The Bro Show is a night featuring brother "duets" - Bart will
be appearing with his brother Joe, of The Spring Collection.

Setlist:
(Bart & Joe Mendoza with Mark DeCerbo)
1) World Without Love (Peter & Gordon)
2) Mr. Spaceman (Byrds)
3) I Thought That You'd Miss Me (Spring Collection)
4) Let It Be Me (The Everly Brothers)
5) Sister Golden Hair (America)

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
02/07/2008 08:00 PM - Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, San Diego / Shelter Island, California
www.humphreysbythebay.com/

The Robin Henkel Band, The Anna Troy Band (with Bart) and Greg Douglass (former guitarist
with Steve Miller, Greg Kihn & Van Morrison. He wrote "Jungle Love")

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
02/06/2008 07:30 PM - Anthology, Little Italy / San Diego, California
FREE

A free dinner show performance with Bart and Anna Troy on vocals and full band.
This is a unique show as Bart doesn’t normally sing lead with Anna’s Band.

Set 1 - 7:30 p.m.
1) Daddy Come Home
2) Love Me Two Times
3) Love’s The Meanest Thing
4) Ain’t No Man
5) In This Room
6) Childhood Friend
7) So Hard
8) Wonderful Time
9) You’re No Good
10) Mess Around

Set 2 – 8:45
1) Green Onions
2) Can I Get A Witness
3) Daddy Come Home
4) Johnny B Goode
5) Out of Luck
6) Route 66 (Bart vocals)
7) Caledonia
8) Shake Rattle & Roll
9) Marathon
10) The Last Time (Bart vocals)
11) The Love We Had
Encore
12) New song written by Anna Troy & Greg Douglass

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
01/30/2008 09:00 PM - U 31, North Park / San Diego, California
Bart performs with The Anna Troy Band plus The Modlins

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
01/11/08 9:00 p.m. - The Whistlestop – South Park
Semi acoustic show

Setlist:
1) Ain't No Man
2) Love's The Meanest Thing
3) Marathon
4) Childhood Friend
5) Out of Luck
6) Johnny B Goode
7) The Love We Had
8) Long Tall Sally
9) Catch The Rain
10) Can I Get A Witness
11) Fool For Tryin'

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
01/09/2008 08:00 PM - Blue Cafe
210 promenade, The Promenade, Long Beach, California 90802

The Anna Troy Band opens for The Blues Experience, featuring Alex Dixon
and Cash McCall.

Setlist:
Loves The Meanest Thing
Aint No Man
Out of Luck
Daddy Come Home
I Wish You Would
Catch the Rain
Marathon
Can I Get A Witness
Fool For Tryin

January 6, 2008 8:00 p.m. - Bart Mendoza - Mission Beach @ Boat & Ski Club
"A Tribute to the music of Sven-Erik Seaholm"

Setlist:
"The Guilty Pleasures"
Mark DeCerbo /v,g
Bart Mendoza /v,g
Danny Cress / d
Joe Paumo / b
1) Seven
2) It's Coming Back

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2007 LIVE SHOWS ARCHIVE:
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The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
12/31/2007 9:00 PM - (2 sets) First Night Escondido
California Performing Arts Center
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, California 92025 -
www.firstnightescondido.com

Setlist:
Loves The Meanest Thing
Ain't No Man
Can I Get A Witness
Best Damn Lover
Daddy Come Home
Fool For Tryin'
Long Tall Sally
Marathon
Out of Luck
Childhood Friend

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
12/28/07 08:00 PM - "Todd-A-Thon" -
Poway Civic Center Rancho Bernardo, California 92128
Benefit Concert

Setlist:
Ain't No Man
Loves The Meanest Thing
Johnny B Goode
Long Tall Sally
Marathon
Catch The Rain
Out of Luck
In This Room
Fool For Tryin'

December 24, 2007 08:00 PM - Bart Mendoza - The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, California

Bart will sit in for a set of sixties Stones classics at the
annual holiday show from Los Maricones de Rock, helmed by
Mario Escovedo

Bart Mendoza along with Mario (Dragons/vocals), Charlie (Vertibird/dums),
Nick (Dirty Sweet/keys) Rick (Sara Petite Band/guitar) George (Vinyl Radio/bass).

Setlist:
1) Satisfaction
2) Get Off My Cloud
3) The Last Time

December 23, 2007 8:00 p.m. Broadcast of the previous days show on FM94.9

December 22, 2007 12:00 p.m. - The Shambles / "One Voice, One Guitar" Strate Sound/FM94.9 - Santee

"One Voice, One Guitar" - FM94.9 Dec. 23
The Shambles will take part in an acoustic recording set
to be broadcast on Tim Pyles FM94.9 show Dec. 23. The
program will be taped the day before, live at Strate
Sound and will be produced by Alan Sanderson (Elvis
Costello, Weezer, Fleetwood Mac) - others on the show
include Gregory Page , Anna Troy and more.

The Shambles taped the following two songs: "Warm This Winter" and "In Your Arms"
and Bart sat in with Anna on her song "Catch The Rain"

December 14, 2007 08:00 PM - Bart Mendoza - Rooftop Concert TBA
Location to be announced, this show will take place on a rooftop over looking
downtown San Diego.

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
12/12/07 8:00 p.m.- O'Connell's

Setlist:
1) Loves The Meanest Thing
2) Marathon
3) Johnny B Goode
4) Aint No Man
5) Catch The Rain
6) Out of Luck
7) Can I Get A Witness
8) I Can't Dont Want To Faster
9) Childhood Friend
10) Fool For Tryin'

December 12, 2007 4:00 p.m. - Bart Mendoza (solo) - Ocean Beach Christmas Toy Drive

Bart (solo), Anna Troy, Joey Harris, Sara Petite.

Bart's Setlist:
1) All Sorts
2) Warm This Winter

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart :
12/08/07 8:00 p.m. - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge

December 2, 2007 - Bart Mendoza (solo) - Lestats, 3343 Adams Avenue, San Diego / Normal Heights
http://www.lestats.com/

Bart played "All Sorts"

November 30, 2007 - The Shambles / North Park Theatre - North Park

Setlist:
1) Fire
2) All Sorts
3) Sister Golden Hair
4) No Matter What
5) For No One
6) Bad Boy
7) Pretty in Pink
8) Slow Down
9) Feel A Whole Lot Better
10) Surrender
11) Sorry
12) All Day & All Of The Night
13) She's Got Everything
14) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
15) I'm A Believer
16) Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
17) Runaway
18) Bang A Gong
19) I Can't Explain
20) Rhythm of the Rain
21) The Kids Are Alright
22) For Your Love
23) Smoke On The Water
24) Gloria
25) Heart Full of Soul
26) Southern Girls
27) I Can't Don't Want To
28) Nothing Can Be Everything

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart
11/28/07 08:00 PM - Blue Cafe - Long Beach
210 Promenade, The Promenade, Long Beach, California 90802

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart
11/15/2007 09:00 PM - La Jolla Firehouse-Thursday Night Swing
7877 Herschel Ave., Lo Jolla, California 92037

Setlist 1:
In The Mood
Flat Foot Floogie
Wonderful Time
Mess Around
Shake Rattle & Roll
Jump Session
Choo Choo Chboogie
Long Tall Sally
Johnny B Goode
Caldonia
High Heeled Sneakers (Bart vocal)
Bad Boy
Best Damn Lover

Setlist 2:
Can I Get A Witness
Birthday (Bart vocal)
Green Onions
Killing Floor
I Wish You Would
Revolution (Bart vocal)
Hanky Panky (Bart vocal)
Ain't No Man

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart
11/14/2007 08:00 PM - The Blue Cafe
210 promenade, The Promenade, Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 983-7111, www.thebluecafe.com/longbeachhomepage

Setlist:
Loves The Meanest Thing
Ain't No Man
Can I Get A Witness
Long Tall Sally
Out of Luck
Marathon
I Wish You Would
You're No Good
Fool For Trying
High Heeled Sneakers (Bart vocal)
Mess Around

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart
11/08/07 07:00 PM - Java Jones - San Diego (Downtown / acoustic)
631 9th Ave., San Diego, California 92101

The Anna Troy Band w / Bart
11/07/2007 04:00 PM and 7:00 PM- California Center for the Arts
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, California 92025
Two sets: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
1-800-988-4253
Free

4 p.m. Setlist:
1) Ain't No Man
2) Daddy Come Home
3) Mess Around
4) Long Tall Sally
5) In This Room
6) Childhood Friend
7) So Hard
8) Can I Get A Witness
9) Out of Luck
10) Marathon
11) Love's The Meanest Thing
12) Fool For Tryin

7 p.m. Setlist:
1) Ain't No Man
2) Loves The Meanest Thing
3) Johnny B Goode
4) In This Room
5) Childhood Friend
6) So Hard
7) Can I Get A Witness
8) Long Tall Sally
9) Out of Luck
10) Marathon
11) Fool For Trying
12) I Wish You Would
encore
13) Best Damn Lover

October 27, 2007 - Lestat's
The Anna Troy Band w / Bart
Rosey Nolan

Setlist:
Loves The Meanest Thing
Ain't No Man
Fool For Tryin

September 29, 2007 06:30 PM - Adams Avenue Street Fair, Adams Avenue,
San Diego / Normal Heights, California
http://www.adamsaveonline.com/streetfair
FREE

A FREE street fair with over 80 groups on two days including The Shambles,
The Blasters, Wanda Jackson, Anna Troy, The Tell Tale Hearts, Steve Poltz,
Gregory Page, Mike Watt, Candye Kane, Charles McPherson and more.

Setlist:
1) Leaving Here
2) Fire
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) Tu En Mi
5) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
6) Desde Ayer
7) For No One
8) Change
9) Thin Lines
10) Back To You Today
11) More Than This
12) Clouds All Day
13) All Sorts
14) She's Got Everything
15) Brilliant
16) I Can't Don't Want To
17) Sorry
18) Nothing Can Be Everything
19) I Can't Explain

September 27, 2007 08:00 PM - The Whistle Stop, San Diego / South Park, California

A San Diego Music Foundation Fundraiser. Part game show and part concert, the first half
will include a trivia contest co-hosted by Adam Gimbel and Bart Mendoza, with a San Diego
centric flair. The Shambles will perform a name that tune set, and a few surprises.

Setlist:
Sister Golden Hair / America
All Day & All of the Night / The Kinks
That's Entertainment / The Jam
The Trees / Rush
Go Your Own Way / Fleetwood Mac
Back in Black / ACDC
Blood & Roses / The Smithereens
I'd Love To Change The World / Ten Years After
The Chauffer / Duran Duran
I Got A Line On You / Spirit
Ticket To Ride / The Beatles
Cold Hard Bitch / Jet
Shape of Things To Come / Max Frost & The Troopers
I'm a Believer / The Monkees
Surrender / Cheap Trick
Eighteen / Alice Cooper
Sheena is a Punk Rocker / The Ramones
Don't Fear The Reaper / Blue Oyster Cult
You're No Good / Betty Everett - Linda Rondstadt
Bad Boy / The Beatles - Larry Williams
San Diego Medley: Iron Butterfly / The Cascades / Switchfoot / The
Monroes

September 21, 2007 - Lestat's

Joey Harris & The Mentals
The Anna Troy Band
Courtney Jones

The Anna Troy Band SetList:
Daddy Come Home
Johnny B Goode
Marathon
The Best Damn Lover
Aint No Man
Loves The Meanest Thing
+ 2 new songs without Bart

September 15, 2007 07:00 PM - Claire de Lune, 2906 University Avenue,
San Diego / North Park, California, 92104

Bart will join Dave Humphries and his band for two songs. Anna Troy will also appear.

September 14, 2007 08:00 PM - Claire De Lune, 2906 University Avenue,
San Diego / North Park, California, 92104

Bart & Friends will play at the annual San Diego Music Awards Acoustic Festival -
32 acts in all, each playing 20 minute sets on two stages. Proceeds to Charity.

September 9, 2007 03:45 PM - Artwalk on the Bay, Embarcadero Marina Park, San Diego, California
http://www.artwalkonthebay.org
All Ages
FREE

Artwork and music, including the Shambles.

The Shambles' Setlist:
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Fire
For No One
Change
No Matter What
For Your Love
Innocence Becomes You
Thin Lines
I Can't Explain
All Day & All Of The Night
Clouds All Day
All Sorts
Desde Ayer
Heart Full of Soul
Feel A Whole Lot Better
I Can't Don't Want To
Nothing Can Be Everything
More Than This
Kids Are Alright
She's Got Everything
Slow Down
Bad Boy
Sorry
Leaving Here

August 31, 2007 11:00 AM - KNSD Concerts on the Square, Horton Plaza Square, San Diego, California
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/concertsonthesquare/index.html
FREE

Bart is filling in with The Anna Troy Band while the group has membership fluctuations. The band,
including Bart, will perform a song on KNSD’s morning show and feature in teasers, with a free
live concert afterwords. The concert will be broadcast online.

August 30, 2007 10:00 PM - Tower Bar, San Diego, California

Bart will play a full set with the Anna Troy Band + guests.

Aug 29 am KNSD TV Broadcast (3 clips "Aint No Man", "Can I Get A
Witness", "Marathon")

Aug 29 pm KNSD TV Concerts on the Square (full 45 minute concert
broadcast online www.nbcsandiego.com)

August 11, 2007 02:00 PM - Humphrey’s By The Bay, Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California
www.humphreysbythebay.com/

Bart will be performing with the Anna Troy Band during a blues competition at ocean front club
Humphrey’s By The Bay Backstage Lounge, an afternoon show.

Anna Troy Band Setlist:

1) Loves The Meanest Thing
2) Aint No Man
3) Daddy Come Home
4) Best Damn Lover
5) Marathon

August 05, 2007 07:30 PM - The Joint, 8771 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, California
310 275-2619
http://www.myspace.com/thejoint
$8.

International Pop Overthrow, Los Angeles

7:30 Static Halo
8:00 Frank Barajas & The Shakedowns
8:30 The New Strawberry Zots
9:00 The Shambles
9:30 Squiddo
10:00 The Issue
10:30 The Red Hearts

The Shambles' Setlist:
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
Nadie te Quiere Ya
Change
Back To You Today
More Than This
I Can't Don't Want To
Nothing Can Be Everything

August 2, 2007 09:00 PM - Lestat's, 3343 Adams Avenue, San Diego / Normal Heights, California
All Ages

The Shambles will play a special set between performances from legendary Michigan popster Jeremy
and the incredible Glowfriends. Bart will also be playing guitar in Jeremy's band

Setlists:

Jeremy w/ Bart on guitar:
Falling In Love
Come On Over
I Can't Live Without You
I Wanna Be With You
Highway To Heaven
Pop Rules

The Shambles:
Leavin Here
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Change
Clouds All Day
I Can't Don't Want To
Nothing Can Be Everything

Glowfriends-45 minute set including:
Blindspot

July 31, 2007 10:00 PM - Molly Malones, 575 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, California
$10.00

IPO - This is technically a Kenny Howes ELECTRIC show, with Shambles bassist
Kevin Donaker-Ring in his band.

July 24, 2007 - San Diego Sports Club

Zip Records night. Bart will be joining Mark DeCerbo for a few songs.
Birgit will be headling.

Setlist:
Below The Fold
You Still Take My Breath Away
Thats When I Think of You

July 22, 2007 12:00 PM - San Diego Pride, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92103

The Shambles will make their first appearance at Pride on a bill that includes
Blasphemous Guitars, Adam "Rookie Card" Gimble's Depeche Mode mash up
project and several top names from the eighties TBA.

Setlist:
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
I Can't Don't want To
Change
Desde Ayer
Nadie te Quiere Ya
For No One
No Matter What
San Diego Medley
Nothing Can Be Everything
More Than This

July 11, 2007 09:00 PM - Lestat's, 3343 Adams Avenue, San Diego / Normal Heights
http://www.lestats.com/
All Ages
$6

The Shambles will play a set opening for The Anna Troy Band. Music starts at
9 p.m. sharp. The show is being recorded for possible release.

Setlist:
fire
innocence becomes you
nadie te quiere
i cant dont
change
leavin here
clouds all day
more than this
no matter what
desde ayer
nothing can be everything

June 28, 2007 08:00 PM - The Firehouse, La Jolla, California 92037

Bart will sit in with the Anna Troy Band

Set One:
Ain't No Man
Love's the Meanest Thing
I Wish You Would
Mess Around
Daddy Come Home
Wonderful Time
The Best Damn Lover
Shake Rattle and Roll
Love Me Three Times
Fool For Tryin

Set Two:
Marathon
Johnny B. Goode
31968
It's Too Late
Bad Boy
Hippy Hippy Shake
You're No Good
Can I Get A Witness
Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Ain't No Man
Long Tall Sally

June 23, 2007 12:00 PM - The Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cookoff
Newport Avenue, San Diego / Ocean Beach, California, San Diego, California
All Ages
FREE

The Shambles perform at The Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cookoff along
Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. Multiple stages, dozens of acts, noon to 6 p.m.

Setlist:
Fire
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
No Matter What
Innocence Becomes You
Desde Ayer
San Diego Medley: In A Gadda/Rhythm of the Rain/Meant to Live/ 8 Miles High/
What Do All The People Know
Change
I Can't Don't Want To
I Can't Explain
Nothing Can Be Everything
I Need You

June 19, 2007 08:00 PM - House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego,
California 92101
21 and up
$10 (FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE BANDS)

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The Shambles (around 9:30) with Get Back Loretta,
Goodbye Blue Monday, High Lonesome Rollers.

Setlist:
I Can't Don't Want To
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
Back To You Today
Desde Ayer
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Clouds All Day
For No One
Thin Lines
Change
More Than This
Brilliant
San Diego Medley: In A Gadda/Rhythm of the Rain/Meant to Live/ 8 Miles High/
What Do All The People Know
Nothing Can Be Everything

April 28, 2007 02:00 PM - Art Walk, India Street, San Diego, California
www.artwalkinfo.com
Free

Setlist:
Fire
I Can't Explain
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
For No One
No Matter What
More Than This
Innocence Becomes You
Heart Full of Soul
All Sorts
For Your Love
Sister Golden Hair
Kids Are Alright
Feel A Whole Lot Better
She's Got Everything
Nothing Can Be Everything
Bad Boy
Satisfaction
All Day & All Of The Night

April 19, 2007 07:30 PM - A Fundraiser For Folk Arts Records
Dizzy's, 344 Seventh Ave, San Diego, California 92101
www.dizzyssandiego.com
$10 cover
All Ages

SOUNDS LIKE SAN DIEGO III- On the eve of the 34th Annual
Adams Ave Roots Festival, a special night dedicated to the man who
started it all, Lou Curtiss and his legendary Folk Arts Records. It's a
theme evening with local artist's covering songs from throughout the
years by other San Diego performers and songwriters. On hand will be:

Lou & Virginia Curtiss
Matt Curreri www.myspace.com/mattcurreri
Anna Troy www.myspace.com/annatroy
Sara Petite www.myspace.com/sarapetite
The Shambles www.myspace.com/theshambles
The Grams www.myspace.com/chuckschiele
Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes www.myspace.com/markdecerbofoureyes
Joe Mendoza
Citizen Band www.myspace.com/citizenbandsd

And more to be added!

For more information contact
Bart Mendoza
e-mail : mendozab@juno.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/3363716

or Dizzy's: www.dizzyssandiego.com

Over $1100 was raised at this event.

Setlist:

1) Lou Curtiss - Krudd Family / "Foolish Questions"
2) Lou Curtiss - Krudd Family / "Battleship Maine"
3) Sara Petite - Steve Poltz / "Leaving Again"
4) Joe Mendoza - Jack Tempchin / "Peaceful Easy Feeling"
5) Matt Curreri - Tom Waits / "Long Way Home"
6) The Shambles - Nashville Ramblers / "The Trains"
7) Mojo Nixon & Joey Harris - Country Dick Montana / "The Ballad of Country Dick"
8) Mojo Nixon & Joey Harris - Beat Farmers / "The Girl I Almost Married"
9) Mojo Nixon & Joey Harris - ??
10) Mojo Nixon & Joey Harris - ??
11) The Shambles - Medley: In A Gadda Da Vida / Rhythm of the Rain / Meant to Live / What Do All The People Know
12) Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes - "Disengaged / Contagious"
13) Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes - Fluke / "I Love The'70s"
14) Private Domain - "Absolute Perfection"
15) Private Domain - "Politics"
16) Citizen Band - Gregory Page - "Song for Martha"
17) Citizen Band - Beat Farmers - "Liquored Up"
18) Anna Troy - Manual Scan / "31968"
19) Anna Troy - "Aint No Man"

March 27, 2007 09:00 PM - Belly Up Tavern, 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach,
California
www.bellyup.com/

The Shambles will open for Australian band Hoodoo Gurus

Setlist:
Leaving Here
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Desde Ayer
Clouds All Day
All Sorts
Change
Thin Lines
Back To you Today
More Than This
Brilliant
I Can't Don't Want To
She's Got Everything
Nothing Can Be Everything

March 11, 2007 Noon - Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park, San Diego, California
FREE

"Staring at The Sun V" - The final CD release show. The Shambles with
Christopher Dale, Citizen Band, The Coyote Problem, Scott Wilson, Blizzard
and more. This is a matinee show running from noon-5:30 p.m.

Setlist:
I Can't Don't Want To
Fire
Innocence Becomes You
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Clouds All Day
All Sorts
Change
Sister Golden Hair
Back To you Today
More Than This
Nothing Can Be Everything
Bad Boy (w/ Anna Troy)

On February 28, 2007 Bart joined Anna Troy at the Belly Up Tavern for two
songs and emceed the show.

February 25, 2007 - 08:00 PM - The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego,
California 92101
http://www.casbahmusic.com/
$5

FM94.9's Tim Pyles presents "Anti-Monday League". "Staring At The Sun V"
CD release show with The Shambles, Anna Troy and more. $5 for admission
and a free copy of the compilation featuring 18 groups and a bonus video featuring
cameos from over 50 local performers.

February 08,2007 09:15 PM - Lestats Coffeehouse 3343 Adams Ave.,
San Diego / Normal Heights, California
http://www.lestats.com/
All Ages
$5

Bart will host the first of three CD release parties for the compilation album,
"Staring at the Sun Volume V" - this will be the only all ages event. $5 admission for
performances from Marie Haddad (with Bart guesting on guitar), Mark DeCerbo
& Four Eyes, The Grams and Podunk Nowhere, plus a free copy of the album featuring
new music from all the artists performing as well as The Shambles, Spring Collection,
Berkley Hart, Citizen Band, Vinyl Radio, Blizzard, Will Edwards, Barbara Nesbitt,
Christopher Dales Superdoo, Buzzkill Romantics and many more. The disc also includes
a bonus video of Scott Wilson's song "Coffeehouse 101" featuring cameos form over 50
local artists.

January 31, 2007 09:00 PM - Lestat's, 3343 Adams Avenue, San Diego
/ Normal Heights, California
http://www.lestats.com/
All Ages

Featuring Bart Mendoza, The Rarities monthly appearance at Lestat's. The band
includes Bart, Derek Duplessie (The Desert Poets etc), Dylan Martinez (Rookie Card,
Static Halo), Danny Cress (The Coyote Problem, Citizen Band etc) and bassist Tyler,
Look for surprise musical guests to make cameo appearances.

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December 21, 2006 08:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island
Drive, San Diego, California 92101
www.humphreysbythebay.com
free parking
21 and up

Patric Petrie's annual musical holiday bash featuring her band, Skelpin, plus a set from
Bart and friends and more.

Dec. 17 5 p.m. Troubadour Christmas Party / University Heights- Also
Michelle Lundeen, Robin Henkel, Joe Rathburn, Sarah Petite and many more.
Set 1 - Anna Troy (v,g), Sue Palmer (p), Andy Robinson (d) Bart Mendoza
(g)

Setlist:
1) Long Tall Sally (Little Richard)
2) Aint No Man
3) Fool For Tryin'

Set 2 - Anna & Bart
1) I Will (The Beatles)
2) Warm This Winter (Connie Francis) - Bart (w/ Owen Burke (d)

Set 3 - Derek Duplessie , Owen Burke (d) and Bart + bass & cello
1) Long Time Ago
2) You Still Take My Breath Away
3) Thirteen (w/ Adam Gimbel)

Set 4 - Adam Gimbel, Marie Haddad & Bart
1) The Sun Always Shines At Christmas

December 17, 2006 02:00 PM - Claire De Lune, University Ave, San Diego, California
All Ages
FREE

Bart will join Dave Humphries for a version of Wings classic "Bluebird" at the Claire De Lune
coffeehouse in North Park. It's a Benefit for The Autism Society. Right across from the
North Park Theatre and next to Off The Record.

Setlist:
1) Bluebird (Wings)
2) I've Just Seen A Face (The Beatles)

Dec. 16 Triple Crown Pub / Normal Heights
Bart w/ Static Halo

Postcards From Dreamtown

December 13, 2006 09:00 PM - Lestat's, 3343 Adams Avenue, San Diego
/ Normal Heights, California
http://www.lestats.com/
All Ages

Featuring Bart Mendoza, The Rarities come to Lestat's December 13. The band
includes Bart, Derek Duplessie (The Desert Poets etc), Dylan Martinez (Rookie Card,
Static Halo), Danny Cress (The Coyote Problem, Citizen Band etc) and bassist Tyler,
Look for surprise musical guests to make cameo appearances.

Setlist:
1) All Sorts
2) Long Time Ago
3) Down Enough
4) Patron Saints of Could've Been
5) Bleeding
6) Thirteen
7) All I've Gotta Do
8) GUEST 1 - Anna Troy
9) GUEST 1 - Anna Troy
10) GUEST 1 - Anna Troy w/ The Rarities: Long Tall Sally
11) Derek solo - Things Change
12) Happy Birthday
13) When You're Around
14) GUEST 2 - Mark DeCerbo
15) GUEST 2 - Mark DeCerbo
16) GUEST 2 - Mark DeCerbo w/ The Rarities: I Call Your Name
17) You Still Take My Breath Away
18) Year of Ashes
19) Postcards From Dreamtown

December 7, 2006
Bart with Static Halo

Bart sang Postcards from Dreamtown

December 6, 2006 05:00 PM - Ocean Beach Holiday Music Festival
Newport Ave @ Bacon Street, Ocean Beach, San Diego, California
FREE

OCEAN BEACH HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL / FOOD & TOY DRIVE
Dozens of San Diego's top artists. There will be a collection box to gather
non-perishable foods and safe toys for families facing challenges in the community.
Last year 2 truckloads of goods were donated. FEATURING: HARGO, WILL
EDWARDS, PHIL HARMONIC, SCOTT WILSON, CHELSEA AND THE
DREAMSTALKERS, SIRENS LURE, BARBARA NESBITT, PETER HALL,
BART MENDOZA, JOEY HARRIS, THE GRAMS, ISRAEL MALDONADO....

Bart's Setlist:
1) You Still Take My Breath Away
2) All I've Gotta Do

November 17, 2006 09:00 PM - Brick by Brick, San Diego / Bay Park, California
21 and up

A tribute night! Nearly two dozen acts will tackle two albums, Abba "Gold" and
Led Zeppelin "Houses of the Holy," Bart and friends TBD will be perform an
Abba song.

November 12, 2006, 8:00 PM - Dizzy's, 344 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
www.dizzyssandiego.com

An all ages tribute show to Neil Young featuring a dozen acts performing some of the
famed songwriters classics.

*** The Shambles appearance has been CANCELLED ***

November 10, 2006 - Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego / Normal Heights, CA
619 282 0437
http://www.lestats.com/

Bart & Derek Duplessie setlist:
1) Long Time Ago / You Still Take My Breath Away

November 3, 2006 08:00 PM - Claire De Lune, San Diego / North Park, California
http://www.clairedelune.com/

Bart joins The Rarities for a set at the Claire de Lune coffee house in North Park.
This will be a multi band show , more info TBA.

Bart & Derek Duplessie setlist:

Happy Birthday (Concrete Blonde)
All Sorts
When You're Around
Thirteen (Big Star)
Things Change
You Still take My Breath Away
Long Time Ago
Patron Saint of Could've Been

November 02, 2006 08:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge,
2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego / Shelter Island, 92101
www.humphreysbythebay.com
21 and up

Bart joined Marie Haddad for her version of "Where You Are" reprising his guitar
part, as played on the album "A Beautiful Road", at this show, which was filmed for a DVD.

October 9, 2006, 7:30 PM - Dizzy's, 744 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
www.dizzyssandiego.com
All Ages

An all star birthday tribute to John Lennon! Details are still being put together, but
The Coyote Problem and The Shambles are set, with much more to come!

The Shambles' setlist:

1) All I've Got To Do
2) Do You Want To Know A Secret
3) I Call Your Name

September 23, 2006 - Adams Ave. Street Fair / Lestats
http://www.adamsaveonline.com/StreetFair/default.htm
All Ages, Free

Bart Mendoza will play at 2:15 p.m. in Lestat’s as part of this incredible street fair -
more than 80 bands including The Power Chords, Anna Troy, Kite Flying Society,
John Doe Thing, Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, Cindy Lee Berryhill

Bart's setlist:
1) All Sorts
2) You Still Take My Breath Away
3) Desde Ayer
4) Bleeding
5) Clouds All Day
6) Wouldn't You Like To Be A Bear?
7) Patron Saints of Could've Been
8) Thirteen (Big Star)
9) Blues Somewhere
10) Nadie Te Quiere Ya (Los Brincos)
11) Blindspot / Innocence Becomes You
12) Rhythm of the Rain (Cascades)
13) In Your Arms
14) Nothing You Can Do

September 17, 2006 - 01:00 PM - Espresso Mio, Mission Hills, San Diego

Bart will join Anna Troy for a few numbers at an open rehearsal- informal, no amps
or mics, just a couple of acoustic guitars.

