Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society

For over 40 years (and it looks like barely a thing has changed) this little room has seen the likes of many jazz greats.  It's like going over to an old friend's house at the beach to kick back and hear a band.  Sixth row seats are near the back.  That's how small it is.  And the sound is great.

The casual vibe and decor will make you think you've time traveled to the 1970s.  Concerts are on Sunday afternoons.  We saw a Cal Tjader tribute with Michael Wolff, Pete Escovedo, Warren Wolf, John Santos, Robb Fisher, and Vince Lateano, and they were fabulous.  Some good people watching with the audience too.  Also it's directly across from the ocean and beach.  We got to see whales going up the coast before the show.  

Come early to reserve your seat (members nab the best seats pre-reserved), bring food and drink for beforehand and/or the world's longest (1 hour?) intermission.  They start letting non-members in at 3:00 to reserve their seats.  The show we saw started at 4:30 and let out about 7:40.  Parking is in a small lot in back, or nearby streets.  

Oh, we took our 11yo and it was a totally fine venue (and concert hour) for him, and he enjoyed hearing his former teacher play.  He asked me about the flag out front that looked like a U.S. flag except it had "plants" on it and speculated that it might be for the U.S. Nursery.  Hmmm.  Could be.  

If you like jazz and are a laid back cool cat., you definitely should see a show at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, aka Douglas Beach House.

What could be more perfect than cool jazz and a stunning view?  I love this place!

This is a rare gem.  There are few places like this in the world... Pete has brought some of the greatest jazz (and sometimes blues!) musicians in the world into his living room and he shares it with you.  I've seen legends like Strunz and Farah, Charles Brown, Joe Louis Walker... the list goes on.  If you appreciate live jazz at all don't worry about who is playing, just come down to this beautiful spot on the beach.  Pete makes sure the talent is first rate.  I've never seen a bad show here.  Come early, bring your own bottle of wine and relax on the deck and watch the waves...