Upcoming Events
Spring Swing Social
* Saturday, April 1
7 to 10 pm
Hope Church
4173 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Come check out our newest dance venue at Hope Church in Warrenton, Virginia. The Silver Tones will be holding a dance social to get everyone in the swing of spring! Admission to the social will include a wine and cheese reception, with Vint Hill Craft Winery wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Price of admission includes light hor d'oeuvres, lemonade, DJ dancing from 7 to 7:45 pm, two hours of live big band music by the Silver Tones starting at 7:45 pm, and dessert at the band break. Bottles of wine from the Vint Hill Craft Winery feature pinup girls from the WWII era, so pinup girl attire and 1940s dress is encouraged. Limited tickets are available, so buy today HERE! Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (if available).
* Saturday, April 1
7 to 10 pm
Hope Church
4173 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Come check out our newest dance venue at Hope Church in Warrenton, Virginia. The Silver Tones will be holding a dance social to get everyone in the swing of spring! Admission to the social will include a wine and cheese reception, with Vint Hill Craft Winery wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Price of admission includes light hor d'oeuvres, lemonade, DJ dancing from 7 to 7:45 pm, two hours of live big band music by the Silver Tones starting at 7:45 pm, and dessert at the band break. Bottles of wine from the Vint Hill Craft Winery feature pinup girls from the WWII era, so pinup girl attire and 1940s dress is encouraged. Limited tickets are available, so buy today HERE! Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (if available).
Spring Fling Dance
* Saturday, April 15
7 to 9:30 pm
New Hope Bible Church
80 N. Lake Avenue
Front Royal, Virginia
The Jig 'n' Jive Dance Studio presents an evening of swing dancing with the Silver Tones. Wear your sparkles and shimmer on the dance floor! $15/ticket (kids/students) and $20/adult. Cash or check at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dancing starts at 7:00 pm. All profits benefit the Front Royal Pregnancy Center.
* Saturday, April 15
7 to 9:30 pm
New Hope Bible Church
80 N. Lake Avenue
Front Royal, Virginia
The Jig 'n' Jive Dance Studio presents an evening of swing dancing with the Silver Tones. Wear your sparkles and shimmer on the dance floor! $15/ticket (kids/students) and $20/adult. Cash or check at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dancing starts at 7:00 pm. All profits benefit the Front Royal Pregnancy Center.
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Silver Tones and Silver Belles at the Carlyle Room
* Sunday, April 30
7 pm
Carlyle Room
1350 I Street, NW
Washington, DC
The Silver Tones are excited for their debut performance at the Carlyle Room in DC! Come enjoy an evening of music, fine dining, drinks, and dancing. Step back in time at the Carlyle Room and be transported to the speakeasy, as you step into the dining room, featuring stunning art deco design, white table clothes, and candlelight on each table. Menus items include filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, grilled lamp chops, and other mouth-watering delights. Complete your meal with one of the Carlyle Room's signature drinks and sit back and enjoy the show! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased HERE. The Carlyle Room requests a $25 food and beverage minimum per person in the dining room.
* Sunday, April 30
7 pm
Carlyle Room
1350 I Street, NW
Washington, DC
The Silver Tones are excited for their debut performance at the Carlyle Room in DC! Come enjoy an evening of music, fine dining, drinks, and dancing. Step back in time at the Carlyle Room and be transported to the speakeasy, as you step into the dining room, featuring stunning art deco design, white table clothes, and candlelight on each table. Menus items include filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, grilled lamp chops, and other mouth-watering delights. Complete your meal with one of the Carlyle Room's signature drinks and sit back and enjoy the show! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased HERE. The Carlyle Room requests a $25 food and beverage minimum per person in the dining room.
The Silver Belles
Private Event
Vocalists Only
* Monday, May 29
12:30 pm
Fairfax, Virginia
RVA Big Band Weekend
* Saturday, June 3
5:30 to 10 pm
Seven Hills School
1311 Overbrook Road
Richmond, Virginia
The 4th annual RVA Big Band Weekend will take place over the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, 2023.
This year the weekend will feature three big bands! On Friday, June 2nd, Glen Boswick and the Sound of Swing along with Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians will take the stage to provide two dance sets each. On Saturday, the Silver Tones will play three sets starting at 7 pm. Both nights, doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner is served at 6:00 pm, and there will be a dance lesson with Gwendolyn Glenn at 6:30 pm. Scott Michaels, host of the syndicated Big Band radio show "In The Mood With Scott Michaels," will be on hand to emcee both evenings of dancing. Before May 1, tickets are $25 dancing only per night; $55 dinner and dancing; $100 full weekend package (includes dinner and dancing both nights). After May 1, tickets sales increase to $30 dancing only, $65 dinner and dancing per night. Bottled water will be available throughout both evenings. For tickets, click HERE.