Setlist:
1) I Will
2) Long Tall Sally
3) Aint No Man
4) Heaven Help The Woman
5) Fool For Tryin'
6) Aint Too Young
7) Love's The Meanest Thing
8) You Still Take My Breath Away (Bart Solo)
9) Paperboy
10) Hey Jude (by request)
11) This Wish
12) Love Me Three Times

September 15, 2006 - San Diego Music Foundation Benefit
www.mufo.org
All Ages, $10

Held at Claire de Lune in North Park, this fundraiser will have more than 30 of the
area's best known performers on two stages – excellent value for money and it all
goes to a worthy cause.

Bart & Derek Duplessie setlist:
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1) Patron Saints of Could've Been
2) When You're Around
3) All Sorts
4) Long Time Ago
5) You Still Take My Breath Away

Friday, September 8, 2006

Bart joined Anna troy and her band for two songs, "I Will" and "Long Tall Sally"
during her performance at Horton Plaza's High Note Concert Series

September 3, 2006 01:00 PM - Espresso Mio, Mission Hills, San Diego

Bart will join Anna Troy for a few numbers at an open rehearsal- informal, no amps
or mics, just a couple of acoustic guitars.

Bart's Setlist:
1) David May
2) Where You Are
3) Bleeding
4) You Still Take My Breath Away
5) Sin Ti
6) Feel A Whole Lot Better (Byrds)
7) Blindspot/Innocence Becomes You
8) Pure (Lightning Seeds)
9) Comets Tomorrow
10) Blurs Somewhere
11) Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac)
12) Aint Too Young (w/ Anna Troy)
13) 31968 (w/Anna Troy)

August 20, 2006 01:00 PM - Espresso Mio, Mission Hills, San Diego

Bart will join Anna Troy for a few numbers at an open rehearsal- informal, no amps
or mics, just a couple of acoustic guitars.

Bart's Setlist:
1) Bleeding
2) You Still Take My Breath Away
3) Thirteen (Big Star)
4) Clouds All Day
5) Putty (Yardbirds)
6) Love me Three Times (w/Anna Troy)
7) Love's The Meanest Thing (w/Anna Troy)
8) Untie Your Shoes (w/Anna Troy)
9) I Will (w/Anna Troy)
10) Paperboy (w/Anna Troy)
11) Long Tall Sally/ Dizzie Ms. Lizzie (w/Anna Troy)
12) 31698 (w/Anna Troy)

August 15, 2006 - Twiggs in University Heights

Jeremy with Todd of The Ringles on guitar, Glowfriends, Static Halo, and
Bart Mendoza of The Shambles.

Bart's setlist:
1) It Won't Be Long
2) Postcards from Dreamtown

August 13, 2006 07:00 PM - Dizzy's, 344 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
www.dizzyssandiego.com
All Ages

CD release show for Anna Troy's debut album "Aint No Man" at downtown San Diego's
Dizzy's. Anna will be joined by Gregory Page, Robin Henkel, Billy Watson, Bushwalla,
Lindsey Troy, Nathan James, Jeff Berkley and Bart Mendoza of The Shambles.

Bart was MC and duetted with Anna on "I Will" which was filmed for an upcoming
DVD release.

August 12, 2006, 08:00 PM - Fitzgerald's, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach,
CA 92605 - $10

International Pop Overthrow

8:30 Bikeride
9:00 The Wellingtons
9:30 The Shambles
10:00 Sparkle*jets UK
10:30 Van Go
11:00 Walter Clevenger And The Dairy Kings

The Shambles' Setlist:
1)I Can't Don't Want To
2)Innocence Becomes You
3)Slow Down
4)Nothing Can Be Everything
5)Sorry (w/ Adam Marsland)
6)I Can't Explain

August 6, 2006, 1:00 PM- Espresso Mio
Fort Stockton, San Diego, CA
Free

Bart with Anna Troy in Mission Hills

Bart's Setlist:
1)Problems of her Own
2)All Sorts
3)Aint Too Young (w/ Anna Troy)

July 30, 2006 10:00 PM - The Casbah 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

FM 94.9 and Tim Pyles present : MANUAL SCAN - plus! The
Power-Chords Atoms The Sess Fifty On Their Heels with Vinyl
Radio in the Atrai Lounge doing two sets PLUS! Free food from
Cafe Cerise! A FREE SHOW!!! 8 p.m. 21 and up. July 30 The
Casbah 2501 Kettner Blvd. San Diego

Setlist:
1) Intro (I Can See For Miles)
2) Nothing Can Be Everything
3) I Can Only Give You Everything
4) And We Still Feel The Same
5) For Those
6) Leave My Kitten Alone
7) She Said It's Late
8) Nothing you can do
9) Jungle Beat
10) Plan of Action
11) American Way
12) Like Wow Wipeout
13) I Can't Don't Want To
14) I Need You
15) Come See Me
16) Sorry
Encore
17) I Can't Explain

A photo of Manual Scan from the July 30, 2006 Casbah show and a brief report
can be found at this blog (scroll down):
http://www.catdirtsez.blogspot.com

July 30, 2006 7:00 pm. - Bart Kevin and Morgan were interviewed on FM94.9,
plus they played "Anymore" !

July 30, 2006 1:00 p.m. - Espresso Mio
Fort Stockton, San Diego, CA

Bart's Setlist:
1) All Sorts
2) The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes
3) Wouldn't You Like To Be A Bear
4) New Mistake (Jellyfish!)
5) Blurs Somewhere
6) Loves The Meanest Thing (w/Anna Troy)
7) Fool For Tryin (w/Anna Troy)
8) Aint No Man (w/Anna Troy)
9) Aint Too Young (w/Anna Troy)

July 23, 2006 - Espresso Mio
Fort Stockton, San Diego, CA

Bart's Setlist:
1) I'm Not Like Everybody Else
2) Different Drum
3) The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes
4) This Wish (w/Anna Troy)
5) Aint Too Young (w/Anna Troy)
6) Love Me Three Times (w/Anna Troy)
7) I Will (W/Anna Troy)

July 16, 2006 01:00 PM - Espresso Mio
Fort Stockton, San Diego, CA

Anna Troy & Bart working on new material at this cool Mission Hills coffeeshop from
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or so. no amps, no pa, no cover.

Bart's Setlist:
Desde Ayer
Bleeding
Anymore
Where Have All the Good Times Gone
Feel A Whole Lot Better
You're No Good (w/Anna Troy)
I Will (w/Anna Troy)
This Wish (w/Anna Troy)

July 15, 2006 Bully's / La Jolla

Bart performed I Will w/ Anna Troy

July 14, 2006, 8:00 PM - Mission Beach Boat & Ski Club

The White Album, yes, the one by The Beatles, will be performed in it’s entirety.
Look for the Shambles plus Cathryn Beeks Ordeal, Citizen Band, Sven Erik-Seaholm,
Riboflavin, Cindy Lee Berryhill among others

Glass Onion was performed by Bart w/ Anna Troy - bass and Danny Cress - drums

July 13, 2006 9:00 PM - The Brass Rail
Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 -

An acoustic mini set from Anna Troy & Bart - a few songs from
each with a few in the middle together. Lots of other acts
TBA. 9 p.m. sharp. The Brass Rail is at the corner
of 5th and Robinson in the heart of Hillcrest. 21 and up, no
cover, show starts at 8 p.m.

Bart's Setlist:
Desde Ayer
All Sorts
This Wish w/ Anna Troy
I Will w/ Anna Troy

July 9, 2006 - Espresso Mio
Fort Stockton, San Diego , CA

Bart's setlist:
1) The Colour Swirl
2) Desde Ayer
3) Nadie te Quiere Ya (Los Brincos)
4) You Still Take My Breath Away
5) There's A Lot of Different Ways (Sesame St.)
6) Grace Intervenes
7) Clouds All Day
8) All Sorts
9) Patron Saint of Could've Been
10) Thirteen (Big Star)
11) Original Tangent
w/ Anna Troy:
12) You're No Good (Betty Everett)
13) I Will (Beatles)
14) Daddy Come Home
15) This Wish

July 6, 2006 - Portugalia / Ocean Beach - with Anna Troy

Bart's setlist:
1) Bleeding
2) Blindspot - Innocence Becomes You
3) All Sorts

July 2, 2006 Setlist - Espresso Mio
Fort Stockton, San Diego , CA

Bart
1) Bleeding
2) Clouds All Day
3) Patron Saints of Could've Been
4) Nadie te Quiere Ya
5) Desde Ayer
6) All Sorts
7) Blurs Somewhere
Anna Troy
8) Talkin' About You (w/ Bart)
9) This Wish (w/Bart - this is a new co-write)
10) You're No Good (w/Bart)
11) I Will (w/Bart)
Then a 16 Song solo set from Anna Troy

June 24, 2006 - Ocean Beach St. Fair
Bart joined Anna Troy for a rendition of "I Will"

June 17, 2006, 8:00 PM - Dizzy's, 744 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
www.dizzyssandiego.com
All Ages

An all star birthday tribute to Paul McCartney the day before his 64th birthday- the
Shambles will perform a brief set of McCartney tunes. Also on hand will be Mark
DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Dave Humphries, Sven Erik Seaholm & The Wild Truth,
Steph Johnson, Peter Bolland. More names to be announced.

SET 1 8 p.m.
1) The Shambles "For No One" (both songs sung by Kenny Howes)
2) The Shambles "Jet"
3) Gregory Page "In Your Dreams Tonight" (by Joe Brown -both songs
on ukelele)
4) Gregory Page "In My Life"
5) Victoria Robertson and band "Another Day"
6) Dennis Borlek "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" (with "Oh Yoko"
intro)
7) Steph Johnson and band "Maybe I'm Amazed"
8) Dave Humphries "Blue Bird" (guitar and bass duo)
9) Dave Humphries "On the Wings of A Nightingale" (with intro of
"I've Just Seen a Face" as sung by Dylan)
10) The Wild Truth "Let Me Roll It"
11) The Wild Truth "Back In The USSR"

SET 2 9:15 p.m.
12) Anna Troy "I Will" (with harmonies from Bart Mendoza)
13) Peter Bolland "Every Night"
14) Peter Bolland "Let It Be"
15) The Truckee Brothers "How Do You Sleep" (this was filmed for a
video)
16) Slam Buckra "Song for Paul"
17) Joey Harris "Hey Jude" (solo with kazoo audience participation)
18) Rookie Card w/ Joannie Mendenhall "Revolution No. 9" (1962 version)
19) Rookie Card w/ Joannie Mendenhall "I've Got a Feeling"
(incorporating "When I'm 64")
20) Rookie Card "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" (literally in the road,
as well as other "platforms" around the club)

June 16, 2006 6:00 PM - Concerts on the Green / Prescott Promenade
East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92019 -

FREE!! The Shambles will be part of the City of El Cajon's annual Concerts on the
Green music series. The tunes will flow from 6-8 p.m. at this all ages event! The show
will be in the outdoor Prescott Promenade, located on East Main St.

Setlist:
1) Feel A Whole Lot Better
2) I Can't Explain
3) More Than This
4) Sister Golden Hair
5) Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
6) For Your Love
7) Innocence Becomes You
8) There's A Lot of Different Ways to Get to School
9) Bleeding
10) All Day & All Of The Night
11) Thin Lines
12) Blood & Roses
13) No Matter What
14) I Can't Don't Want To Faster
15) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
16) Tue En Mi
17) Nothing Can Be Everything
18) Satisfaction
19) A Hard Days Night
20) I'm A Believer
21) Original Tangent
22) For No One
23) Aint That A Shame
24) Heart Full of Soul
25) Southern Girls
26) Bang A Gong
27) Desde Ayer
28) Runaway
29) Clouds All Day
30) Heart Full of Soul
31) Gloria
32) Surrender
33) Goodbye Now

June 8, 2006 - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
www.humphreysbythebay.com
21 and up, TBD

Bart will reprise his role on Marie Haddad's new album, A Beautiful Road, playing
guitar on "Where You Are," at her CD release party!

Photos Link: http://stevecovault.com/MarieHaddad

May 29, 2006 - The Beauty Bar

Manual Scan returns alongside the Power Chords! This show is presented by
FM 94.9's Tim Pyles.

Setlist:
I Can't Don't Want To
Leavin Here
And We Still Feel The Same
For Those
She Said It's Late
I Can Only Give You Everything
Nothing You Can Do
Jungle Beat
Plan of Action
American Way
LikeWowWipeout
Anymore
The Real Me
All Night Stand
Sorry
Nothing Can Be Everything
Come See Me
Good Night Now

Photos Link: http://stevecovault.com/ManualScan

May 27, 2006 9:30 PM- Lestat's
3343 Adams Ave., San Diego / Normal Heights, CA 619 282 0437
All Ages

The Shambles perform an all ages show at Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave in Normal Heights
(San Diego) this is an electric full band show, Citizen Band featuring Jeff Berkley
opening.

CANCELLED

May 18, 2006 - House of Blues
1055 Fifth Avenue 619.299.BLUE
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego
21 and up

Mario Escovedo, Blizzard and The Shambles are three of five acts set to rock this
downtown San Diego venue.

Setlist:
Tu En Mi
Desde Ayer
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
More Than This
Innocence Becomes You
Original Tangent (new version - Kevin vocal, Bart & Kenny add new harmonies)
Thin Lines
I Can't Don't Want To
Back To You (Kenny vocal & guitar)
Nothing Can Be Everything

May 13, 2006 03:00 PM - Acoustic Expressions
2852 University Ave, San Diego / North Park, CA

Bart will play a short set at 3 p.m. at this combo photography
unplugged music show. Saturday, May 13th Noon to Nine
Featuring the photography of John Baldi, Steve Covault, Gail
Donnelly, Tim Flack, David Green and Tom Walko
12:00 Robin Henkel 12:30 Audrey Surface
1:00 Sven-Erik Seaholm 1:30 Victoria Robertson 2:00 Derren
Raser 2:30 Barbara Nesbitt 3:00 Bart Mendoza and Mark Decerbo
3:30 Joe Rathburn 4:00 Pete Thurston 4:30 Peter Bolland 5:00
Lisa Sanders 5:30 Christopher Dale 6:00 Berkley Hart 6:30
Michael Tiernan 7:00 Lindsay Yung 7:30 Simeon Flick 8:00 Jane
Lui 8:30 Gregory Page

Setlist was:
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
Bleeding
Clouds All Day
Where Have All The Good Times Gone
You Make Me Feel Good
In Your Arms

April 29, 2006 4:15 PM - Artwalk
April 30, 2006 12:15 PM - Artwalk
Date & State Streets, San Diego / Little Italy, CA
All Ages, Free

The Shambles play a semi acoustic gig during Artwalk, a great free art festival on the
streets of San Diego neighborhood Little Italy. All ages and Free! This is a daytime gig
with the band playing in a small park!

April 30, 2006 Setlist:
Heart Full Of Soul
Feel A Whole Lot Better
Kids Are Alright
No Matter What
Surrender
For Your Love
Satisfaction
For No One
All Sorts
I Can't Explain
Sister Golden Hair
I'm A Believer
Blood & Roses
All Day and All of the Night

April 29, 2006 Setlist (Bart & Kevin):
You Make Me Feel Good
Clouds All Day
Nadie Te Quiere Ya
All Sorts
Where Have All The Good Times Gone
Bleeding
Original Tangent
Nothing Can Be Everything
The Color Swirl
Lot of Different Ways To Get To School
You're No Good
Feel A Whole Lot Better
Leaving Here
Blindspot/Innocence Becomes You
Fire
Thin Lines

April 23, 2006 9:30 PM - Lestat's
3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights / San Diego, CA 619 282 0437
All Ages

The Shambles perform an all ages show at Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave in Normal Heights
(San Diego) Topping the bill will be Gilly Leads. http://www.myspace.com/gillyleads

CANCELLED

April 10, 2006 9:30 PM - Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club

The latest edition of The Game, a song writing exercise in which musicians compose
three tunes to pre-determined titles! Bart and more TBA.
http://hometown.aol.com/cathrynbeeks/listenlocal.html

You can find four of Bart & Mark's acoustic demos ("Quick" "Below The Fold" and
two completely different versions of "Problems of Her Own") produced by Mike
Kamoo at http://www.bigfellas.net/Other/thegame.htm

March 30, 2006 9:00 PM - Lestat's
3343 Adams Ave, San Diego / Normal Heights, CA 619 282 0437
http://www.lestats.com/
All Ages

The Shambles take middle slot on a bill with Teflon.

Setlist was:
Bleeding
All Sorts
Problems of her Own (Bart & Mark acoustic)
Every Night (Mark DeCerbo)
I'll Be Your Umbrella (Mark Decerbo)
Lot of Different Ways to Get To School
Rock and Roll Music

March 9, 2006 8:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island/ San Diego, CA
www.humphreysbythebay.com
21 and up

CD release party for Scott Wilson, featuring over a dozen performers inclucing an
acoustic performance from Bart & Kevin as well as Cathryn Beeks, Citizen Band,
The Wild Truth and many many more.

Setlist was:
1) Bleeding
2) Clouds All Day
3) All Sorts

Photos (including 2 of Bart) can be found at:
http://www.idynomite.com/photogallery/swilson_2006_3_9_video_release_humphreys/index.html

March 7, 2006 8:00 PM - Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club
2606 N. Mission Bay Drive , San Diego / Mission Bay, CA 858-270-0840
NO COVER, ALL AGES

The next edition of The Game! Singer songwriters have to come up with tunes based
on pre selected album titles! Bart will take part alongside Cathryn Beeks, Mark
DeCerbo, Sven Erik Seaholm and more!

(Bart was unable to attend)

February 1, 2006, 08:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

The Shambles will play a short set with the Jigsaw Seen (unplugged), Mark DeCerbo
& Four Eyes, and Rachael Gordon & Frankie Fiction. 8 p.m. sharp!
21 and up
www.humphreysbythebay.com

Setlist:
More Than This
Bleeding
Lot of Different Ways To Get To School
Clouds All Day
Tu En Mi
All Sorts
I Can't Don't Want To faster
Innocence Becomes You
Nothing Can Be Everything
Waiting Game
Sister Golden Hair (w/Mark DeCerbo)

Jan 27, 2006, 9:00 p.m. - The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 -
619 232 4355. www.casbahmusic.com

Eighties Reunion Night:
9:30 Manual Scan
10:30 Loons
11:30 Penetrators

Bart & Kevin's eighties band will perform a special set of rarely heard Manual Scan
music (plus the hits - No Shambles tunes though). In addition to Bart and Kevin, this
lineup of Manual Scan features Morgan Young on drums and Orrick Smith on bass.
Both Morgan and Orrick were in Manual Scan during the 1980s, but never shared
the same stage at the same time. 21 & up.
www.casbahmusic.com

Manual Scan setlist / The Casbah Jan 27, 2006:

I Can't Don't Want To
I Can Only Give You Everything
And We Still Feel The Same
She Said It's Late
31968
Jungle Beat
Leaving Here
New Difference
American Way
Plan of Action
The Real Me
Nothing You Can Do
Anymore
For Those
LikeWowWipeout
Sorry
Nothing Can Be Everything
___________________________
Come See Me

January 17, 2006 at Honey Bee Hive, 1409 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Bart will take part in a live song writing contest THE GAME taking place at the
Honeybee Hive, amongst a cast of peers. Here are the rules: "You will receive a song
title. You will write a song to that title. Later, you will meet with other songwriters who
are doing the same and all play your song for each other.
21 and up.

Song Titles were:
8:00 problems of her own
9:00 quick
10:00 below the fold

Bart and Mark DeCerbo teamed up for the following:
1) Problems of Her Own (Mendoza)
2) Problems of Her Own (Decerbo)
3) Quick (Mendoza/DeCerbo)
4) Below the Fold (DeCerbo)

http://hometown.aol.com/cathrynbeeks/TEST.html

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December 26, 2005 9:30 PM - The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

The Shambles will play two sets in the Atari Lounge.
http://www.casbahmusic.com

Setlists were:
1) More Than This
2) Tu En Mi
3) There's A Lot of Different Ways To Get To School
4) Nothing Can Be Everything
5) Clouds All Day

1) Innocence Becomes You
2) Bleeding
3) Sister Golden Hair
4) All Sorts
5) Medley: Smoke On The Water/Don't Fear The Reaper/The Waiting Game
6) I Can't Don't Want to Faster

December 20, 2005 08:00 PM - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island
Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Patric's Chritmas Ball, a holiday show with celtic favorites Skelpin, the Shambles and
special guests tba. situated in the Humphrey's Hotel complex, right on the water.
www.humphreysbythebay.com
21 and up

Setlist:
1) More Than This
2) Lot Of Different Ways to get to school
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) Tu En Mi
5) Bleeding
6) All Sorts
7) Clouds All Day
8) Nothing Can Be Everything
9) The Waiting Game
10) I Can't Dont Want To

December 14, 2005 5:00 PM - Ocean Beach Holiday Music And Toy Drive,
Newport Ave., Ocean Beach / San Diego, CA

An outdoor show. The Shambles will play a brief set.

Setlist:
1) You Make Me Feel Good
2) Bleeding

December 9, 2005 9:30 PM - Rachael Gordon & Frankie Fiction (of Campaign For Quiet)
With special guests: Amber Rubarth, The Animators

Lestat’s , 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego / Normal Heights, $8. All Ages. 619 282 0437.
http://www.lestats.com

December 2, 2005 9:00 PM - The Whistlestop, 2236 Fern St , San Diego/ South Park,
CA, 619 284 6784

Monthly acoustic music showcase, Bart and Kevin(Shambles) are scheduled to
perform 9:30-9:50.

Setlist was:
Clouds All Day
Bleeding
All Sorts
You Make Me feel Good
Original Tangent
Where Have All The Good Times Gone

November 26, 2005 8:00 PM - Twiggs at the El Cortez Building, 702 Ash St.,
San Diego, CA 92101

The band will open for Marie Haddad in an early evening set, with a semi acoustic
batch of songs.
http://www.twiggs.org/elcortez.asp

Setlist was:
1) You Make Me Feel Good
2) Bleeding
3) Original Tangent
4) Clouds All Day
5) Where Have All The Good Times Gone
6) In Your Arms
7) What You're Missing
8) All Sorts

November 18, 2005 7:00 PM - Claire De Lune, 2906 University Avenue,
North Park / San Diego, CA 92104

A short set at a Benefit For Musicians of New Orleans. 30 artists will play
on two stages.
http://www.clairedelune.com

Clare De Lune setlist 11/18/05 8:20 p.m.
The Shambles (Bart & Kevin Acoustic)
1) You Make Me Feel Good (Zombies)
2) Bleeding
3) You Are My Friend (Rain Parade)
4) What You're Missing
5) Original Tangent
6) Clouds All Day

November 18, 2005 11:00 PM - Tio Leo's, Morena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

Bart & Kevin will join former Beat Farmer and Speedster Joey Harris with his group
The Mentals.

Tio Leos setlist 11/18/05 11 p.m.
The Joey Show:
Joey Harris: guitar (Beat Farmers / Speedsters), Mighty Joe Longa:
keyboards, Joel Kmak: Drums (Beat Farmers/Penetrators/Sleazybeats/Manual
Scan), Jef Kmak (The Hitmakers!!) with Bart and Kevin (vocals and
guitars).

1) All Sorts
2) I Can't Don't
3) Original Tangent
4) Blindspot
5) Thin Lines
6) Innocence Becomes You
7) What You're Missing
8) Clouds All Day
9) I Believe
10) I Can't Explain (Who)
11) Fire
12) Blurs Somewhere
13) No Matter What (Badfinger)
14) It's Late (The Kinks)
15) Ruby Baby (Dion)
16) There She Goes Again (Velvet Underground)

November 2, 2005 at Lestat's Coffeehouse
3343 Adams Ave. , Normal Heights / San Diego, CA
Cost: $5

The Shambles perform an all ages show at Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave in
Normal Heights (San Diego) This is an electric full band show, with the
excellent Odds Against up at 9:30 The Shambles at 10:30
followed by a late night acoustic set from Rachael Gordon at 11:30.

Setlist was:

1) More than this
2) A lot of different ways to get to school
3) Innocence Becomes You
4) All Sorts
5) Bleeding
6) Clouds All Day
7) The Waiting Game
8) Tu En Mi

Saturday October 22, 2005 - CANCELLED
The Raspberries http://www.raspberries.net/
The Shambles (featuring Kenny Howes!) http://www.theshambles.net/
http://www.kennyhowes.com/

4th & B
345 B St., San Diego, CA 92101
21 and Up. Cost: TBA
619 231 4343
http://www.4thandb.com/

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - The Shambles will perform at the Adams
Avenue Street Fair, one of the most incredible you'll come across with over
80 musical acts on multiple stages and best of all FREE!!
http://www.normalheights.org/events/streetfair/2005

Set List Adams Ave Street Fair
9/24/05:

More Than This
No Matter What
Feel A Whole Lot Better
Tu En Mi
Sister Golden Hair
Innocence Becomes You
Southern Girls
C’mon C’mon
Bleeding
Back To You Today
For No One
The Colour Swirl
I Can’t Explain

09/09/2005 08:00 PM - Clare De Lune
2906 University Avenue, North Park / San Diego, CA 92104 - $10
The annual SD Music Awards Acoustic fest takes place on Friday, September 9 at
Claire de Lune Coffeehouse. This is a 2 stage for one cover event, with 30 acts, all in
one night. (all performers do 20 minute mini-sets - a guaranteed who's who with a lot
of surprises) Bart will perform a brief set at 8 p.m. Proceeds will go to purchase
Taylor Acoustic Guitars for San Diego County Elementary Schools.

setlists were:

The Rarities:
Year of Ashes
Patron Saints of Could've Been
When You're Around
All Sorts
Happy Birthday

The Shambles:
Bleeding
Lot of Different Ways To Get To School
More Than This
Other Side of the World
Clouds All Day
Sister Golden Hair

and Marie Hadad performed her version of The Shambles "Where You Are" in
her set!

there were 30 performers and over $2500 was raised for The San Diego City
Schools Music Department.

September 2, 2005 6:00 p.m. - The Rarities at Pacific Beach, Art Gallery Opening, All Ages

August 13 - The Shambles will perform at Summerfest, City of Stanton/ Orange County
A community street fair with pony rides for the kids, a chili cook off and lots of powerpop!
Another Free event! All Ages, Daytime Event

setlist was:
1) Kenny Howes / Kevin acoustic - Southern Girls

The Shambles:
1) Leaving Here
2) More Than This
3) Original Tangent
4) Bleeding
5) Blurs Somewhere
6) In Your Arms
7) Clouds All Day
8) What Youre Missing
9) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
10) Change
11) You're No Good
12) I Can't Explain (w/Kenny Howes)
13) Where Have All the Good Times Gone (w/Kenny Howes)
14) She's Got Everything (w/Kenny Howes)
15) For Your Love (w/Kenny Howes)

August 2, 9:00 p.m. - Kevin & Bart at The Casbah, San Diego
An acoustic set opening for the mighty Graham Parker! 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego 21 & up.
http://www.casbahmusic.com

setlist was:
1) Blurs Somewhere
2) In Your Arms
3) Clouds All Day
4) Bleeding
5) Nadie Te Quiere Ya
6) All Sorts
7) Grace Intervenes
8) The Colour Swirl
9) Patron Saints of Could've Been
10) Fire

July 24 - The Shambles play at a Benefit for The Boys and Girls Club of
Orange County at The Joint in Los Angeles (8771 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles,
CA 90035-2212 - (310) 275-2619 the cross street is Robertson, as part of this
years International Pop Overthrow Festival!

Also look for sets from Lisa Mychols, Jeremy, Static Halo, Glowfriends,
The Popdudes, and the Barry Holdship Four! http://www.internationalpopoverthrow.com

setlist was:
1) Original Tangent
2) More Than This
3) Change
4) Bleeding
5) What You're Missing
6) Clouds All Day
7) I Can't Don't Want To
8) Nothing Can Be Everything
9) Nadie Te Quiere Ya

July 17, 9:00 p.m. - Bart at Lestat’s, Normal Heights / San Diego
Bart will strum a few acoustic tunes opening up for Jon Kanis, who will be
performing alongside the legendary Mike Keneally and Nathan Hubbard at
this cool coffeehouse/nightclub. 3343 Adams Ave. All Ages, $10
http://www.lestats.com

June 25 – The Shambles perform at The Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cookoff
along Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. Multiple stages, dozens of acts, noon to 6
p.m. All ages – FREE!!! http://obstreetfair.com/

May 25 – The Shambles with Kenny Howes sitting in! Plus Four Eyes at Lestat’s in
Normal Heights. 9 p.m. All Ages. http://www.lestats.com

May 21 – Static Halo performs (with Bart on rhythm guitar) at The Hard Rock Café
in La Jolla 11 p.m.
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes/Cafes.aspx?Lc=LAJO
909 Prospect Street- 21 and up.

May 21 – The Shambles play an all sixties covers set at the annual Voxxfest in
Glendale. It’s a daytime event, with equipment demos, displays and lots of cool bands.
$10 gets you in and you can get the latest up to date info at www.voxfest.com

May 7 - Bart will perform with the Rarities at the Ninth Annual North Park
Spring Festival – it’s a free event, all ages, all day, along University Avenue in North Park,
starting at 30th Street. The band goes on at 2:30 p.m.
http://www.northparkmainstreet.com/spfest/spfest2005.htm

Shambles to rock Voxxfest once more!
The Shambles will perform at the annual Voxxfest event once again. In keeping with the fest’s
theme, the band will perform a special all sixties covers set with tunes from the Zombies, Kinks,
Yardbirds, Who and more on tap for a fun one time only set. Also on hand will be the Neat, with
headliners to be announced. This is a daytime event open to all ages. More info at: www.voxfest.com

April 30 - The Shambles will perform at Mods Mayday 2005 in the Los Angeles area. It’s a three day festival
with the band performing on the Saturday. The show will be at Zen Sushi, 2609 Hyperion Ave. in Silver Lake.
More info at http://www.modmayday.com/

April 24 – Bart & Dylan at the Artwalk Street Festival with Rookie Card, Robin
Henkel, Coyote Problem etc.

