Live Shows with the best of New England Swing Bands!
The O-Tones power trio private Spring dinner for seniors
The O-Tones power trio private Spring dinner for seniors
Mary, Benny and John will add some fun tunes for the Spring dinner for seniors in Chicopee. Last time they played for this group, there was lots of dancing after dinner!
Dear Ella Paradise City Arts Festival Marlborough MA
Dear Ella Paradise City Arts Festival Marlborough MA
3-part harmony vocals on a fun mix of music in the cafe! Beautiful art and crafts festival! Come join the fun.
Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes songs from jazz standards to blues to Motown to folk favorites. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, ukelele, bass, snare drum and banjo. Peace and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.
Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/
YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.
The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.
Mary Witt vocals & bass, Ann Percival vocals & guitar, Jon Weeks sax, Coleman Hovey piano, Doug Plavin drums
2024 dates:
The O-Tones:
Butterfly Swing:
Dear Ella private event South Hadley
Dear Ella private event in South Hadley. Book yours now! Fun vocal harmonies with guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass and snare drum. A wonderful mix of Folk, Blues, Gospel, Swing, and Soul with themes of social justice and love.
Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/
YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt
Dear Ella Longmeadow Adult Center 55 & older
Dear Ella Longmeadow Adult Center 55 & older.
Contact Longmeadow Adult Center to attend: 413-565-4150
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Anyone can become a member of LAC and participate in programs regardless of your residency. Please note that in some cases Longmeadow residents will receive discounted options or early registration not available to non-residents.
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While some programs do have a cost associated with them, becoming a member of the center is completely free.
We love playing at this beautiful venue in a spacious auditorium with a stage!
Book your private event now! Fun vocal harmonies with guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass and snare drum. A wonderful mix of Folk, Blues, Gospel, Swing, and Soul with themes of social justice and love.
Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/
YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt
Dear Ella House Concert Easthampton, MA
Dear Ella House Concert Easthampton, MA
Get in touch to reserve your spot for this wonderful house concert series in Easthampton! The hostess is a singer and fabulous music supporter. Please email mewitt@gmail.com to reserve your spot and then the address will be sent to you privately. Suggested Donation = $20-25 cash, check, or Venmo
Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes songs from jazz standards to blues to Motown to folk favorites. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, ukelele, bass, snare drum and banjo. Peace and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.
Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/
YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt:
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.
The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.
2024 dates:
The O-Tones:
Butterfly Swing:
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.
The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.
2024 dates:
The O-Tones:
Butterfly Swing:
Outdoor show 6-piece O-Tones!
The O-Tones are excited to play for Longmeadow Parks and Recreation outdoor summer concert series. Join the full 6-piece band for a wonderful mix of music styles including Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin and Motown. A beautiful summer night with music for listening and/or dancing is such a treat in New England!
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed
Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.
The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.
2024 dates:
The O-Tones:
Butterfly Swing:
Live Shows with the best of New England Swing Bands! The O-Tones, a hot New England Swing & Motown band, appeals to all ages. With lots of soul, they’ll melt your hearts & get your feet dancing. The O-Tones band has been playing for events in New England since 1990 & is a dynamic entity. They are considered by many to be of the best swing bands New England. Over their lifespan, various singers & instrumentalists have lent their talents to the band’s fun & professional Swing, Motown, Blues, & Soul sound.
The basic New England Swing Band is 6-piece with three singers, sax, guitar, piano, bass, & drums, but this talented group performs regularly in many forms, ranging from duo to the full 6-piece and even a 14-piece big band! They can play for weddings, parties, dances, fundraisers, & other events. Perfect music for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, as well as dancing! They have many happy clients to recommend them.
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