* Saturday, June 3
5:30 to 10 pm
Seven Hills School
1311 Overbrook Road
Richmond, Virginia
The 4th annual RVA Big Band Weekend will take place over the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, 2023.
This year the weekend will feature three big bands! On Friday, June 2nd, Glen Boswick and the Sound of Swing along with Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians will take the stage to provide two dance sets each. On Saturday, the Silver Tones will play three sets starting at 7 pm. Both nights, doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner is served at 6:00 pm, and there will be a dance lesson with Gwendolyn Glenn at 6:30 pm. Scott Michaels, host of the syndicated Big Band radio show "In The Mood With Scott Michaels," will be on hand to emcee both evenings of dancing. Before May 1, tickets are $25 dancing only per night; $55 dinner and dancing; $100 full weekend package (includes dinner and dancing both nights). After May 1, tickets sales increase to $30 dancing only, $65 dinner and dancing per night. Bottled water will be available throughout both evenings. For tickets, click HERE.
Relay for Life at the Harris Pavilion:
Vocals-Only Performance
* Saturday, June 10
4 pm
The Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, Virginia
*This is a vocals-only event and will not include the full band.*
The Silver Belles vocal trio and Gene Bates are happy to support this important cause with some great swing music. The vocalists of the Silver Tones will do one long set of music starting at 4 pm. Swing lovers and concertgoers are invited to bring a chair and come out to listen or dance in support of the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Relay for Life events include teams of cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters taking turns walking around the designated path. Prince William Relay for Life event will have fun games, themed laps, activities, music, and more! But every Relay For Life event shares the same goal — to take down our biggest rival, cancer. This Relay for Life of Prince William event will run from 3 pm to 9 pm at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. Relay For Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Its mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Whether it’s fueling breakthrough research or providing essential services throughout someone’s cancer journey, our fundraising makes a real difference in the fight against cancer.
Vocals-Only Performance
* Saturday, June 10
4 pm
The Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, Virginia
*This is a vocals-only event and will not include the full band.*
The Silver Belles vocal trio and Gene Bates are happy to support this important cause with some great swing music. The vocalists of the Silver Tones will do one long set of music starting at 4 pm. Swing lovers and concertgoers are invited to bring a chair and come out to listen or dance in support of the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Relay for Life events include teams of cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters taking turns walking around the designated path. Prince William Relay for Life event will have fun games, themed laps, activities, music, and more! But every Relay For Life event shares the same goal — to take down our biggest rival, cancer. This Relay for Life of Prince William event will run from 3 pm to 9 pm at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. Relay For Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Its mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Whether it’s fueling breakthrough research or providing essential services throughout someone’s cancer journey, our fundraising makes a real difference in the fight against cancer.
National Sporting Library and Museum: Open Late Concert Series
* Friday, June 30
6 to 8 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Road
Middleburg, Virginia
Bring your chairs or blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Silver Tones on the lawn of the National Sporting Library & Museum. The concert and museum admission are free and open to the public from 6 to 8 pm. Picnics are welcome but no glass containers or outside alcohol is permitted. Concessions will be available, and there is free parking onsite. Pets must be leashed. For more information, please call 540-687-6542 or visit www.nationalsporting.org/.
* Friday, June 30
6 to 8 pm
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Road
Middleburg, Virginia
Bring your chairs or blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Silver Tones on the lawn of the National Sporting Library & Museum. The concert and museum admission are free and open to the public from 6 to 8 pm. Picnics are welcome but no glass containers or outside alcohol is permitted. Concessions will be available, and there is free parking onsite. Pets must be leashed. For more information, please call 540-687-6542 or visit www.nationalsporting.org/.
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
July 4th on Main Street Warrenton
* Tuesday, July 4
1 to 3 pm
Main Street
Warrenton, Virginia
Come celebrate America with a free concert by the Silver Tones on Main Street Warrenton. This performance is just part of a day-long celebration in the town. Bring a chair and enjoy the show!
* Tuesday, July 4
1 to 3 pm
Main Street
Warrenton, Virginia
Come celebrate America with a free concert by the Silver Tones on Main Street Warrenton. This performance is just part of a day-long celebration in the town. Bring a chair and enjoy the show!