April 9 – Static Halo with Down By Leo at Buster Daly’s in North Park

April 7 - Static Halo opens a set for Victoria Robertson at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge. 8 p.m. 21 and up.

March 26 –Static Halo plays an acoustic set with Marie Haddad at Twiggs El Cortez location. 8 p.m. Free – All Ages.

March 3 – The Shambles open up for OK GO at the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. 619 232-4355
www.thecasbah.com

February 18 – Static Halo at The Rosary Room downtown San Diego. We go on at 11 p.m.

February 5 – The Shambles will perform at Brennan’s Pub, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey alongside
our good pals Adam Marsland & His Chaos Band who will be performing a special evening of Dennis &
Carl Wilson songs. The Shambles go on late, so come on down!
(310) 821-6622
http://www.brennanspub-la.com

January 30 -The Shambles will perform at the second annual San Diego Hits show at Dizzy’s, downtown San Diego,
look for about a dozen acts, including Mark DeCerbo, Berkley Hart, Gregory Page, The Wild Truth, Billy Shaddox,
Carol Ames, Jose Sinatra and the Coyote Problem, performing a song or two made famous/written by a San Diegan.
At the moment it appears the band will perform a track each originally by the Cascades and the Penetrators.
The show is all ages. $10. 7:30 p.m.
http://www.dizzyssandiego.com

January 29 – Static Halo at the Honey Bee Hive located near City College, downtown San Diego. 1409 C St. 21 and Up.

January 28 – The Shambles return! A full set alongside The Sugarplastic !!!! Acoustic sets from Dave Humphries and Mark
DeCerbo! Lestat’s, 8 p.m. All ages.
http://www.lestats.com

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2004 LIVE SHOWS ARCHIVE:
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December 28 - Bart will take part in the round robin storyteller series Acoustic
Alliance at Brick By Brick alongside Carol Ames, Matthew Stewart and nine more.
For info on the series: http://hometown.aol.com/cathrynbeeks/listenlocal.html
For club info: http://www.brickbybrick.com – the show is FREE! 21 and up.

December 18 – Static Halo will play an all ages show at The Hot Monkey Love Café
near SDSU. http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com

December 17 - Static Halo will rock the Leucadian located at 1542 North Coast
Highway 101 in Leucadia, alongside The Truckee Brothers and Joe Mendoza – yep!
Bart’s brother in a solo performance. 21 and up.

December 9 – Static Halo plays a noon set at San Ysidro High School

December 7 Static Halo will rock the Leucadian located on Highway 101 in Leucadia.

Nov 6th – Static Halo performs at Chasers in North Park with Secret Apollo. 21 and Up. 9 p.m.

November 5th – Bart side project Static Halo will perform at Lestat’s in Normal
Heights alongside Adam Marsland & his Chaos Band and special guests. Yep, that’s
Adam of Cockeyed Ghost fame in a five piece band which also includes sixties
songstress Evie Sands! All new material! All ages!
http://www.lestats.com

October 28 – Static Halo opens up for Hell Yeah from Portland Oregon at Scolari’s in North Park – 21 and up- Free!

September 28 (Monday) Bart will sing “Green Glo” with Rookie Card at the SDMA
after party at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge. http://www.humphreysbythebay.com

September 26 (Sunday) The Shambles will be playing at as part of the PB and Jam
music festival- 5:20 p.m. at the Tiki House, 1152 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach –
your ticket gets you in to see 57 bands at a dozen nightspots all in one central
area. You can catch everyone from AJ Croce to the Accident Experiment!
858-273-9734. You can get all the info at http://www.sdmusicawards.com –
attendees also receive a free CD with more than 20 of San Diego’s top artists!

Later that night, at 8 p.m. Bart will also play a set with the Rarities at
Hennessy’s, also at the PB and Jam Music Festival

September 24 (Friday) Bart along with Derek Duplessie, Danny Cress and Dylan
Martinez will perform a short acoustic set as The Rarities at the annual San
Diego Music Awards Acoustic Showcase being held at Claire De Lune’s, 2906
University Ave., San Diego. Almost three dozen performers will take the stages,
including the cream of the crop of San Diego’s music scene. Two rooms of music,
an all ages event and great food to boot. (619) 688 9845. www.clairedelune.com

Sept. 17 (Friday) Static Halo with Echo Revolution at the Honey Bee Hive

September 15 (Wednesday) – The Shambles will open for Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes
as well as headliner Rusty Anderson. Yep, that Rusty Anderson. You’ve heard him
on a ton of sessions but these days he’s best known as Paul McCartney’s
guitarist and he’s playing a one off gig to support his new disc “Undressing
Underwater,” at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego.
$8. 8:30 p.m. 21 and up. (619) 224 3577.
www.humphreysbythebay.com/html/humphreys-featuredartists.cfm

August 28 (Saturday) – Static Halo at Joe & Andy’s, 8344 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa-
with Secret Apollo! – No Cover! 9:30 p.m. 21 and up. (619) 589 8684.

August 25 (Wednesday)– Bart’s side project Static Halo at The Alibi in Hillcrest
– no cover! 9:30 p.m. 1403 University Avenue - (619) 295-0881. 21 and up.

August 8 – The Shambles with Citizen Cope at the Casbah August 8, 2501 Kettner
Boulevard, 9 p.m. 21 and up. (619) 232-4355 www.thecasbah.com

August 7 – Bart performs with Static Halo at the Honey Bee Hive w/Buzzkill
Romantics 11:30 p.m. 21 and up.

August 7 - Bart will strum a few tunes alongside a host of others opening for
Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes at Java Joe’s 6344 El Cajon Boulevard. (619) 286-0400.
8 p.m. sharp! 21 and up.

July 30 – The Shambles at Molly Malones in Los Angeles w/ The Rembrandts,
Liquorice Quartet, Four Eyes, Static Halo, I-94, Waking Hours, & Rachael Gordon.
www.internationalpopoverthrow.com
www.mollymalonesla.com

July 27 – Static Halo performs at the Alibi in Hillcrest – free!

July 10– Bart’s spinoff Static Halo at The Leucadian in …. Leucadia!

The Shambles will be appearing with Sloan at the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San
Diego, on Sunday June 6, 2004 – 9 p.m.

Earlier that day (Sunday June 6) Bart will be performing at the Fiesta Del Sol
festival in Solana Beach, as part of the Spring Collection, a combo led by his
brother Joe and also featuring honorary Shamble Todd Woolsey on drums. Also
appearing will be Steve Poltz, The Mar Dels and more. 11:45 a.m.

Static Halo plays Wednesday June 9 at Dream Street

June 11 (Friday) Static Halo performs at Montgomery High School in a benefit
performance.

Bart will play a short acoustic set at Cane’s Thursday, June 17 2004 w/ Mark
DeCerbo, The Shaddox Brothers, Pete Thurston, Saba, Gregory Page and more. 8:30
p.m.…

May 1 Static Halo at M-Theory/ South Park
May 2 Bart DJ’s at the whistlestop – Keep It Like A Secret / South Park
May 6 Static Halo at the Casbah /Midtown
May 8 Rarities at Pacific Beach Block Party /Pacific Beach
May 11 Bart & Dylan Martinez at The Belly Up Tavern /Solana Beach
May 19 Static Halo @ Blind Melon’s /Pacific Beach
May 20 Static Halo @ The Scene /Glendale
May 22 Static Halo @ The Leucadian / Encinitas

April 3 Bart side project Static Halo plays at Joe & Andy’s in La Mesa

The Mar. 11 2004 show at the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, was recorded live, with CDs from
the respective bands available for sale at the close of each bands set, part of a new music service from EMusic Live-
the show will also be broadcast

Next Shambles show with The Chevelles and a reunion set from Four Eyes, Mar. 11 at the Casbah,
2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego

Shambles live - 01/13/04 9:00 p.m. at The Casbah. see website for more information:
www.casbahmusic.com/schedule.php

Shambles Projects and News

2009-04-30T14:40:00.000-07:00

Check back often for updates.

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March/April 2009

Bart wrote an article about San Diego Music history:
http://cheunderground.com/blog/?p=1816

Bart spoke and was a panelist at this convention of Music Journalism:
http://studentpressblogs.org/sd2009/

February 2009

The Shambles official website has been updated: http://www.theshambles.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2009

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE SHOW: A TRIBUTE TO THE JETSET

17 GROUPS FROM THE U.S. and EUROPE PERFORM SONGS WRITTEN BY PAUL BEVOIR

80’s Mod / Power Pop Legends Get The Tribute Treatment March 30, 2009
Distribution: Cargo, Not Lame, Jam Records etc. Available Online from CDBaby and I-Tunes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On March 30, Twist Records UK / Blindspot Records US, issues Do You want To Be In The Show, a 17 song album featuring artists from the U.S. paying tribute to legendary British Mod/Powerpop quartet, The Jetset.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the Mod/Powerpop scene of the eighties, the Jetset was built around the songs of their multi-instrumentalist, Paul Bevoir, releasing five albums during it’s lifespan. There have been numerous re-issues and compilations ever since, particularly in Japan. Bevoir went on to work with other groups including Small Town Parade and wrote for numerous artists including Ed Ball, Roy Hamilton and Japanese duo Puffy. He’s also a well respected sleeve designer working on covers for everyone from Yes to Fleetwood Mac. But it’s that first stab at international renown that has cast the greatest shadow.

The Jetset’s songs have now made an impact on several generations of artists and Do You want To Be In The Show showcases this spectacularly. Highlights include The Eddies (U.S.) neo-psychedelic take on “Colour My World,” Rinaldi Sings (UK) dynamic blast on the title track and the Cola Jet Set’s (Spain) wistful rendition of “The Man Who Lives Upstairs,” but there is no shortage of top tracks to be found on this disc.

Hearing these tracks leaves you with no doubt that Bevoir is one of the most talented and underrated songwriters to emerge from the eighties, with a catalog full of gems ripe for rediscovery. Whether you listen to the original Jetset classics or these new versions from today’s up and coming pop scenesters, you’ll agree these are great songs that hit all the right targets, full of brash youthful energy, intricate arrangements, harmonies and a surplus of melody.

This is the second in a series of tribute albums from Twist/Blindspot dedicated to some of power-pop’s best loved combos, from the seventies to the early nineties. The first volume, featuring groups performing the classic songs of UK Mod sensations Squire, was released in 2005. Upcoming editions include titles dedicated to UK trio The Risk and American power-pop legends 20/20.

For More Information and Interviews Please Contact:
E:mail: mendozab@juno.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

The Jetset – Do You Wanna Be In The Show? – Twist Records
Catalog number TWISTUS5
LC9914 TWIST RECORDS

1.The Eddies - "Colour My World"
2.The Shambles - "Hard To Say Goodbye"
3.Yeh Yeh - "Does it Look Like Rain"
4.Jeremy - "Every Little Moment"
5.Herb Eimerman - "You Should Know By Now"
6.Russ Schneider - "Jetset Theme"
7.Mega Super Ultra - "What A Way To Go"
8.The Che Men - "Wednesday Girl"
9.The Ringles - "What Can I Say"
10.The Spring Collection - "The Other Side Of Joe"
11.Ed James - "Welcome To The Bomb"
12.The Risk - "Judy's Toybox"
13.Rinaldi Sings - "Do You Wanna Be In The Show?"
14.Hanna Trance - "Happy In My Mind"
15.Richard Fairclough - "Mr. Maybe"
16.Tetters Plays Pop - "Vaudeville Park"
17.Cola Jet Set - "The Man Who Lives Upstairs"

Desde Ayer Online Liner notes:
http://www.theshambles.net/Desde.htm

The Shambles 6th album "Desde Ayer” JAM/ Blindspot Records 115
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
available from:
jamrecordings.com
koolkatmuzik.com
notlame.com

Staring at the Sun VII
www.theshambles.net
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

Bart contributes liner notes and vocals to new Four Eyes Anthology:
www.decerbo.com
www.myspace.com/markdecerbofoureyes

Bart contributes liner notes to Folding Mr. Lincoln:
www.foldingmisterlincoln.com

Bart wrote this article for the San Diego Reader:
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2009/jan/28/blurt3/

Due March 2009:
Jetset Tribute: Do You Want To Be In The Show?
www.myspace.com/twistrecords

Available Soon:
Forty One Sixty

Track listing for Volume 1:
Forty One Sixty
The Songs of The Shambles & Manual Scan

1) Static Halo (San Diego) – The American Way (Mendoza)
2) Yeh-Yeh (England) – And We Still Feel The Same (Mendoza)
3) Mark Le Gallez & The Eddies (UK/US) - Don’t Know Where To Start (Donaker-Ring)
4) Liebling (Denmark) – Survive (Riddervold/Mendoza)
5) Happy Losers (Spain) – Blurs Somewhere (Mendoza/Morris)
6) The Lola’s (Alabama) – I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster (Mendoza)
7) The Sleepwalkers (California) – Days & Maybes (Mendoza)
8) The Kingpins (Canada) – Plan of Action (Mendoza)
9) Anna Troy (San Diego) – 31968 (Mendoza)
10) Eva Braun (Becej, Yugoslovaia) – Blindspot (Mendoza/Morris)
11) The Andersons (Los Angeles) – Rain or Shine (Mendoza/Morris)
12) Mod Fun (New Jersey) – Nothing Can Be Everything (Mendoza)
13) The Ringles (Illinois) – Innocence Becomes You (Mendoza)
14) Rachael Gordon (California) – Sense of Perception (Mendoza/Morris)
15) Jeremy (Michigan) – I Believe (Mendoza/Morris)
16) Marie Haddad (San Diego)– Where You Are (Mendoza/Morris)
17) The Hipnotes (Michigan) – Change (Donaker-Ring)
18) Sugarplum (England) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)
19) Herb Eimerman (Illinois) – All Sorts (Mendoza/Morris)
20) Afterglow (England) – Of Heart & Soul/For Jamie (Mendoza)
21) The Eddies (Los Angeles) – Jungle Beat (Mendoza)
22) The Truckee Brothers (San Diego) – The Waiting Game (Mendoza)
23) Cockeyed Ghost (Los Angeles) – Brilliant (Mendoza)
24) Mega Super Ultra (Illinois) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)

January 2009

Thursday, January 08, 2009
Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes Anthology (Blindspot 119) due Feb 2009

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Irradio - "I Am The Horn" (Blindspot 118) Due First
Quarter 2009

Out Now:

The Shambles 6th album "Desde Ayer” JAM/ Blindspot Records 115
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
jamrecordings.com

For more information please contact:
Jeremy Morris Jeremy.morris@juno.com
JAM Records www.jamrecordings.com

The Shambles E-mail: Bart Mendoza mendozab@juno.com
The Shambles MySpace: www.myspace.com/theshambles

The Shambles 5th album "20 Explosive Hits"
www.theshambles.net
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles
www.jamrecordings.com
www.koolkatmuzik.com
www.notlame.com

Anna Troy "Wait Another Day" - Blindspot 113 - Available from CD Baby, iTunes
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
cdbaby.com
apple.com/itunes

The Spring Collection "In Between" (Blindspot 111)- Available from JAM Records,
Not Lame
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
jamrecordings.com
notlame.com

Staring at the Sun VII
www.theshambles.net
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

Future Projects:

JAM Records “Sweet Relief 2” to include Shambles and more…
The second volume of “Sweet Relief 2” is set to include contributions from a
worldwide selection of artists including two from San Diego: The Shambles and
Anna Troy.
www.jamrecordings.com

Jetset Tribute: Do You Want To Be In The Show?
Here’s some more info on the pending Jetset tribute! Look for tunes from The
Shambles as well as The Spring Collection, Jeremy, Rinaldi Sings, The Eddies,
The Che Men, The Risk, The Ringles, Herb Eimerman, The Shingles, Russ Schneider,
Mega Super Ultra, Ed James, Yeh Yeh and more! From Twist Records !
www.myspace.com/twistrecords and frontman Paul Bevoir can be found here:
www.myspace.com/paulbevoirmusic

November/December 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 25, 2008

MOD / POWER POP QUINTET THE SHAMBLES
Long Running San Diego Group Releases Their Limited Edition Sixth Album “Desde Ayer”

JAM Recordings and Blindspot Records Release New Collection of Outtakes, Demos, Radio Sessions and Side Projects.
(JAM/ Blindspot Records 115 is available Dec. 10)

KEVIN DONAKER-RING – GUITAR BART MENDOZA – GUITAR ORRICK SMITH – BASS
TODD WOOLSEY – DRUMS MARK ZADARNOWSKI – ELECTRONICS/BASS KENNY HOWES – GUITAR
EVERYBODY SINGS

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Long running San Diego based group, The Shambles, release their sixth album, Desde Ayer, on Dec. 10. The album takes advantage of the bands prolific nature and collects fourteen tracks from a wide variety of studio sources. Geared to both die-hard fans and casual listeners, Desde Ayer includes a number of outtakes from side projects, alternate mixes, demos -and more.

Emerging from the power-pop explosion of the early nineties, The Shambles continue to create music that touches on their Mod and sixties pop roots, adding seventies AM radio, Spanish rock and a dash of jangle to the mix. The band has toured extensively in England, Spain, Mexico and the U.S., releasing music in those countries as well as Canada, Sweden, Japan, Germany and Denmark.

Desde Ayer tops a hectic year for The Shambles. The past twelve months have seen the band featured on the cover of music magazine, The Troubadour, as well as the release of an all covers album, 20 Explosive Hits, the taping of jingles for Mod Radio UK and numerous concert, radio and TV appearances.

No doubt about it, Desde Ayer covers a lot of ground. From uptempo rockers (“More Than This”) to solo acoustic demos (“What You Mean To Me”), these tunes flow together, working as a cohesive album, despite being from a dozen different sessions. It’s the sure mark of solid songwriting, heavy on the melody, energy and hooks. Long time collectors will be particularly interested in three vintage tracks culled from as many unreleased albums recorded by band side projects: Mission: To Mars*, The Rarities and The Andrew Beacock Congregation. Other points of interest: Four of the songs are sung in Spanish. Meanwhile collectors of rock ‘n’ roll ephemera will welcome the non-musical hidden tracks.

A number of different producers work is included on Desde Ayer, including Alan Sanderson (The Rolling Stones/Weezer), Gregory Page (The Rugburns, Jason Mraz) and Jason Hee (Buzzkill Romantics, Billy Midnight) with the compilation itself and post production work by Bart Mendoza and frequent collaborator/ Shamble emeritus Mike Kamoo (The Stereotypes/Lights On). Various line ups of the band and a few friends contribute to the proceedings, including Victor Penalosa (The Quarter After/The Fuzztones), Mark DeCerbo (Four Eyes/Rockola), Dylan Martinez (Rookie Card/Static Halo), David Lizerbram (Kite Flying Society) and Danny Cress (The Coyote Problem).

Whether you are a long time fan of The Shambles or just discovering their melodic charms, Desde Ayer is essential listening.

1) Una Mujer Por Quien Matar (“A Girl to Kill For” instrumental early mix with live lead guitar)
2) Desde Ayer (FM 94.9 Radio Session)
3) Sin Ti (Acoustic Demo)
4) Un Poco Mejor (Demo)
5) Nadie Te Quiere (Alternate Mix)
6) Sympathy (Demo)
7) Problems of Her Own (Acoustic Demo)
8)Paris Yesterday (The Paul Weller Song) (Demo)
9) What You Mean To Me (Acoustic Demo)
10) More Than This (original mix)
11) Mission: To Mars* - All Sorts
12) The Andrew Beacock Congregation– Give Me One More Sign
13) The Rarities – Happy Birthday
14)The Spring Collection – I Thought That You’d Miss Me

For more information please contact:
Jeremy Morris Jeremy.morris@juno.com
JAM Records www.jamrecordings.com

The Shambles E-mail: Bart Mendoza mendozab@juno.com
The Shambles MySpace: www.myspace.com/theshambles

October 2008

The Shambles official website has been updated - http://www.theshambles.net

NEW RELEASES:

The Shambles 5th album "20 Explosive Hits"
http://www.theshambles.net
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles
www.jamrecordings.com
www.koolkatmuzik.com
www.notlame.com

Anna Troy "Wait Another Day" - Blindspot 113 - Available from CD Baby, iTunes
www.myspace.com/annatroy
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
cdbaby.com
apple.com/itunes

The Spring Collection "In Between" (Blindspot 111)- Available from JAM Records,
Not Lame
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
jamrecordings.com
notlame.com

FYI - Upcoming San Diego Music Releases, History &
Trivia Column

This Month:

October 2008: Upcoming San Diego Music: Who is in the
studio?, Bits & Pieces (SD Music News), Jason Mraz
Auction, Jim Croce re-issues, Whats in a Name, Spotlight
upcoming album (straight PR on an essential upcoming
release: The Focus Group, and Upcoming Album Release
Dates, Top 15
http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.phpTop%2015

August 2008

UPCOMING RELEASES:

The Spring Collection "In Between" (Blindspot 111) Due September 2008

The Spring Collection's new album, "In Between"
(Blindspot 111) premieres next month - it includes new
originals, a few tribute album tracks, a couple of new
covers, a pair of outtakes and a holiday tune for an
excellent album that mixes rock, folk, country and
powerpop!

Perfect for fans of Shoes, The Byrds, The Jetset, The
Mavericks, Big Star...
Produced By Mike Kamoo (He also plays drums)

Anna Troy "Wait Another Day" due Oct. 4 2008 - Blindspot 113

Anna Troy's hotly anticipated new album is due Oct 4
2008 from Blindspot Records. "Wait Another Day" includes
ten tracks, recorded at Mike Kamoo's Earthling Studios.
Guests include guitarist Greg Douglass, best known for
his work in The Greg Kihn Band ("Jeapordy") and The
Steve Miller Band (Douglass wrote "Jungle Love").

The Shambles "Desde Ayer" , limited edition CD out from JAM Records November 11, 2008.
Demos, radio session, outakes and more.

Desde Ayer Track listing :
1) The Shambles – Matando Por Una Mujer (“A Girl to Kill For” instrumental early mix with live lead guitar)
2) The Shambles - Desde Ayer (FM 94.9 Radio Session)
3) Bart / Mark DeCerbo - Sin Ti (Acoustic Demo)
4) The Shambles - Un Poco Mejor (Demo)
5) The Shambles - Nadie Te Quiere
6) The Shambles – Sympathy (Demo)
7) Bart / Mark – Problems of Her Own (Acoustic Demo)
8) Bart / Mike Kamoo - Paris Yesterday (Demo)
9) Bart - What You Mean To Me (Acoustic Demo)
10) The Shambles – More Than This (original mix)
11) Mission: To Mars* - All Sorts
12) Bart / Andrew Beacock – Give Me One More Sign
13) The Rarities – Happy Birthday
14) The Spring Collection – I Thought That You’d Miss Me

Do You Want To Be In The show?: A Tribute to the Jetset
/ Includes the bands version of "Hard to Say Goodbye."

Tribute albums to The Risk, 20/20, Ricky Nelson and
George Harrison are on the horizon, as is an appearance
on the second volume of "Sweet Relief" , a CD series put
together to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims.

Also the band will be featured in the September issue of
The Troubadour.

NEW RELEASES:

Out Now! The Shambles 5th album "20 Explosive Hits" !

The Shambles are featured in the current issue of
Italy's Misty Lane Magazine.

Out Now! Buffalo Springfield tribute album "Five Way
Street" with The Shambles version of "Whatever Happened
to Saturday Night?" - on Not Lame

Out Now! - Television Personalities tribute "I Would
Write A Thousand Words" with the Shambles covering "If I
Could Write Poetry." from Canadian label The Beautiful
Music.

Out Now! The Album "Sweet Relief" from JAM Recordings
includes the bands "Wendy Never"

Out Now! The 2007 San Diego Music Awards Sampler
includes the bands "All Sorts"

Out Now! The current issue of Spain's "Ansia de Color"
Magazine includes a CD with the bands take on "Fixing A
Hole."

Out Now! The online only Byrds tribute disc "Tymeless
Flight" includes their version of "Feel A Whole Lot
Better.

ALSO AVAILABLE:

Rachael Gordon's "Rock 'n' Roll Girl" new from Wizzard in Vinyl (Japan). 15 tracks plus a
photo gallery and featuring a who's who of local musicians. Rachael is in pre-production on
an album of all new recordings, mostly co-written by her! Plus a few choice covers as well.

Out Now! The Young Idea - "A Tribute To Squire" - from England's Twist Records-
The Shambles perform two tracks, Bart wrote the liner notes and there is a world-wide line-up
of Mod Fun, Paul Bevoir, The Che Men, The Spring Collection, Yeh Yeh, The Eddies, Jeremy,
The Little Murders, Trash, Mega Super Ultra, Smodati, The Shingles, The Relatives,
The Vagabonds and The Decievers.

Out Now! Manual Scan - Plan of Action 7" EP - Yep, a cool reissue of the band's 1982 release on
Spain's Munster Records!

Out Now! "Staring at the Sun Volume VI" new from Blindspot Records for 2007! 17 San Diego artists
including The Shambles, Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Anna Troy, Circa Now, The Infants, Simeon Flick,
The Grams, Lee Coulter and more-

Out Now! Music compilation "San Diego Soundscape" featuring the band's "Change'This a cool pr item from The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and Insomnia Records.Com.

"Sweet Relief" a three disc compilation from JAM Records to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Includes the Shambles track "Wendy Never."

New! FYI August 2008 - San Diego Music Trivia is up!

The New FYI has been posted:

www.myweekmusic.com

This Month:
August 2008 (V109): Bits & Pieces (SD Music News), JJ
Cale Covered, Billboard Charts Updated 2006-2008,
Upcoming Releases

There was no July edition

June 2008 Bits & Pieces (SD Music News), Local
International Press, John Lennon Loves Rosie (Hamlin) &
The Originals, Clapton & Cale Live in San Diego,
Upcoming Releases

May 2008: Bits & Pieces (SD Music News), Upcoming
Releases

April 2008: Bits & Pieces, Upcoming Release, Knights of
Fuzz, Kelly Alvarez report, Goodbye Dave Stevens, Cheap
Trick in San Diego (w/ video link), Top Ten

March 2008: Bits and Pieces, Upcoming Releases, Jason
Mraz rarities, Top Ten
http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

February 2008: Bits and Pieces, Upcoming Releases, Pink
Floyd in San Diego (w/audio and video links!), Mike Stax
and Eve Selis pen new books, The Stereotypes on TV, Top
Ten http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

January 2008: Bits and pieces, Upcoming Releases, New
vintage re-issues, New mod/garage compilations, Chart
Update, top ten http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

December 2007: Bits and pieces, Upcoming Releases, Ron
Silva Update, Jim Croce re-issues, Recent Comps with
vintage 60's groups, top ten
http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

November 2007: Upcoming New Releases from San Diego,
Greg Douglass (Steve Miller Band) Discography and Info,
Top Ten

July 2008

The Spring Collection - In Between (Blindspot 111) - Available September 2008

Anna Troy - A Long Way From Home (Blindspot 110) - Available July 8, 2008

Skelpin - Rua Rojo (Blindspot 112) - Available July 15, 2008

Superb Celtic music featuring Patric Petrie , violin,
and Tim Foley (multi-instrumentalist, as featured in the
film "Master and Commander") - This is a re-issue of an
out of print favorite, with superb new packaging ! This
is not rock, although there is a cool version of a Peter
Gabriel track. This is a mix of traditional Celtic
Sounds (and instrumentation) with a touch of flamenco
guitar, highlighted by Patric's fiery playing.

May 2008

The Shambles' official website has been updated - www.theshambles.net

AVAILABLE NOW:
----------------------

The Shambles -“20 Explosive Hits”, Black Cherry Records

"Staring at the Sun VI" - Various Artists, Blindpot Records, http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

“A MATTER OF TIME: THE BEST OF RAY BRANDES”, Party Line Records

“Sweet Relief” - Various Artists, Jam Records
http://www.jamrecordings.com

“San Diego Indie Music Fest IV” - Various Artists
www.myspace.com/chuckschiele

Bart contributes bass, vocals, keys, art direction etc. on Dave Humphries latest album,
“so it goes…”
www.myspace.com/davehumphriesmusic

The Eddies have included their versions of Manual Scan’s “Don’t Know Where To Start”
and “Jungle Beat” on their new album, Twice Around the World.
www.myspace.com/theeddies

PENDING:
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Jetset Tribute: Do You Want To Be In The Show?
Includes tunes from The Shambles as well as The Spring Collection, Jeremy, Rinaldi Sings,
The Eddies, The Che Men, The Risk, The Ringles, Herb Eimerman, The Shingles, Russ Schneider,
Mega Super Ultra, Ed James, Yeh Yeh, American Girlfriend and more. From Twist Records
www.myspace.com/twistrecords

Forty One Sixty (Part I): Due mid 2008 (Part II follows shortly
thereafter)-Twenty Four Artists from around the world performing The Shambles
music, including:

The Truckee Brothers, The Anna Troy Band, Static Halo, Marie Haddad, The
Sleepwalkers w/ Action Andy, Rachael Gordon, Yeh Yeh, The Eddies, Mod Run, Mark
Le Gallez (The Risk), Jeremy, Mega Super Ultra, Liebling, Eva Braun, The Happy
Losers, Sugarplum w/ Anthony Meynell, Cock Eyed Ghost, The Andersons, The
Lola’s, The Kingpins, Afterglow, Herb Eimerman, The Hipnotes, The Ringles

Original Tangent: The Best Of The Shambles: Due Sept. 30, 2008
17 tracks spanning the band entire career, including all the singles A-sides,
rarities and at least one new track!

