Live Shows with the best of New England Swing Bands!
Dear Ella at Brew Barn
Dear Ella at Brew Barn on July 4, it will be HAPPENING! This is more than an orchard, more than a brewery, more than a pizzeria! It’s a family friendly playground with music, fruit, beer, pizza, funky atmosphere and more. We bet there will be some lights and sounds 😉 Come celebrate DEMOCRACY with 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
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt:
Concerts on the Lake North Adams O-Tones power trio
Concerts on the Lake North Adams O-Tones power trio.
Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano), and John Caban (guitar & vocals) are excited to be part of this series on Windsor Lake in North Adams.
This power trio will bring a great mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin, Motown, NOLA music for listening and dancing! They love the music they sing and play and people always say it shows! Great piano and guitar solos are the frosting.
Address: Windsor Lake, at the intersection of Bradley Street and Kemp Avenue, North Adams, MA
NO RAIN DATE.
Activities: You can enjoy swimming, boating, picnics, camping, playgrounds, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking around the lake.
- Notes: All cancellations will be announced by 3 PM on the day of the concert. You can also find more information on the City of North Adams’ website, according to the City of North Adams’ website
O-Tones quartet Killingly CT outdoor show
O-Tones quartet Killingly CT outdoor show
CT has a network of Parks and Recreation venues and we are thrilled to play outdoors this summer in Killingly, CT.
Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & vintage rhythm guitar), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano), and Anand Nayak (vocals & lead guitar) bring their groovy music styles to CT for this outdoor show. Harmony vocals on Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin, and Motown are their specialty! Plus they love playing together, musical buddies.
Bring a picnic, bring family and friends and neighbor for a fun New England outdoor summer show.
Info: 860-779-5390
Rain date: August 7!
Dear Ella at The Guilded Brick Holyoke
Dear Ella enjoyed our show at The Guilded Brick in Holyoke last year. A cozy living room atmosphere with an artsy touch!
Please join us in this intimate atmosphere on the canal in Holyoke with a parking lot.
Songs of hope, peace, love, social justice! Folk, Blues, Swing, Gospel, Soul with 3-part harmony and guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass, cajon, and snare drum are a a balm for the soul in these challenging times.
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
Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella
YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt:
O-Tones Power Trio Brew Barn Phillipston, MA
O-Tones Power Trio Brew Barn Phillipston, MA
Come celebrate summer at this fun brewery, apple orchard, pizza over, burger joint! Family friendly with lots of options to eat and hang out. Live music with Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano), and John Caban (guitar & vocals) swinging easily from blues to soul to swing to Motown to NOLA to R&R to Latin!
Ludlow Hubbard Library Cultural Council grant
Ludlow Cultural Council grant at Hubbard Library with The O-Tones Power trio. Mary Witt (sultry vocals & bass) loves singing and playing with her pals John Caban (soulful guitar & vocals) and Ben Kohn (vocals & swinging piano). Grateful for MA Cultural Council grants, The O-Tones have a few every year in new towns, making new friends and fans.
Contact:
413-583-3408 OR mcramer@cwmars.org
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
O-Tones trio CT summer concert
O-Tones trio CT summer concert in Woodbridge, CT on the town green. Come hear fun tunes with Mary Witt (vocals & bass), John Caban (guitar & vocals), and Coleman Hovey (piano) outside on the green. Bring a picnic and friends and family for a mix of 1940s to 1970s music including Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald, Al Green, The Tempations, and many more.
Rain date is July 30! Check website to make sure:
https://www.woodbridgect.org/295/Summer-Concert-Information
Private cultural council grant concert The O-Tones full band!
Private cultural council grant concert The O-Tones full band!
We are thrilled to be able to bring our full 6-piece band back to one of our favorite spots in Springfield thanks to a Cultural Council grant from the Springfield Cultural Council. Music for Community is all about bringing people together through music with messages of love and hope and peace. This group always gives us a warm welcome!
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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