The Mayflower Club is a British-American Social and Networking Club that was originally a gathering place for British expats, but is now open to everyone. It’s in a nondescript brick building in an uninteresting part of North Hollywood, on Victory Blvd. southwest of Burbank Airport. The wood-paneled interior reminds me of one of the Masonic Lodges that Swing dance events are so often held at.
But, none of that matters if the band is good and good dancers show up, and the Mayflower Club has been hosting some great evening events! Some bands booked there include the Crown City Bombers, Douglas Roegiers, Aileen Quinn, The Holy Crow Jazz Band, Luke Carlsen, and The Moontones.
In addition, Woody James 16-Piece Big Band plays most Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 PM. Cover is $10. Note, the afternoon performances don’t have a huge number of dancers; these are more for listening. Bring your own partner if you go to an afternoon performance and want to dance!
Most evening events are $20 or $15 for members. You can become a member by paying the membership fee ($35 as of this writing) at the door.
Please Leave a Question or Comment
Maybe special events with a notable band are good for dancing, but the Friday afternoon slot, despite a nice band, don’t seem to have many people around, much less people interested in dancing. If you want a cheap opportunity to hear a good big band and just continue to absorb swing-era musical style (which is something crucial for dancers!), it’s definitely a great option. But I’m not sure I’d say the crowd is “hard core swing dancers.”
Hi Ben,
Thanks for the report! Yeah, that comment was more for the evening events at the Mayflower. I’ll clarify based on your experience.
Many thanks,
Brian