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Joanie Mendenhall
Indie / Pop / Rock

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San Diego, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/13/2009
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Member Since9/22/2004
Band Websitewww.joaniemendenhall.com
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joanie mendenhall - songs, vox, keyboards, guitar, bass
tyler ward - drums, vox (and upright bass on special occasions)
sean rose - bass
brian holwerda - guitar
ray suen - guitar, violin, vox (when in town!)


Influencesin no particular order:
j.s. bach
duke Ellington
Bill Evans
Eric Satie
frédéric chopin
Kate Chopin
Alice Walker
the Carpenters!
Billie Holiday
Peggy Lee
edward hopper
Lee Krasner
Woody Allen
Lou’s Records
miles davis
blossom dearie
marian mcpartland
chet baker
horace silver
t-bone burnett
Terry Gross
Ira Glass
Leonard Lopate
the breeders
aimee mann
pj harvey
elliott smith
matt curreri
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Joao Gilberto
yoga, mental health
cumin, nutmeg, turmeric
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 26 2009 9:00P
The Echo Los Angeles, California
Nov 14 2009 9:00P
Lestat’s San Diego, California
Nov 21 2009 7:00P
Architecture (Sight and Sound) San Diego, California

Joanie Mendenhall's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

New recording - Turn Turn Turn It Up  (view more)

Jo Solo More (as Ray increases rock star resume)  (view more)

solo for v.day ... john meeks duets ... alexis allan ep.  (view more)

New song... A Drama-Free Xmas  (view more)

SD Music Awards Nomination + FM 94/9 Recommended!  (view more)

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   About Joanie Mendenhall

Joanie's new album ON A STRING out now!

* San Diego Music Awards "BEST POP ALBUM" Finalist

* FM94/9 Local Recommended
 

Joanie is also a member of The Exfriends.

Also available -- Split 7" Vinyl featuring Joanie's EMPTY YOUR HEART and Correatown's INDIA INK.



"ON A STRING is a winning collection of 10 songs that strike a balance between rootsy charm and finely honed craft. It features such stellar area musicians as Mitch Manker on trumpet and flugelhorn, Archie Thompson on tenor sax and Ben Moore, who engineered “On a String,” on organ. Moore co-produced the album with Mendenhall, guitarist-violinist Ray Suen and drummer Tyler Ward."--SD UNION TRIBUNE Arts {full article}

"She combines pop smarts with a keen melodic sense and an inviting old-school sensibility..."--SD UNION TRIBUNE Night & Day {full article}

Interview and live songs on KillRadio.org's "...IS GOOD" w/ JON HERSHFIELD {stream} {iTunes podcast}

Interview on SignOnRadio.com's "FILL IN THE BLANK" w/ GEORGE VARGA {stream}

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   Joanie Mendenhall's Friend Space (Top 17)
Joanie Mendenhall has 2745 friends.
 The Exfriends 


 Tyler 


 Ben Moore 


 correatown /// is angela correa 


 The Low Standards 


 John Meeks 


 Years Around The Sun 


 Gabriella 


 Alexis Allan 


 The Local Pyle/ANTI-MONDAY LEAGUE 


 Casbah 


 saba 


 Steph Johnson 


 Devon Sproule 


 Paul Curreri 


 mama kat 


 maryanne 





Joanie Mendenhall's Friends Comments
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THE TOUCHIES

THE TOUCHIES



Nov 12 2009 5:18 AM







the touchies live!

nov. 20th at the soda bar (36th and el cajon blvd in san diego)

with hotel st. george, the fascination, so many wizards

the touchies are first at 9:30pm 21+

FREE SHOW!!!

remember to request the touchies sunday nights in san diego at fm 94.9 8pm-10pm (no area code needed) 570-1949
or email requests anytime to
tim@fm949sd.com
 
The Styletones

The Styletones



Nov 10 2009 7:16 PM


Ryan Blue is twitter.com/ryanblueshoes

Ryan Blue is twitter.com/ryanblueshoes



Sep 29 2009 5:02 AM

It would mean the world to me if you could join Chris Garneau, Mananaland and me at Soda Bar tonight. 9:30pm Love, Ryan




THE BADLAND REVIVAL

THE BADLAND REVIVAL



Aug 24 2009 6:47 AM

Dig the sound.
B L R.
Coopaloop

Coopaloop



Aug 24 2009 6:47 AM

Come to the beauty bar tonight! My last show with Ghostbird. We play at 11pm and its only $5 clams.
Maya

