Tribute Concert in Honor of David M. Mendoza
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sun, Aug 03 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Address (map)
33 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Venue (website)
Lobero Theatre
“DAVEAPALOOZA”
Tribute Concert to honor Santa Barbara musician and educator David M. Mendoza
Sunday, August 3 at 2 PM at the Lobero Theatre
+ 20-year reunion performance by The Hero and the Victor highlights afternoon of music and remembrance
Friends and family will come together on Sunday, August 3, 2025, for “Daveapalooza,” a special tribute concert honoring the extraordinary life of David M. Mendoza, a cherished local musician, parent, and educator.
Join us as we turn up the volume for David, coming together to celebrate a legendary man who lived out loud and brightened everything he touched. This curated afternoon of music will spotlight Mendoza’s impact on Santa Barbara’s music scene, celebrating both his contributions as a musician and his influence as an educator who inspired countless local students during his impressive career with the Santa Barbara School District. At the center of the event will be the 20-year reunion of Santa Barbara indie rock icons, The Hero and the Victor. The afternoon will also feature musical performances by artists who knew and loved Mendoza, including performances by The Lineup, Cactus Jerry and the Coyotes, Brasscals, and more.
Together, we’ll laugh, cry, and enjoy an afternoon of music and stories in remembrance of a truly remarkable man.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Time: 2 PM
- Location: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Featured Artists: The Hero and the Victor, The Lineup, Cactus Jerry and the Coyotes, Brasscals, and more
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Tickets: There is no cost to attend, but tickets must be reserved in advance at Lobero.org. https://www.lobero.org/events/daveapalooza/
- Learn more about David’s impact: https://www.independent.com/2025/06/02/in-memoriam-david-maurice-mendoza-1976-2025/
- Support David’s family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-angie-dylan-and-dahlia-after-davids-loss
For media inquiries, contact Angie Bertucci, angiebertucci@gmail.com / 805-886-0065 (text OK)