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Saturday Night Concert Series: Harris Pavilion
* Saturday, July 15
7 to 10 pm
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, Virginia
This dance is free and open to the public. Join the Silver Tones as they return for an evening under the stars in Manassas! Guests are encouraged to bring their dinner and chairs/blankets and dine on the lawn or in the covered pavilion. Some chairs and tables will be provided. The band and vocal trio will be performing three full sets of great swing music, and there will be plenty of space for dancing!
* Saturday, July 15
7 to 10 pm
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, Virginia
This dance is free and open to the public. Join the Silver Tones as they return for an evening under the stars in Manassas! Guests are encouraged to bring their dinner and chairs/blankets and dine on the lawn or in the covered pavilion. Some chairs and tables will be provided. The band and vocal trio will be performing three full sets of great swing music, and there will be plenty of space for dancing!
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Lee District Nights Concert
* Wednesday, July 26
7:30 pm
Lee District Park
Leonadus K. Plenty Amphitheater
6601 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, Virginia
Enjoy a free concert with the Silver Tones as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority's concert series, Lee District Nights! Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and sit back and enjoy the show.
* Wednesday, July 26
7:30 pm
Lee District Park
Leonadus K. Plenty Amphitheater
6601 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, Virginia
Enjoy a free concert with the Silver Tones as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority's concert series, Lee District Nights! Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and sit back and enjoy the show.
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Mission of Mercy's 23rd Annual Gala
* Saturday, September 9
5:30 to 10:30 pm
Frederick Armory
121 N. Bentz Street
Frederick, Maryland
This fundraiser event will include dinner, cocktails, and an evening of dancing to the Silver Tones! Check back for more details. www.amissionofmercy.org/maryland-pennsylvania/.
* Saturday, September 9
5:30 to 10:30 pm
Frederick Armory
121 N. Bentz Street
Frederick, Maryland
This fundraiser event will include dinner, cocktails, and an evening of dancing to the Silver Tones! Check back for more details. www.amissionofmercy.org/maryland-pennsylvania/.
Photo by Patrick Nye
Hallo-Swing!
* Saturday, October 21
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio for some spook-tacular fun with hot big band swing! The Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to swing. The band will be playing two longs play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 7 pm, to get all the gals and ghouls ready to swing! Costumes are encouraged but not required for attendance, but there will be a prize for best costume, so get creative! General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10. Kids 5 and under are free. Tickets will go on sale September 1, 2023.
* Saturday, October 21
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio for some spook-tacular fun with hot big band swing! The Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to swing. The band will be playing two longs play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 7 pm, to get all the gals and ghouls ready to swing! Costumes are encouraged but not required for attendance, but there will be a prize for best costume, so get creative! General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10. Kids 5 and under are free. Tickets will go on sale September 1, 2023.
WWII Hangar Dance
* Saturday, November 11
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones will be honoring our military veterans on Veterans Day at this special WWII-themed dance. Guests are invited to come dressed in 1940s attire and swing the night away to the 18-piece Silver Tones! The band will be playing all 1940s classics from the era, like Glenn Miller's Pennsylvania 6500, Kalamazoo, and Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and the Silver Belles vocal trio will be singing the great music of the Andrews Sisters all night. The Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to swing. The band, Gene Bates, Wendy Marie, and the Belles will be performing two longs play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. Check back soon for ticket details!
* Saturday, November 11
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones will be honoring our military veterans on Veterans Day at this special WWII-themed dance. Guests are invited to come dressed in 1940s attire and swing the night away to the 18-piece Silver Tones! The band will be playing all 1940s classics from the era, like Glenn Miller's Pennsylvania 6500, Kalamazoo, and Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and the Silver Belles vocal trio will be singing the great music of the Andrews Sisters all night. The Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to swing. The band, Gene Bates, Wendy Marie, and the Belles will be performing two longs play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. Check back soon for ticket details!
Big Band Holiday Celebration
* Saturday, December 2
3 to 9:30 pm
Hope Church Theater
4175 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones will be celebrating the holidays with two festive events on Saturday, December 2 (3 pm and 7 pm). Save the date and stay tuned for more details!
* Saturday, December 2
3 to 9:30 pm
Hope Church Theater
4175 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones will be celebrating the holidays with two festive events on Saturday, December 2 (3 pm and 7 pm). Save the date and stay tuned for more details!