The Day The Music Didn't Die

Sun May 18 2025

7:00 PM (Doors 5:00 PM)

The Coach House

33157 Camino Capistrano, Suite C San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

$33.44

All Ages

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The Day The Music DIDN'T Die is an unfaithful re-creation of a show from the infamous "Winter Dance Party" Rock n' Roll tour of 1959 when Buddy Holly, sick and tired of the cold, broken down tour bus, deccided to charter a plane to get his band to the next stop on the tour.

There have been many stories about how the final pasengers on the plane wound up as Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Waylon Jennings was playing Bass for Holly. He gave his seat to The Big Bopper, who was suffering from a bad case of the flu. Tommy Allsup, Holly's drummer lost his seat in a coin toss with Ritchie Valens (a good argument against gambling). At some point Dion was asked if he wanted to the plane also. He reasoned that the $36 that the flight would cost him was the same amount that his parents paid for their apartment in the Bronx, therefore he considered it an indulgence that he just couldn't reconcile.

As we all know, the plan crashed in a snowstorm and put an end to three very promising careers.

In our version of this history, the guys decided (along with Dion) not to get on that plane in a snowstorm. A wise decision. So... they're still around to play their biggest hits for new (and old) audiences!

Now all these years later we're here to celebrate the music of the four headliners from The Winter Dance Party tour. We've taken some liberties with the facts in order to make our show a little more expansive. "The Girl Groups" that were popular in the late 50's through the early 60's were not represented on the original tour, so we thought that this was a perfect place to bring in The Sandellas to perform some great songs from the period.

Don McLean's "American Pie" immortalized the event in song. In 1971, Don McLean, a singer songwriter from upstate New York released his album entitled American Pie, after the title sonh. The song was inspired by the demise of the three stars. Despite being 8 minutes and 32 seconds long, it was played constantly on the radio and became a huge hit with far-reaching effect that after all these years still conjures up the feelings from that special time and inspired our show. The refrain from the chorus, "...the day the music died." has become the reference point for the sad event of February 3, 1959, as well as the title of our show.

All of the performers in our show are established pros currently active in the LA/OC music scene. More than simply a concert, the show is scripted with music, costumes and choreography.

The Day The Music Didn't Die

  • The Day The Music Didn't Die

    The Day The Music Didn't Die

    Classic Rock

    The Day The Music DIDN'T Die is an unfaithful re-creation of a show from the infamous "Winter Dance Party" Rock n' Roll tour of 1959 when Buddy Holly, sick and tired of the cold, broken down tour bus, deccided to charter a plane to get his band to the next stop on the tour.

    There have been many stories about how the final pasengers on the plane wound up as Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Waylon Jennings was playing Bass for Holly. He gave his seat to The Big Bopper, who was suffering from a bad case of the flu. Tommy Allsup, Holly's drummer lost his seat in a coin toss with Ritchie Valens (a good argument against gambling). At some point Dion was asked if he wanted to the plane also. He reasoned that the $36 that the flight would cost him was the same amount that his parents paid for their apartment in the Bronx, therefore he considered it an indulgence that he just couldn't reconcile.

    As we all know, the plan crashed in a snowstorm and put an end to three very promising careers.

    In our version of this history, the guys decided (along with Dion) not to get on that plane in a snowstorm. A wise decision. So... they're still around to play their biggest hits for new (and old) audiences!

    Now all these years later we're here to celebrate the music of the four headliners from The Winter Dance Party tour. We've taken some liberties with the facts in order to make our show a little more expansive. "The Girl Groups" that were popular in the late 50's through the early 60's were not represented on the original tour, so we thought that this was a perfect place to bring in The Sandellas to perform some great songs from the period.

    Don McLean's "American Pie" immortalized the event in song. In 1971, Don McLean, a singer songwriter from upstate New York released his album entitled American Pie, after the title sonh. The song was inspired by the demise of the three stars. Despite being 8 minutes and 32 seconds long, it was played constantly on the radio and became a huge hit with far-reaching effect that after all these years still conjures up the feelings from that special time and inspired our show. The refrain from the chorus, "...the day the music died." has become the reference point for the sad event of February 3, 1959, as well as the title of our show.

    All of the performers in our show are established pros currently active in the LA/OC music scene. More than simply a concert, the show is scripted with music, costumes and choreography.

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ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXCHANGEABLE. SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

There is a Two Drink Minimum per person unless you have made a Dinner Reservation through the Box Office.

Dinner reservations get you reserved priority seating for the entire evening that is in front of general admission seating and closer to the stage. There is no additional cost to make a dinner reservation but you are required to purchase a minimum of $20 in dinner the night of the show EXCLUDING DRINKS with your food server. Dinner reservations require you arrive no later than 1 hour after the doors open. To make a dinner reservation please call 949-496-8930.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXCHANGEABLE. ALL SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

If you have any questions please call 949-496-8930 or email boxoffice@thecoachhouse.com to reach our box office directly and a representative will be able to assist you as soon as possible.

