11/24/2024 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

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 (sultry vocals & bass)
John Caban (sizzling guitar & vocals)
Coleman Hovey (swinging piano)
Jon Weeks (sax)
Kai Caban (drums)

2024 dates:

The O-Tones: 

Butterfly Swing:

12/01/2024 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm –

Join Dear Ella and other bands for a fundraiser for Western NC at Marigold Theater in Easthampton.

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:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

12/06/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

Dear Ella Studio 30 Florence

Join Dear Ella in this creative intimate warehouse space in Florence.

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:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

12/08/2024 @ All Day –

Private Dear Ella senior show Easthampton

Book Dear Ella now for your private event! Fun and personal music for your audience, friends, and family.

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:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

12/17/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm –

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:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

12/23/2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

Longmeadow, MA

Private event with The O-Tones Power Trio

12/27/2024 @ All Day –

Private event with Dear Ella

Book your next party with 3 singers playing guitar, ukelele, banjo, snare drum, and bass!

Folk, Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Social Justice, always a good time…

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:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

 

01/18/2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –

Come hear songs of peace, love, and social justice with 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:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

01/26/2025 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

Swing Sunday at Hawks and Reed

Swing Sunday is the last Sunday afternoon of every month at Hawks and Reed in Greenfield!

3- 4 pm beginner Swing Dance Lesson

4 – 6 pm Live Music by The O-Tones (alternating monthly with Butterfly Swing Band)

The O-Tones: January 26, March 30, May 25, July 27, September 28, November 30

Butterfly Swing Band: February 23, April 27, June 29, August 31, October 26, December 28

02/14/2025 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join this jazzy trio in Easthampton for an hour of songs about love and more!

Annie Patterson, spectacular singer and rhythm player will perform some jazz tunes from the American songbook. She co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing . She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with Dear Ella and The O-Tones. 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

Paul Arslanian, brilliant jazz and blues pianist, will be accompanying Annie and Mary with his beautiful musical stylings. He is founder and leader of Northampton Jazz Workshop, paul.arslanian@northamptonjazzworkshop.com.

Mary Witt, soulful singer and bass player (and bandleader) for  The O-Tones will pull out her favorite Jazz Standards and enjoy scatting and trading riffs with Annie and Paul!

Contact: dgraichenmoore@easthamptonma.gov or ‭(413) 527-6151‬ for info.