The O-Tones- Wedding Band, Dance Band - MA, CT, NY
04/26/2024 @ All Day –
Private Birthday Party with Mary Witt (bass) & Annie Patterson on vocals with Charles Vadala on piano. The O-Tones love working in all sized combos to fit the space and budget and sound, from duo to 6-piece! Reserve your spot and get in touch for music style options and more details!
05/14/2024 @ All Day –
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
05/15/2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm –
Dear Ella Longmeadow Adult Center 55 & older.
Contact Longmeadow Adult Center to attend: 413-565-4150
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.
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
05/16/2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm –
The O-Tones play Spitzer Center North Adams. Thanks to a MA Cultural Council grant, The O-Tones will be playing for seniors with a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin and Motown. With Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & guitar), John Caban (guitar & vocals), Ben Kohn (piano & vocals) and Jon Weeks (sax), they know how hit a note of fun and groove! From Ella Fitzgerald to The Temptations, their songs are always a hit with people of all ages.
Mary Spitzer Senior Center, 116 Ashland St, North Adams, MA
Reserve your spot: 413-662-3125
05/17/2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm –
Dear Ella play Easthampton Senior Center! Dear Ella is looking forward to playing here for the first time, grateful to have a fan recommend us. Come hear a fun mix of Folk, Blues, Gospel, Swing and more with dreamy 3-part vocal harmonies. Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, who sing 3-part harmony on Folk, Blues, Swing, and Gospel music. The band honors many women singers who have inspired them. Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together 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.
Call to reserve spot: 413-527-6151
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:
05/19/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –
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:
05/21/2024 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
Dear Ella Tuesday Market Northampton
Northampton Tuesday Market is a wonderful gathering place for community with produce and homemade products and live music. Join Dear Ella for some Tuesday afternoon fun with songs of peace and love and social justice. Including Folk, Gospel, Blues and Swing, Dear Ella has enchanting vocal harmonies with guitar, ukelele, banjo, bass and snare drum.
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/
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:
05/26/2024 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
Mary Witt (vocals & bass),
John Cabán (guitar & vocals),
Chris Cheek (sax),
Coleman Hovey (piano),
Kai Cabán (drums)
06/05/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm –
Summer on Strong Dear Ella features 3-part vocal harmonies with guitar, ukelele, banjo, bass and snare drum. Including Folk, Blues, Gospel, and Swing, Dear Ella sets a sweet tone with every song!
Summer on Strong is a special seasonal downtown Northampton event with food and live music. The street is closed off May to September and people gather in community. Music is canceled if it rains. Notice will be on social media.
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/
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:
06/08/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –
Dear Ella Private Party Northampton
Book your party now! 3-part vocal harmonies for listening and/or dancing. Ann, Mary, and Annie sing and play a great mix of Folk, Blues, Swing, and Gospel. Let us help you celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just a summer cookout party!
Dear Ella
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/
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:
