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Manual Scan
Powerpop / Rock / Indie

"It's the American Way"

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/manualscan  

   Manual Scan: General Info
Member Since6/9/2005
Band Websitetheshambles.net
Band MembersBart Mendoza -- vocals, guitar, main songwriter
Kevin Ring -- guitar, vocals, some songwriting
David Fleminger -- bass, vocals, and some guitar
Scott Harrington -- bass
Tony Suarez -- bass
Ron Friedman -- bass
Tom Ward -- bass
Orrick Smith -- bass
Ritchie "Rooster" Brubaker -- guitar
Yvonne Simon -- guitar
Paul Kaufman -- drums
Paul Brewin -- drums
David Anderson -- drums
Brad Wilkins -- drums
Joel Kmak -- drums
Morgan Young -- drums

...to name but a few.
InfluencesThe Zombies, The Action, The Creation, The Who, Secret Affair, The Jam, The Kinks, The Beatles, etc.
Type of LabelNone




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   About Manual Scan
Manual Scan was formed in the early 1980s in San Diego, CA. The first lineup consisted of Bart Mendoza on vocals and guitar, Kevin Ring (later Kevin Donaker-Ring) on guitar and vocals, David Fleminger on bass, and Paul Kaufman on drums. Througout several lineups, the core of Mendoza and Ring remained, and Manual Scan was one of the premiere Mod bands of the US in the 1980s. Releasing a string of singles beginning in 1981 and an album issued in both the U.S. and England in 1986, the band toured extensively throughout Califormia and Arizona as well as England (The 100 Club & The Marquee amongst other venues) and Mexico. Mendoza and Ring are now members of The Shambles (who are also on MySpace at MySpace.com/TheShambles) along with Mark Z, formerly of the legendary San Diego band The Crawdaddies.

Early in 2006, Manual Scan reunited (Mendoza, Donaker-Ring, Smith, and Young) for a special show. The reunion went so well that the four have since played several more shows, and it seems that Manual Scan may once again be a force to be reckoned with!.

A number of Manual Scan's recordings are available today: Manual Scan's U.S. "Best of" Compilation, All Night Stand, is available from Get Hip Records (www.gethip.com) as is the "Lost Sessions" vinyl EP. (FYI: The band also has a "Best of" issued in Spain by Snap Records, Plan of Action. This actually has different songs and a different cover)

In Nov 2006, Spain's Munster Records re-issued Manual Scan's ultra rare Plan of Action 7" vinyl EP as part of thier Collector's Club series!!.

Numerous bands from around the world have covered the bands songs, including The Eddies ("Jungle Beat"), Afterglow ("Of Heart & Soul"), Mod Fun ("Nothing Can Be Everything"), Anna Troy ("31968"), The Kingpins ("Plan of Action"), Anthony Meynell & Sugarplum ("Confidence & Love") and Static Halo ("American Way").

Work has begun compiling footage for a possible DVD- if you have photos or film of the band, we'd love to hear from you.


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Manual Scan's Friends Comments
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Secret Society Scooter Club





Jul 6 2008 6:55 PM

25yearbanner
Aspasia





Jul 5 2008 7:52 AM

Matt the Mod





Jun 20 2008 7:07 AM

Thanks for the add! Cheers Matt
Orrick Smith





Jun 17 2008 2:17 PM

Fest
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Jun 11 2008 9:27 PM

You've GOTTA come out for this!

BitterEnd4UP
The First Church Of Simos Tsirlipingos





Jun 10 2008 10:02 AM

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Big Toe





Jun 3 2008 4:36 AM


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Welcome to our new page! You really rock! ~ Big Toe ~
Rinaldi Sings





May 27 2008 2:57 PM

You can now order the new Rinaldi Sings CD from the band's official website & listen to tracks on our MySpace page...

Order 'Bingo' now: www. RinaldiSings. com

Rinaldi Sings - 'Bingo'
KPRI Homegrown Hour





May 25 2008 12:10 AM

See you this Thursday!

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San Diego Troubadour





May 18 2008 1:12 PM

..Come join The Troubadour for
"Dylan's Birthday Open Mic"
at Bella Roma Pizza in La Jolla.