Confirmed Compilations:
-------------------------
“Remember The Lightning” on Tribute to 20/20 (Twist Records, England)

“State of the Union” on Tribute to The Risk (Twist Records, England)

“Hard To Say Goodbye” on Tribute to The Jetset (Twist Records, England)

“The Bird” (Manual Scan) or “A Girl to Kill For” on Many Moods of Beauty (The
Beautiful Music, Canada) An all instrumental album.

“It’s Late” on Tribute to Ricky Nelson

“Snookeroo” on Tribute to Ringo Starr (Jealousy Records)

Pending Compilations:
-----------------------
“Blow Away” on Tribute to George Harrison (Jealousy Records)

“You Wear It Well” on Tribute to Rod Stewart (Delirium Records)

Tribute to Ed Ball & The Times (The Beautiful Music, Canada)

Related Releases:
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Manual Scan’s “She Said It’s Late” will be included on an upcoming comp from
Sweden’s Sound Asleep Records. Due summer 2008.

The Spring Collection has also signed on for both Twist Records Compilations,
and will additionally contribute to Canadian label Beautiful Music’s Tribute to
Television Personalities series. A new album is also in the works with over a
dozen songs already tracked. In the meantime a new Spring Collection compilation
will be released by Blindspot Records this summer. Appropriately titled “In
Between,” the album includes outtakes, tribute album contributions and a batch
of new cover tunes, topped by a terrific version of The Everly Brothers “Let it
Be Me.”

Kenny Howes is due to record a version of The Shambles' song “The Colour Swirl”

Anna Troy’s upcoming self titled sophomore release includes covers of Manual
Scan’s “31968” and “I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster”

American Heart & Soul, released in 1986 by England’s Hi Lo Records and featuring
tracks from Manual Scan, Mod Fun, The Rumble, The Lost Patrol and more is still
set to be reissued by Spain’s Snap! Records. The album will include bonus tracks,
an interview with Hi Lo’s Anthony Meynell (of Squire / Sugarplum) and Bart providing
liner notes and memorabilia from his collection, including rare photos of the groups.

Bart also contributes vocals to the next Static Halo album and is set to do the
same on the upcoming album from Podunk Nowhere.

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NEWS ARCHIVE

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April 2008

Bart's “FYI” - San Diego Music History & Trivia Column:

April 2008: Bits & Pieces, Upcoming Releases, Knights of Fuzz,
Kelly Alvarez report, Goodbye Dave Stevens, Cheap Trick in San
Diego (w/ video link), Top Ten

March 2008: Bits and Pieces, Upcoming Releases, Jason Mraz
rarities, Top Ten

http://www. myweekmagazine. com/fyi. php

Scheduled for May 27 2008 release: Various Artists - Forty One Sixty : Songs of The Shambles -
24 tracks from The Truckee Brothers, Marie Haddad, Static Halo, The Kingpins, Afterglow,
The Andersons, The Lola's, Rachael Gordon, Jeremy, Cockeyed Ghost, Happy Losers,
The Sleepwalkers featuring Action Andy & more.

March 2008

Signon San Diego has asked Bart to be a regular guest on their internet radio show "Into The Night"

Sun 3/16 Bart will be on 91X "Loudspeaker" on Sunday at midnight
Mon 3/17 Bart recording a cover of the Everly Brothers "Let it be Me" with the Spring Collection
Tues 3/18 Bart w/ The Anna Troy Band at The Gulf Coast Grill
Thur 3/20 Bart on Signon San Diegos "Night Life" at 3 p.m.
Fri 3/22 Bart w/ The Anna Troy Band and The Chevelles at Bar Pink Elephant
Mon 3/24 Recording demos
Sat 3/29 7:45 p.m. The Shambles - Indie Music Fest
Sat 3/29 11 p.m. Bart with The Anna Troy Band at San Diego Sports Club
Sun 3/30 Bart will be on FM94.9 on Sunday March 30 for the SATSVI release

Upcoming Releases:

Shambles album "20 Explosive Hits" to be released by Black Cherry Recordings

Staring at the Sun VI - Due March 30 / Includes the band's infamous "Wouldn't You Like To Be A Bear"

San Diego Indie Music Fest Sampler- Due March 29 / Includes "I Can't Don't Want to Faster"

Do You Want To Be In The show?: A Tribute to the Jetset / Includes the bands version of "Hard to Say Goodbye."

New Releases:

The Shambles are featured in the current issue of Italy's Misty Lane Magazine.

Out Now! Buffalo Springfield tribute album "Five Way Street" with The Shambles version of "Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?" - on Not Lame

Out Now! - Television Personalities tribute "I Would Write A Thousand Words" with the Shambles covering "If I Could Write Poetry." from Canadian label The Beautiful Music.

Out Now! Music Compilation "Staring at the Sun V" featuring the groups new song "More Than This". This is a freebie from Blindspot Records and The Beach Music Mafia.

Out Now! Music compilation "San Diego Soundscape" featuring the groups "Change." Part of a PR campaign from The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and Insomnia Radio.Net.

Out Now! The Album "Sweet Relief" from JAM Recordings includes the bands "Wendy Never"

Out Now! The 2007 San Diego Music Awards Sampler includes the bands "All Sorts"

Out Now! The current issue of Spain's "Ansia de Color" Magazine includes a CD with the bands take on "Fixing A Hole."

Out Now! The online only Byrds tribute disc "Tymeless Flight" includes their version of "Feel A Whole Lot Better.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

British and American Indie Labels Join Forces

San Diego's Blindspot Records and Channel Islands
based Twist Records Combine Promo, Radio and
Distribution

SAN DIEGO, Calif., U.S.A. / CHANNEL ISLANDS, U.K. –
Effective immediately American indie label Blindspot
Records will be joining operations with noted British
indie label, Twist Records. The two labels will combine
efforts in press, radio and distribution, giving their
artists and projects a foothold on two continents. Both
label names will remain active, with Blindspot Records
continuing to emphasize San Diego-centric talent and
Twist Records specializing in European performers as
well as continuing their acclaimed series of tribute
albums dedicated to some of Mod and Power-pop's
legendary artists.

More information at:
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd
www.twistrecords.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/twistrecords

Recent Releases:
The Young Idea: A Tribute to Squire (TwistUS 3) Superb
mix of groups covering this British trio's best tunes
including Mod Fun, Mega Super Ultra, The Little Murders,
The Decievers, Smodati, Yeh Yeh and more!

The Eddies – Twice Around The World (Twist US 4) Los
Angeles based trio –with the legendary Earle Mankey on
drums – release an album covering mod classics from
Chardon Square, The Jetset, Manual Scan, The Times,
Squire and more!

Dave Humphries – and so it goes… (Blindspot 106) -
Fourth album from British singer-rocker, featuring
killer guitar work from Beatles compatriot Tony
Sheridan!

Thee Jenerators – The Kids Are Not Alright (Twist Big
25) The latest from Mark Le Gallez and his rockin band!

Rudi Protrudi and The Midnight Plowboys - Lady Killer
(Twist Big 27) Yep, the legendary East Coast rocker
returns with more killer tunes! See below for Fuzztones
news!

Upcoming Releases include:
Various Artists: Staring at the Sun! Vol. VI (Blindspot
107) – San Diego based artists join forces for a
multi-genre compilation! Everything from power-pop to
Americana! With The Modlins, Secret Apollo, The Grams,
The Mark Jackson Band, The Anna Troy Band, Echo
Revolution, Simeon Flick, Bad Science Fiction, Dave
Humphries, Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Lee Coulter and
more!

Do You Want To Be In The Show – A Tribute To The Jetset
(TwistUS 5) With Jeremy, The Eddies, Rinaldi Sings,
Squire, Herb Eimerman, The Shambles, The Risk, Yeh Yeh,
The Che Men, Richard Fairclough and more! Cover art /
graphics by Paul Bevoir!

Various Artists: Forty One Sixty – The Songs of The
Shambles Vol. 1 (Blindspot 109)– Two dozen worldwide
artists cover the bands music including: The Truckee
Brothers, Marie Haddad, Action Andy w/ The Sleepwalkers,
The Kingpins, Rachael Gordon, Static Halo, Eva Braun,
Jeremy, The Andersons, Liebling, Cockeyed Ghost, The
Ringles, The Eddies and many more! Volume two later this
year!

Static Halo (Blindspot 108) - A killer third album of
amazing power-pop and indie-rock! With hooks to spare!

The Anna Troy Band – Catch The Rain (Blindspot 110) -
New songs, mixing R&B, pop and classic rock for an
incredible new album!

A Tribute to The Risk (TwistUS 6) - 20 worldwide acts
performing the U.K. Trios songs!

The Spring Collection –In Between (Blindspot 111) - An
eight track E.P. collecting rarities and outtakes issued
as the group preps a second album!

Remember the Lightning: A Tribute to 20/20 (TwistUS 7) -
A tribute to legendary Los Angeles power-pop kings! With
Kelly Alvarez & The Power Chords, Jeremy, Robbie Rist,
Adam Marsland, The Shambles and many more!

A Tribute to the Fuzztones (Twist TBD) - fuzzed out
garage mayhem covered by a new generation of rockers! A
worldwide selection of bands TBA

February 2008

Bart's “FYI” - San Diego Music History & Trivia Column:

February 2008: News Bits and Pieces, Upcoming Releases, Pink Floyd in San Diego
(w/audio and video links!), Mike Stax and Eve Selis pen new books, The Stereotypes
on TV, Top Ten http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

www.myweekmagazine.com (click on “articles” then “back issues” for older content)

New Spring Collection album due Fall 2008

The Spring Collection will issue a new E.P., "Inbetween"
(Blindspot 111) in October 2008. Meant to tide fans over
while completeing a second album, the set will include rarities
and a few choice outtakes, including covers of "Mr. Spaceman"
and "Let It Be Me".

http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

"Forty One Sixty: The Songs of The Shambles" due Spring 2008

Coming May 27:

"Forty One Sixty: The Songs of The Shambles / Part One"
(Blindspot Records 109)

24 worldwide artists perform songs written by The Shambles
(and a few terrific collaborators). Details: Some tracks are
previously released. Lots of exclusive tracks are included.
Two tunes aren't sung in English. One song (Survive) won first
place in the 2003 EMI Publishing Contest in Berlin.

Track Listing:

1) Static Halo (San Diego) – The American Way (Mendoza)

2) Yeh-Yeh (England) – And We Still Feel The Same (Mendoza)

3) Mark Le Gallez & The Eddies (UK/US) - Don't Know Where To Start (Donaker-Ring)

4) Liebling (Denmark) – Survive (Riddervold/Mendoza)

5) Happy Losers (Spain) – Blurs Somewhere (Mendoza/Morris)

6) The Lola's (Alabama) – I Can't Don't Want To Faster (Mendoza)

7) The Sleepwalkers featuring Action Andy (San Diego) – Days & Maybes (Mendoza)

8) The Kingpins (Canada) – Plan of Action (Mendoza)

9) The Anna Troy Band (San Diego) – 31968 (Mendoza)

10) Eva Braun (Becej, Yugoslovaia) – Blindspot (Mendoza/Morris)

11) The Andersons featuring Robbie Rist (Los Angeles) – Rain or Shine (Mendoza/Morris)

12) Mod Fun (New Jersey) – Nothing Can Be Everything (Mendoza)

13) The Ringles (Illinois) – Innocence Becomes You (Mendoza)

14) Rachael Gordon (San Diego) – Sense of Perception (Mendoza/Morris)

15) Jeremy (Michigan) – I Believe (Mendoza/Morris)

16) Marie Haddad (San Diego)– Where You Are (Mendoza/Morris)

17) The Hipnotes (Michigan) – Change (Donaker-Ring)

18) Sugarplum featuring Anthony Meynell (England) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)

19) Herb Eimerman (Illinois) – All Sorts (Mendoza/Morris)

20) Afterglow (England) – Of Heart & Soul/For Jamie (Mendoza)

21) The Eddies (Los Angeles) – Jungle Beat (Mendoza)

22) The Truckee Brothers (San Diego) – The Waiting Game (Mendoza)

23) Cockeyed Ghost (Los Angeles) – Brilliant (Mendoza)

24) Mega Super Ultra (Illinois) – Confidence & Love (Mendoza)

Part Two, with two dozen additional tracks will follow. Look for contributions
there from Glowfriends, Mark DeCerbo, Ed James and more.

http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

Anna Troy new album set for Summer 2008

Anna Troy's hotly anticipated new album is due late summer 2008 from
Blindspot Records. Tentitively titled "Catch The Rain," plans are for ten
tracks, recorded at Mike Kamoo's Earthling Studios. Guests include guitarist
Greg Douglass, best known for his work in The Greg Kihn Band and The
Steve Miller Band. Blindspot Records 110

http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

January 2008

New Shambles Album Feb. 25 - "20 Explosive Hits"

The long waited Shambles album "20 Explosive Hits" will be released Feb. 25 by
Black Cherry Recordings. The limited edition album features twenty covers from
throughout the band's career, most out of print, a few unreleased and... the infamous
"San Diego Medley" recorded live for FM94.9/ The (Tim) Pyles Sessions. Included
are songs by The Jam, The Zombies, Ringo Starr, Jeremy, The Who, The Undertones,
Switchfoot, Iron Butterfly, The Monroes, Squire, The Raspberries, Elton John,
The Monkees, Oasis and more. Additional details TBA.

Blindspot artist Dave Humphries' new album, "and so it goes..." (Blindspot 106) will
be released March 1, 2008 at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge. See "Shambles Live"
section of this website, or myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd for more information.

Additionally recording is under way with The Shambles, The Anna Troy Band and
The Spring Collection.

New (third) Static Halo album due this Spring.

Blindspot Records has announced a new Static Halo album due this Spring.
Dylan Martinez, Justin Bryant & Todd Woolsey, with guest appearances from
Marie Haddad and Adam Gimbel.
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

Bart's “FYI” - San Diego Music History & Trivia Column:

January 2007: Bits and pieces, Upcoming Releases, New vintage
re-issues, New mod/garage compilations, Chart Update, top ten
http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

www.myweekmagazine.com (click on "articles" then "back issues" for older content)

Blindspot Records on myspace (subscribe to blog for Discography and label news):
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

December 2007

The Shambles' official website has been updated:
www.theshambles.net

The Shambles will record another full band live session with Alan Sanderson in February 2008.

Mike Kamoo and Bart recorded the next Shambles track, "Hard to Say Goodbye,"
for the Jetset tribute album.

Bart has started a blog on myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/3363716

Blogs have been posted on The Shambles and Manual Scan pages also:
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles
http://www.myspace.com/manualscan

Bart's “FYI” - San Diego Music History & Trivia Column:
Upcoming New Releases from San Diego,
News Bits & Pieces, Dec. Benefit Concerts, Unsilent
Night, Ron Silva Update, Jim Croce Re-Issues, 2007
Sixties Compilations, Top Ten

www.myweekmagazine.com (click on "articles" then "back issues" for older content)

For more links to Bart's columns and articles, see the Additional Links section of
this website.

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:

Bart is in the studio with The Spring Collection, playing bass on songs for their second album at
Earthling Studios. Mike Kamoo will once again produce and play drums

Bart is in the studio with Dave Humphries and Mike Kamoo, working on pre-production for a new
album due later this year or early 2008

Bart is in the studio with The Rarities, finishing up their debut album with Gregory Page at the board and
Martin Greaves as well as Ray Suen contributing

Bart is in the studio with: Anna Troy demoing new material for her early 2008 EP

Bart is in the studio with: The Grams contributing background vocals to their new album, due in early 2008

Bart also contributes vocals to the next Static Halo album.

AVAILABLE NOW:

Rachael Gordon's "Rock 'n' Roll Girl" new from Wizzard in Vinyl (Japan). 15 tracks plus a photo
gallery and featuring a who's who of local musicians. Rachael is in pre-production on an album of all new
recordings, mostly co-written by her. Plus a few choice covers as well.

The Young Idea - "A Tribute To Squire" - from England's Twist Records- The Shambles perform
two tracks, Bart wrote the liner notes and there is a world-wide line-up of Mod Fun, Paul Bevoir, The Che Men,
The Spring Collection, Yeh Yeh, The Eddies, Jeremy, The Little Murders, Trash, Mega Super Ultra, Smodati,
The Shingles, The Relatives, The Vagabonds and The Deceivers.

Manual Scan - Plan of Action 7" EP - reissue of the band's 1982 release on Spain's Munster Records

Television Personalities tribute "I Would Write A Thousand Words," featuring The Shambles take on
"If I Could Write Poetry," - new from The Beautiful Music.

Buffalo Springfield tribute "Five Way Street" featuring the Shambles version of "Whatever Happened to
Saturday Night?" - from Not Lame.

"Staring at the Sun Volume 5" new from Blindspot Records for 2007. 17 San Diego artists including
The Shambles, Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Anna Troy, Vinyl Radio, Berkley Hart, The Grams, Buzzkill
Romantics, Podunk Nowhere, Superdoo with Christopher Dale, Scott Wilson, The Spring Collection, Blizzard,
Will Edwards, Citizen Band, The Coyote Problem, Heathen Kings of Olde and Barbara Nesbitt - PLUS Scott
Wilson's "Coffeehouse 101" video featuring cameos from over four dozen San Diego musicians!

Music compilation "San Diego Soundscape" featuring the band's "Change" This is a PR item from The
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and Insomnia Records.Com.

"Sweet Relief" a three disc compilation from JAM Records to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina Relief.
Includes the Shambles' track "Wendy Never."

San Diego Music Foundation compilation - there are two versions, the standard issue CD given out at
this years SDMA's and a Hard Rock Hotel Branded edition!

NEW RECORDINGS FOR 2008:

Due in early 2008 is "Forty One Sixty: The Songs of Manual Scan / The Shambles" - featuring songs from The Lola's,
Jeremy, Mark DeCerbo (w/AJ Croce), The Kingpins, Cockeyed Ghost, The Andersons (w/Robbie Rist), The
Truckee Brothers, Yeh-Yeh, Anthony Meynell (Squire)& Sugarplum, Mark LeGallez (The Risk) with The Eddies
(w/Earle Mankey), Herb Eimerman, Rachael Gordon, Ed James, Happy Losers, Static Halo, The Ringles, The Anna
Troy Band, Marie Haddad, The Sleepwalkers w/Action Andy, The Eddies, Mod Fun, Mega Super Ultra, Liebling,
Eva Braun, Afterglow, The Hipnotes. Part I will be followed by Part II shortly thereafter.

Notes and quotes for the booklet from John Davis (Superdrag), IPO Founder David Bash and legendary
Crawdaddy publisher Paul Williams.

Original Tangent: The Best Of The Shambles: Due September 30, 2008
17 tracks spanning the band entire career, including all the singles A-sides, rarities and at least one new track

COMPILATIONS:
The band will also be contributing to numerous compilations.

Confirmed:
"Remember The Lightning" on Tribute to 20/20 (Twist Records, England)

"State of the Union" on Tribute to The Risk (Twist Records, England)

"Hard To Say Goodbye" on Tribute to The Jetset (Twist Records, England)

"The Bird" (Manual Scan) or "A Girl to Kill For" on Many Moods of Beauty (The Beautiful Music, Canada)
An all instrumental album.

"It's Late" on Tribute to Ricky Nelson

"Snookeroo" on Tribute to Ringo Starr (Jealousy Records)

Pending:

"Blow Away" on Tribute to George Harrison

"You Wear It Well" on Tribute to Rod Stewart

Tribute to Ed Ball & The Times (The Beautiful Music, Canada) due 2009

RELATED RELEASES:
The Spring Collection has also signed on for both Twist Records Compilations, and will additionally contribute to Canadian label Beautiful Music's Tribute to Television Personalities series.

Kenny Howes is due to record a version of "The Colour Swirl"

Anna Troy's upcoming self titled sophomore release includes covers of Manual Scan's "31968" and "I Can't Don't Want To Faster"

The Eddies next album, Twice Around The World" includes their versions of Manual Scan's "Don't Know Where To Start" and "Jungle Beat." The latter is a new recording, not the same version included on their debut album.

American Heart & Soul, released in 1986 by England's Hi Lo Records and featuring tracks from Manual Scan, Mod Fun, The Rumble, The Lost Patrol and more is still set to be reissued by Spain's Snap! Records. The album will
include bonus tracks, an interview with Hi Lo's Anthony Meynell (of Squire / Sugarplum) and Bart providing liner notes and memorabilia from his collection, including rare photos of the groups.

November 2007

The Shambles Anthology is set for release September 30, 2008 on Zip Records label,
via Red/Sony.
http://www.ziprecords.com/

The Shambles are scheduled to return to the studio December 6, and Spring
Colletion returns to the studio December 20.

The Shambles “All Sorts” was included on the promotional 2007 San Diego Music
Awards compilation issued in September. The free disc included the track from
The Shambles alongside tunes from Dirty Sweet, Get Back Loretta, UV Tigers,
Vinyl Radio, Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, Gregory Page, The Truckee Brothers, MC
Flow, Ryan Ferguson, The Prayers, Fifty on their Heels, Anna Troy, The Farmers,
Robin Henkel, Transfer, A.J. Croce, Victoria Robertson, The Power Chords, Kite
Flying Society and Matt Curreri & Ex-Friends. Instantly out of print, a second
printing, with altered graphics, is scheduled for December 12, 2007 as a promotional
tie-in with the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown San Diego.

Anna Troy starts recording her new EP on December 14, will include her version of
Manual Scan's song "31968" and The Shambles' "I Can't Don't Want To" . Bart will
be among the guest musians, as well as Greg from the Steve Miller Band and Robin Henkel.
www.myspace.com/annatroy

Bart and Anna both contribute background vocals to The Grams upcoming album
“Love Factory,” specifically the track “Little Do They Know.”
www.myspace.com/chuckschielethegrams

The Dave Humphries album is complete. Bart plays or sings on 5 songs and is art
directing the sleeve. Tony Sheridan is a guest musician.

New Jetset Tribute: Do You Want To Be In The Show?
Coming Soon! A tribute to legendary British popsters The Jetset! Look for tunes
from The Shambles as well as The Spring Collection, Jeremy, Rinaldi Sings, The
Eddies, The Che Men, The Risk, The Ringles, Herb Eimerman, The Shingles, Russ
Schneider, Mega Super Ultra, Ed James, Yeh Yeh, American Girlfriend and more.
From Twist Records: http://www.twistrecords.co.uk/catalog/index.php

Los Angeles based trio The Eddies will include their versions of Manual Scan’s
“Don’t Know Where To Start” and “Jungle Beat” on their new album, Twice
Around the World, due December 1. The disc will be comprised of covers of
mod classics and it’s mastered by Earle Mankey. “Jungle Beat” was originally
included on their album “In The Sunshine”
www.myspace.com/theeddies

Bart's “FYI” - San Diego Music History & Trivia Column:

November 2007: Upcoming New Releases from San Diego,
Greg Douglass (Steve Miller Band) Discography and Info,
Top Ten

October 2007: San Diego on the Charts 2006 – 2007, Ron
Silva bandography, Top Ten

September 2007: San Diego on Television 2007, Vinyl
Update, Reunions, Top Ten

www.myweekmagazine.com (click on "articles" then "back
issues" for older content)

October 2007

Bart is writing a new bio for Gregory Page, and has just been hired by Passmore Labs to
write press for their new 3D technology.

Bart in new John Lennon Documentary "Why We Listen"

Bart was interviewed alongside Peter Bolland, Micheal Tiernan and Sven-Erik Seaholm
in a new documentary from filmmaker Carla Sweet on John Lennon. Tons of rare footage
and interview clips, soundtrack provided by Lennon and The Beatles.

You Tube Links (split in four parts):

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDBJQObnHb8

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwTQLOKpWFw

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ9oLJC2kwU

Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPHenm536to

September 2007

This year's SDMA compilation cd, which includes The Shambles' song "All Sorts",
has been a huge success - The Hard Rock Cafe / Hotel has requested another 4,000
copies to give to their guests. They will be printing a special edition with their logo, etc.

Bart's new online music column devoted to San Diego Music History:
http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

The Travel Channel will be using 3 of The Shambles' songs in commercials next year:
"Change" "I Can't Don't Want To" and one tba.
travel.discovery.com/

August 2007

Bart will write the liner notes for the next Lolas' album on JAM Records.

Bart is filling in with The Anna Troy Band while the group has membership fluctuations.

July 2007

Byrds tribute on payplay:

http://payplay.fm/artist/Timeless+Flyte-A+Tribute+To+The+Byrds

Shambles on youtube (to appear on future dvd):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uZh6V4jsy8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBC_DUqBZU

Bart spent the afternoon of July 22 in the studio with Dave Humphries and Mike Kamoo adding overdubs to four tracks.

June 2007

New Byrds tribute album online with The Shambles, Tim Lee + more. "Timeless Flyte" is
just out. The CD Baby page is finally up, with imminent delivery to iTunes and others.
Check out The Shambles' version of "Feel A Whole Lot Better" (produced by and with
a cameo from Chuck "The Grams" Schiele) and much more!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/timelessflyte

AVAILABLE NOW:

"Five Way Street" - Buffalo Springfield Tribute album - Not Lame

"I Would Write A Thousand Words" - Television Personalities Tribute - The Beautiful Music

"San Diego Soundscape" - San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and Insomnia Radio.Net

"Staring at the Sun Volume V" - Blindspot Records

"The Young Idea - A Tribute To Squire" - Twist Records (England)

Manual Scan - Plan of Action 7" EP - Munster Records (Spain)

Rachael Gordon - "Rock 'n' Roll Girl" - Wizzard in Vinyl (Japan)

DUE IN 2007:

"Original Tangent- The Best of The Shambles" is set for fall release on Zip Records
16 tracks including all single a-sides and a new recording of The Beatles' "For No One."

"Sweet Relief": a three disc compilation from JAM Records to raise funds
for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Includes the Shambles track "Wendy Never."

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS:

Bart is in the studio with The Rarities, Anna Troy, The Spring Collection, and Dave Humphries.

Rachael Gordon is in pre-production on an album of all new recordings, that she has
mostly co-written, plus a few choice covers.

UPCOMING COMPILATION RELEASES FOR THE SHAMBLES:

American Heart & Soul, San Diego Music Foundation compilation, Misty Lane
compilation, Ansia de Colores compilation, Tribute albums dedicated to The Jetset,
The Risk, Ringo Starr, Ricky Nelson, Byrds and more.

SNAP Records from Spain is back and they have licensed a "Best of" from The Shambles
to be released only on vinyl in Spain. (limited to 500 copies)

OTHER:

Mod Fun covers "Nothing Can Be Everything" on their new album "Now and Again"
A video collage with the song is on their Myspace page.

Anna Troy's version of Manual Scan's "31968" is set for her next album this fall - she is also
performing "I Can't Don't Want To Faster" in her live set.

May 2007

Studio Sessions:

May 12, 2007 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Shambles, StudiOB, Song: "For No One"
Bart, Kevin, Orrick and Danny Cress played, Chuck Schiele produced.

May 14, Static Halo, Buzzkill Studios
May 17, Dave Humphries, Earthling
May 19, Shambles, Earthling
May 24, Anna Troy Band, Earthling

May 27, 11:00 a.m. Dave Humpries, Earthling Studios, Bart played bass on 2
songs for the upcoming album.

May 27, 1:00 p.m. The Shambles, Strate Sound Studios, the band taped a live
session which was broadcast later that night on FM94.9 by DJ Tim Pyles,
Alan Sanderson produced. 5 songs plus the "San Diego Medley" were recorded.

At 8 p.m. Kevin was interviewed on FM94.9 and then at 9:45 p.m. Bart
was interviewed live from the Casbah on FM94.9 prior to the broadcast.
The sessions will be streamed on the station's website.
http://www.b949.net/local/index.cfm

Setlist:
May 27 2007 FM94.9 Airs six-song “Pyles Session”
The Shambles + Band interview
Host: Tim Pyles Producer: Alan Sanderson
1. Desde Ayer
2. Fire
3. Brilliant
4. All Sorts
5. Clouds All Day
6. San Diego Medley:
Iron Butterfly – In A Gadda Da Vida
The Cascades – Rhythm of The Rain
Switchfoot – Mean To Live
The Monroes – What Do All The People Know?

April 2007

See the following link for an online article in the San Diego Union Tribune about
the Visitor's Bureau's promotional cd (which features The Shambles' "Change")
with mentions and a photo of The Shambles and quotes by Bart. The paper version
reportedly contains multiple photos.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070426-9999-1b26music.html

Bart has recorded four new songs with Static Halo: "Girls in the Sun", "Won't Be Long",
"Bleu the Fighter Pilot" and "Place in the Sun". Adam Gimbel and Marie Haddad are
also taking part in the sessions.

Bart has also re-recorded Small Faces' "Don't Burst My Bubble" with The Tony Face
Big Roll Band, to be released in Italy later this year.

AVAILABLE NOW:

"Five Way Street" - Buffalo Springfield Tribute album - Not Lame

"I Would Write A Thousand Words" - Television Personalities Tribute - The Beautiful Music

"San Diego Soundscape" - San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and Insomnia Radio.Net

"Staring at the Sun Volume V" - Blindspot Records

"The Young Idea - A Tribute To Squire" - Twist Records (England)

Manual Scan - Plan of Action 7" EP - Munster Records (Spain)

Rachael Gordon - "Rock 'n' Roll Girl" - Wizzard in Vinyl (Japan)

DUE IN 2007:

"Forty One Sixty: The Songs of Manual Scan / The Shambles"

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS:

Bart is in the studio with The Rarities, Anna Troy, The Spring Collection, and Dave Humphries.

UPCOMING COMPILATION RELEASES FOR THE SHAMBLES:

American Heart & Soul, San Diego Music Foundation compilation, Misty Lane compilation,
Ansia de Colores compilation, Tribute albums dedicated to The Jetset, The Risk, Ringo Starr,
Ricky Nelson, Byrds and more.

