Live Shows with the best of New England Swing Bands!
Gatsby themed Jazz trio in Lenox
Gatsby themed Jazz trio in Lenox will play for dancing in the beautiful Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. It is a historic, Jacobean-style mansion and museum located at 104 Walker Street, Lenox, Massachusetts. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mary Witt, jazz singer and bass player will be joined by Anand Nayak, soulful singer and guitar player, and Coleman Hovey, jazz pianist.
Sign up for the whole weekend of activities including skiing, dancing, dining, and more or just for Saturday night dancing:
Weekend Itinerary:
Friday night: Private Party at the speakeasy Lion’s Den with live Jazz. Saturday: Skiing is available at Catamount Resort in NY. Not interested in skiing? Experience Lenox and explore all its charm! Relax and unwind!
Saturday night – Enjoy a buffet dinner, jazz dance lessons and a live jazz band to dance the night away! It ain’t no thing if it doesn’t have that swing!
O-Tones Power Trio Southwick
O-Tones Power Trio Southwick
Take a trip to Southwick, MA to former Methodist church @ 222 College Highway for a fun night of Blues, Swing, Soul, Latin, and Motown for listening and/or dancing!
Mary Witt sultry vocals & bass is joined by her grooving pals John Caban blazing guitar & vocals and Ben Kohn swinging funky piano & vocals. These three musicians set up a great vibe on stage and for the audience. They love the music they play together!
Made possible by a grant from Southwick Cultural Council and MA Cultural Council!
Contact: Bob Fox 413-579-4585 or rfox52@comcast.net
Dear Ella at IMA!
Join Dear Ella for an intimate concert at this wonderful music setting.
A place where musicians can create without compromise. IMA, Institute for Musical Arts in Williamsburg, MA
The Institute for the Musical Arts offers a variety of Workshops, Summer Programs, Concerts, and Special Events throughout the year. I.M.A.’s location is ideal for educational programs as well as entertainment events. Some of what we offer is detailed below.We call it Rock & Roll Camp for girls! For tickets and info: 413-268-3009 or info@ima.org. Sliding scale: $10 – $30
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:
Swing Sunday at Hawks and Reed
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
Chicopee Spring Dinner with O-Tones trio
Chicopee Spring Dinner with O-Tones trio
Celebrate Spring with dinner and music at Chicopee Senior Center, River Mills Center
Mary Witt (vocal & bass) with John Caban (guitar & vocals) and Coleman Hovey (piano) mix it up with Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Latin, and Oldies music for dining and dancing.
Contact: cconroy@chicopeema.gov or (413) 534-3698
O-Tones Power Trio West Springfield Library
O-Tones Power Trio West Springfield Library show, a grant from MA Cultural Council.
Join Mary, Ben, and John for a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin and NOLA with vocals, guitar, piano and bass.
Swing Sunday at Hawks and Reed
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
South Hadley Library O-Tones trio
South Hadley Library O-Tones trio music thanks to a South Hadley Cultural Council grant! Come hear a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin, Motown, Oldies and more. Mary Witt (soulful vocals & bass) is joined by John Caban (sizzling guitar & vocals) and Coleman Hovey (piano).
Funding provided by Cultural Councils of South Hadley and Massachusetts!
The O-Tones 6-piece band in Granby, MA!
The O-Tones 6-piece band in Granby, MA!
Come listen and dance to the full O-Tones band with Soul, Blues, Motown, and Oldies music in Dufresne Park, Kendall St. from 6-7:30. Bring a picnic and enjoy a nice summer evening with music! You’ll hear great harmony vocals with Ann Percival (guitar), Mary Witt (bass), John Caban (lead guitar), Ben Kohn (keys), plus Jon Weeks (saxophone) and Joe Fitzpatrick (drums).
Rain Date: June 24, same time, same place!
Swing Sunday at Hawks and Reed
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
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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