On Friday May 23rd
.

 

..
Debbie





May 10 2008 10:52 AM

thanks!
Dan Imposter





Apr 23 2008 3:36 AM

Merci pour l'accueil chez vous. Supers morceaux en écoute , bravo. Amitiés de France, Dan.
Astra Kelly





Apr 20 2008 9:27 PM

Hope to see you there!

BitterEndfly3skinny

~ If you can't make this one, stop by to see me perform at ArtWalk 2008 in Little Italy on Saturday from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
I'll be at Stage 3 at India and Cedar!
Crusher Records





Apr 15 2008 11:23 AM

DEAD MAN - Euphoria. New album out March 31.

New Dead Man album
MOD FUN





Apr 11 2008 7:19 PM

must say,... these tunez sound as great and fresh and raw as "back in thee day" cheers bart!
Nothing But A Heartache - A Scooter Documentary





Apr 11 2008 10:52 AM

Hi there,
Cheers for having us! ;)
LittleDrummerGal





Feb 18 2008 6:51 PM

You guyz are my ALL TIME Favorite Rock Stars !!
jenny





Feb 13 2008 7:23 AM

bart, a belated thx for the bday shoutout!
Screaming Apple Records





Jan 22 2008 2:12 AM





Azelle





Jan 21 2008 4:17 AM

We want you for our scooter documentary
DINA





Jan 20 2008 8:07 AM

Thanks for the add. I used to see you live back in the 80's when I went to Vista High. Good times!
Astra Kelly





Jan 16 2008 9:00 PM

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North Park Craft Mafia - San Diego, CA





Dec 31 2007 11:49 AM

SQU!RE





Dec 24 2007 6:41 AM

Merry Christmas from Squire!
Emiko





Dec 23 2007 10:26 AM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Kisses from Tokyo!

Emiko xx
Spiros


Is Online


Dec 20 2007 3:43 AM

Merry Christmas and all the best to you!

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The Mockers





Dec 13 2007 11:52 AM

Remember kids, as Dick "Mr. Potter" Cheney says: "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets waterboarded!"

The Cheney Building & Loan: Bringing Pottersville to every Bedford Falls, All Over The World!



Happy Holidays, and we hope you're having a wonderful life in your very own Bedford Falls--Your good pals, The Mockers
North Park Craft Mafia - San Diego, CA





Dec 7 2007 4:34 PM

Come to the Holiday Hit List - tomorrow! Don't miss it!
www.holidayhitlist.com


VEINES





Nov 30 2007 10:18 AM

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Screaming Apple Records





Nov 29 2007 2:25 AM





Hi Bart! Long time, no hear. Hope all is well.Best, Ritchie
Russell





Nov 19 2007 6:26 PM

THANX FOR ADDING ME OLD FRIEND, I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOOD!
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PLAN OF ACT!ON CLUB





Nov 19 2007 11:55 AM

Thank you, Mr. Mendoza;)

Madrid come to play please!

The Spanish modernist scene you want to live that play here

Greetings!
Wicked Ellis





Oct 30 2007 6:56 AM

The Mourning After





Oct 30 2007 5:38 AM

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LOVE "DONT KNOW WHERE TO START" SUPERB GUYS!
Time For Action records





Oct 22 2007 10:15 AM

hey Manual Scan,

thanks a lot for the add!

cheers
TimeForAction rec.
Modrafinnia





Sep 10 2007 2:41 PM

thanks for the add,first heard Manual Scan on a flexi disc from the "In The Crowd" fanzine....was hooked and bought the album as soon as it came out.
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Aug 29 2007 7:24 PM

Thank you for your friendship -
you ROCK!
~HGH~
KPRI FM





Aug 23 2007 5:14 PM

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Debbie





Aug 21 2007 8:10 PM

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The Modlins





Aug 9 2007 8:00 PM

WhiskyTangoFoxtrot





Jul 31 2007 10:24 AM

Thanks for the add, Manual Scan! I grew up in Chula Vista and I used to talk to Bart when he worked at Licorice Pizza. I went on to have my own "mod" band at Purdue, the Rocket Pops. Good times, good times...
The Gent