SNAP Records from Spain is back and they just licensed a "Best of" from The Shambles to be released only on vinyl in Spain. (limited to 500 copies)

March 2007

The Shambles have signed with Zip Records.
http://www.ziprecords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/ziprecords

February 2007

AVAILABLE NOW:

"Staring at the Sun Volume V" - Blindspot Records

"The Young Idea - A Tribute To Squire" - Twist Records (England)

Manual Scan - Plan of Action 7" EP - Munster Records (Spain)

Rachael Gordon - "Rock 'n' Roll Girl" - Wizzard in Vinyl (Japan)

DUE IN 2007:

"Forty One Sixty: The Songs of Manual Scan / The Shambles"

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS:

Bart is in the studio with The Rarities, Anna Troy, The Spring Collection, and Dave Humphries.

UPCOMING COMPILATION RELEASES FOR THE SHAMBLES:

Insomnia Radio San Diego Artists Compilation, San Diego Music Foundation compilation,
Misty Lane compilation, Ansia de Colores compilation, Tribute albums dedicated to The Jetset,
The Risk, Ringo Starr, Television Personalities, Ricky Nelson and more.

January 2007

"Change" is going to be used on a compilation promoting San Diego
music by the San Diego Visitors Bureau - it will be out in May and the
song will be available on their website.

Staring at the Sun Volume V is due Jan. 6, 2007. The album will be a promo
giveaway at shows. Included are tracks from The Shambles, Mark DeCerbo &
Four Eyes, Buzzkill Romantics, Marie Haddad, Podunk Nowhere, Heathen
Kings of Olde, Scott Wilson, Anna Troy, The Spring Collection, Jeff Berkley &
Citizen Band, The Grams, Vinyl Radio, Barbara Nesbitt and more. As a bonus, the
album includes Scott Wilson’s “Coffeehouse 101” video, featuring dozens of San
Diego artists.

December 2006

The Shambles News Page has been updated:
http://www.theshambles.net/wuznew.htm

November 2006

Television Personalities Tribute Track listing:

1. The Shambles - If I Could Write Poetry
2. Summer Factory - Look Back In Anger
3. Semion - The Prettiest Girl In The World
4. The Cult 45's - Silly Girl
5. Pacific Radio - This Time There's No Happy Ending
6. The Groovy Cellar - Say You Won't Cry
7. Superszar - There's A Cloud Over Liverpool
8. Thy Surfyn Eyes - La Grande Illusion
9. Swedish Whistler - Part Time Punks
10. The Mandervilles - Where's Bill Grundy Now? (Slow Mix)
11. Swell Maps - 14th Floor
12. The Paisley Shirts - The Dream Inspires
13. The Loch Ness Mouse - Favorite Films
14. Jonathan Caws-Elwitt - Geoffrey Ingram
15. The NoMen - Mysterious Ways
16. Phil Wilson - God Snaps His Finger
17. Pub Fiction - Three Wishes
18. BMX Bandits - Girl At The Bus Stop
19. The Legend! - Look Back In Anger
20. Nikki Sudden - If I could Write Poetry

On November 2, 2006 Bart joined Marie Haddad for her rendition of the song
"Where You Are" from her album "A Beautiful Road" at Humphrey's Backstage
Lounge, which was filmed for a DVD. Later that night Bart was on the Fox Rox TV
show for a look back at Manual Scan based on the re-issue of the "Plan of Action"
single. Footage was shown of the band playing at New Sounds Music Festival in
1986, brief clips of "For Those" and "High Heeled Sneakers."

October 2006

The Shambles have finished a pair of tracks "It's Late" and "Feel A Whole Lot Better"
for tribute albums. The Rarities (Bart Mendoza, Derek Duplessie, Danny Cress and Tyler)
were filmed for a documentary on John Lennon.

Sequencing for "Staring at the Sun V" has been finished, and liner notes for the
"American Heart & Soul" re-issue have also been completed.

September 2006

The Shambles have updated their website's "Side Projects", "Concert Chronology"
and "Snap Records" pages. See menu at www.theshambles.net

August 2006

Squire Tribute info on myspace:
www.myspace.com/squirestribute

July 2006

Spanish label Munster Records is reissuing Manual Scan's Plan of Action 7"
EP as part of it's collector's series. For more information see
http://www.munster-records.com/club/club.htm

The Shambles will record "Feel A Whole Lot Better" for the Byrds tribute.

The Four Eyes and Rachael Gordon compilations that Bart produced for Wizzard
In Vinyl in Japan have been delayed until October.

May 2006

New Recordings!
The Shambles recently entered the studio with world renowned producer /
engineer Alan Sanderson, best known for his work with Burt Bacharach,
Fleetwood Mac, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones and Weezer! The band
cut a rip roaring version of "More Than This" penned by Bart, and they even
convinced Victoria Robertson, who happened to be visiting the studio that
day, to play a bit of piano. The song was recorded specifically for
the upcoming album..

Staring at the Sun Vol. 5! Free!
As unbelievable as it may seem, there will be a fifth volume of San Diego
Music compilation series Staring at the Sun! The album will be out in
early summer and will be a promo giveaway at shows! Yep, it's going to be
absolutely free! Look for tracks from The Shambles, Mark DeCerbo & Four
Eyes, Buzzkill Romantics, Marie Haddad, The Truckee Brothers, The Spring
Collection, Sven Erik Seaholm & The Wild Truth, Jeff Berkley & Citizen
Band, The Grams, Steph Johnson, Buckfast Superbee, Skelpin and more!
We'll be announcing the final line up in the next update, hint at where
you'll be able to get your hands on a copy and hopefully announce a
nifty bonus!

Buffalo Springfield Tribute-now with bonus!
The Buffalo Springfield tribute album, Five Way Street, from Not Lame is
now due May 16. The Shambles quirky take on "Whatever Happened to
Saturday Night," is included. Now comes word that shoppers who preorder
the disc from Not Lame, will score a bonus compilation featuring top cuts
from Sid Griffin, Buddy Woodward and Mission: To Mars* (a side project
that included Bart) who will have their version of "Better Days"
included! It pays to pre-order!
http://www.notlame.com/buffalospringfield.htm

- While the final line up was still being put together, here's a sneak
peek at the proposed bonus cuts:
Buddy Woodward - "Other Man" (unreleased)
Jeff Larson - "Alongtime" (unreleased demo)
Bobby Sutliff/Tim Lee (Windbreakers) - (new Windbreakers song)
Freddie Krc - "On The Way Home" (unreleased)
Bart Mendoza (Mission: To Mars*) - "Better Days" (unreleased demo)
Sid Griffin - TBD
George Usher - "Waiting For An Invitation" (unreleased demo)
Jeff Glenn (Retros) - "Hey, Don't Go Looking For Love" (acoustic demo)
Maplewood - TBD
Byrds of a Feather - "Eight Miles High" (live)
Last Train Home - "Matchbook Message" (from Bound Away album)
Rich Hopkins & the Luminarios - "Red, White And Blue" (from the album
Ka-Ju-Tah)

New Compilations! Ricky Nelson! And more!
The Shambles will be contributing an original tune to the upcoming Tenth
Anniversary CD compilation that will be included in the next issue of
Spanish magazine Ansia De Color due later this year.

The Shambles have also been asked to contribute a version of the song
"It's Late" to a tribute disc for Ricky Nelson! Look for versions of
George Harrison's "Blow Away" and a yet to be determined Jetset song to
be recorded at the same session.

The Squire tribute on the way from Twist Records (UK) - The Shambles do
"The Life"- has been delayed until late summer, as is likely the
situation with The Television Personalities tribute - The Shambles do "If
I Could Write Poetry"- from Canadian label Beautiful Music, as well as
the Ringo Starr Tribute from Jealousy Records - The Shambles perform
"Snookeroo."

In Forty One Sixty news (that's a various artists compilation with
artists covering songs by either Manual Scan or The Shambles),
we have confirmed that the European version will be released by
Spain's SNAP! Records, while a separate edition will eventually see
release by Japanese label Wizzard in Vinyl. We will announce the U.S.
label soon!

Finally, American Heart & Soul, released in 1986 by England's Hi Lo
Records and featuring tracks from Manual Scan, Mod Fun, The Rumble, The
Lost Patrol and more will be reissued by Snap! Records this summer. A
labor of love, the album will include bonus tracks, liner notes by
Anthony Meynell, and Bart has been asked to provide memorabilia from his
collection, including rare photos from the groups, as well as provide
additional liners!

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April 2006

The Shambles version of "It's Late" will be on the upcoming Ricky Nelson tribute
album from Jealousy Records. Also to be included are Al Kooper , The Rembrandts,
Jeremy and more.

The Shambles "More than This", produced by Alan Sanderson will be included on
Staring At The Sun Vol. 5 out in June on Blindspot.

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March 2006

The Shambles official website, www.theshambles.net , has been UPDATED.

Tribute Album News ! Buffalo Springfield !
The Buffalo Springfield tribute disc is now scheduled for a firm release date of May 16,
2006. The Shambles contributed a quirky version of “Whatever Happened to Saturday
Night,” alongside tracks from Diesel Park West, The Kennedys, Rich Hopkins, The
Gripweeds and more!
http://www.notlame.com

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February 2006

The TVP information that was posted in December has been updated. (see below)

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January 2006

The Shambles official website, www.theshambles.net , has been UPDATED with a
new memorabilia page, artwork page, and additional songs, pictures, flyers and
updates to the side projects page and the discography.

Recording News:
Bart took part in recording session with Rookie Card. A group of friends
clapped along and did a spoken word bit to be collaged for the track “Rave Up.”
He’s also among the masses shouting “not it!” on the track “Everybody's On The
Phone.” The Reader ran a bit about the session with a picture of everyone around
the mic, on 12/28/05.

Bart also played guitar on Marie Haddad’s version of “Where You Are” (which he
also wrote) from her upcoming EP, and played bongos in the bridge of the tune
“Didn’t Deserve It.”

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December 2005 (information updated February 2006)

The second volume of The Television Personalities If I Could Write
Poetry, featuring The Shambles' take on the title track has been delayed until
early 2006, but now in addition to a CD version from Canada's Beautiful
Music label, there will be a limited edition vinyl edition, Someone To
Share My Life With issued by Sweden's But Is It Art? Records. As with any
project still in the pipeline, details may change, but at press time the
track listing included:

Side 1
Girl At The Bus-Stop - BMX Bandits
This Time There's No Happy Ending - Pacific Radio
Look Back in Anger - Summer Factory
The Prettiest Girl In The World - Semion
If I could Write Poetry (alt vocal)- Nikki Sudden

Side 2
Part Time Punks - Two Angry Men
Someone To Share My Life With (rehearsal mix) - Lovejoy
14th Floor - Swell Maps
If I Could Write Poetry - The Shambles
The Engine Driver Song (alternate mix) - The Higher Elevations
Geoffrey Ingram - Jonathan Caws-Elwitt

http://www.butisitart.org/press/TVP_Press_Release.pdf

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November 2005

The Shambles will head into the studio with Alan Sanderson (Costello, Weezer,
The Rolling Stones etc) in January 2006. (delayed)

October 2005

Manual Scan / Shambles DVD
Plans are underway for a DVD with footage / photos from throughout the band's
history and they are looking for help with any additional anything that might be
included. Live video or audio, photos, outtakes, memorabilia. If you have
anything that you think might be of interest please contact The Shambles at
http://www.theshambles.net

Crawdaddy's Immortalized!!
The Crawdaddy's featuring Mark have just had their 1979 song "I Can Never
Tell" included on the Children of Nuggets box set from Rhino Records!
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=74639

Shambles on new compilation!
Shout! Is a new compilation CD from British label Biff Bang Pow Records
which includes a number of legendary mod names including Ian Page & The
Affair and Yeh Yeh! The Shambles contribute "I Can't Don't Want To"
http://www.biffbangpow.org.uk/latestnews.htm

Spring Collection on Not Lame
The Spring Collections' (Joe Mendoza's group featuring Bart and Mike Kamoo)
"But I Did" is included on the new promotional two disc set from Not Lame,
Hook Heaven. Featuring 41 hot new groups, the limited edition compilation is
available from the website for only $3 !! Contact Not Lame and get a copy asap,
these wont last long.
http://www.notlame.com/V/A/Page_1/NLHOOKHEAVEN1.html

Katrina Relief Efforts
The Shambles have been asked to contribute to a pair of compilations in
aid of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts. Details are still coming in, but
JAM Records is due to issue a disc called Sweet Relief, with the Spring
Collection also due to take part. Song TBD.

They've also donated the track "(A Short Spiral) Will Tell" to an as yet unnamed
project being put together in San Diego. A tentative track listing includes some
great artists; Stan Ridgway, The Beat Farmers, Billy Zoom, Jump Jones,
Sven Erik Seaholm, Gregory Page, Mike Keneally, Candye Kane and many
more.

AVAILABLE NOW:

01/05 West of Eden - Zip Records / VACD / US - All Sorts

02/05 This is Rock 'n' Roll Radio - JAM Records/ VACD / US - Warm This Winter

03/05 Anytime Anywave Vol. 1+ 2 - Rock Indiana / VACD / Spain - Does Stephanie Know

04/05 A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit Neil / A Tribute To Neil Diamond - Delerium / VACD / US -
Thank The Lord For The Night Time

05/05 Jam On Jeremy / A Tribute To Jeremy VACD / US - It’s Getting Better!

06/05 Shout Biff Bang Pow/VACD/UK- I Can’t Don’t Want To

07/05 LoudSpeaker/91XFM / VA2CD / US - Child’s Play (alternate)

2005 Hook Heaven / Not Lame / VACD / US - The Spring Collections' But I Did

2005 Children Of Nuggets / Rhino 74639 / VABOXSET / US - The Crawdaddy's I Can Never Tell

AVAILABLE SOON:

2006 The Young Idea /A Tribute To Squire - Twist / VA CD UK - The Life

2006 Three Ring Circus / A Tribute To Ringo Starr - Jealousy /VACD /US - Snookeroo

2006 American Pop Stars - Jealousy /VACD /US - song TBD

2006 If I Could Write Poetry Vol. II / A Tribute To Television
Personalities - Beautiful Music/VACD/Canada - If I Could Write Poetry

2006 Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute to Mike Nesmith VACD/US - Daily Nightly

2006 A Tribute To Buffalo Springfield - Not Lame / 2VACD / US - Whatever
Happened To Saturday Night?

2006 Roar! San Diego Musicians for Simba’s Ark VACD/US - song TBD

2006 The southern Tradition of Musical Hospitality - Some Relief from Katrina /
VACD / US - A Short Spiral (Will Tell)

2006 California Pop 95-99 - Snowglobe / VACD / US - Thin Lines

March 2006 Sweet Relief - JAM / VACD / US - Wouldn't You Like To Be A Bear?

2006 About A Girl / VACD / US - Wendy Never

Albums
2006 – Forty One Sixty / The Songs of Manual Scan and the Shambles (VACD) 22
worldwide performers

Side Projects
2006 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl / The Rachael Gordon Anthology (Japan - all the non lp
tracks, collaborations and three new tunes as well)

2006 – The Rarities / Patron Saints of Could’ve Been (10 tracks penned by either
Derek Duplessie, Dylan Martinez or Bart Mendoza- recordings at overdub stage
July/2005)

2006 – Four Eyes Anthology (Japan - Bart produced this collection of non lp
tracks/outtakes and wrote the liner notes)

2006 – Classic Powerpop (JAM/VA/DVD) includes Manual Scan’s 1984 video for
“American Way”

2006 – Manual Scan / Plan Of Action (Munster/7”EPPS/Spain) reissue of 1982 EP!

*****2006 – A Tribute to Squire (Twist/CD/UK) will also include the Spring
Collection’s “In A World of My Own.”

*****2006 Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute To Mike Nesmith (VACD/US) will also
include Mission: To Mars* “Different Drum.”

Plans also include new albums from The Shambles, Rachael Gordon and the Spring
Collection, a compilation of various side projects, and appearances on tribute
albums for The Risk, George Harrison, The Jetset and Rod Stewart & The Faces.
Additionally the band is set to contribute to an all instrumental music compilation, a
power pop Holidays collection, and more.

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September 2005

The Shambles will contribute a track to a CD to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.

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August 2005 Update - see www.theshambles.net for more news and information
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More Tribute Albums?
More upcoming possibilities include a Rod Stewart/Faces tribute or a
"Under the influence" CD which would feature one cover that influenced
the band and one original.

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July 2005 Update - see www.theshambles.net for more news and information
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New Compilation Album!
The Shambles are included on the new Loudspeaker 2-CD compilation from 91X-FM
San Diego! The band offers up an alternate version of “Child’s Play,” and also
aboard are Louis XIV, AJ Croce, Gregory Page, Steve Poltz, The Stereotypes, The
Buzzkill Romantics, Agent 51, Gogogo Airheart, The Heartaches, The Album Leaf,
Momma, Tristan Prettyman, Fono, Reeve Oliver, Parker Theory, Ryan Ferguson,
B-Side Players, Parker Theory, The Truckee Brothers, Scarlet Symphony, Dirty
Sweet and more! 37 groups in all, major label stars and indie faves.
http://www.91x.com/loudspeakercd.html

Another New Compilation album!
Look out for Shout! A new compilation CD from British label Biff Bang Pow
Records which includes a number of legendary mod names including Ian Page & The
Affair and Yeh Yeh! The Shambles contribute “I Can’t Don’t Want To” with other
groups including Roundabout, The Gene Drayton Unit, Modus, Grasp, The Green
Circles, The Marksmen, Peacock Avenue, The Automatics, 17 Black, The Ecosse
Modernist Orchestra, The Impact Four and the Leicester Squares!
http://www.biffbangpow.org.uk/latestnews.htm

Forty One Sixty News!! Wizzard In Vinyl !!
Shambles/Manual Scan covers project - One of Japan’s top indie labels,
Wizzard in Vinyl will be releasing an exclusive version of the album in February 2006.
Look for two other projects that Bart had a hand in to be released by the label before
then; Rachael Gordon’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl and Four Eyes Collection.
http://www.wizzard-in-vinyl.com

And A New Tribute Album Confirmed
The Shambles will be recording a version of George Harrison’s “Blow Away” for an
upcoming tribute album on Jealousy Records. http://www.jealousy-records.com

AVAILABLE NOW:

01/05 West of Eden - Zip Records / VACD / US - All Sorts

02/05 This is Rock 'n' Roll Radio - JAM Records/ VACD / US - Warm This Winter

03/05 Anytime Anywave Vol. 1+ 2 - Rock Indiana / VACD / Spain - Does Stephanie Know

04/05 A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit Neil / A Tribute To Neil Diamond - Delerium / VACD / US -
Thank The Lord For The Night Time

05/05 Jam On Jeremy / A Tribute To Jeremy VACD / US - It’s Getting Better!

06/05 ShoutBiff Bang Pow/VACD/UK- I Can’t Don’t Want To

07/05 LoudSpeaker/91XFM VA2CD / US - Child’s Play (alternate)

AVAILABLE SOON:

2005 The Young Idea /A Tribute To Squire - Twist / VA CD UK - The Life

2005 Three Ring Circus / A Tribute To Ringo Starr - Jealousy /VACD /US - Snookeroo

2005 American Pop Stars - Jealousy /VACD /US - Where You Are

2005 If I Could Write Poetry Vol. II / A Tribute To Television
Personalities - Beautiful Music/VACD/Canada - If I Could Write Poetry

2005 Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute to Mike Nesmith VACD/US - Daily Nightly

2005 A Tribute To Buffalo Springfield - Not Lame / 2VACD / US - Whatever
Happened To Saturday Night?

2005 Roar! San Diego Musicians for Simba’s Ark VACD/US Wouldn’t You Like To
Be A Bear?

2005 Tiny Idols - Snowglobe / VACD / US TBD

Albums
2005 – Forty One Sixty / The Songs of Manual Scan and the Shambles (VACD) 22
worldwide performers…

Side Projects
2005 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl / The Rachael Gordon Anthology (Japan - all the non lp
tracks, collaborations and three new tunes as well)

2005 – The Rarities / Patron Saints of Could’ve Been (10 tracks penned by either
Derek Duplessie, Dylan Martinez or Bart Mendoza- recordings at overdub stage
July/2005)

2005 – Four Eyes Anthology (Japan - Bart produced this collection of non lp
tracks/outtakes and wrote the liner notes)

2005- Children of Nuggets – (Rhino 74639/VABOXSET/US) features The Crawdaddys “I
Can Never Tell”

2005 – Classic Powerpop (JAM/VA/DVD) includes Manual Scan’s 1984 video for
“American Way”

2005 – Manual Scan / Plan Of Action (Munster/7”EPPS/Spain) reissue of 1982 EP!

2005 – Flash Pops 3 (Not Lame/VACD/US) includes the Spring Collections “But I Did.”

*****2005 – A Tribute to Squire (Twist/CD/UK) will also include the Spring
Collection’s “In A World of My Own.”

*****2005 Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute To Mike Nesmith (VACD/US) will also
include Mission: To Mars* “Different Drum.”

Plans also include new albums from The Shambles, Rachael Gordon and the Spring
Collection, a compilation of various side projects, and appearances on tribute
albums for The Risk, George Harrison and The Jetset. Additionally the band is
set to contribute to an all instrumental music compilation, a power pop Holidays
collection, and more.

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An alternate take of "Child's Play" by The Shambles will be included on the new
91XFM Compilation.
http://www.91x.com/loudspeakercd.html

Proposed New Tribute Albums!!
Upcoming tribute albums include discs honoring George Harrison (“Blow Away”)
and, The Jetset, as well as more tentative projects being considered dedicated to the
Risk, The Blades, The Records, Shoes, 20/20 (“She’s An Obsession”), The
Smithereens, The Knack, Matthew Sweet and Cheap Trick!

New Side Project Recordings!
Bart and 5th Shamble Mike Kamoo recently finished taping three new ”bonus” tunes
for Rachael Gordon’s upcoming album collecting her various compilation and vinyl
only appearances. Look for the album to include these versions of The Pursuit of
Happiness “Man’s Best Friend,” Scandal’s “Goodbye To You,” and Big Star’s
“Thirteen,” with the band consisting of Mike on drums and production, Bart on
bass/rhythm guitar and production, Mark Decerbo of Four Eyes on lead guitar and
former If Tomorrow frontman Robert Boynton on keyboards.

Crawdaddy’s Compilation Delayed
Children of Nuggets, a 4 CD box set chronicling some of the best of the 80’s
garage rock revival (and close relations:- ), has been delayed by Rhino Records
until August 30, likely to be better timed for the holiday market. The set
includes Mark’s first group The Crawdaddy’s performing “I Can Never Tell,” along
all kinds of other cool tracks including fellow San Diegan’s The Hoods, The
Unknowns, The Nashville Ramblers and more.

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Buffalo Springfield Tribute!
The band turns in a very quirky rendition of Neil Young’s “Whatever Happened To
Saturday Night” for Not Lame’s up coming Buffalo Springfield tribute album. The
track notably features Jeff Berkley on percussion.

Jeremy Tribute Out Now!
Power pop legend Jeremy was surprised with the compilation Jam On Jeremy at
IPO’s Chicago show April 19. The disc is on Ear Theory Records and should be
available at online distributors as we speak – try Not Lame, JAM, Kool Kat Music
or your favorite. The album consists of top power pop acts covering Jeremy
Morris’s music – it includes the Shambles take on “It’s Getting Better,” and is
a must for all pop fans! Jeremy himself joined the band on a live version of the
song at the 2004 International Pop Overthrow festival in Los Angeles. Other
great groups on the album will include- Name That Voice-by Various Artists,
Pop Rules- Lisa Mychols, When You See Her- Shplang, I’m Flying- the Lolas,
What Are Friends For?- Goldoolins, Walking In The Sunshine- Herb Eimerman,
It’s Getting Better- Kat Parsons, Love Is Alive- Phil Angotti, Highway To Heaven-
The Ringles, Sleep Good- Glowfriends, All I Need- The Hipnotes, Happy Helmut-
Stefan Johannsen, Come To Me – Mark Flora, and Chain Reaction- Ed James.

More Upcoming Releases!
Look for The Spring Collection's “But I Did,” to be included on Flashpops 3, a
compilation due this summer from Not Lame.

Upcoming tribute albums being considered include discs honoring George
Harrison ("Blow Away" for Jealousy Records), the Jetset, the Risk, 20/20
("She's An Obsession" for Twist Records), The Smithereens, The Knack,
Matthew Sweet and Cheap Trick!

AVAILABLE NOW:
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Compilations
2005 - West of Eden (Zip Records/VACD/US-Australia) All Sorts (original)
2005 - This is Rock 'n' Roll Radio (JAM/VACD/US) Warm This Winter
2005 - Anytime Anywave Vol. 1 + 2 (Rock Indiana/VACD/Spain) Does Stephanie Know (Squire cover)
2005 – A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit Neil / A Tribute To Neil Diamond
(Delerium/VACD/US) Thank The Lord For The Night Time
2005 – Jam On Jeremy / A Tribute To Jeremy (Jealousy/VACD/US) It’s Getting
Better!

AVAILABLE SOON:
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2005 – Shout (Biff Bang Pow/VACD/UK) I Can’t Don’t Want To
2005 – The Young Idea /A Tribute To Squire (Twist/VACD/UK) The Life
2005 - Three Ring Circus / A Tribute To Ringo Starr (Jealousy/VACD/US) Snookeroo
2005 – American Pop Stars (Jealousy/VACD/US) Where You Are (original)
2005 – If I Could Write Poetry Vol. II / A Tribute To Television Peronalities
(Beautiful Music/VACD/Canada) If I Could Write Poetry
2005 – Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute to Mike Nesmith (VACD/US) Daily Nightly
2005 – A Tribute To Buffalo Springfield (Not Lame-Maple Music/ 2VACD/ Canada-US)
Whatever Happened To Saturday Night
2005 – Roar! San Diego Musicans for Simba’s Ark (TBD/VACD/US) Wouldn’t You Like
To Be A Bear?

Albums
2005 – Forty One Sixty / The Songs of Manual Scan and the Shambles (VACD) 22
worldwide performers…

Side Projects
2005 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl / The Rachael Gordon Anthology (Japan - all the non lp
tracks, collaborations and new tunes as well)
2005 – The Rarities / Patron Saints of Could’ve Been (10 tracks penned by either
Derek Duplessie, Dylan Martinez or Bart Mendoza- recordings at overdub stage
Jan/2005)
2005 – Four Eyes Anthology (Japan - Bart produced this collection of non lp
tracks/outtakes and wrote the liner notes)
2005- Children of Nuggets – (Rhino 74639/VABOXSET/US) features The Crawdaddys “I
Can Never Tell”
2005 – Classic Powerpop (JAM/VA/DVD) includes Manual Scan’s 1984 video for
“American Way”
2005 – Manual Scan / Plan Of Action (Munster/7”EPPS/Spain) reissue of 1982 EP!
2005 – Flash Pops 3 (Not Lame/VACD/US) includes the Spring Collections “But I
Did.”
*****2005 – A Tribute to Squire (Twist/CD/UK) will also include the Spring
Collection’s “In A World of My Own.”
*****2005 Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute To Mike Nesmith (VACD/US) will also
include Mission: To Mars “Different Drum.”

Plans also include new albums from The Shambles, Rachael Gordon, Static Halo and
the Spring Collection, a compilation of various side projects, and appearances on
tribute albums for The Risk and The Jetset. Additionally the band is set to
contribute to an all instrumental music compilation, a power pop Holidays
collection, one about animals and more.

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Manual Scan
Rare 1982 EP To Be Reissued

Manual Scan's debut 1982 7" EP, Plan Of Action, will be reissued this
fall by Spain's Munster Records, complete with replica sleeve, as part of
it’s collectable vinyl series. Limited to 1,000 copies worldwide, this
release joins a roster of re-issues which features rare items of the era
including the Plimsouls, The Damned and the Barracudas. The five track
disc was originally issued on then band manager Peter "English"
Verbugge's (also manager of the Crawdaddy's and involved with such
notable San Diego hotspots as the Kings Road Cafe and the Pink Panther)
label Dance & Stance Records, distributed by IRS Records offshoot Faulty
Products. Musicians on the disc include Bart Mendoza (vocals/guitar) and
Kevin Donaker-Ring (guitars) (both later of the Shambles with Mendoza
also taking part in work with Rachael Gordon, The Spring Collection,
Static Halo and others), David Fleminger (bass - now a highly respected
Bay Area engineer /producer) and Paul Brewin (drums later of Drip Tank
and Uncle Joe’s Big Ol’ Driver.) The great pop art cover was done by band
friend Jerry Cornelius who would go on to work with the Morlock’s etc.
This highly collectable disc has changed hands for big money over the
past few decades, a fact likely heightened by it’s inclusion in the
coffee table book, The Art of Punk Rock, published by Gingko Press in
1998 and since reissued itself. If you are a fan of Mod, Garage, Powerpop
or even Pop Art sleeves then Manual Scan’s Plan of Action, will be a
necessary addition to your collection.

Manual Scan
Plan of Action
Munster Records / Spain
5 Song 7” EP

1) Nothing You Can Do
2) Anymore
3) New Difference
4) American Way
5) Jungle Beat

For more info contact:
Bart Mendoza
mendozab@juno.com

www.theshambles.net

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For Static Halo (Bart side project) information and news see
http://www.statichalo.com/

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Simba’s Ark Fundraiser
A fundraising CD has been put together dubbed "ROAR!!! San Diego
Musicians for Simba's Ark." Featuring songs about animals, the Shambles
turn in a singalong performance of “Wouldn’t You Like To Be A Bear?” The
lyrics and chords can be found on their tablatures page
http://www.theshambles.net/tab.htm while info on the project can be found
at http://www.simbasark.org

More Upcoming Releases!
Original Shambles member Ray Brandes will be releasing a two disc
anthology covering his entire career later this year. Included will be
material from all his various album and singles projects as well as
tracks from the Tell Tale Hearts, The Town Criers and of course, the
Shambles. Look for “What Went Wrong” and “Louise” to be part of the
Anthology. Just to mention it, while Mark Z. was a founding member of the
Towne Criers, he’s not on these recordings.