The Day The Music Didn't Die

Sun May 18 2025 7:00 PM

(Doors 5:00 PM)

The Coach House San Juan Capistrano CA
The Day The Music Didn't Die

$33.44 All Ages

SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The Day The Music DIDN'T Die is an unfaithful re-creation of a show from the infamous "Winter Dance Party" Rock n' Roll tour of 1959 when Buddy Holly, sick and tired of the cold, broken down tour bus, deccided to charter a plane to get his band to the next stop on the tour.

There have been many stories about how the final pasengers on the plane wound up as Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Waylon Jennings was playing Bass for Holly. He gave his seat to The Big Bopper, who was suffering from a bad case of the flu. Tommy Allsup, Holly's drummer lost his seat in a coin toss with Ritchie Valens (a good argument against gambling). At some point Dion was asked if he wanted to the plane also. He reasoned that the $36 that the flight would cost him was the same amount that his parents paid for their apartment in the Bronx, therefore he considered it an indulgence that he just couldn't reconcile.

As we all know, the plan crashed in a snowstorm and put an end to three very promising careers.

In our version of this history, the guys decided (along with Dion) not to get on that plane in a snowstorm. A wise decision. So... they're still around to play their biggest hits for new (and old) audiences!

Now all these years later we're here to celebrate the music of the four headliners from The Winter Dance Party tour. We've taken some liberties with the facts in order to make our show a little more expansive. "The Girl Groups" that were popular in the late 50's through the early 60's were not represented on the original tour, so we thought that this was a perfect place to bring in The Sandellas to perform some great songs from the period.

Don McLean's "American Pie" immortalized the event in song. In 1971, Don McLean, a singer songwriter from upstate New York released his album entitled American Pie, after the title sonh. The song was inspired by the demise of the three stars. Despite being 8 minutes and 32 seconds long, it was played constantly on the radio and became a huge hit with far-reaching effect that after all these years still conjures up the feelings from that special time and inspired our show. The refrain from the chorus, "...the day the music died." has become the reference point for the sad event of February 3, 1959, as well as the title of our show.

All of the performers in our show are established pros currently active in the LA/OC music scene. More than simply a concert, the show is scripted with music, costumes and choreography.
The Day The Music Didn't Die

The Day The Music Didn't Die

Classic Rock

The Day The Music DIDN'T Die is an unfaithful re-creation of a show from the infamous "Winter Dance Party" Rock n' Roll tour of 1959 when Buddy Holly, sick and tired of the cold, broken down tour bus, deccided to charter a plane to get his band to the next stop on the tour.

There have been many stories about how the final pasengers on the plane wound up as Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Waylon Jennings was playing Bass for Holly. He gave his seat to The Big Bopper, who was suffering from a bad case of the flu. Tommy Allsup, Holly's drummer lost his seat in a coin toss with Ritchie Valens (a good argument against gambling). At some point Dion was asked if he wanted to the plane also. He reasoned that the $36 that the flight would cost him was the same amount that his parents paid for their apartment in the Bronx, therefore he considered it an indulgence that he just couldn't reconcile.

As we all know, the plan crashed in a snowstorm and put an end to three very promising careers.

In our version of this history, the guys decided (along with Dion) not to get on that plane in a snowstorm. A wise decision. So... they're still around to play their biggest hits for new (and old) audiences!

Now all these years later we're here to celebrate the music of the four headliners from The Winter Dance Party tour. We've taken some liberties with the facts in order to make our show a little more expansive. "The Girl Groups" that were popular in the late 50's through the early 60's were not represented on the original tour, so we thought that this was a perfect place to bring in The Sandellas to perform some great songs from the period.

Don McLean's "American Pie" immortalized the event in song. In 1971, Don McLean, a singer songwriter from upstate New York released his album entitled American Pie, after the title sonh. The song was inspired by the demise of the three stars. Despite being 8 minutes and 32 seconds long, it was played constantly on the radio and became a huge hit with far-reaching effect that after all these years still conjures up the feelings from that special time and inspired our show. The refrain from the chorus, "...the day the music died." has become the reference point for the sad event of February 3, 1959, as well as the title of our show.

All of the performers in our show are established pros currently active in the LA/OC music scene. More than simply a concert, the show is scripted with music, costumes and choreography.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

All Ages
limit 10 per person
General Admission
$33.44 ($25.00 + $8.44 fees)

Delivery Method

ticketFast
Will Call

Terms & Conditions

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXCHANGEABLE. SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

There is a Two Drink Minimum per person unless you have made a Dinner Reservation through the Box Office.

Dinner reservations get you reserved priority seating for the entire evening that is in front of general admission seating and closer to the stage. There is no additional cost to make a dinner reservation but you are required to purchase a minimum of $20 in dinner the night of the show EXCLUDING DRINKS with your food server. Dinner reservations require you arrive no later than 1 hour after the doors open. To make a dinner reservation please call 949-496-8930.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXCHANGEABLE. ALL SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

If you have any questions please call 949-496-8930 or email boxoffice@thecoachhouse.com to reach our box office directly and a representative will be able to assist you as soon as possible.