Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

"I've been going to shows here several times a year since 2014. It's an intimate jazz experience in a unique environment unlike anywhere else in the world. You get to see top jazz talent perform up close, in a big 60s beach house living room, with a view of spectacular California coast. The Bach only brings in top players. I'll buy a ticket even if I haven't heard of them, because I know the musical experience will be worth it."

"An excellent, intimate venue with gorgeous views of the coast and some of the friendliest people I've attended a live show with. Put it up there with Yoshis and SF Jazz as excellent venues with a history of legendary performers."

"A Melodious Hideaway at Half Moon Bay Review: Tucked away on the breathtaking beachfront of Half Moon Bay, the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society offers an enchanting and intimate experience for lovers of live music. With its idyllic location by Miramar Beach, this venue has quickly become my local favorite, providing a unique blend of delightful auditory pleasure and stunning natural beauty. The charm of this place is its quaint and cozy atmosphere. The performance room, while modest in size, emanates an intimate vibe that adds to the overall experience. As with all good things, spots here are limited and tend to fill up quickly, making it worth your while to book well in advance. Music aficionados will find themselves at home in the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. The venue hosts a vibrant spectrum of artists, spanning jazz musicians to vocalists, and everything in between. Each performance is a testament to the passion and dedication of the artists, creating a tapestry of memorable nights filled with captivating melodies and rhythmic tunes. In addition to the soul-stirring music, they also provide a food and drinks service, which varies depending on the evening. It's an accompaniment that further elevates the concert experience, providing a dash of gastronomic delight to the already sensorially rich evening. Overall, the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society offers a remarkable platform to support local artists, while promising a delightful and engaging evening for the patrons. Nestled in an awe-inspiring location, it is a music lover's haven, coupling captivating performances with an intimate, unique setting. I wholeheartedly recommend experiencing the melodic magic that this place has to offer."

"Great jazz venue on Sunday afternoon started since 1970s until now. The jazz performer and band are A list and many have performed in the great national stage venue. The available seats are almost full or sold out every time. I have just Ben there only 3 times and of course I will continue to patronize it. The location is also spectacular right on the Miramar beach. Many a time after the performance you will see the beautiful sunset on the beach which is part of the Half Moon bay. The venue is very Cody one and fill to the brim even the Mezzanine floor and in the bar counter and inside the bar itself."

"This is a cute little venue, set right opposite the ocean with seating outside to have your pre concert drink. Inside the set up is a little unusual, kind of like a multi level house with a small stage in the second level and more seating on a third mezzanine level. Be careful if choosing seats there as it is difficult to manoeuvre and does not have chairs. One seat place is also obscured by the roof beams (where my ticket was seated), so you get a sore neck trying to see! If you have mobility issues, better to sit by the stage. No real bar set up, but they do sell from a couple bottles. Better idea to bring your own picnic and drinks to enjoy throughout. There is no elevator so no wheelchair access. As I say, a unique venue!"