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March 2005 Update - see www.theshambles.net for more information:
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Compilations

Available NOW:
2005 - West of Eden (Zip Records/VACD/US-Australia) All Sorts (original)
2005 - This is Rock 'n' Roll Radio (JAM/VACD/US) Warm This Winter
2005 - Anytime Anywave Vol. 1 + 2 (Rock Indiana/VACD/Spain) Does Stephanie Know (Squire cover)
2005 – Sonic Zirchonia / A Tribute To Neil Diamond (Delerium/VACD/US) Thank The Lord For The Night Time

Available SOON:
2005 – Shout (Biff Bang Pow/VACD/UK) I Can’t Don’t Want To
2005 – The Young Idea /A Tribute To Squire (Twist/VACD/UK) The Life
2005 – Jam On Jeremy / A Tribute To Jeremy (Jealousy/VACD/US) It’s Getting Better!
2005 - Three Ring Circus / A Tribute To Ringo Starr (Jealousy/VACD/US) Snookeroo
2005 – American Pop Stars (Jealousy/VACD/US) Where You Are (original)
2005 – If I Could Write Poetry Vol. II / A Tribute To Television Peronalities
(Beautiful Music/VACD/Canada) If I Could Write Poetry
2005 – Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute to Mike Nesmith (VACD/US) Daily Nightly
2005 – A Tribute To Buffalo Springfield (Not Lame-Maple Music/ 2VACD/ Canada-US)

Albums
2005 – Forty One Sixty / The Songs of Manual Scan and the Shambles (VACD) 22
worldwide performers…

Side Projects
2005 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl / The Rachael Gordon Anthology (Japan - all the non lp
tracks, collaborations and new tunes as well)
2005 – The Rarities / Patron Saints of Could’ve Been (10 tracks penned by either
Derek Duplessie, Dylan Martinez or Bart Mendoza- recordings at overdub stage
Jan/2005)
2005 – Four Eyes Anthology (Japan - Bart produced this collection of non lp
tracks/outtakes and wrote the liner notes)
2005- Children of Nuggets – (Rhino 74639/VABOXSET/US) features The Crawdaddys “I Can Never Tell”
2005 – Classic Powerpop (JAM/VA/DVD) includes Manual Scan’s 1984 video for
“American Way”
2005 – A Tribute to Squire (Twist/CD/UK) will also include the Spring
Collection’s “In A World of My Own.”
2005 Papa Gene’s Orchestra / A Tribute To Mike Nesmith (VACD/US) will also include Mission: To Mars “Different Drum.”

Plans also include new albums from The Shambles, Rachael Gordon, Static Halo and
the Spring Collection, a compilation of various side projects, and appearances on
tribute albums for The Risk and The Jetset. Additionally the band is set to contribute
to an all instrumental music compilation, a power pop Holidays collection, one about
animals and more.

Anytime Anywave Compilation
From Spain’s Rock Indiana label comes Anytime Anywave Volume 1 + 2, with 18
groups turning in covers of eighties favorites. The album includes tracks from a
similarly titled album originally released in 1997, including The Shambles version of
Squire’s “Does Stephanie Know,”

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January 2005 update - see www.theshambles.net for more information:
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Recordings planned for 2005:

The Shambles on Compilations
2005 - This is R 'n' R Radio WFMU Sampler - (JAM/VACD/US) Warm This Winter
2005 - Shout (Biff Bang Pow/VACD/UK) I Can't Don't Want To
2005 - If I Could Write Poetry / A Tribute To Television Personalities
(Beautiful Music/VACD/Canada) If I Could Write Poetry
2005 - A Tribute To Jeremy (Jealousy/VACD/US) It's Getting Better!
2005 - A Tribute To Squire (Twist/VACD/UK) The Life
2005 - Sonic Zirchonia / A Tribute To Neil Diamond (Delerium/VACD/US)
Thank The Lord For The Night Time

Shambles Related Albums
2005 - Forty One Sixty / The Songs of Manual Scan and the Shambles (VACD)
22 worldwide performers.

Side Projects
2005 - Rock 'n' Roll Girl / The Rachael Gordon Anthology (all the non lp
tracks, collaborations and new tunes as well)
2005 - The Rarities / Patron Saints of Could've Been (10 tracks penned by
either Derek Duplessie, Dylan Martinez or Bart Mendoza- recordings at
overdub stage Jan/2005)
2005 - Four Eyes Anthology (Bart put together this collection of non lp
tracks/outtakes and wrote the liner notes)
2005- Children of Nuggets - (Rhino/VABOXSET/US) features The Crawdaddys
"I Can Never Tell"
2005 - Classic Powerpop (VA/DVD) includes Manual Scan's 1984 video for
"American Way"
2005 - A Tribute To Squire (Twist/VACD/UK) will also include the Spring
Collection's "In A World of My Own"

Plans also include new albums from The Shambles, Rachael Gordon, Static
Halo and the Spring Collection, a compilation of various side projects,
and appearances on tribute albums for The Risk and The Jetset.

Additionally the band is set to contribute to an all instrumental music
compilation, a power pop Holidays collection, one about animals and more.

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December 2004 Update - with excerpts from The Shambles' official website.
see www.theshambles.net for more information.
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There will be 2 separate editions of the upcoming Shambles / Manual Scan covers
album, Forty One Sixty. A list of completed tunes so far can be found on the
“Side Projects & Covers” page at The Shambles' official website:
http://www.theshambles.net/side_projects.htm

The Shambles will be contributing the song “I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster,” to Shout,
a new various artist project from British label Biff Bang Pow, with distribution set from
Get Hip! http://www.biffbangpow.org.uk

Jealousy Records is also putting together a new comp, American Popstars, and
The Shambles will also be included with a previously unreleased song TBA. Out in
2005. http://www.jealousy-records.com

Zip Records West of Eden compilation is now available. The Shambles “All Sorts” is
included. See JAM or Not Lame. http://www.ziprecords.com

The much delayed Ringo Starr tribute album Three Ring Circus, which features
The Shambles version of “Snookeroo,” is now set for Spring 2005 from Jealousy Records.

The final line up for the Neil Diamond tribute album Sonic Zirchonia is set for early
2005 with The Shambles version of “Thank the Lord For the Night Time”. Tracks
from Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Jeremy, and more will also be included.
http://www.deliriumrecords.com

Squire’s upcoming tribute disc will include The Shambles cover of "The Life" ,
as well as The Spring Collection (Joe Mendoza) cover of "A world of my own",
and Jeremy "You're the One".

A website with a review of The Shambles “Groovy Thing” single can be found at
http://www.ipunkrock.com/fuzz/inc/articulofuzz.php?id=1208 (in Spanish)

The Shambles “Delve Into Everything” can be found on Three Minute Revolution
from RPM Records through CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rpm96

Here is a site with info on the 1990 film A Girl To Kill For, which includes
Manual Scan’s “Nothing Can Be Everything.”
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099663/soundtrack

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Just out - the Spring Collection’s self titled debut, 15 songs by Joe Mendoza plus
a cover of Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight. Featured are Bart Mendoza (bass
/vocals), Mike Kamoo (production/drums/percussion etc) and Derek Duplessie
(pedal steel.)

The Squire tribute album is due Mar. 2005, with the Shambles' cover of
“The Life.” Bart Mendoza will also be writing the liner notes for the tribute.

Mark Z. and the Crawdaddys will have a song included on an upcoming Rhino
Records Children of Nuggets box set. (“I Can Never Tell”) http://www.rhino.com

JAM Records will be issuing a DVD next year of rare vintage powerpop and mod
videos, including Manual Scan’s “American Way”.
http://www.jamrecordings.com

The Rarities, which includes Bart Mendoza on guitar, bass and occasional vocals, have
been in the studio with Gregory Page at the recording controls, and Danny Cress
on drums. Work has begun on ten songs penned by Derek Duplessie, Dylan Martinez
and Bart, with covers of Concrete Blondes “Happy Birthday,” and Big Stars
“Thirteen” also amongst songs taped. http://derekduplessie.com/rarities.htm

The West of Eden Compilation from Zip Records will be out January 11, 2005.
It will include the song "All Sorts".
http://www.ziprecords.com/artists/westofeden/index.shtml

The Television Personalities tribute album, If I Could Write Poetry, from
Canadian label Beautiful Music, with the title track by the Shambles has been
delayed until 2005. Catalog number is BEAUTY 005. Also upcoming from the
label is The Many Moods of Beauty an instrumental album, which will feature a
Shambles track.

Daniel Hall's album, System Overload, from Germany’s Safety Records, features
the song "Survive" by Bart Mendoza of The Shambles & Jeppe Riddervold. Amazon
link with more info, including cover art plus a song clip: www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002SLVAI/qid=1091700792/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_11_1/028-2326318-3253304

The new Cockeyed Ghost album, The Alternate History Of Cockeyed
Ghost-Rarities Vol.2, on Karma Frog Records, features their version of
“Brilliant” from The Shambles' Clouds All Day album. It is available both on
it’s own and as part of a box set You Don’t Know Me Deluxe Edition
http://members.aol.com/CGspace/main.html

The Shambles 06/07/04 Casbah show is now available for download on eMusic.
It's a live performance with a couple of unreleased songs in the set. Visit
www.emusiclive.com for info.

The Shambles will tape “Thank The Lord For The Night Time” for an upcoming
Neil Diamond tribute album, Sonic Zirconia being released by Delerium Records.
www.deliriumrecords.com

Into the Jet Stream of Pop (Beauty 004) is a new compilation featuring the Shambles
song “Blindspot.”
www.thebeautifulmusic.com

Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio Vol. 1 on Michigan label Jam Records will include the Shambles
version of “Warm This Winter” as well as Jamie Hoover & Bill Lloyd, The Lola’s,
The Rooks, DM3, The Kennedys, Chris Von Sneidern, Phil Angotti and the Idea,
and more.

International Pop Overthrow Vol. 7 from Not Lame is a 3-CD 69 track compilation
including tracks from Jason Falkner, Four Eyes, Frank Barajas, Jeremy, Blue Ash,
Owsley, Tommy Keene and Static Halo with “Fade,” which Bart Mendoza co-wrote
the lyrics and sings on.
www.notlame.com

Bart & Kevin’s former band Manual Scan and Bart & Mike’s side project Mission:
To Mars* will have tracks on upcoming Wizzard Brew compilations from Japan’s
Wizzard In Vinyl label. Songs TBA.

Shambles covers album, Forty One Sixty will be released in the U.S. on Earthling
Records, distributed by Michigan’s JAM Recordings.

JAM Records has a limited amount of the Lola's Spanish Best of “Silver & Gold”
with The Shambles song “I Can’t Don’t Want To Faster” and 26 other songs.
http://www.jamrecordings.com/index.php

The long lost complete tapes for Manual Scan’s (The Tom Ward lineup) rendition
of “For Your Love” (Yardbirds) recorded in 1986 with The Jetset’s Paul
Bevoir directing the proceedings (and contributing vocals) as well as keyboard
overdubs from Robert Boynton of If Tomorrow have surfaced, and been remixed by
Mike Kamoo.

Side project news: Mike & Bart’s Mission: To Mars* has taped a version of
“Different Drum” for a long delayed Mike Nesmith tribute album.

Mike Kamoo is also a member of numerous other groups with recordings out,
including the Stereotypes, Bad Apples, Mango and Tomorrows Son. He also
was the drummer with The Melanies.

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Upcoming projects for the Shambles include a track on the upcoming
"California Pop" comp on Australia's Zip records and tribute albums
for Squire ( "The Life"-Twist Records, England) , Television Personalities
("If I Could Write Poetry"-Beautiful Music, Canada), and Ringo Starr
("Snookeroo"-Jealousy Records, U.S.), as well as The Shambles' album #5.

Also in progress is "Forty One Sixty", a Shambles/Manual Scan covers album
featuring tracks from artists including Static Halo, Happy Losers, The Sleepwalkers,
Viva Brown, So So Buffalo, The Kingpins, The Lolas, Jeremy, Hip Notes, Rachel
Gordon, Ed James, The Ringles, Joe Algeri & Stefan Johansson, Herb Eimerman,
Glowfriends, Afterglow, Johnny Rock, Lemons Are Yellow, Mega Super Ultra,
The Eddies, Cock Eyed Ghost, and Mark DeCerbo. Additionally to be included
is Liebling's recording of the song "Survive", co-written by Danish musician Jeppe
Riddervold and Bart Mendoza of The Shambles, which won first place in the
2003 EMI Publishing Contest in Berlin.

Reviews and Press

2009-04-30T14:36:00.000-07:00

Shambles REVIEWS and Press - Check back often for updates.

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Anna Troy and Spring Collection Reviews in the San Diego Troubadour:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/cdreviews/cdreviews.aspx

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Shambles in San Diego Reader music section:

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/dec/01/hot-concerts-this-week-k23-orchest ra-farewell-show/

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North County Times review:

http://trageser.com/music/album-shambles.php

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"20 Explosive Hits"
The Shambles
Black Cherry Group

Any other group recording songs such as the Who's "Is It in My Head?" or Elton John's "Harmony" as part of a CD of covers would likely title the album something along the lines of "Lost Nuggets." But such is the off-center musical taste of the members of San Diego's resident modsters the Shambles that the title "20 Explosive Hits" on their new collection of covers is probably not even ironic. They do a nice job of capturing the '60s vibe of most of the songs here ---- the guitars jangle and the vocal harmonies are spot-on. The songs come from the 1950s (Connie Francis!) through the '90s (a cover of Oasis' "She's Electric"), but everything they tackle is filtered through their mod sensibility ---- there isn't a track here that wouldn't fit comfortably on an Austin Powers soundtrack. The most intriguing track is the last, a live medley of hits from San Diego bands, taking in Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," the Cascades' "Rhythm of the Rain," "Meant to Live" by Switchfoot and the Monroes' "What Do All the People Know?" It's a nice, enthusiastic nod to some of the biggest bands to come out of San Diego. B+
-North County Times

20 Explosive Hits
The Shambles
The Shambles' fifth full-length release is a loving tribute to the classic K-Tel multi-artist albums of the 1970's! “20 Explosive Hits”, is a bit of a misleading title since it gathers 21 prime cover tunes from throughout their career, plus a 4-song medley. With their catalog currently out of print, this is the only way to find them putting their stamp on songs by The Who ("Is It In My Head"), Jeremy ("It's Getting Better"), Squire ("Does Stephanie Know?"), Oasis ("She's Electric"), The Monkees ("Daily Nightly"), The Beatles ("Fixing A Hole"), The Jam ("But I'm Different Now"), The Zombies ("You Make Me Feel Good"), Connie Francis ("Warm This Winter"), The Understones ("It's Going To Happen"), Ringo Starr ("Snookeroo"), Rain Parade ("You Are My Friend"), The Birds ("Leavin' Here"), The Raspberries ("Might As Well") and more! Many of the tracks make an appearance on a Shambles release for the first time, with the whole thing capped off by the band’s infamous “San Diego Medley” live aural compilation of San Diego related hit songs ("In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", "Rhythm Of The Rain", "Meant To Live", and "What Do All The People Know"). The rough medley was taped, off the cuff, at the end of a session at Strate Sound Studios, for FM94.9’s "Pyles Sessions" show, helmed by Tim Pyles. GREAT!!!!
-Kool Kat Music Distribution / USA

20 Explosive Hits
The Shambles
The Shambles are back with a new release for 2008!!! These San Diego giants have just made one of the best albums of their career. Amazingly, they are one of the best power pop bands on the planet and here on "20 Explosive Hits" the band take on all cover songs doing a superb job. They make the songs all their own covering diverse artists such as... The Monkees, The Turtles, The Who, Neil Diamond, The Raspberries, Jeremy, Oasis, The Jam, The Birds, Rain Parade, Sam Phillips, Elton John, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, The Zombies, and many others. You won't be disappointed with this album. Ironically, "20 explosive Hits" actually has 22 tracks!!! The album is crammed packed with one great hit after another done only as The Shambles can do! Buy it now while supplies last!!!! It's Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!!!
-JAM Distribution / USA

20 Explosive Hits
The Shambles
Information: The Shambles are back with a new release for 2008!!! With this release the band take on all cover songs...The Monkees, The Turtles, The Who, Neil Diamond, The Raspberries, Jeremy, The Jam, The Birds, Rain Parade, Sam Phillips, Elton John, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, The Zombies, and many others. Finally, "20 explosive Hits" actually has 22 tracks!!!
Price: £12.99 Product Code: SHAX3
- Heyday Distribution / England

Miscellaneous Press:

Staring at the Sun, Dave Humphries, Anna Troy Press!
03/26/08 Citybeat - gives the SATSVI show a nice mention
in the "Nightgeist" column. Dave Humphries album is also
reviewed.
03/27/08 Night & Day - devotes half of George Varga’s
column to the show
and we have to mention Anna Troy’s wonderful article in
the San Diego Union
2/10/08 - San Diego Union - by George Varga
Both the Casbah and M-Theory Records also highlighted
thier mailouts with the show.

March 2008 Pacific Magazine – Bart interviewed on favorite clothing w/pic of
“Forty One Sixty”

February 10, 2008 Union Tribune article about Anna Troy. Bart has a mention.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080210/news_1a10viewm.html

Press
May 2007 San Diego Metropolitan Newspaper – The Shambles get a name check in an
article about San Diego Soundscape

June 2007 The Troubadour - An excellent picture of The Shambles at Artwalk, is
on the Troubadours back page of the June Issue (w/ Dave Howard cover story)

June 12 Citybeat – The bands show at House of Blues on June 19 rates as Plan B,
to Norah Jones Plan A.

June 14 SignOn San Diego – Street – An article about Dizzy’s temporary shut down
includes a pic of the band on it’s stage.

July The Troubadour - The Shambles get a blurb and a pic in a story on IPO.

July 2007 Misty Lane – Bart interview on The Shambles

July 19 Sign On San Diego -The Shambles get a name check in an article on this
years Pride celebration

July 27 Ansia De Color – The Shambles have an article with pic, plus a song on
the accompanying CD

October 4 The Reader – Bart is interviewed in an article on San Diego music
history, specifically on Wings 1976 concert.

October 11 2007 The Reader – The band is name checked in an article on Adam
Gimbel’s Music trivia night

November 2007 The Troubadour – two pictures of the band in “Local Seen.”

ONLINE:
Hipcrank.com:
I WOULD WRITE A THOUSAND WORDS (The Beautiful Music)
Volume two of an expected (gasp) ten volume tribute set to the much loved
Television Personalities, picks up exactly where Volume One left off: cramming
tewnty-something disparate tracks by a surprising range of performers, then
sneaking in a bonus disc just in case your TVP fix wasn't complete. Which, for
folks out of the know, begs the question: what the hell is going on here, who
the hell are the Television Personalities, and does Pearl Jam know about this?
Well, anyone hearing the hypnotizing clever quirk pop emanating from Dan Treacy
will set you straight. There's just something magical about the tunes, something
that begs anyone with any musical leanings to play the damn stuff. So here we
are: Volume Two and we're barely getting started. Bookended by two wonderful
versions of "If I Could Write Poetry" (the dreamy stringed section version by
The Shambles, and the stark dreamy version by the late Nikki Sudden), Volume 2
craftily mixes new and old performances, known and osbcure, fun and serious.
It's a wonderful mix of excellent performances, daring versions and some
charmingly iffy moments (all much like the TVP themselves), and a testament to
the power and diversity of one of Britain's most overlooked songsmiths (Dan
Treacy). Keep up your collection whatever you do.

03/22/07 North County Times - "The Young Idea: A Tribute to Squire"
Review featuring both The Shambles and Spring Collection.

03/31/07 North County Times - Bart gets a name check in a review of
Rachael Gordon's new album, "Rock 'n' Roll Girl"

04/18/07 Citybeat Plan A SLSD3

04/19/07 San Diego Union Tribune / Night & Day SLSD3 + pic of Anna Troy

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Staring at The Sun V Project Press (band related interviews):

02/21/07 Downtown News (SATSV Overview + pic of Anna Troy)
02/21/07 Citybeat Plan A
02/21/07 North County Times (interview plus pic of Bart & Chuck)
02/22/07 San Diego Union Tribune / Night & Day Also of Note
02/22/07 Peninsula Beacon (SATSV Overview + pic of Anna Troy)
02/28/07 Citybeat Plan A
03/08/07 Downtown News (SATSV Overview + pics of Four Eyes, Berkley Hart)
03/01/07 Presidio Sentinel
04/01/07 Presidio Sentinel (album review + interview)

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North County Times review of the Squire Tribute cd:

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/03/22/entertainment/music/10_25_233_21_07.txt

POP/ROCK

B+ "The Young Idea: A Pop Tribute to Anthony Meynell and Squire"

Various artists

Twistus3 Records

A tribute to a fairly obscure revival band? Only the mods could come up
with such a concept ---- and pull it off with such a fresh, fun sound.

In the late '70s and early '80s, a mod revival was reinterpreting the
sounds of the mid-'60s Who and Small Faces with punk and new wave
influences. While the Jam was the best-known of the mod revivalists,
there were plenty of less-famous bands at the time ---- among them one
Anthony Meynell and his band, Squire. Formed in Guildford, England, in
the late '70s, Squire put out a series of singles before breaking up. In
1985, Meynell moved to San Diego, where he joined up with the
still-booming mod revival going on here.

But by the late '80s, even mod-friendly San Diego was no longer the hub
it once had been and the mod revival scene had basically died out, the
once-young hip modsters grown up.

Grown up, perhaps, but still modsters at heart. San Diego's Bart Mendoza
and his band, the Shambles, are among the more than a dozen bands on "The
Young Idea," a new tribute to Squire. Every song was written by Meynell,
and the bands range from San Diego to Australia to Meynell's native
England. The production is consistently top-notch throughout, and the
arrangements have that bright, sunny pop-rock sound that defines mod.

And then there's this: Meynell wrote some really terrific little pop
songs. Maybe they didn't get on the mainstream charts, but there's a
reason a dozen bands from around the world were willing to donate time
and energy to re-recording these tunes.

The Shambles, one of the bands featured on this album, perform Tuesday
(March 27, 2007) at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach.

---- Jim Trageser

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The Shambles have a mention in this Dagger review:

http://www.indiepages.com/dagger/reviews.html
(see the Reviews section dated 02/06/06)

V/A- INTO THE JET STREAM OF POP- THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC- Reviewed the Television
Personalities tribute cd (that these folks released ) last week and here’s another fine release from this
Canadian label. It looks like one of the Jet Set comps that Siesta Records released (or something on
the el’ label) with shots of Pan Am jets, stewardesses straight offa Carnaby Street and a batch of cool
music. And when you can get together a stable of pop bands as delicious as The Loch Ness Mouse
(Norway), June Brides (UK), Shambles (USA), The Higher Elevations (Sweden) and NYC’s The
Baskervilles then you know your great to lame ratio is gonna be pretty high. I also discovered a few
new faves here in the likes of Summer Factory and Sugarplum. The Beautiful Music label is off to a
great start.

( www.thebeautifulmusic.com )

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Review of The Spring Collection from Dagger website -
http://www.indiepages.com/dagger/reviews.html 12/10/05 Reviews section:
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THE SPRING COLLECTION- S/T- BLINDSPOT- I’m always amazed at bands
who manage to come up with fresh songs doing the classic Beatles/Beach Boys/Byrds
format of jangly pop. In essence , you could say, yes, it has ! all been done before but
a great song is a great song and a solid batch of 16 songs is a solid batch of 16 songs
and San Diego’s The Spring Collection have done it in glowing fashion. The band is led
by singer/songwriter Joe Mendoza (his brother Bart, also in The Shambles among other
bands, plays bass ) the band has their chops down and Joe seems to come up with a
never-ending supply of chewy hooks for us listeners to sink our buck teeth into.
“On and On”, “Something Happened”, “You’re the One”, “Going Away”, the list goes
on and on. If you like the type of music usually championed on labels like Not lame,
Paisley Pop, Jam, and the like then this will indeed perk your ears up.
(mendozab@juno.com )

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Review by Lee Zimmerman from the September/October 2005, Issue 50 of Amplifier
Magazine, page 71:

Various Artists
Jam On Jeremy
Ear Theory

This is your life, Jeremy Morris! At least that's what it sounds like from the glowing
verbal accolades that kick off this tribute to one of power pop's most gifted pundits.
While the admirers focus on Morris' generosity of spirit, the 14 songs that follow
center the attention on the music itself; a lush, breathlessly effervescent sound that
betrays a variety of classic references. Lisa Mychols' "Pop Rules" sound like a
dead-on redo of "R.O.C.K. in The U.S.A." while The Shambles' take on "It's
Getting Better" recasts the Who's version of "Summertime Blues," retaining the roar
of it's Keith Moon-like percussion. On the other hand, while "Highway To Heaven"
may be reminiscent of the ACDC anthem, The Ringles' rendition of the Morris song
suggests a road with simpler access. In fact, as Herb Eimerman, Phil Angotti, and
the rest of this devoted assemblage make clear, these songs are more about beauty
than bluster. "You're Not Alone" tugs a the heartstrings, "Happy Helmut" is lush and
effusive, and "Love Is Alive" reflects its reassuring moniker. In these troubled times,
such sunny sentiments are a welcome respite. Jam on Jeremy, indeed.

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From Eric Sorensen's August 2005 column at fufkin.com:

Does San Diego pop icon Bart Mendoza ever rest? Bart was kind
enough to send me another compilation of recent recordings by
the Spring Collection, Rachel Gordon, Static Halo, Mission to
Mars and several of Bart's solo demos. There is no shortage of
jangly riffs on the featured songs. Pop fans should keep an
eye out for forthcoming releases that will include the works
of the aforementioned artists. "Better With You" by the Spring
Collection is pure pop confection. Long may you run, Sir Bart
… and mates!

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The Shambles "All Sorts" was included in Anya Marina's 20 "Recommended
from FM94.9" in the July 2005 issue of Music Matters Magazine, page 26.

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The Shambles turn up twice in John Borack's Distortion column featured in
Amplifier Magazine #49 July-Aug 2005 both times as mentions about their
contributions to recent tribute albums for Jeremy Morris and Neil
Diamond. In regard to the Neil Diamond Tribute, "The only reasons to pick up the
otherwise dreadful (album)." According to Borack, Jeremy Morris is the other
contender.

That same issue sports these words from Borack on the Spring Collections' debut
album. The review explains more: "Ending this issues raving is a BIG
thumbs up to the Spring Collection, whose self titled album is sure to be
a contender for top ten honors come the end of the year. Led by
singer/songwriter Joe Mendoza (his brother Bart, of mod popsters The
Shambles, guests on bass), the Collection specializes in chiming,
charming powerpop, combining early Byrds like guitars with Shoes-y vocals
to create quite the creamy dreamy concoction. 16 tracks of wholesome pop
goodness, sent from the heavens. Plus, it features a kick *** power pop
cover of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" to boot! Get this one, trust
me."

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The Spring Collection "The Spring Collection" (Blindspot Records) What we
have here is a very promising debut album from an Encinitas, California
band that pops in all the right places at all the right times. Armed with
an impressive pedigree, The Spring Collection stars the talents of singer
and songwriter Joe Mendoza, guitarist Derek Duplessie of The Rarities and
drummer Mike Kamoo, whose resume involves stints with The Stereotypes and
The Melanies. As well, Joe's brother, Bart Mendoza of Manual Scan and The
Shambles fame, appears on the disc, playing bass and providing background
vocals. Each track on "The Spring Collection" is strong, honest and
inspired. A crack combination of infectious energy and catchy hooks rule
the turf on power popping tunes such as "But I Did" and "A Little Bit Of
Me." A plumped up cover of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" also graces
the record. If bands like The Searchers, The Byrds and Gin Blossoms ring
your senses, then you're sure to appreciate "The Spring Collection" and
its many charms.
Beverly Paterson / Twist & Shake July 2005

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Excerpt from Mike Bennett's June 2005 column at fufkin.com
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Various Artists -- Jam On Jeremy (Ear Theory):

Starting off with Lisa Mychols' fine take on "Pop Rules", this
album radiates happy melodic vibes, with plenty of guitars.
Then there's the excellent work turned in by Lolas (who are
part of Jeremy's Jam Records stable), who, by law, should be
required to appear on all power pop tribute albums. The
riff-a-riffic "I'm Flying" is tailor made for the ebullient
sound of Tim Boykin and crew. Phil Angotti is another Jam
Records artist who scores, as the gentle "Love is Alive" is in
the vein of Badfinger...or for that matter, Angotti. Kat
Parsons gives Jeremy the piano chanteuse treatment on "You're
Not Alone", which is an anthem of empathy that provides strong
insight into Morris as a person. Pretty sentiments, lovingly
rendered. But Jeremy is a rocker, and The Shambles provide
proof with "It's Getting Better", infusing some Who doing
"Summertime Blues" into the proceedings.

jamrecordings.com

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Ear Theory Recordings has just released a fifteen-track tribute to
Jeremy, entitled Jam On Jeremy. It goes without saying that
there are plenty of chiming, ringing guitars on the tribute
disc tracks. My favorites include "Chain Reaction" by Ed
James, "It's Getting Better" by the Shambles, "Highway To
Heaven" By the Ringles, "I'm Flying" by the Lolas and "Walking
In The Sunshine" by Herb Eimerman. A big thumb's up to Gary
Pig Gold, the artists and the indie pop personalities who
contributed lovingly to this upbeat compilation!

