Biography
HIGHLIGHTS:
Awards
-Voted 2009 Riverfront Times Readers Choice Best Male Vocalist in Saint Louis, MO
-Nominated for Best Cultural Artist in 2008 by the APCA (Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities)
-Named One of 2009's hottest artist on "Campus Activities Magazine"
-Finalist in the 2007 Independent Music Awards
-Voted Best Act of 2006 at Winthrop University
-Winner of 2006 Saint Louis Music Awards for Best Latin Artist
-Nominated for “Best Male Vocal” at the 2006 International Online Music Awards
-Voted Top Five Acts of 2005 at Winthrop University
-Winner of Silver Telly Award "Reel Entertainment: February 2005"
-Chosen as Budweiser’s True Music Band for 2005 in their region.
-Winthrop University’s top 3rd act for 2004
-2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards finalist for best Latin song
-Named Best Pop Band for 2003 and 2004
-Nominated for best Modern Rock Band for 2002
-Named Best World Band for 2000 and 2001
-Top 10 finalists for The Grammy’s Demo song contest
with the song “Rápido Nos Vamos” in 2003
-His song “Join The Party” was named one of MECA’s Conference and Festival best songs in 2004
Conferences and Festivals
-He has showcased at the NACA Central Conference in 2007
-He has performed with G-Love at the Live At The Levee Festival, MO in July of 2007
-He has performed with The Smithereens at the Herndon Festival, VA in June of 2007
-He has showcased at the NACA Nationals in February of 2007
-He has performed at the NACA West Conference in November of 2005
-He has performed with Willie Nelson at The Pageant on September 16, 2005
-He has performed with Blues Traveler at “Live At The Levee” Festival of 2005
-He has performed with Everclear at St. Louis’ “Rocking’ At The Landing” Festival in 2005
-He has showcased at Chicago’s MECA’s Conference 2004
-Has performed with Los Lobos at St. Louis’ Riverfest in 2004
-Has performed with Ziggy Marley in Chicago in 2003
-He has showcased at NACAs Northeast, Northern Plains and Mid Atlantic Conferences in 2002-2005
-Has performed with Ben Folds at DePaul University in Chicago in 2002
-He has showcased at Atlanta’s Atlantis Conference 2001
-Has performed with Vertical Horizon in St. Louis River for Toys show in 2000
-Has performed with The Roots at Washington University’s “Wild” Festival in 2000
-Performed for Pope John Paul II in his visit to St. Louis in 1999
-He has showcased at Miami’s Billboard Conference where Javier obtained a Publishing contract with Warner-Chappell 1997
Television and Radio showcases
-2002 and 2005 Songs: All I Can Do, Asleep At The Wheel, Sunrise Song
Featured on three episodes of MTV’s Real World “Las Vegas” and “Paris”, “Inferno”
-2001 Songs: Tribute, Veronica, Love Is In The Way
Featured on three episodes of MTV’s Real World “Chicago”
-1999 Song: Lluvias En Abril
Featured on an episode of Good vs. Evil on USA Networks
-Songs: On This Christmas
Featured on 102.5 FM in St. Louis, MO
-Songs: Julieanne, Look Around, Once In A Lifetime 2007
On Radio Rotation on over 50 college stations nationwide (contact javier@javiermendoza.com for a detailed list)
-Song: Beautiful 2002
On Radio Rotation on St. Louis’ Y98 FM
-Song: Veronica 2000
On Radio Rotation on St. Louis’ 101.1 FM
-Song: On Top Of The World 1999
On Radio Rotation on St. Louis’ 101.1 FM
Venues Performed Nationwide
Blueberry Hill – St. Louis, MO
Mississippi Nights – St. Louis, MO
The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
Cherry Street Artisan – Columbia, MO
Shubas – Chicago, IL
Uncommon Ground – Chicago, IL
Metro – Chicago, IL
Arlene Grocery – New York City, NY
Sin-E – New York City, NY
The Library – Oxford, Mississippi
Hard Rock Café – Atlanta, GA
Music Café – Columbia, MO
The Fox – Boulder, CO
The Bluebird – Denver, CO
The Newport – Columbus, OH
Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
…And more
Instrumentation
Lead vocals and guitar - Javier Mendoza
Percussion & Drums - Joe Meyer
Keyboard - Dave Aholt
He also performs as a duo, or trio, electrifying the stage everytime.
Discography
-2007 Javier Mendoza (self titled) (LP)
-2006 It's Good To Be LIVE (LP)
-2006 Asolas (LP)
-2004 Matter Of Time (LP)
-2003 Live At Blueberry Hill (Double live CD)
-2001 Rococo (EP)
-2001 Beautiful (LP)
•2000 Step Into My Place (LP)
•1999 Tinta y Papel (LP)
Links
| http://www.javiermendoza.com |
| YouTube Channel |
| myspace |
| Official website |