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John Mendoza

About Me

This singer/songwriter from South Jersey is doing things differently. As a guitarist/pianist/arranger, he understands the importance of strong musicianship in the songs. While the quality of the songs are the most important, John emphasizes a tight and dynamic rhythm section and blazing guitar work. The idea behind the music is to present straight up pop influenced rock with a pallet of different colors presented in the form of virtuosic guitar playing, energetic drums and a blazing bass line. Of course, it's all about a great song with a nice hook and a catchy melody.found this music layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com :: MyHotComments

I made this slideshow... just for fun... to show you some of the great times I have had playing with HelenaMaria... enjoy!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 03/05/2005
Band Website: www.johnmendozamusic.com
Band Members: John Mendoza - vox, guitar, keys
Influences: Bon Jovi, Something Corporate, Robbie Williams, John Mayer, Tonic, Def Leppard, Our Lady Peace, Hoobastank, The Black Crowes, Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Lifehouse, Vertical Horizon, Steve Vai, Extreme, Van Halen, Richie Kotzen, etc...oh.... and i'm really into...
Sounds Like: Bon Jovi, Lifehouse, Tonic, Richie Kotzen, Matchbox 20, Something Corporate, Keith Urban... music that everyone can appreciate
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Summertime update...

How's everyone doing? I hope that you are all enjoying your summer!!!! I wanted to post a quick update of what's going on with my music. First of all, HelenaMaria is doing well. Earlier this month, we...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:35:00 GMT

Check out a new song - Your Eyes(Hazel Eyes)

OK.... so it's been awhile since I've sat down to write anything, but I've recently been inspired to write a new song. It's called "Your Eyes(Hazel Eyes)" and I have it in my little jukebox player. I ...
Posted by on Sat, 03 May 2008 07:50:00 GMT

Carousel got a review!!! Read about it here...

John Mendoza  Carouselwww.johnmendozamusic.comGuitarist John Mendoza was on a roll when he crafted his latest work Carousel. It's a well-produced, tuneful, pop-rock record with heavy guitar that draw...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:52:00 GMT

Download my new cd, Carousel, for free!!!

That's right!!! FREE BABY!!!Today I'm releasing my 2nd solo cd, Carousel. I'm offering the cd for free so that everyone can enjoy it. How do you ge...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:23:00 GMT

A new year.... a new cd... a new band... a bunch of shows!!!

Hello everyone!!! For the 4 or 5 people that actually read this... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAHAHA...It's been a while since I've posted anything, but I wanted to give a quick rundown of what's going on with...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:18:00 GMT

My 2007 Year in Review

It's been a long year for me... a lot of ups and downs. I tried to do my best of showing some of the stuff that I did. Check out the two slideshows... More great stuff to com...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:32:00 GMT

Identity and my new album!!!

Well, it's Sunday night on Dec 2nd... I have a little time so I wanted to post this. Last night, I went to see Identity, the band I had multiple stints with. This was the first time I've seen the band...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:55:00 GMT

so its 7:30 PM thanksgiving weekend and im in bed...

Before you think I've lost some of my edge, let me start by saying that it has been an incredibly busy week... I stayed up incredibly late on Thanksgiving night with family and just chatting on line. ...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:36:00 GMT

Busy but musical weekend for me...

Friday night, I went to Blackwood Recording to do some final tweaks to some songs for my new cd. Great news!!!! I only have 1 song left to work on and the cd will be done!!! I'm so excited...Today(sun...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:50:00 GMT

The new CD is almost done!!!

Well, the new cd is almost done!!! I have to rewrite one song and just mix 3 more. After that, it's all about fine tweaking and then leaving it in the hands of Jaime at Blackwood to master!!! I'm work...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:27:00 GMT