Wyckoff Country Club with Dear Ella is a great place to eat and drink and hear music! Easy access from 91 or 141.

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, percussion, and banjo. Peace, love, and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.

Dear Ella presents History of Women Musicians, private event for seniors. Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival love performing and teaching and leading singalongs, all withe 3-part harmony! Book your event with Dear Ella teaching history of music genres. With guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass, and percussion, these women always get the room singing and swaying!

The O-Tones Power Trio at Becket Arts Center! Mary & Ben & John are excited to play this wonderful venue this summer in the Berkshires. It will be outdoors if nice, indoors as a backup.

Mary Witt (soulful vocals & bass), John Caban (bluesy guitar & vocals), and Ben Kohn (swinging piano & vocals) love singing and playing music together. With their unbeatable groove for listening or dancing, they will include songs from the 30s to the 70s with various styles of Swing, Blues, Soul/Motown, R&R, Oldies, Latin, and more. Come share a beautiful summer evening with live music from these seasoned musicians.

Summertime outdoor show in the park, town square in Killingly, CT.

New date July 30 (July 2 canceled because of heat index!)

With Mary Witt vocals & bass, Annie Patterson vocals & guitar, John Caban lead guitar & vocals, Coleman Hovey piano, you’ll enjoy a mix of Blues, Swing, Soul, and more!

Bring a picnic or grab some food in town nearby.

Davis Park, 250 Main St, Danielson, CT 06239

Whately Library Concert with The O-Tones power trio. Outdoors on the library lawn or in the Town Hall if inclement weather. Come see the sweet town of Whately, MA and enjoy a summer concert with Mary Witt (vocals & bass), John Caban (guitar & vocals) and Ben Kohn (vocals & piano). This group loves groovin’ on Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Latin, R&R, and funky tunes!

Westhampton Field of Dreams with The O-Tones full band in a beautiful outdoor setting! In case of inclement weather, the concert/dance will be across the street in Town Hall. There will be fun mix of music for listening and dancing at this wonderful concert series behind the Westhampton Library. You’ll hear fun vocal harmonies and soaring solos on guitar, piano, and saxophone with a grooving rhythm section. Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & guitar), John Caban (lead guitar & vocals), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano), and Joe Fitzpatrick (drums) are joined by special guest saxophonist Charles Langford. Charles had his photo on Times Square this year, you can ask him!

Spencer MA power trio library show. Thanks to Spencer & MA Cultural Council grants, The O-Tones Power Trio will play in Spencer at the Richard Sugden Library from 6 to 7:15. Come join the fun with Swing, Soul, Blues, Latin, and more. With Mary Witt (sultry vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (swinging vocals & piano), and John Caban (soulful guitar), your feet will be tapping.

The O-Tones jazz duo at Eric Carle Museum with Mary Witt (sultry vocals & bass) and Bob Ferrier (swingin’ guitar).

On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Museum stays open late from 4–8 pm for Sunset Thursdays, a special summer tradition that brings the community together for lively, inter-generational evenings of art and live music. As the sun begins to set, the grounds come alive with live outdoor jazz performed by local musicians curated by Northampton Jazz Festival along with artists of all ages drawing together, hands-on art activities, story-times for all ages, local food vendors, and more.

Sunset Thursdays take place every Thursday evening July 2–August 27. All events are held outdoors (weather permitting) in Bobbie’s Meadow, nestled within the Museum’s beautiful 100-year-old orchard. In case of rain, programs will move indoors to the Museum’s “Jazz Café.”

Relax on the lawn, explore the galleries, and enjoy the creative energy of the season!

Order food to-go from area restaurants, or bring your own. Feel free to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Check out our picnic partners. We’ll be hosting local food trucks periodically throughout the summer.

To get into the summer spirit, check out The Carle Bookshop’s Summer Road trip bundles!

Private senior show Springfield grant. The joint will be jumpin’ and swingin’ with The O-Tones. Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & guitar), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano), Jon Weeks (sax) and John Caban (guitar & vocals) will serve up some Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Smokey Robinson, Nina Simone, Eddie Floyd, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, and more for this senior center. We love playing here and are grateful to Springfield & MA Cultural Council for the grant.

Dear Ella looks forward to a return to play for this wonderful group of people in Easthampton! Book your private party now for beautiful vocal harmonies with guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass, and percussion.

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, percussion, and banjo. Peace, love, and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.