If you’ve ever attended a concert at the Pete Douglas Beach House in Half Moon Bay, you know what a great venue it is for jazz. It is situated right on the ocean near the Half Moon Bay harbor. Pete Douglas has created an intimate room that allows patrons to mingle with the artists after performances.
Coming up on July 31, 2011 is Four on the Floor featuring Barbara Higbie – piano/fiddle/guitar, Linda Tillery – vocals & percussion, Kai Eckhardt – bass guitar and George Brooks – sax. (more…)
Ricardo Scales Trio is not to be missed. Take a picnic lunch and spend some time on the deck of the Douglas Beach House overlooking the ocean. The Beach House in Half Moon Bay is a wonderful place for jazz because of the intimate concert hall Pete Douglas has created.
Ricardo Scales who will appear on June 26 is known for beautiful tunes and has an enthusiastic following. A recent viewer of one of his You Tube videos had this to say — just listened to this video for the first time and I must say what an absolutely beautiful tune. … I must say I love watching his fingers move across the keyboard. He does it so effortlessly as it if was second nature to him. … Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us and just keep on doing what you’re doing.
Tickets are $35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/179466 (more…)
For music lovers, there is no better venue than the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society stage. Guitarist Julian Lage will appear in Half Moon Bay on June 19, 2011. He is described at having a unique approach to composition.
He was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for Sounding Point and returns to the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society stage with his second album, Gladwell. It features cellist Aristides Rivas, percussionist Tupac Mantilla, bassist Jorge Roeder and saxophonist Dan Blake.
According; to Linda Goetz, “Californian Julian has lived in the Bay Area and is widely regarded. He is a guitarist and composer that your readership may appreciate.” (more…)
Jazzy listening set and dancing second set to Soul/Funk/Blues.
May 29, 2011, 4:30, $35
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Musician Fred Ross has toured the world with the legendary funksters Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley (formerly of the James Brown bnad.) Fred has also recorded with Aretha Franklin, whose CD went gold, Narada Michael Walden, members of Tower of Power, Santana, Chakra Kahn and The Commodores to name a few. Currently Fred is touring the US and Europe as lead vocalist with Everyday People performing a tribute to the music of Sly & The Family Stone and more.
Paul Contos directs 22 of the finest young Bay Area musicians selected annually by competitive audition.
A Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presentation at the Douglas Beach House
April 17, 2011 – 4:30 p.m., $35
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Dee Spencer and directed by esteemed educator Paul Contos, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars comprises 22 of the finest young Bay Area jazz musicians, annually selected by competitive audition. The ensemble has appeared at the San Francisco Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ Spring Season, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Competition, and at concerts in top professional jazz clubs, festivals, museums, and community arts centers throughout California. Ensemble members enjoy regular workshops, master classes and mentoring sessions with leading artists, such as members of the SFJAZZ Collective, Terence Blanchard, Yusef Lateef, Joshua Redman and Ravi Coltrane.
For information on student group discounts contact Linda Goetz: info@bachddsoc.org or 650 726-2020
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach, 307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
A Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presentation: Two separate trios re-visit the glory days of San Francisco’s beloved North Beach neighborhood, from Vince Guaraldi at the Hungry i to Bill Evans at Keystone Korner. Doors open at 3 p.m. Music at 4:30. $35.
Mike Greensill Trio: Mike Greensill-piano; John Witala- bass; Brad Buethe- guitar
Dick Fregulia’s Bill Evans Tribute: Dick on piano; Piro Patton-bass; Bill Moody-drums.
Musicians websites: www.mikegreensill.com
Online reservation available through Brown Paper Tickets.com
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/155018
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay. 650 726-4143,
Contact: Linda Goetz, 650 726-2020, goetz@coastside.net
A Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presentation at the Douglas Beach House, Half Moon Bay, CA
March 20, 2011 – 4:30, $35 JIM SNIDERO QUARTET
New Yorker “alto sax virtuoso” and “master musician” (Downbeat), highlight music from new release “Interface” (Savant).
Jim Snidero- Alto Sax, Bill Cunliffe- Piano, Paul Gill- Bass, Jason Tiemann- Drums
Described as being “soulful, swinging and yet utterly modern”, New York based alto saxophonist Jim Snidero’s music seems to encapsulate what is both unique and compelling about jazz. Called an “alto sax virtuoso” and “master musician” (Downbeat), as well as a “genuinely significant figure in jazz composition” (Penguin Guide to Jazz), Snidero is a veteran recording artist (EMI, Milestone, Savant, etc …) and sideman (Mingus Big Band, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Jack McDuff, etc …) that can truly say “been there, done that”.
Musicians websites: http://www.jimsnidero.com/
Online reservation available through Brown Paper Tickets.com
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach, 307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650 726-4143
Contact: Linda Goetz, 650 726-2020, goetz@coastside.net
