The O-Tones- Wedding Band, Dance Band - MA, CT, NY
09/09/2023 @ All Day –
Private party in Chicopee with The O-Tones Quartet. These 4 musicians are looking forward to playing for a large audience outside in Chicopee. The organizer saw this combo at a recent historical event and thought the music was perfect for their celebration!
09/12/2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
Dear Ella Tuesday Market Northampton is a bustling array of local food and wares. Looking for fresh produce or international spices or prepared meals or local honey or herbs or drinks? The Tuesday Market has it all! And Dear Ella is looking forward to singing and playing there rain or shine! The Market goes from 1:30-6:30 and the music will be there from 3:00 – 6:00. Hear 3-part harmony with guitar, ukelele, banjo, bass and snare drum on folk, swing, gospel, and more with themes of love, fun, and social justice.
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.
Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her life partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with the Joni Mitchell tribute band, Big Yellow Taxi. She is a music educator, artist, and premiere song leader, and has led singing with communities around the world for over 3 decades. https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/music-bio
Mary Witt (vocals & bass) is a critically acclaimed singer and bass player for the Swing and Motown band The O-Tones. She is also a music producer, painter, and art educator. Inspired by multi-discipline artists like Joni Mitchell, Mary enjoys the conversation between music and visual art. Her German parents, early activists and social justice advocates, exposed her to both all her life. Her passion for music and social justice shines through her work. https://theotones.com/
Ann Percival (guitar, piano, rhythm & vocals) is a member of the iconic contra dance band Wild Asparagus. She also sings and plays guitar with the New England Swing and Motown band, The O-Tones. She is an artist, visionary, and educator. Music is in her blood. Ann used to spend time with her Norwegian grandparents including trips to the local Sons of Norway hall where everyone danced to and played traditional music.
http://band.wildasparagus.com/about-us/
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
Thanks to all the sponsors!
09/16/2023 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm –
Big Band era salute with The O-Tones! Honoring musicians of the Big Band era, The O-Tones present a show with songs by Tony Bennett, The Andrews Sisters, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Fred Astaire and others. Once the stage show is over, there will be some time and room for dancing! The Brass Rail in Southwick, MA has a long history of music on the lake. Join us in this beautiful setting for live music and dancing and delicious food.
Schedule and ticket info:
Doors open 5:30.
Served dinner buffet at 6 p.m.
Show 7:15 with dessert.
Dancing to live music 8:30-9:30 pm
$65 complete: garden sald, dinner rolls, chicken, pasta, chef’s choice fish, seasonal fresh vegetable, dessert with coffee, tea, water stations plus cash bar.
Ticket deadline Wednesday, September 13, no refunds.
Fill out form and mail check or money order with phone number to Page One Productions, PO Box 423, West Springfield, MA 01090
Questions: Email: PageOneProductions@att.net or Text: 413-530-8000
Mary Witt vocals & bass, Ann Percival vocals & guitar,
John Caban guitar & vocals, Paul Arslanian piano,
Jon Weeks sax, Doug Plavin drums
09/20/2023 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm –
Big Band era salute with The O-Tones luncheon! Honoring musicians of the Big Band era, The O-Tones present a show with songs by Tony Bennett, The Andrews Sisters, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Fred Astaire and others. Once the stage show is over, there will be some time and room for dancing! The Brass Rail in Southwick, MA has a long history of music on the lake. Join us in this beautiful setting for live music and dancing and delicious food.
Schedule and ticket info:
Doors open 11:30 am. Served buffet at noon.
Show 1:15 to 2:30 pm.
$58 complete: garden salad, dinner rolls, chicken, pasta, chef’s choice fish, seasonal fresh vegetable, dessert with coffee, tea, water stations plus cash bar.
Ticket deadline Sunday, September 17, no refunds.
