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.

Dear Ella provides lunch music at Amherst Survival Center. “Tunes @ Noon” is a music program hosted by Amherst Survival Center. The program is supported in part by local cultural councils which in turn are supported by MA Cultural Council. It’s open to the public.

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.

The O-Tones are thrilled to be invited back to this annual BBQ party in central MA. The 6-piece group always enjoy playing for the party-goers as well as a farm full of goats, sheep, ponies, alpaca, chickens, and more!

Deerfield Library show with Power trio thanks to a Deerfield and MA Cultural Council grant. Come hear music in the newly renovated Tilton Library at 6:30 pm! With a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Soul, Latin, Motown, and more, you’ll tap your toes and maybe even sing along. Mary Witt (sultry vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (swinging vocals & piano), and John Caban (soulful guitar & vocals) combine their talents for an uplifting show of songs about love and peace and hope.

Granby MA picnic & concert The O-Tones full band!

Reserve your box lunch for a small fee and stay for the music or just come for the music if lunch isn’t convenient.

This full 6-piece band show will be in Dufresne Park in Granby, MA and there is even a rain location nearby if needed! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy end of summertime in this lovely spot with fun music. Lunch is 12 – 2, mostly seniors. Music is 2 – 4 pm.

Dear Ella concert Bing Productions Springfield, MA.

Trinity United Methodist Church in Forest Park neighborhood.

www.bingproductions.org

History of Rock & Roll Power trio show. Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ben Kohn (vocals & piano), and John Caban (guitar & vocals) love presenting these history of a genre show. They all grew up listening to Rock & Roll and will each contribute some song ideas and history of the musician(s) who made the tunes well-known. Book your own show with talk and play demos, lots of fun!

Private double 80th birthday party with The O-Tones jazz trio. Plan your next celebration with some great live music! Any combination of Jazz/Swing, Blues, Soul/Motown, Folk, R&R, Latin, Oldies and/or Funky tunes. We can learn a couple special requests as well!

Dear Ella honor veterans with Andrews Sisters tribute!  The Andrews Sisters (LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty) are celebrated as “America’s Wartime Sweethearts”. During World War II, they tirelessly supported veterans and troops through USO tours, radio broadcasts, and V-Discs. Their iconic hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” remain enduring symbols of military morale. With their 3-part harmony vocals and swing music expertise, they are looking forward to including this repertoire in this Veteran’s Day tribute in Connecticut. A great excuse to go thrift shopping for the perfect outfits!