A Few Moments With Dick Franyo and the Boatyard Beach Bash!

Today, we head to the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park with Dick Franyo, owner of the Boatyard Bar & Grill and the driving force behind the 21st annual Boatyard Beach Bash(and 1 through 20 as well). What started after Tropical Storm Isabel as a way to help the Maritime Museum recover has grown into one of Annapolis' signature parties, raising $1.7 million over the years to support the Museum and its educational programs. We talk with Franyo about how his love of Jimmy Buffett helped shape the event, his personal connection with Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, and what makes the Beach Bash such a special night. This year's event is September 19 and features an incredible lineup of musicians with deep Buffett connections, six hours of music, Boatyard food, an open bar and a new raw and grilled oyster bar. And Franyo points out that the musicians don't disappear backstage—they hang around, giving guests a chance to meet them and hear some stories about life on the road with Jimmy Buffett. Tickets are limited, the event typically sells out, and every ticket helps support the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park and its work educating thousands of students about the Chesapeake Bay. Get your Boatyard Beach Bash tickets here. Have a listen.