New England Live Wedding Bands

The O-Tones

A mix of Jazz, Swing, Blues, R&B, Soul, Motown, Latin, and Rock & Roll

The O-Tones have been playing weddings since 1990, love the music they play, and it shows! They can provide a variety of ceremony music, lush background music for cocktail hour, beautiful & soft music for dinnertime, and then get your guests out on the dance floor with their compelling groove and harmonies. If you want people to dance sooner, just let them know, they are flexible and easy to work with! With three singers, whether singing lovely harmonies on 1940s ballads and standards or great backup vocals on the Soul and Motown hits, your guests aren’t going to be able to sit still! The O-Tones, the best in New England Live Wedding Bands, have many happy clients to recommend them, and their music appeals to all ages, races, cultures, genders, and more with beautiful melodies and great rhythm.

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The Best Part of the Party!

The O-Tones knew that we had invited a mix of swing dancers and non-swing dancers to our wedding, as well as people of all ages. Over the course of the reception, they played just the right mix of music to get most everyone up and dancing! Even those who didn’t dance commented on enjoying the music. Though it was quite a few years ago, now, I remember the dancing part of the reception most of all. Mary Witt was open to all of our questions and suggestions, then at the reception we were free to relax and enjoy. I can’t recommend this talented group of musicians highly enough. They added an additional level of bliss to an already fantastic day!

-Groom, VT wedding

It was a fabulous time with dancing, easy listening, and a lot of celebrating!

I have listened to, danced to, and worked with the O-Tones for a very long time. They have played at several swing dances I’ve attended, played at my wedding, and played at several events over the years. The O-Tones played some of my personal favorites and also catered to my guests. It was a fabulous time with dancing, easy listening, and a lot of celebrating! Exquisite vocals—hot harmony, jazzy sax, and sassy tunes make for a dancers dream. Lots of opportunities to “shine” on the dance floor! The O-Tones have been around for a while—and there is good reason for their continued success and demand throughout the Northeast and beyond.

– Nancy, Repeat Client

Highly Recommend

The O-Tones where the perfect choice for our spectacular wedding. Great selection of songs. Mary Witt was beyond exceptional, and the band was very accommodating. Highly recommend you check these folks out! Well worth the money spent.

– Michael, CT groom

The O-Tones were perfect

It couldn’t have been easier to work with Mary and the O-Tones. All the negotiations regarding set list, timing, price were straightforward and painless. We were so happy to have live music at our wedding. Our guests loved them. Their show(wo)manship was just right for our setting and guests. They are wonderful musicians, Mary has a gorgeous voice, and having them really added such a special, memorable aspect to our wedding. We are a two woman couple and were completely respected; working with the O-Tones was comfortable. I imagine they can work with any couple, regardless of race, religion (or lack thereof), creed, or gender composition. They are smart, caring, honest, fun people! There was not one thing that could’ve gone better. We feel so fortunate that this worked for us. Thank you Mary and the O-Tones!

– Bride, MA wedding

The O-Tones were fantastic!

We loved having them play at our wedding. They made the reception so much fun!

– Bride, NY state wedding

The Best Choice

Withstanding the Test of Time and Bringing the Beauty of the Past, to Us My partner and I felt The O-Tones was the best choice for our commitment ceremony, with Mary Witt making it easy to contact and make arrangements. Their mix of Jazz, R&B, Swing, Rock and Motown was perfect for our multi-generational guests. At times it was like stepping out of 21st century and sliding into the 1930’s through to the 50’s and present day, leaving our guests with a number of favorite genres to get on their feet and dance to. We were so pleased with the sound, the arrangement, and energy level that they had and brought out in our quests. Mary appreciated that we were having a black tie event and beautifully/handsomely blended into the lovely setting at The Amherst Women’s Club. We have since seen The O-Tones play in other venues and continue to enjoy their sound, music, style and energy. You will be pleasantly surprised with The O-Tones and pleased with your guests’ reaction.

– Jane, bride, MA wedding

Great Swing/Motown/Dance band

Good live music powers the kind of party that I want to throw. The O-Tones played our wedding party in 2014. We are serious dancers and trad musicians, and booked the band first, before anything else. We wanted something the whole family would enjoy, not just swing and motown but some songs in waltz time, and Beatles to keep the British side happy. The O-Tones delivered admirably, fine musicians that they are, and were the lynchpin of a great party. Us and our guests were dancing for hours. Mary Witt was also a huge help with logistics. She recommended the venue and caterer that we used, very happily. The band brought the sound system and operated it flawlessly including for the speeches. They were perfectly pleasant and professional; we’ve remained facebook friends with Mary.

– Bride and Groom, NE wedding

Wonderful Wedding Band!

I’ve always loved The O-Tones and having them at our wedding reception was just wonderful. The band was as sharp as ever and everyone had a blast dancing to them. The O-Tones put on an incredible show, and their love for what they do was totally clear. I can’t recommend them any more highly!

Amy, bride

We wanted our tenth anniversary party/wedding to be really special and were thrilled to have The O-Tones perform for dancing at the reception. It really put our celebration over the top to have such wonderful live music. Mary was so easy to work with all along and the singing and musicianship was top notch. We loved them so much we’ve hired them for other events since. Amy & Amy, brides

“I was fortunate enough to experience a beautiful evening at Rae and Steve’s wedding in Vermont, made special and atmospheric by the talent and charm of Mary Witt and The O-Tones. Their rendition of David Bowie’s “Life on Mars” (in Portuguese!) was absolutely stunning and made for a very memorable first dance for the young bride and groom. Mary’s magnetic stage presence and warmth of spirit inspired friends and family to have fun, live in the moment and dance the night away. It was a pleasure spending the evening enjoying the smooth and funky sounds of the O-Tones.”
-Michael, friend of bride & groom

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We had members of The O-Tones recently play at a benefit for our organization. Their upbeat, infectious music set just the right tone for our event! We will definitely invite them back. Stacy, gala event

They are superb! Could not be happier. Mary was a wonderful person to work with and their music is fabulous. They were responsive to our requests, flexable, and so easy to work with! I would use them again and again! Carol W.

Mary is warm, smart and professional. She was very quick to respond to questions I had about booking her band for my wedding. At the event, they sounded great and were so much fun to watch! I can’t say enough about The O-Tones. My friend Dana booked them after seeing them at my wedding and I think it’s safe to say she had the same experience. – Anne, bride

Mary Witt and The O-Tones have graced a number of personal and professional events I have organized. We can not say enough about their talent and skill at reading and providing what a group of people need to have tons of fun! We recommend them without reservation. Susan C.

Loved all of the soulful and jazzy song selections. The performance was absolutely captivating. Great job! – Jacob G.