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from Dagger #36, Spring 2005 issue:
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V/A WEST OF EDEN - ZIP - The usually reliable Zip Records is back
with yet another comp, this time you have 17 songs by California
bands. It's not all the labels familiar power-pop either. You have more
rock stuff from The Muffs, Carlos!, and The Paranoids. More Power-
pop stuff from The Well-Wishers, The Shambles, and Caroline NO
and then something in-between from PersEPhone's Bees, Fields of
Gaffney, and The Chantigs. Nice variations on the pop format.
(www.ziprecords.com)

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Excerpt from Eric Sorensen's May 2005 column at fufkin.com
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Two recent tribute discs with catchy cover tracks are A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You:
An Indie Tribute to Neil Diamond and Friends And Lovers: Songs of Bread. My favorite
cuts from the Neil Diamond tribute disc are "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" by Jeremy
Morris, "Thank The Lord For The Nighttime" by the Shambles and "Cherry, Cherry" by
Danny Dean & The Homewreckers. The top song on the Bread tribute disc is Ken
Stringfellow's version of "Down On My Knees."

Speaking of the Shambles, the prolific Bart Mendoza has been busy with tribute tracks
(including "Whatever Happened To Saturday Night" for the forthcoming Buffalo Springfield
tribute disc), a kiddie track entitled "Wouldn't You Like To Be A Bear?" for a San Diego
fundraiser disc, and other original tracks. With Bart busy in the recording studio, no one
should doubt whether pop music is alive and well in San Diego!

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Another compilation, Any Time Any Wave, features 18 artists
doing versions of songs from the New Wave era. My favorite
tracks are "Oliver's Army" by the Imposibles and "Does
Stephanie Know?" by the Shambles. Long may you run, Sir Bart
Mendoza!

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More Recent Review Excerpts:

…"Warm This Winter" by The Shambles surges forth as another outstanding track on
the collection, with its assured delivery and pronounced hooks…” - Beverly
Paterson reviews the track from This is R ‘n’ R Radio Music Dish March 12 2005

San Diego's The Shambles are one of pop's hidden secrets, and this Bart Mendoza
led band doesn't disappoint with the short and sweet heavenly jangle of "All
Sorts". – Mike Bennett reviews the West of Eden track in the Fufkin Capsule
Reviews April 2005

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John Borack's review of THIS IS ROCK AND ROLL RADIO from the Feb. 2005 edition of fufkin.com
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Various Artists: This is Rock 'n' Roll Radio, Volume 1 (JAM
Records)

This one's a 29-track collection of juicy power pop nuggets
from various members of the indie pop underground. In addition
to being an ace CD in its own right, it also serves as a nifty
companion to a cooler-than-cool radio show called THIS IS ROCK
'N' ROLL RADIO, broadcast on Sunday nights from 9:00pm -
midnight (EST) on WXXE in Syracuse, NY and on the web at
www.wxxe.org. The perpetrators of the show---and the fine
CD---are veteran music journalist/all-around swell guy Carl
Cafarelli and his trusty sidekick Dana Bonn, who have loaded
up THIS IS ROCK AND ROLL RADIO, VOLUME 1 with song after song
of punchy guitars, shiny harmonies and melodies that are
catchier than (insert your favorite cliche here).

Many of the genre's top artists are present and accounted for,
including late, lamented Australian pop titans DM3 (who offer
up the mighty "1 x 2 x Devastated"), Jamie Hoover and Bill
Lloyd (the slinky "Screen Time"), the Flashcubes (Cafarelli's
longtime fave rave, who contribute a rockin' 'lil homage
called "Carl, You Da Man"), Chris von Sneidern (the
super-catchy "Lonely Tonight") and The Lolas (the
previously-unreleased "Sticker").

Other favorites on TIRARR are San Diego mod-popsters The
Shambles, whose speedy "Warm This Winter" may just be the best
thing they've ever done; The Kennedys' sprightly, faithful
cover of The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing," which is
fortified by Maura Kennedy's sexy vocals; Jeremy Morris'
heartfelt "What God Wants"; The Finkers' chiming, charming
"Last Thing on My Mind"; and an alternate version of the
Rooks' "Sometimes," which is grittier and punchier than the
original take. Oh, and some group called The Popdudes also
make an appearance with the Robbie Rist-sung "Desperation
Time."

All in all, a great CD that fans of the power pop genre and
newbies alike should enjoy.

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Review of WEST OF EDEN by Rick Schadelbauer from Amplifier Magazine #46, Jan/Feb 2005 issue
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Though California is still a golden state of mind, finding its true essence is
definitely more complex than it was in the days when the brothers Wilson sang of
sun, sand and surf. The California sound is far less easily defined now as well
– long gone is the time when one could drop the needle on a Mamas and Papas
record and practically feel the warmth of the sun and smell the citrus groves.
San Francisco-based Zip Records has come as close as anybody to capturing the
essence of the dawn-of-the-21st century left coast sound on West of Eden, a
seventeen-track bolt of sunshine (on such a winter's day). In the "wish they all
could be California girls" department, Ana Waronker's "California Fade" recalls
Susana Hoffs minus the litlle girl vocal affections, and the Muff's "Even Now"
sails along on Kim Shattuck's near perfect pop voice. Lisa Mychols'
farfisa-fueled "Out of My Mind", with its gritty, distorted vocals, rocks harder
than almost anything else in her formidable recorded oeuvre. Not to be outdone
by the ladies, power pop veterans The Rubinoos contribute their take on Burt
Bacharach's "My Little Red Book" – though uncharacteristically keyboard driven,
it's still unmistakably the 'noos. The Well Wishers' "Something on Your Mind" is
a melodic tip of the Stetson to the Bakersfield sound. Best of all, though, is
The Shambles' "All Sorts", which brilliantly ties together everything wonderful
about the California sound – jangly guitars, ethereal harmonies, wryly sarcastic
lyrics – in a tidy two minutes thirty-eight seconds.

http://www.ziprecords.com for more info or pick it up from Not Lame or Jam
Recordings!

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Reviews of What You're Missing and Chelsea Smiles from Torpedo Records
http://www.torpedopop.com/reviewss.htm
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THE SHAMBLES
What You're Missing [Snap]

The addition to the title of this album says “a collection of out of
print rarities, hard to find album tracks, outtakes, demos and live
recordings” which gives a pretty clear idea that this is a must-have
for the fans, but it's also a good introduction of the Shambles'
musical profile for the uninformed.

One of their most obvious characteristics is the combination of the
most diverse '60s influences painted with a bit of some modern
shades with a special emphasis on minor chords which results in a
recognizable sound besides the obvious inspirations.

David Bash, one of the renowned journalists of the modern pop order,
gave a very picturesque comment on the visual effect that the band
left on him and it was something like this: “Bart Mendoza
(voc./guitar) would be easy to imagine in the Yardbirds' '65 line
up, Mark Z. (bass), the embodyment of Paul Kantner's "surrealistic"
picture from '67 and Kevin Donaker Ring (solo guitar) as an image of
some '69-prog band member who'd just discovered the thrill of
recording albums of seven (?!?!)-songs equally disposed over the
double vinyl”.

During his career, Mendoza earned the tag of one of the most
important faces in the process of forming the San Diego
neo-mod/sixties/power-pop scene, while the Shambles represent some
kind of a culmination, gathering the members from a couple of it's
most important bands (The Manual Scan, The Tell-Tale Hearts, The
Crawdaddys, The Hoods ...) with the ever-changing drum stool men.

Besides the eight years long career, thanks to their uncompromising
attitude and the non-understanding labels, The Shambles' discography
is made only of two albums consisting of recordings from various
periods (one of them is a Japan-only release!) and countless
compilation and tribute-album appearances all over the world.

This is a collection of those “throw overs” with a couple of covers
that perfectly represent the variety of influences like The Birds'
version of the mod-classic Leaving Here, the pure pop of The
Merseys' Sorrow , the Count Five's garage-punk dynamite Psychotic
Reaction, some '70s jewels like the Raspberries' Might As Well, the
quadrophenic Is It In My Head, Elton John's Harmony surprise or the
post-new wave classics But I'm Different Now by The Jam and It's
Going To Happen by the Undertones.

Of course, the real treasure of the album are Bart's originals, the
mod-pop wonders Innocence Becomes You and (She's used to playing
with) Fire with a moderate amount of r'n'b ingredients, comparable
to the similar Zombie-efforts (I Love You, Indication, Whenever
You're Ready...), the funky-charged bullet called Changes, worthy of
THE “revolver” and Paul's most inspirative bass parts, The Wonders'
inspired A Short Spiral (Will Tell) , Delve Into Everything,
intended for the Monkees reanimation and two more great
Squire-tributes, Does Stephanie Know and It's Mod Mod world.

If you think that your time has gone away some 35 years ago, The
Shambles are exactly “What You're Missing”!

GORAN OBRADOVIC
/ POPISM

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THE SHAMBLES
Chelsea Smiles (and more) [Snap]

Even though it's a re-release of a six-song E.P. from 1997, this
album will surely find it's place on many year lists, because of the
whole bunch of bonuses, and even extra bonuses, adding a brand new
musical experience.

Like always, The Shambles keep that fine line between being a
sixteez revival band and a regular moderndaze act, and therefore
fulfiling the desires of both moptop-heads and contemporary
power-pop fans, and still digging that recognisable “Graham
gouldmines” of no-chorus pop concept.

The first half of the audience is treated with the band's
exceptional Zombiefied sense of Brit-melodies, combined with the
U.S. garage sounds, realised through the tunes like A Short Spiral,
recalling the r'n'beat of “some other guys”, The Waiting Game,
sounding like a sophisticated take on mid-'60s punk, complete with
the genre-defining guitar riff, or the bluesy-pop sound of Child's
Play, spiced with some fine bass-rolling by Mark Z. On the other
hand, the classic power-pop fans will find themselves move to the
groove of Blurs Somewhere, Fear or Grace Intervenes.

The covers-section mirrors a real fine record collection. When
covering a song like The Turtles' Happy Together, equaling the
original is not likely to happen too often, and that's exactly what
happens here! Then, there's an almost obvious choice for a band like
this, but ........ they're clever enough to chose the Betty Everett
original of You're No Good instead of the 'Jeans moody Merseybeat
version, making it not so obvious after all.

I don't know about you, but only 50 seconds of Sonny Curtis' Love Is
All Around are more than enough to make my day, and while we're
still back in time, there's the fellow San Diegans', The Cascades'
Rhythm Of The Rain, here in it's ultimate folky-pop rendition, as
well as Mike Nesmith's “revolver” called Daily Nightly.

Climbing up the time-ladder, you'll also hear generous tributes to
the likes of Los Bravos, Interview and even Oasis and The Cardigans.
Anyway, there's such a variety of sounds goin' on here, that you
just can't miss with this record. It will surely make you smile no
matter if you're in Chelsea or wherever in the world!

GORAN OBRADOVIC
/ POPISM

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Spring Collection mention from Eric Sorensen's top cds of 2004 list:
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THE SPRING COLLECTION - The Spring Collection (self-released;
available from Not Lame) Joe Mendoza, with help from brother
Bart (of the Shambles), has released an exceptional disc that
is overflowing with jangly tracks - including a Byrdsian
version of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight." Think Shoes,
Records and Shambles.

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Spring Collection review from Eric Sorensen's January 2005 column:
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The Spring Collection - by the Spring Collection. I cannot say
enough about this terrific disc! The album cover and insert
photos picture an assortment of Rickenbacker guitars and an
acoustic 12-string guitar - so this is a clue regarding the
contents. Joe Mendoza, with support from brother Bart Mendoza
(of the Shambles), is the driving force in this band - that,
too, is a clue regarding the contents. This disc jangles from
start to finish - with two tracks that will compete for Song
of the Month honors ("But, I Did" and "Wonderful Tonight" - a
power pop take on Eric Clapton's ballad). America's Finest
City has provided the indie pop community with an album that
truly represents the sunshine pop of Southern California. Long
may you run, Sir Joe and bandmates!

Copyright © Fufkin.com. All Rights Reserved.

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Eric Sorensen's review of Rachael Gordon's "The Coming of Spring" in the February
2003 issue of his column at fufkin.com:
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"The Coming of Spring - by Rachel Gordon. Move over Sam Phillips, Aimee
Mann, Susanna Hoffs, Maura Kennedy and Amy Rigby … and make room for
another refreshing female voice in the indie pop ranks. Rachel Gordon has
released a 14-song debut disc that is a pop fan’s delight … and
three-fourths of the tunes feature jangly and chiming guitar riffs! That
makes this a highly captivating disc. Rachel gets plenty of studio support
from an All-Star San Diego cast that includes Bart Mendoza, Ray Brandes,
Hector Penalosa and A.J. Croce. “Hearts Will Be Broken,” by John Wicks and
the Records, is among the cover tunes included on the album; several
“Starry Eyes” riffs are also sprinkled into “Almost.” The Coming of Spring
is a joy to listen to. The combination of Rachel’s great voice, a terrific
selection of mid-tempo tunes, and lots of jangly guitars should hook
plenty of fans for Ms. Gordon. Kudos to the indie label Sounds of
Subterrania (www.soundsofsubterrania.com) for releasing this gem of an
album."

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Other Related News

2009-04-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

Other Shambles And Related News - Check back often for updates.

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October, 3 2008 09:00 AM - San Diego Living - XETV/6 - Anna Troy
, San Diego, California -

Anna Troy performs on San Diego Living ! 9 a.m.

October, 4 2008 09:30 AM - KUSI-TV / Anna Troy
, San Diego, California -

Anna Troy will promote her new album, Wait Another Day, with a live appearance on KUSI-TV!! She’ll play a song 9:30 a.m.-ish and then close out the hour with another one!

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The Shambles are on the cover of the Troubadour's September 2008 issue which
contains a 2 page article also.

www.sandiegotroubadour.com

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Never before seen photos taken at various Manual Scan shows in the mid eighties including club zu can be found out this link (start on image 128):

http://www.think.cz/san_diego_modscene_1980s/pages/zu_7.htm

Another Manual Scan photo can be found here:

http://flickr.com/photos/63191197@N00/2777555638/sizes/l/

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Anna Troy a guest on Tim Pyles FM94.9 show on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at
9:00 p.m.

www.fm949sd.com

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Mod/Ska Music on the radio in SD - FM94/9

8.25.2008 through 8.29.2008
Tim Pyles' radio show is every Sunday night from 8 to 10pm on FM94/9 (94.9fm in SD)
or www.fm949sd.com for Streaming or On Demand (www.fm949sd.com/aod/aod.cfm)
this is where Sundays show is archived.

The Local Member Of The Day:

Monday – The Donkey Show “ Bali Island ”
Tuesday – Manual Scan “All Night Stand” and “Nothing Can Be Everything”
Wednesday – The Tell Tale Hearts “My World Is Upside Down”
Thursday – Unsteady “ Tokyo ”
Friday – Gravedigger V “She’s A Cur” and “One Ugly Child”

www.fm949sd.com

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Monday, September 15, 2008
Dave Humphries on KUSI Sept 13 - link to clip!
You can watch Dave Humphries appearance on KUSI's
Morning Show here! :
http://www.kusi.com/news/goodmorning/28369994.html

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Dave Humphries Nominated for SDMA! + Second Pressing!
Dave Humphries "and so it goes..." has been nominated in
the category of "Best Pop Album" in the 2008 San Diego
Music Awards! Congratulations! It's hoped that Beatles
compatriot Tony Sheridan will be back in San Diego to
team up with Dave for a live performance of this killer
album in summer 2009. We'll keep you posted!

In related news thanks to airplay - ranging from San
Diego's The Walrus/FM to BBC Liverpool - the first
pressing has SOLD OUT! A second pressing will be
available in late August - collector's alert, this new
edition features new disc art and a new back tray card!

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On page 39 (pdf file page 41) of the March 2008 issue of Pacific San Diego Magazine
is a quote by Bart and a photo of the cover of "Forty One Sixty, The Songs of The Shambles".

http://www.pacificsandiego.com

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On Saturday, December 15, 2007 Bart will be on FM94.9's Holiday Show 'Live from
Strate Sound'

www.fm949sd.com

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Bart was the inaugural guest on music critic Georga Varga's (San Diego Union) new
radio show, online at SignonSanDiego.com live on Monday, October 15, 2007 from
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (PT) and it will be archived. Emitt Rhodes, The Zombies, and other
influences on Bart's music were played. See link below for more information and a photo.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/entertainment/street/2007/10/signonradiocom_mendoza_guests.html

Bart's Playlist:
1. The Beatles - Some Other Guy
2. Bobby Darrin - That Funny Feeling
3. Los Brincos - Tu En Mi
4. Beach Boys - All Summer Long
5. The Zombies - She Does Everything For Me
6. Emitt Rhodes - With My Face on The Floor
7. Elton John - Elderberry Wine
8. Elvis Costello - The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes
9. The Penetrators - Stimulation
10. Colin Newman - & Jury
11. Kate Bush - Get Out of My House
12. Cheap Trick - I Can't Take It
13. Jellyfish - Sabrina
14. Stew - Comicbuchland
15. The Lolas - I Became Somebody Else

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Bart was interviewed for an online radio show to be posted online Tuesday
10/02/07 and then archived

http://www.jonkanis.com/ep80.htm

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The Local 94/9 Local Members song for Friday, September 28, 2007 was
The Shambles "All Sorts".

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FM94.9's "The Local Pyle" hosted by Tim Pyles will have guests Bart
Mendoza, Ray Brandes and Anna Troy FM94.9 on Sunday, September 16, 2007
at 8pm. to discuss the Adams Avenue Street Fair, The San Diego Music Awards
(Anna's a nominee this year), the Tell Tale Hearts Reunion, Rays upcoming
Anthology disc, The Shambles tribute album, Anna's gig with Mahogany Rush
and more...

If you missed it, it appears to be available for on demand listening for awhile.

www.fm949sd.com

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Entries for The Shambles, Manual Scan and Crawdaddys can be found at the San
Diego Union Tribune's San Diego music history site.
http://wiki.amplifysd.com/
http://www.amplifysd.signonsandiego.com/

The Shambles were the band of the week on AmplifySD, the Union Tribune's
online radio station during the week of August 20, 2007.
http://www.myspace.com/amplifysd

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The Shambles on Radio:
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08/25/07 KPRIFM Manual Scan – "I Can’t Don’t Want To"
07/14/07 KPRIFM "Leaving Here"
06/17/07 FM94.9 "Plan of Action"

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On Saturday, March 3, 2007 during the 9:00 p.m. program "Homegrown Radio Hour",
KPRI 102.1 FM played a song by The Shambles.
http://www.kprifm.com

Their cover of The Turtles "Happy Together" from The Shambles' "Chelsea Smiles" cd
was the opening song of the program.

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A commercial for the Hoodoo Gurus / The Shambles at The Belly Up Tavern
on March 27 aired on FM94.9 and 91X during March 2007.

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Two different commercials, 30 and 60 seconds were made for the Staring at
The Sun V concerts and aired on AmplifySD, FM94.9 and others.

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On Thursday, February 22, 2007 at approximately 9:00 p.m. FM94.9 played
"Come On & Dance" by Vinyl Radio" & "More Than This" by The Shambles.
http://www.fm949sd.com

A different version of "More Than This" will appear on an upcoming Shambles
album.

More Airplay:

02/10/07 KPRI "Leaving Here"
02/17/07 KPRI "Happy Together"
02/20/07 FM94.9 Pick of the Day -"More Than This"
02/28/07 FM94.9 The Local Pyle / Shambles interview + "More Than This"
03/02/07 KPRI - "Leaving Here"
03/03/07 KPRI - "Happy Together"
03/03/07 91X Loudspeaker / Bart interview + "The Life"
04/15/07 Radio 3 / Flor De Pasion - National Spanish Radio

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Marie Haddad has been nominated as "Best Acoustic" performer in the 2007
San Diego Music Awards. http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/

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Dan Clowes online bibliography including Manual Scan/Shambles artwork:
http://www.core.ecu.edu/ENGL/parillek/danielclowesbibliography.htm

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Kenny Howes turns up in the book "Beatles Discovered." His "Second Album," is
pictured in a section on album covers that pay homage to the Beatles own
cover images.

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The Ugly Things website contains entries on The Shambles, Manual Scan and
The Crawdaddys, and Bart's old fanzine Sound Affects.
http://www.ugly-things.com

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San Diego Cook Book
Bart contributed to the Listen Local cookbook, which gathers recipes from San
Diego musicians and includes a CD of local singer-songwriters. Bart has a
picture and recipe in the book, though not a song on the CD. A portion of the
proceeds from this project will be donated to the San Diego Rescue Mission.
http://hometown.aol.com/cathrynbeeks/COOKBOOK.html

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The Shambles now have a Wikipedia entry. See the "More Shambles Links" section
on the Main Index page of this website for the link.

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Mod Fun has recorded "Nothing Can Be Everything" for their upcoming album.

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The Eddies proposed EP featuring their version of Manual Scan’s “Don’t Know
Where To Start,” has been scrapped and replaced instead with an upcoming album
which will collect all of the bands covers of mod classics. The album will
contain the above track as well as their take on “Jungle Beat.” Look for it on
U.K. label, Twist Records, in 2007.
www.theeddies.net.

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Stefan Johansson and Herb Eimerman have teamed up to record The Shambles
“(She’s Used to Playing With) Fire.” Stefan had previously joined forces with Joe Algeri
for a version of “She Said It’s Late” while Herb has recorded a version of “All Sorts.”

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Jeppe Riddervold has a new website. The original recording of the song “Survive”
which was penned by Jeppe with lyrical help from Bart, can only be found at:
www.jepperiddervold.com

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The Shambles have been nominated in the 2006 San Diego Music Awards in the
Best Pop category. For more information and to vote for them, see the website:
http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/

Also, Kite Flying Society has been nominated for “Best New Artist"
UPDATE - Kite Flying Society won the "Best New Artist" category.

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Bart filmed a small segment (3 minutes) for the TV show "Greg The Bunny" on IFC.

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Bart and good friend Mark DeCerbo recently took part in The Game, a fun
gathering of songwriters in which said scribes have to pen a tune to a
predetermined title! Phew! You can find four of Bart & Mark's acoustic
demos ("Quick" "Below The Fold" and two completely different versions of
"Problems of Her Own") produced by Mike Kamoo at
http://www.bigfellas.net/Other/thegame.htm

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Manual Scan / The Shambles : Online reprints of In The Crowd !
In The Crowd was the eighties top Modzine, eventually transformed into
Tailor Made for the early nineties. Edited by Derek Shepard, the magazine
championed incredible music at a time when it was highly unfashionable.

As it stands the zine is a historical document and not only captures a
moment in musical history, but is likely the only place you'll see such
indepth, as it happened, coverage of bands such as Scarlet Party, Mod
Fun, Yeh Yeh, Secret Affair or Manual Scan. The band was featured often
and had a cover mounted flexi-disc in issue #18, alongside the Risk.

Derek has an incredible website devoted to the eighties mod scene (up to
modern times) and has posted lots of sections on bands of the era,
including pages from his amazing magazine. The section on Manual Scan
reproduces eight pages from various issues throughout the 80's and early
'90's, complete with photos, and includes a tour diary of The Shambles
initial 1991 foray in England. You can check it all out at:
http://modernworldzine.homestead.com/manualscan.html

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Hot New Music From David and Todd!!
The hottest band in San Diego at the moment? Kite Flying Society ! This
great group features The Shambles' David Lizerbram. What do they sound like?
Well, it's a bit pop, sometimes folk, occasionally rock and there's some
other stuff in there as well - it all adds up to awesome stuff you should
check out! David by the way has been part of a few well known groups in
the past including Rookie Card side project Rookie Ricardo and The High
Lonesome Rollers amongst others.
www.myspace.com/kfsmusic

Also Todd Woolsey will be back at the drum stool for the incredible
Static Halo on June 8 at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge. One of the best
indie power pop bands going, with an emphasis on the "power," the band
has been out of commission since the fall of 2005, but looks set to hit
the ground running, with basic tracks for a new album already in the can.
Static Halo has tons of stuff scattered across various comps plus two
albums to their credit. And just to mention it, yes, you have also seen
Todd behind the kit with Christopher Dale.
www.myspace.com/statichalo

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Marvin Gaye?
Bart's passion for record collecting earned him a credit on the new
Marvin Gaye DVD from Universal/Reelin' In The Years. Titled The Real
Thing in performance 1964-1981, discs from Bart's singles collection were
used in the accompanying booklet's memorabilia center spread.

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Paul McCartney Tribute Concert!
Dizzy's in downtown San Diego will be the site of a special Paul
McCartney Birthday Tribute weekend June 17-18. The Sunday evening show
will feature classical guitarist Fred Benedetti recasting some of
McCartney's classic tunes for six string acoustic guitar. But for pop
fans it's the Saturday show that will get the adrenaline pumping! The
Saturday performance will feature a dozen of San Diego's finest artists
performing a wide range McCartney's solo and group efforts under an
umbrella called "Before I'm 64" - This show will sell out, so get there
early. Check out the list of performers: Transfer, Steph Johnson, The
Truckee Brothers, Gregory Page, Anna Troy, Dave Humphries, The Shambles,
Peter Bolland and more!
www.dizzyssandiego.com

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Press:
There is a live pic of Bart (taken at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge during
Scott Wilson's CD release) in the April 2006 issue of the Troubadour.
www.myspace.com/sandiegotroubadour

The Spring Collection (this is Bart's brother Joe's band - Bart plays
bass, Mike Kamoo drummed and manned the board) gets a very good write up
in Spanish zine El Planeta Amarillo, #8 to be exact. This is 296 pages
and comes with a CD comp and a button! Wow!
http://www.yellowmelodies.com

The Spring Collection scored a full page write up in the May issue of
Talent in Motion. Basically a cool New York fashion mag, they also cover
the arts. This includes a black and white pic.
http://www.timmag.com

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Marie Haddad records Shambles track!
Marie Haddad has included her version of the Shambles track “Where You Are” on
her debut album A Beautiful Road. The album should be out this Spring – we’ll keep
you posted!
http://www.myspace.com/mariehaddad

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Press!
The San Diego Reader did a cover story on March 9, 2006 about the San Diego / Spain
connection which extensively interviews Bart and Ray Brandes. The Shambles, The Riot Act
and more show up in the article, with a great live shot of Bart by Melanie Martinez on the
cover! Best of all the article was written by the legendary Paul Williams, a true honor.
http://www.sdreader.com/php/cover.php?mode=article&showpg=1&id=20060309

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Crawdaddy’s find!

GOLDMINE #38 July 1979 (see photo at www.theshambles.net)
Great issue with articles on CHARLIE FEATHERS, THE ROYAL TEENS, ELVIS,
LAURA LEE, ALADDIN LP's, and all the things that make Goldmine such a cool mag-
but dig this! This issue has a full color CRAWDADDYS advertisement for their first LP
on back cover! The first major ad for the first Voxx records release!

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Bart and The Shambles have a mention in an article about Mark Decerbo in
The San Diego Union-Tribune:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060115/news_lz1a15intovu.html

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Bart has a mention in the January 5, 2006 Blurt column of the San Diego Reader:

http://www.sdreader.com/published/2006-01-05/blurt.html

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New Eddies single features Shambles cover!

The Eddies will be releasing a new CD single this spring with four of their non
album tracks on it. The disc will include a cover of Manual Scan’s “Don’t Know
Where To Start,” (written by Kevin) and further tracks to be determined.
http://www.theeddies.net/home/index.htm

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Manual Scan will soon have an entry for Plan of Action at the IRS Records website
http://www.irscorner.com/index.html

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Manual Scan and The Crawdaddys are included at the San Diego Concert Archive
http://www.sandiegoconcertarchive.com/

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The second run of Paul William's music journal Crawdaddy includes Bart's writing
in issues' #16, 17 & 23.
http://www.cdaddy.com/FormatHomePage.cgi

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The song "Survive", penned by Jeppe Riddervold, with lyrical assist from Bart,
will be released for the third time in early 2006 by the Danish band Peter Max -
the song will be translated into Danish. The song won top honors in the Fall 2003
EMI Publishing Awards in Berlin, Germany.

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Trivia: Of the nearly 100 groups included on Children of Nuggets Manual
Scan or the Shambles have performed with 26 of them.
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=74639

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TV Appearances:
Part of The Shambles set at the Adams Ave. St Fair on Sept. 24 was taped
for an upcoming Fox-TV show, Rant & Rave. Bart was interviewed briefly
stage side after the show. No word yet on airdate.

Don't forget to watch UPN-TV's Veronica Mars and keep an eye on the
background scenery - Shambles posters are being used as set decorations
this year! Lots of their friends are there as well: Transfer, The Loons,
Buzzkill Romantics, The Stereotypes.

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Press: Back In Time & More
Back In Time is a cool Spanish mag - Bart wrote a profile on US groups in
the Summer 2005 issue. Lots of cool pics, including some of The Dansette,
featuring ex-Manual Scan / Nashville Ramblers / Optic Nerve / etc. bass
player Tom Ward.

The Reader ran a clip of an interview with Bart in their Back When
column on Sept. 15, 2005
http://www.sdreader.com/published/2005-09-15/backwhen.html

Here's a link to Lists another Reader column that featured Bart & Kevin a
few months back:
http://www.sdreader.com/published/2005-05-19/musicrev.html

The Shambles are name checked alongside the Donna's and the Deathray
Davies by Don Coffey (Superdrag) in an excellent article on what he's up
to in the the Knoxville News from Tennesee:
http://www.metropulse.com/articles/2005/15_22/cover_story.shtml

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Rock History
Bart's day job is as a music writer for various newspapers and magazines,
for which he's been known to use up to seven aliases. While most of his
writing can be found at the appropriate publications websites, some of
his longer articles on music history can now be found at Stuart
Mouritzen's cool site, All Things That Rock http://allthingsthatrock.com

The name is a slight misnomer in that the site cover all types of
music, from a historical angle, with timelines, best of's and more.
Available now are a fun piece on little known Beatle Facts, an in depth
interview with Tony Sheridan, and a four part career spanning discussion
with Rod Argent. More features are being added constantly, so check back
often!