Maya



Aug 21 2009 10:02 PM


 " IMPOSSIBLY beautiful woman and equally glorious music! A landscape of beautiful sandy beaches mixed with a steady diet of be-bop, folk, afro-latin, soul, blues & gospel music gave MAYA the ingredients to create her own sound which resonates through a variety of genres." - Featuring Deacon Jones (John Lee Hooker); Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan), Frank Luther (Levon Helm); Skip Edwards (Lucinda Williams); Jerry Jumonville (Dr. John); Tony Gilkyson (Chuck E Weiss); Danny 'Kootch' Kortchmar (Carole King); Jimmy Cobb (Miles Davis), Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton); The Reverend Lois Dejean's NOLA Gospel Choir, Sir Tony Martin, etc... "  - Produced by Fabian Jolivet - 

Gayle Skidmore

Gayle Skidmore



Aug 21 2009 10:02 PM

Vote daily for me and my band to play Austin City Limits!! http://bit.ly/NFswo . Every vote counts!  Plus- hear a new song from my upcoming album!! xo, GS
Writer

Writer



Aug 15 2009 2:24 AM

hihi






Ryan Blue is twitter.com/ryanblueshoes

Ryan Blue is twitter.com/ryanblueshoes



Aug 15 2009 2:24 AM

Please  come tonight! River City is back from tour! William Nephew from 'Our Dear Friends' is moving away and it's my birthday!  Please come!
Writer

Writer



Aug 5 2009 2:50 PM

This Friday August 7


team abraham

team abraham



Jul 15 2009 10:09 AM

really, same day?!
The Styletones

The Styletones



Jul 12 2009 11:28 PM


The Modlins

The Modlins



Jul 5 2009 2:55 PM

Check us out, if you're free.
The Grass Heat

The Grass Heat



Jun 28 2009 8:54 PM

nice set you guys had last night. We enjoyed it!
Walk the Walk Presents...Sight & Sound 11/21

Adam Rosen Jon Block



Jun 27 2009 9:40 AM

Sight & Sound feat. Apes of Wrath, The Old In Out, Sven-Eric Seaholm, Caburlesque Kittens, The Gift/Curse, and More - TONIGHT @ Planet Rooth Gallery - 3811 Ray St. 92104

Free drink prior to 8pm - 21+

See you at Sight & Sound!



Amy

Amy



Jun 25 2009 7:09 AM

I'm coming to see you on the 5th!!!!
Can't wait!!!!!
Thursday Night Combo

Thursday Night Combo



Jun 24 2009 8:28 AM

Thanks for accepting our friend request Joanie! We hope to see you on JUNE 25th!
The Styletones

The Styletones



Jun 15 2009 9:39 PM

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Astra Kelly

Astra Kelly



Jun 16 2009 8:41 PM

Astra Flyer 5
The Styletones

The Styletones



Jun 7 2009 10:26 PM

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San Diego School of Rock

San Diego School of Rock



Jun 7 2009 12:39 AM

A SCRIBE AMIDST THE LIONS

A SCRIBE AMIDST THE LIONS



Jun 4 2009 7:21 PM

A SCRIBE AMIDST THE LIONS
would like to announce...
AFTER OUR SHOW TONIGHT AT CANES BAR AND GRILL WE WILL BE TAKING  A HIATUS FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER TO HIBERNATE IN THE STUDIO AND GIVE YOU GUYS SOME NEW RECORDINGS....
SO NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE US IN ACTION BEFORE WE TAKE A BREAK FROM SHOWS FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. SO DON'T MISS OUT.
IT IS GONNA BE AN UNBELIEVEABLE LINE-UP TONIGHT AND THE MOST FUN YOU'VE EVER HAD ON A THURSDAY NIGHT.
details:
TONIGHT THURSDAY JUNE 4TH SHOW STARTS AT 8PM
AT CANES BAR AND GRILL
3501 Ocean Front Walkc, MISSION BEACH, California 92109
w/ EXTRA SPECIAL GUESTS
The Burning of Rome
IRRADIO and
Demasiado
we love you and we'll see you tonight
The Modlins

The Modlins



Jun 3 2009 2:39 AM

Joanie, here is that reminder I promised you.

06.05.09 Where Does It End? CD Release Party @ Whistle Stop Bar
San Diego School of Rock

San Diego School of Rock



May 30 2009 6:51 AM

The Modlins

The Modlins



May 28 2009 7:37 PM

A formal thank you for getting me in to that show last night. I like what you're doing with those old songs -- keep up the good work!

Matt
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