Live Shows with the best of New England Swing Bands!
Private event with O-Tones quartet
The O-Tones play in all sized combos. This quartet will feature 1960w music with several singers with guitar, piano, bass, and drums.
Dear Ella Monterey Meeting House
Dear Ella Monterey Meeting House 449 Main Rd Monterey, MA and it’s FREE!
Dear Ella is excited to play at Monterey Meeting House
Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes Folk, Swing, Blues, Americana, Gospel. 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, cajón, and banjo. Peace, love, and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.
Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, cajón, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars. 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, ukelele, 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:
Thanks to Monterey and MA Cultural Council grants for this show! 
Dear Ella at Unitarian Society of Northampton
Dear Ella at Unitarian Society of Northampton
Dear Ella is delighted to be invited to perform at Unitarian Society of Northampton at 10 am for their weekly service. Hosted by music director Ellen Cogen, she will join the trio on some of the music. A consummate vocalist and pianist Ellen has a long and varied resume of music experience. The musicians will bring songs of peace and love and hope to the audience!
Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes Folk, Swing, Blues, Americana, Gospel. 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, cajón, and banjo. Peace, love, and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.
Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, cajón, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars. 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, ukelele, 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
Dear Ella Coffee House Concert Amherst
Dear Ella Coffee House Concert at Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst. Please join us in the evening for a concert with songs of peace, love, hope, and social justice.
Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes Folk, Swing, Blues, Americana, Gospel. 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, cajón, and banjo. Peace, love, 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
Jazz trio Wyckoff Country Club
Jazz trio Wyckoff Country Club Holyoke/Easthampton line.
Come have dinner and hear a fun mix of Jazz & Blues & Soul music at Wyckoff Country Club. Reservations strongly suggested.
Mary Witt (sultry vocals & bass) is joined by Bob Ferrier (jazzy guitar) and Coleman Hovey (swinging piano). These three musicians are on fire when they get together inspiring each other.
O-Tones Power Trio West Springfield Library
O-Tones Power Trio West Springfield Library
With a West Springfield and MA Cultural Council grants, The O-Tones Power Trio will present a fun mix of music with Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Latin, and R&R for the public.
Mary Witt soulful vocals & bass, Ben Kohn swinging vocals & piano, and John Caban bluesy guitar & vocals will perform for a mix of folks in the area. Last year their ESOL class came!
Private event The O-Tones Power Trio
The O-Tones Power Trio gives presentations of various genres of music, some history as well as live music examples of that style. This show is for seniors about The History of Soul/Motown/R&B. Featuring John Caban (guitar & gritty vocals), Ben Kohn (keyboard & smoothe vocals) and Mary Witt (soulful vocals & bass), they will serve up some Soul, Motown, and R&B in a fun and educational way! One hour shows are a great way to learn and tap your toes. This concert will include hits by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, The Four Tops, Eddie Floyd, Bill Withers, The Supremes, among others.
Northampton Center for the Arts Revelry annual event
Northampton Center for the Arts Revelry annual fundraiser includes The O-Tones Power Trio this year. Mary Witt (sultry vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (swinging piano & vocals), and John Caban (bluesy guitar & vocals) will be playing on the mezzanine level, and the vibe is some people sitting and listening, and some will dance! There will be plenty of art to see and bid on in the silent auction. There will be a jazz trio playing from 7-8, a belly dance performance, and then we will heat up the night from 8:45 until 10 pm with Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Latin, and R&R. Come dance and schmooze and raise money for the arts in Northampton!
Spring Dinner Chicopee Council on Aging
Spring Dinner Chicopee Council on Aging. If you live in Chicopee and are over 55 (double check the age requirement;) you can join The O-Tones Power Trio for music while you eat a lovely Spring dinner. Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano) and John Caban (guitar & vocals) love playing at this welcoming center for seniors in Chicopee to gather. They love the mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, R&R, etc and even often get up to dance!
Dear Ella Northampton Senior Center
Dear Ella Northampton Senior Center
Come for a monthly music event “Lunch and Listen” at Northampton Senior Center with music by Dear Ella!
You’ll hear a mix of songs about peace and love and hope and social justice with 3-part harmony. Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival perform with guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass, and percussion on Folk, Blues, Swing, Gospel, and more.
Dear Ella
Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes Folk, Swing, Blues, Americana, Gospel. 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, cajón, and banjo. Peace, love, and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.
Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, cajón, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars. 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, ukelele, 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
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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