Fill out form and mail check or money order with phone number to Page One Productions, PO Box 423, West Springfield, MA 01090
Questions: Email: PageOneProductions@att.net or Text: 413-530-8000
Mary Witt vocals & bass
Ann Percival vocals & guitar
John Caban guitar & vocals
Ben Kohn piano & vocals
09/21/2023 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm –
Chicopee Council on Aging Lobster Party with music. The O-Tones Power Trio look forward to playing music for the Chicopee Council on Aging Lobster party!
Mary Witt vocals & bass, Ben Kohn piano & vocals, John Caban guitar & vocals serve up a tasty mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin and Motown for this fest.
River Mills Center, 5 West Main St Chicopee
09/24/2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
Mary Witt, Doug Plavin, Coleman Hovey, Ann Percival, Frank Newton
09/30/2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –
Dear Ella at Porchfest in Easthampton, a new event in that town! Our slot is 2-3 pm at 49 Parsons St. (Rain date Sunday, same time and location)
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.
Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her life partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with the Joni Mitchell tribute band, Big Yellow Taxi. She is a music educator, artist, and premiere song leader, and has led singing with communities around the world for over 3 decades.
https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/music-bio
Mary Witt (vocals & bass) is a critically acclaimed singer and bass player for the Swing and Motown band The O-Tones. She is also a music producer, painter, and art educator. Inspired by multi-discipline artists like Joni Mitchell, Mary enjoys the conversation between music and visual art. Her German parents, early activists and social justice advocates, exposed her to both all her life. Her passion for music and social justice shines through her work.
Ann Percival (guitar, piano, rhythm & vocals) is a member of the iconic contra dance band Wild Asparagus. She also sings and plays guitar with the New England Swing and Motown band, The O-Tones. She is an artist, visionary, and educator. Music is in her blood. Ann used to spend time with her Norwegian grandparents including trips to the local Sons of Norway hall where everyone danced to and played traditional music.
LISTEN HERE: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/
http://band.wildasparagus.com/about-us/
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
09/30/2023 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm –
Private jazz party Amherst with The O-Tones jazz trio. Imagine some instrumental jazz for your party with a grand piano, sax and bass! We love playing for parties of all kinds. Book yours now!
10/06/2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –
Join Dear Ella trio in Southampton in Ethel the Barn for fun music! To reserve a seat please email Josh Perlstein: perlsteinj@gmail.com. Location given upon confirmation.
Left to right: Mary Witt (vocals & bass) Ann Percival (vocals, guitar, uke, snare) Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, snare)
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, drum and banjo.
Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her life partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with the Joni Mitchell tribute band, Big Yellow Taxi. She is a music educator, artist, and premiere song leader, and has led singing with communities around the world for over 3 decades.
https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/music-bio
Mary Witt (vocals & bass) is a critically acclaimed singer and bass player for the Swing and Motown band The O-Tones. She is also a music producer, painter, and art educator. Inspired by multi-discipline artists like Joni Mitchell, Mary enjoys the conversation between music and visual art. Her German parents, early activists and social justice advocates, exposed her to both all her life. Her passion for music and social justice shines through her work.
Ann Percival (guitar, piano, rhythm & vocals) is a member of the iconic contra dance band Wild Asparagus. She also sings and plays guitar with the New England Swing and Motown band, The O-Tones. She is an artist, visionary, and educator. Music is in her blood. Ann used to spend time with her Norwegian grandparents including trips to the local Sons of Norway hall where everyone danced to and played traditional music.
http://band.wildasparagus.com/about-us/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/
YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw
10/07/2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –
The O-Tones Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Fest. Come see the beautiful gardens in Stockbridge with live music all day! The O-Tones full band will serve up a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin and Motown. Family friendly!
10 -11 AM!
Mary Witt vocals & bass, Ann Percival vocals & guitar, Ben Kohn piano & vocals, John Caban guitar & vocals, Jon Weeks sax, Joe Fitzpatrick drums.
Check out our guitar player’s group StompBoxTrio at 3:30!