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excerpts from The Farmers' newsletter:

On Friday night, September 16th, the Farmers play the Belly Up
Tavern with The Radiators! All net proceeds from ticket sales and a
portion of proceeds from food sales to this concert, last week's Marcia
Ball concert and September 23rd's Aaron Neville concert will be donated
to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief! Please consider purchasing
tickets even if you can't make it to the shows!
The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros in Solana Beach, the Farmers
play at 9 PM, call (858) 481-8140 for tickets or more info.

Johnny G is organizing a CD and concert series to aid victims. Here's a PARTIAL
list of good folks who've agreed to donate goods and services:

AA&E STUDIO -- contributing recording services
THE BEAT FARMERS -- contributing a track
THE BELLY UP TAVERN -- contributing concert ticket sales
MARK BELO -- contributing video and T-shirt production services
THE BLAZERS -- contributing a track
BUDDY BLUE -- contributing a track and contact/organizational services
BLUE LARGO -- contributing a track
DAVID BRANFMAN -- contributing legal advice and contracts
JOHNNY G D'ARTENAY -- contributing a track and executive production
services
ROBIN HENKEL -- contributing a track
JUDY HENSKE & CRAIG DOERGE -- contributing a track
LARRY HIMMEL contributing video documentary hosting services
JUMP JONES -- contributing a track
CANDYE KANE -- contributing a track
MARTIN LUTHER KING GOSPEL COMMUNITY CHOIR -- contributing a track
MIKE KENEALLY -- contributing a track
CARL "SONNY" LEYLAND -- contributing a track
MANIFESTO RECORDS -- contributing a Floyd Dixon track
MICKEY'S VIDEO -- contributing video production services
THE MILLS TEAM -- contributing web hosting services
GREGORY PAGE -- contributing a track
SUE PALMER -- contributing a track
STAN RIDGWAY -- contributing a track
SVEN ERIK SEAHOLM -- contributing a track and graphic arts services
THE SHAMBLES -- contributing a track
THIRD STORY MUSIC -- contributing one-time publishing permission for the
Tom Waits composition, "I Wish I Was In New Orleans"
TIO LEO'S LOUNGE -- contributing concert ticket sales
JAIME VALLE -- contributing a track
JOHNNY VIAU -- contributing a track
PETE WAGNER -- contributing a track
WHISKEY TANGO -- contributing a track
BILLY ZOOM -- contributing a track

If you'd like to help out with this project in any way -- needed are
donations of financial aid and many services -- contact
Johnny G at relieffromkatrina@cox.net .

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Saturday Oct. 22 - CANCELLED
The Raspberries http://www.raspberries.net/
The Shambles (featuring Kenny Howes!) http://www.theshambles.net/
http://www.kennyhowes.com/

4th & B
345 B St., San Diego, CA 92101
http://www.4thandb.com/

now a bit of sad news:
After 16 years with the Shambles this will be Mark Z.'s final live
appearance, as he puts the life of a touring musician behind him. Come
see the man who anchored the The Shambles, The Crawdaddy's and the
Mystery Machine amongst others, through hundreds (thousands?) of
recordings and live dates in a 27 year career. This the perfect send off
for Mark, who will remain a Shamble Emeritus!

In other news:

Legendary pop fiend/ Rickenbacker slinger Kenny Howes will be appearing
with the band at this show! Kenny has of course been the 5th Shamble for
awhile now, performing with the band at numerous shows in Los Angeles and
San Diego this year.

and !!

David Lizerbram, last heard with the terrific Paper Saloon and as part of
Rookie Card side project Rookie Ricardo, will be The Shambles new bass
player!!! Sept. 9 is his first gig with the group at Lestat's as part of
the San Diego Music Awards Acoustic Music Festival and of course he will
be with them at the Adams Ave. St. Fair Sept 24! Check www.theshambles.net
or www.myspace.com/theshambles for the latest info!

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Vote for the Shambles!
The Shambles have been nominated in the category of Best Pop in the 2005 San Diego
Music Awards. You can vote for the Shambles at http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com
click on the "Vote Now" on the left side of the page.

The official ceremony is being held September 12, 2005 at Humphrey's, 2241 Shelter
Island Dr., San Diego. The winners will be announced, plus there's an all star line up
performing including Jason Mraz, Anya Marina, Unwritten Law, Karl Denson's Tiny
Universe, Alfred Howard & The K23 Orchestra, The (Beat) Farmers and lots of surprises!
All proceeds go towards music programs in San Diego City Schools.

Info on the 1350 seat outdoor concert spot (right on the water) can be found at
http://www.humphreysconcerts.com

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Act Naturally
The Shambles will appear in a batch of upcoming film projects, sort of:
Jeremy Cox is best known as artist and colorist on numerous comics and
will be making his directorial debut with the film Gothic Cowboy. There
is a scene in Graveyard Park / Mission Hills that includes a mob of
scooters, one of which is Bart's. More importantly Kevin will be
contributing to the soundtrack! Bart also turns up as a background extra
in the indie film Park Grubbs due out later this year. Bart's 3 seconds
of film time are spent as "ticket buyer #12." Keep your eyes peeled in
the same scene for two other '80's musicians; The Penetrators Jim Call
and The Tell Tale Hearts / Hedgehogs Paul Carsola. Lastly scan
backgrounds in the UPN Network's Veronica Mars for Shambles posters being
used as set decorations!

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Vampyrates Update!
The long awaited second issue of the Vampyrates comic has now moved into
the preproduction stages, with Kevin now actually helping to plot the
destiny of his namesake character in the comic! We'll keep you posted on
further developments.

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New Old Book Discovered!
A Complete Lowlife (by Ed Brubaker) from Top Shelf Books is in it's second
printing. Take a look at the club scene for Manual Scan graphitti and a two panel
cameo from Bart. Ed designed a cool cassette cover/ t-shirt design for the band, and
did a lot of great indie comics, but is far better known as one of the brains behind DC
Comics Prez revival, Batman spin off Gotham Central and Catwoman amongst others.

Earlier this year he jumped ship to Marvel and has taken over the reins of Captain America!

Way to go Ed! http://www.topshelfcomix.com.

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A new video – sort of:
Bart took part in a video shoot July 1 for Scott Wilson’s new tune “Coffeehouse
101” set to be released later this year. The premise has different artists lip
synching a few lines from the tune. Look for artists ranging from Mark DeCerbo
to the Wild Truth are amongst others taking part. http://www.metalogicmusic.com

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A Shambles article appears in the May 19, 2005 issue of the San Diego Reader
(sdreader.com, Music Feature section) which includes cool photos of Bart and
Kevin, and some quotes. www.sdreader.com/published/2005-05-19/musicrev.html

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The Shambles on myspace.com:

The Shambles:
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles

Manual Scan: (and links to former members Morgan Young and Tony Saurez)
http://www.myspace.com/manualscan

Bart's page:
http://www.myspace.com/3363716

Kevin's page:
http://www.myspace.com/kevinring

Static Halo:
http://www.myspace.com/statichalo OR http://www.myspace.com/11522842

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Manual Scan is now officially in the weird band name hall of fame! Check out who
else is in there at http://www.clanmacale.com/billco/m.html

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Original Manual Scan bassist David Fleminger and early drummer Paul Kaufman have
a new album out with their group Lemons Are Yellow.
http://www.lemonsareyellow.com The album includes a way cool reworking of
David’s Manual Scan classic “What Did You Say” which was demoed by the band at
Hit Single Studios in 1981 and can be found as a bonus track on the All Night
Stand album.

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Manual Scan on a Japanese site:
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~moderns/music-neomods.html - pics and info on lots
of cool mod revival groups – particularly interesting is the “various artists” section

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Trouser Press has put up a page on the Crawdaddys!
http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=crawdaddys

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Shambles Press- Spain :
The new issue of Spanish magazine Ansia de Color includes a sixteen page section
on San Diego’s sixties influenced scene, with articles on the Shambles, The Riot
Act’s Spanish tour and local band round up, as well as a feature on the Loons,
Tell Tale hearts and more! Lots of previously unseen live pics of the Riot Act,
as well as other articles on the Fuzztones, The Remains. The Chesterfield Kings
etc. The magazine has a full color glossy cover, runs 92 pages and is in
Spanish. The price is 4.50 in Euros or $6.00 each (you can get an International
Postal Money Order in the exact amount at any post office) and well worth it!

Ansia de Color
P.O.Box-21036
08080
Barcelona

You can contact editor Fernando Campillo at:
ansiadecolor@hotmail.com

www.myspace.com/ansiadecolor

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Song of the Day
You can find a nice write up about the Shambles as well as a download of “Fire”
at the Little Hits site:
http://www.littlehits.com/2005/02/song-of-day-february-20-2005.html

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Crawdaddy’s in Italy – Mark news!
Here’s a link to a webpage from Italy’s Capinch magazine with a great
Crawdaddy’s article lots of pictures!
http://www.syarecords.it/ARCHIVI/CAPINCH%205/C5%20Crawdaddys.htm

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Acoustic Online Video
Bart’s appearance alongside Mark DeCerbo at the Acoustic Alliance Showcase Dec.
28 is available at: http://hometown.aol.com/cathrynbeeks/listenlocal.html - one
tune penned by each is shown.

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A website with a cool review of The Shambles “Groovy Thing” single can be found
at
http://www.ipunkrock.com/fuzz/inc/articulofuzz.php?id=1208 (in Spanish)

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The Shambles “Delve Into Everything” can be found on Three Minute Revolution
from RPM Records through CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rpm96

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Here is a site with info on the 1990 film A Girl To Kill For, which includes
Manual Scan’s “Nothing Can Be Everything.”
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099663/soundtrack .

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In case you’ve ever wondered about the Shambles rehearsal facilities, an online
conversation between Auralex sound control and Kevin can be found at:
http://www.auralex.com/auralexian/auralexian.asp?AURIAN=204

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Kevin got to visit the hallowed site of the Rickenbacker factory, and his story
of the trip shows up on Voxx Talks at:
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:dXuKlpAwWEAJ:www.voxtalks.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.pl%3FAction%3DShowPost%26Board%3DV17%26Post%3D1354%26Idle%3D0%26Sort%3D0%26Order%3DDescend%26Page%3D0%26Session%3D+Kevin+Donaker+&hl=en
Lots of cool pics of guitar making etc.

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For the latest news on great new comic book from Jeromy Cox, Vampyrates, not
coincidently featuring a main character Dr. Kevin (Donaker) Ring, be sure to
check out the publisher’s site:
http://www.kindergoth.com/products/comics/vampyrates

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Finally out is the much delayed Daniel Hall album, System Overload, from
Germany’s Safety Records, which features Bart & Jeppe’s “Survive” – it’s the
next single Here’s an Amazon link with more info, including cover
art:www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002SLVAI/qid=1091700792/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_11_1/028-2326318-3253304
... plus a short clip of the song! …

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Also out is the new Cockeyed Ghost album, The Alternate History Of Cockeyed
Ghost-Rarities Vol.2, on Karma Frog Records, which features their storming
version of “Brilliant” from Clouds All Day. This is available both on
it’s own and as part of a box set You Don’t Know Me Deluxe Edition
http://members.aol.com/CGspace/main.html

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Sept. 28, 2004 Bart will be on KPBS-FM’s The Lounge,
talking about the San Diego Music Awards, and spinning a few nominees, 6 p.m.

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The Shambles 06/07/04 Casbah show is now available for download on eMusic.
It’s a rough and ready performance, with a couple of unreleased tunes in the set.
Visit www.emusiclive.com for info.

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The Shambles have been nominated for Best Pop Band in the 2004 San Diego Music
Awards! http www.sdmusicawards.com

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For all the Mark Z fans, here’s a cool Crawdaddys webpage from Spain!
www.ipunkrock.com/fuzz/inc/articulofuzz.php?id=1140

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Here are some helpful links to find some of The Shambles' older in print items. Also
try Detour for OOP stuff and collectables as well as Not Lame, JAM , and Wizzard
In Vinyl for current stuff

The Crawdaddys “Crawdaddy Express” &
The Crawdaddys “Here Tis” are available on both vinyl and CD at
http://www.bomp.com/Voxx2.html

Manual Scan “All Night Stand” CD only http://www.gethip.com/new/lp/gh1043.html

Manual Scan appear with five tracks on “This is Mod Volume 6” from Anagram
www.cherryred.co.uk/anagram/variousmod.htm

Manual Scan’s “Lost Sessions” 7” EP &
The Shambles “Innocence Becomes You” can be found at
http://www.gethip.com/new/45.html

The Shambles “Groovy Thing” is officially out of print, but Detour (the original
label) occasionally turns up copies- there were two pressings of this – and
three variations- a white label test pressing and black as well as yellow vinyl.
http://www.detour-records.co.uk/singles.htm

The Shambles – four tracks can be found on the very first Not Lame sampler,
which was repressed and can be found at
http://www.notlame.com/index.htm?action=product&itemid=112211 . This also
includes Cherry Twister, Martin Luther Lennon and more – 20 tracks in all.

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It’s out! Be sure to pick up your copy of Vampyrates, the new gothic horror
comic book from Bloodfire Productions, at comic stores worldwide. This is a
really cool comic, with a protagonist – Kevin Ring! See www.violetant.com/vampyrates.html

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Daniel Hall has been hitting German TV for the new album Drive, with Jeppe and
Bart’s co-write “Survive” prominent- here are the broadcast dates:
07/04/2004 - 10.00 Uhr Daniel Hall live bei "Immer wieder Sontags" (ARD)
05/30/2004 - 10.47 Uhr Daniel Hall live beim ZDF Fernsehgarten.
05/26/2004 - 18.00 Uhr Daniel Hall live bei GIGA.

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Be sure to check out the San Diego Concert Archive www.sandiegoconcertarchive.com .
Presented by Jon Moore the site is a repository of memorabilia and facts relating to
concerts in San Diego from the 1940’s right up till today. Beatles fans will want to
check out the just added “The Beatles in San Diego” penned by Bart, which covers
every known visit by the Fab Four as a group or solo. There is also a fun section with
tons of trivia all of which connects the Beatles to San Diego or famous San Diegans,
1965-2004.

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Here’s another new link- from Brazil devoted to a top 20 of sorts
to power pop albums of the 90’s and the Shambles are in some pretty great
company:
http://www.senhorf.com.br/sf3vs/MATERIAS29/ppnuggets90.htm

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Mark’s first group R&B garage kings The Crawdaddys will have a one off newsstand
magazine devoted soley to the band and it’s offshoots published in Spain, for
European release in 2005. The editors are currently gathering material covering
their exploits from 1978-88, it’s hoped that a CD of unreleased material will be
included. In former band member news The Spanish rock magazine Ruta 66 (their
Rolling Stone) will also be doing a major series of articles this fall about San
Diego’s music scene of the eighties with the October 2004 issue slated to
feature the Crawdaddys, timed to coincide with a one off festival date, at
Wipeout Weekend, Oct. 2 in Barcelona.

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Bart will be one of the interviewees, regarding this year’s San Diego Music
Awards on 91X’s show Loudspeaker live from the Whistlestop in South Park on
August 15, 6 p.m. sharp!

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Manual Scan is mentioned in the new book “This is a Modern Life,” (ISBN
1900924773) a historical retrospective covering the U.K. Mod revival of the 80’s
and 90’s. It was published May 27 in England by Helter Skelter Publishing, and
one of the band’s fliers is also reproduced inside. Available from Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1900924773/qid=1086455984/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_11_2/202-7933577-2799855

also be sure to check out the Punk Rock Art Book, an LP sized coffee table book
(“with foreward from Malcolm McLaren!”) of LP and 45 sleeves, including the
Manual Scan “Plan Of Action” EP sleeve in a pop art section. The book has just
been reissued by Trafalgar Publishing with a new cover
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1855856271/thebompbookstore/103-1094595-2055838

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Here’s a cool Crawdaddy’s site featuring the best bass player in town, Mark Z. -
http://lege.cz/hudba/crawdaddys.htm
(in czechoslovakian)
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Don’t forget, Shambles and Manual Scan music is available at both Off The
Record, 3849 5th Ave. in Hillcrest (check the powerpop section) and M-Theory
Records, 3004 Juniper St.in South Park (check the local section.)

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Based in Germany singer Daniel Hall has recorded “Survive,” a tune penned by
Jeppe Riddervold, with lyrical assist from Bart. The song will be included on,
and is scheduled to be a single from Hall’s upcoming album Drive due in July
from Safety Records in Europe. The song won top honors at last falls EMI
Publishing Awards in Berlin, Germany. Hall is currently on tour in Europe as
opening act with Britney Spears.

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Los Angeles based powerpop trio The Eddies have covered the Manual Scan tune
“Jungle Beat” on their album “In the Sunshine” just out on British label Twist.
The label is run by Mark Le Gallez, a long time friend and frontman for ace
group the Risk. The band can be reached at http://www.theeddies.net

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Scroll down for some info and pics of Kevin at NAMM!!
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Frontrow/1353/namm2002_1_.html

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Here’s a succinct history of the Southern California mod scene circa
mid-eighties, with a bit about New Sounds Music Festival and a Manual Scan pic.
http://members.tripod.com/mrsuave/mod80s.html

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Additional Links

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ADDITIONAL LINKS - under construction - Check back often for updates.
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The Shambles on myspace.com:
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The Shambles:
http://www.myspace.com/theshambles

Manual Scan: (and links to former members Morgan Young and Tony Saurez)
http://www.myspace.com/manualscan

Blindspot Records:
http://www.myspace.com/blindspotrecordssd

Bart's page:
http://www.myspace.com/3363716

The Spring Collection:
http://www.myspace.com/joemendozasd

True Stories:
http://www.myspace.com/truestoriessd

Kevin's page:
http://www.myspace.com/kevinring

Kenny Howes:
http://www.myspace.com/kennyhowes

Static Halo:
http://www.myspace.com/statichalo OR http://www.myspace.com/11522842

Rachael Gordon:
http://www.myspace.com/rachaelgordon

Squire Tribute info on myspace:
www.myspace.com/squirestribute

A Tribute to The Television Personalities on myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/tvp2tribute

Sweet Relief:
http://www.myspace.com/sweetreliefcharitycd

Shambles youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/user/LosShambles

San Diego Music Awards:
http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/

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Byrds tribute album at cdbaby:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/timelessflyte

Byrds tribute on payplay:
http://payplay.fm/artist/Timeless+Flyte-A+Tribute+To+The+Byrds

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Shambles and Manual Scan on youtube:

1999 Spanish television performance of "Nadie Te Quiere Ya," from The Shambles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uZh6V4jsy8

Mod Fun has made a video / photo montage using "Nothing Can Be Everything" as its soundtrack.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBC_DUqBZU

A 1984 Manual Scan performance of "New Difference" from a local San Diego television show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMgPQCnNO8c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfoccRna6I

The Anna Troy Band: Whistle Stop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHO6TCjL3Cc

Manual Scan 1986: Come See Me (New Sounds Live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ASWOdVwQw

The Shambles 2001: Blurs Somewhere - (Voxxfest)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUw7K0CUdV4

The Shambles 2001: Taking Jaded- (Voxxfest)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pge1cVdDwWU

Thee Strawberry Mynde’s live take on “I Can’t Don’t Want to Faster"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1NM9scewDg

The Shambles 1997 : “(She’s Used to Playing With) Fire” San Diego Music Awards TV
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6iplvK8hXTA

The Shambles 2002 : “In Your Arms” Live on KNSD-TV
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wjH_RB86_yk

Manual Scan – “31968”
a semi-chronological history of the band in photos and memorabilia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Tl_obzhZg

The Shambles 1991: An instrumental rehearsal of “Fire” used as a bed in a Scooter Racing Video-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaCzypTqh9E

Shambles on TV :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdz4rsc-t5k

Myspace Video:

Adams Ave St Fair Sept 2007
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=24856287

Bart: Ocean Beach Holiday Toy Drive: Dec 12 2007
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=23929266

The Guilty Pleasures: Mark DeCerbo w/ Bart, Danny Cress, Joe Paumo: Mission Beach Boat & Ski Club Jan 6 2008
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=25741430

The Guilty Pleasures: Bart w/ Mark DeCerbo, Danny Cress, Joe Paumo: Mission Beach Boat & Ski Club Jan 6 2008
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=25741000

Marie Haddad & Friends performing "Where You Are" - Bart in the background
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29486339

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The Shambles Live FM94.9’s “Pyles Sessions” Taped for FM94.9, produced by
Alan Sanderson, hosted by Tim Pyles. Eventually the session will eventually be
archived at:
http://www.b949.net/local/index.cfm

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AmpilfySD - San Diego Music History online

The Shambles
http://wiki.amplifysd.com/index.php?title=Bands/Shambles&highlight=Shambles

Manual Scan :
http://wiki.amplifysd.com/index.php?title=Bands/Manual_Scan&highlight=Manual+Scan

Bart Mendoza:
http://wiki.amplifysd.com/index.php?title=Musicians/Bart_Mendoza&highlight=Bart

The Crawdaddys :
http://wiki.amplifysd.com/index.php?title=Bands/The_Crawdaddys&highlight=The+Crawdaddys

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The Shambles at San Diego Visitors Bureau Website:
www.sandiego.org/article/visitors/769

The Shambles at Wikipedia-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shambles_%28musical_group%29

All Music Guide -
http://www.allmusic.com/ (search for The Shambles & Manual Scan)

The Shambles Profile at Sign On San Diego -
http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/profile/176661/?p=1

Reviews of Chelsea Smiles and What You're Missing at Torpedo Records -
http://www.torpedopop.com/reviewss.htm

Review of Clouds All Day from Big Take Over # 45 -
http://www.nkidrecords.com/bigtak45.PDF

Manual Scan's Lost Sessions 45 -
http://www.gethip.com/new/45/gh116.html

California Mod and Powerpop -
http://members.tripod.com/mrsuave/mod80s.html

Crawdaddys page at Trouser Press -
http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=crawdaddys

MP3 of song "Survive", co-written by Bart Mendoza -
http://www.songwritercontest.de/seiten/contest.html

The Rarities (Bart side project) -
http://www.derekduplessie.com/rarities.htm

Manual Scan's 1983 appearance in Twist Magazine can now be found at the
California Mod Scene website:
http://california-mod-scene.com/playingaround2.jpg

An article on South Bay Mods from 1983 that Bart is quoted in:
http://california-mod-scene.com/sd-article.jpg
http://california-mod-scene.com/sd-article2.jpg

Dan Clowes online bibliography including Manual Scan/Shambles artwork:
http://www.core.ecu.edu/ENGL/parillek/danielclowesbibliography.htm

Entries for The Shambles, Manual Scan and Crawdaddys can be found at the San
Diego Union Tribune's San Diego music history site.
http://wiki.amplifysd.com/
http://www.amplifysd.signonsandiego.com/

Manual Scan @Anti-Heroes.Com – Germany
Manual Scan’s “Plan of Action” EP is included on this website as one of 1983’s
significant singles:
http://www.anti-heroes.com/c/single83.html#manual

Manual Scan “A Girl to Kill For” Movie -1989
The trailer is supposed to eventually be found here:
http://www.videodetective.com/movies/A_GIRL_TO_KILL_FOR/trailer/P00003216.htm

Manual Scan I Can Only Give You Everything
A page devoted to Manual Scan’s version of “I Can Only Give You Everything.”
Pics and info + entries on other cover versions of this song.
http://www.icogye.0catch.com/icanonlygiveyou75versions36.htm

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http://www.myspace.com/positiveaction_1
under "pics" see Manual Scan flyers from shows promoted in the eighties

A flyer
http://cheunderground.com/blog/?p=64

http://www.mistersuave.com/2007/11/mod-sound-manual-scan.html

Twist Magazine Online 1984
http://california-mod-scene.com/playingaround2.jpg

Bootlegs
http://1pocodmusica.blogspot.com/2007/12/vvaa-singles-grupos-mod-vol-4-90s.html
includes “Groovy Thing”

The Snap tapes are now online
http://powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com/2007/10/snap-that-sounds-like-fun-1992-1996.html

Spanish mods photo page with Manual Scan soundtrack
www.fotolog.com/the__scene/26714718

The Shambles have a mention near the end of this article
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/mar/07/ratt-doesnt-want-you-to-read-this-blog/

Dave Humphries and Baja Bugs rooftop concert:
http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/news/1125upontheroof.html

Plan of Action cover:
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/various_artists___books___magazines___plastic_bomb/plastic_bomb__39/?rate

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VENUES:

International Pop Overthrow - http://www.internationalpopoverthrow.com

4th & B - http://www.4thandb.com/

Brennan’s Pub - http://www.brennanspub-la.com/

The Casbah - http://www.casbahmusic.com/

Claire De Lune - http://www.clairedelune.com/

Dizzy's - www.dizzyssandiego.com/

The Hard Rock Café in La Jolla -
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes/Cafes.aspx?Lc=LAJO

Humphrey's Backstage Lounge - www.humphreysbythebay.com/

The Joint - http://www.myspace.com/thejoint

Lestat's - http://www.lestats.com/

Molly Malones - www.mollymalonesla.com/

Twiggs at the El Cortez Building - http://www.twiggs.org/elcortez.asp

Streetfair Links:

http://www.normalheights.org/events/streetfair/2006

http://www.adamsaveonline.com/StreetFair/default.htm

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LABELS:

The Beautiful Music - www.thebeautifulmusic.com/

Biff Bang Pow Records - http://www.biffbangpow.org.uk/latestnews.htm

But Is It Art? Records - http://www.butisitart.org/

Delerium Records - www.deliriumrecords.com/

Detour Records - http://www.detour-records.co.uk/

Earthling - http://www.earthlingrecords.com/

Get Hip Records - http://www.gethip.com

JAM Records - http://www.jamrecordings.com/

Jealousy Records - http://www.jealousy-records.com/

Munster Records - http://www.munster-records.com/

Not Lame - http://www.notlame.com/

Rhino - http://www.rhino.com/

Wizzard In Vinyl - http://www.wizzard-in-vinyl.com/

Zip Records - http://www.ziprecords.com/

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MORE:

Kenny Howes -
http://www.kennyhowes.com/

Rachael Gordon Luna Kafe Interview -
http://www.lunakafe.com/moon77/usca77b.php

Ray Brandes -
http://www.myspace.com/raybrandes

Mark DeCerbo -
http://www.decerbo.com/
http://www.myspace.com/markdecerbofoureyes

The Eddies-
http://www.theeddies.net/home/index.htm
http://www.myspace.com/theeddies

Marie Haddad -
http://www.myspace.com/mariehaddad
www.mariehaddad.com

Chris von Sneidern -
http://www.cvsmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/cvsmusic

Kite Flying Society (features David Lizerbram) -
www.myspace.com/kfsmusic

Anna Troy -
www.myspace.com/annatroy
www.annatroy.com

Victoria Robertson -
www.myspace.com/victoriarobertson
www.victoriarobertson.com

Mod Fun -
www.modfun.com
www.myspace.com/modfun
Mod Fun cover of “Nothing Can Be Everything” + video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBC_DUqBZU

Jeppe Riddervold-
Jeppe and Bart have collaborated on numerous tunes, including “Survive”:
http://www.jepperiddervold.com

Dave Humphries:
http://www.myspace.com/davehumphriesmusic

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Bart's Columns and Articles:
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Bart's new online music column devoted to San Diego Music History:
http://www.myweekmagazine.com/fyi.php

www.myweekmagazine.com (click on "articles" then "back issues" for older content)

Crawdaddy Magazine
Bart’s writing for Crawdaddy Magazine can now be found at:
http://www.craigmaas.net/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Crawdaddy

Sixties Music History:

Tony Sheridan:

http://www.allthingsthatrock.com/bl-Tony%20Sheridan.htm

The Zombies:

Part 1: http://www.allthingsthatrock.com/his60s-rodargentI.htm

Part 2: http://www.allthingsthatrock.com/his60s-rodargentII.htm

Part 3: http://www.allthingsthatrock.com/his60s-rodargentIII.htm

Part 4: http://www.allthingsthatrock.com/his60s-rodargentIV.htm

The Beatles in San Diego:

Every connection the Fab Four have to San Diego
http://www.sandiegoconcertarchive.com/beatlesinsandiego.html

Beatle Facts you might not know - lots on unreleased recordings:

Fourteen Beatle Points to Ponder:
http://www.allthingsthatrock.com/bl-14facts.htm

The story of British pop rocker Dave Humphries teenage attempts to sign with Apple

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=1570&menu=Story

San Diego Music History 1940-2007

Definitive articles on San Diego's music legends

Desi Arnaz:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=sep_2005

Ray Brandes:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/frontporch2.aspx?issue=oct_2007

The Brombies:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/frontporch1.aspx?issue=aug_2007

Jimmy & Jeannie Cheatham:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/parlorshowcase.aspx?issue=feb_2007

Counter Culture Coincidence: Jim Morrison (The Doors), Dennis Hopper & Frank Zappa

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=nov_2005

Greg Douglass (Steve Miller Band, Greg Kihn, Fabulous Pelicans):

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/frontporch2.aspx?issue=may_2007

Rosie Flores:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=mar_2005

Hollis Gentry:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=oct_2006

Gravedigger V:

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=656&menu=Story

Barney Kessell:

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=1011&menu=Story

The Kingston Trio: John Stewart & Nick Reynolds:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=jun_2006

Jake E Lee:

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=342&menu=Story

Merrill Moore:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=apr_2007

The Penetrators:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=jan_2006

Joyce Rooks :

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=924&menu=Story

The Roosters (1960's):

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=mar_2006

Rosie & The Originals:

http://www.sandiegotroubadour.com/content/features/fullcircle.aspx?issue=dec_2005

The Trebels:

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=93&menu=Story

Paul Williams:

http://ww2.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=848&menu=Story